Immanuel partners with our local neighborhood public school, Park Avenue Elementary School, as they serve and educate the children of the neighborhood surrounding our church. We are so grateful that they have welcomed us to come alongside them to serve our neighbors - their students, families, and faculty - in a variety of ways to make the real Jesus non-ignorable in our community and far beyond. If you are interested in serving as part of this ministry, please fill out this interest form.

WE HAVE 4 SERVE TEAMS THAT WORK WITH PARK AVENUE:

1. Student engagement: This team will engage with and encourage students in their academic and personal successes. As part of this team, you can mentor/tutor a student at least once a week, help the school monthly to provide incentives to students for good behavior and attendance, or put on events for students (i.e. the 5th grade graduation or back-to-school celebrations). Time commitment: 1-3 hours/week
2. Teacher encouragement: This team will focus on caring for the teachers and faculty doing the extraordinary daily work of loving these kids. This may involve stocking supply or snack closets, providing in-class support, bring monthly care packages or treat-trollies, or collecting gift cards for holidays/birthdays. Time commitment: 1-5 hours/month
3. Family connection: This team will work with families to connect with the Park Avenue community through PTO meetings, facilitating family game nights, attending neighborhood councils, or by providing translations for students' families. Time commitment: 1-5 hours/month
4. Donations: This team will help to collect items needed by the school from our church and neighboring community. This could involve leading a coat drive, collecting canned goods or school supplies, finding businesses who will provide lunches/dinners for events, and more. Time commitment: 1-5 hours/semester

If you have questions, concerns, or inquiries about this ministry please reach out to Madison Knowe at madisonknowe@gmail.com