What to do over Thanksgiving break
Luis Huerta
Issue date: 11/20/09 Section: Lifestyles
Changing lives in Whittier
If you have ever thought of making an impact in your community, this is your chance. The First Family Church of Whittier is hosting its 5th annual 'Thanksgiving Fest,' event on Nov. 22; designed to benefit families in need as well as bring together the Whittier community.
Executive Pastor, Joe Martinez, explained that those involved in the event this year are excited, saying "This appears to be the biggest event we've done," since it began in Nov of '04. Events in the festival include free medical screenings, free dinner vouchers, raffles, as well as serving meals to those in need.
Pastor Martinez expressed that through the 'Thanksgiving Fest' people from all walks of life will be gathered for the sole purpose of helping each other and aid those in need during these difficult times. Pastor Martinez said, "We took concept of giving out baskets to people and created an environment of life chance." Expressing how it will not matter if you are a business owner or a person on the streets; on that day you will be in a welcoming environment working with the community.
Through this event, the church was able to serve close to 3,000 people since it began. The church puts together this event to get the community involved as well as helping individuals cope with personal problems they have endured. Pastor David Ansell says that he wants this to be a joyful event and that, "[they] run the event based on community, celebration and passion." Highlighting that he wants those who attend the event to enjoy the food and the music and see how the community involved as they inspire people's lives.
Funding for the event goes to the 'Thanksgiving Fest' and the church has programs that benefit the community such as its Food Ministry where they give out food every Sunday and its Youth Program where every Thursday they give free food to children before service. This Thanksgiving make an impact and change lives by attending or volunteering for the 'Thanksgiving Fest' you can call the First Family Church at the number (562) 698-6737.
If you have ever thought of making an impact in your community, this is your chance. The First Family Church of Whittier is hosting its 5th annual 'Thanksgiving Fest,' event on Nov. 22; designed to benefit families in need as well as bring together the Whittier community.
Executive Pastor, Joe Martinez, explained that those involved in the event this year are excited, saying "This appears to be the biggest event we've done," since it began in Nov of '04. Events in the festival include free medical screenings, free dinner vouchers, raffles, as well as serving meals to those in need.
Pastor Martinez expressed that through the 'Thanksgiving Fest' people from all walks of life will be gathered for the sole purpose of helping each other and aid those in need during these difficult times. Pastor Martinez said, "We took concept of giving out baskets to people and created an environment of life chance." Expressing how it will not matter if you are a business owner or a person on the streets; on that day you will be in a welcoming environment working with the community.
Through this event, the church was able to serve close to 3,000 people since it began. The church puts together this event to get the community involved as well as helping individuals cope with personal problems they have endured. Pastor David Ansell says that he wants this to be a joyful event and that, "[they] run the event based on community, celebration and passion." Highlighting that he wants those who attend the event to enjoy the food and the music and see how the community involved as they inspire people's lives.
Funding for the event goes to the 'Thanksgiving Fest' and the church has programs that benefit the community such as its Food Ministry where they give out food every Sunday and its Youth Program where every Thursday they give free food to children before service. This Thanksgiving make an impact and change lives by attending or volunteering for the 'Thanksgiving Fest' you can call the First Family Church at the number (562) 698-6737.
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