SERVING THE COMMUNITY & WORLD
SPC supports missions locally and globally. SERVING is not a priority, it's alifestyle.
If you are looking to connect with God and people then our ministries and events are a perfect way to do that.
KIDS ALIVE TRIP TO CONSTANZA IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Kids Alive: Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
Dates: Thursday, Feb 12 through Thursday, Feb 19, 2026
These dates were chosen with Issaquah and Lake Wa school district Winter Break in mind. The SPC team will depart on Thursday the 12th , fly into Santo Domingo, then go by van to Constanza, where we will stay in the Kids Alive Team House for the week, departing on Thursday, February 19th.
KIDS ALIVE in the Dominican Republic operates 7 schools and 3 residential homes in the DRlx, many with multi-disciplinary ministry teams, providing college scholarships and mentoring. Many kids come from abandonment or abuse, with trauma and deep needs. The KA programs provide early intervention through education, while also meeting physical needs. Discipleship brings hope in the midst of the dark.
KIDS ALIVE in Constanza – The KA school is set in the midst of an agricultural, mountain community – with 4 residential homes on the property as well. Afterschool sports are played locally, for 200+ kids in Constanza (everyone is baseball crazy!) Constanza is about 6000 ft above sea level; milder than Santo Domingo, in February, the average daily temp is 65-70 degrees.
Preparing to make the trip: The KA team will work with the SPC team in advance, to discern what gifts each team member brings, ensuring each team member can serve fully and well - no matter their age. KA will provide translators for the team. Some potential roles include:
physical work/activity related to construction
maintenance work
teacher’s assistants
tutoring/working with kids at schools
playing with orphans and leading activities
connecting with adults/seniors
anything needed at the time of our visit
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NOVEMBER 18TH INTEREST MEETING ON ZOOM. We'll meet at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov 18th. Go to the registration page to get the zoom link for that meeting.
DR Team members from last year's trip will be present to tell stories about their experience, share what it was like for kids and adults, how we spent our time, fundraising and overall cost of the trip. The trip has a cap of 20 people, so we'll accept applications with a deposit to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have other questions, or if you weren't able to attend the Interest Meeting, feel free to contact Pastor Kelly at kelly@spconline.org for more information.
Engage in Serving
Opportunities are available to engage our community and serve others no matter what gifts you have, or time and commitment level you are comfortable with. The Christian faith is not meant to be an intellectual endeavor. Instead, followers of Christ are called to exercise their faith and to engage in what God is already doing in the world.
Tools 4 Schools
Purchase and donate backpacks from this wish list either delivered or brought to worship for Issaquah Schools Foundation’s Tools4School
Opportunities to Serve the Community and Surrounding Areas
Issaquah Food Bank
The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
is committed to providing quality
food, hygiene items, emergency
supplies, and resource referrals to
anyone in need in our service area.
We have a special emphasis on
healthy foods and work hard to get
fresh, local produce into the
homes of our customers.
To volunteer with the Issaquah
Food Bank go directly to their
website at issaquahfoodbank.org/volunteer
or Contact Dawn Goehner at
goehner@comcast.net
KidVantage
KidVantage, formerly “Eastside Baby Corner” helps children have what they need to grow, play, learn and thrive. We do this by providing essential care, safety, and health goods for children who are experiencing the stresses of economic insecurity, systemic inequities, or family disruption.
To volunteer with KidVantage go directly to their website at kidvantage.org/volunteer
Contact Natalie Escobar for more information at natalietomescobar@gmail.com
World Relief
Join us to support refugee families as World Relief moves them into their permanent housing! You can purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist and they will ship directly to Kim Hess.
Alternatively, if you have small household furniture items to donate, please register here. You can coordinate drop-off of items
with Kim at kim.hess@comcast.net or 425-503-4994.
In addition to seeking furniture and household items, we are also looking for move-in help. Contact Kim if you would like to get involved.
ESL
Join with other students and teachers to learn English TOGETHER! Make friends and practice English conversations.
We are currently in need of tutors for all of our students.
If you have questions or are able to tutor please contact Gina at gjones@spconline.org
Team World Vision
We invite you to be a part of Team World Vision while we train for the Tacoma City Half and Full Marathon and ask our friends and family to support us on behalf of World Vision, the largest nongovernmental provider of clean water in the world.
Please contact Kara Stender at kstender@spconline.org
Issaquah Meals
For 31 years, the Issaquah Meals program has served nightly meals for the community who may need help finding a nightly meal on their plate, Monday through Friday at the Issaquah Community Hall, next to the fire station. At the request of the city of Issaquah and local churches, the program was started in May of 1989 by Catholic Community Services. Initially, meals were served two times per week and then it was increased to Monday-Friday. Volunteer groups from local faith congregations, community organizations, families, and neighborhood groups provide the weeknight meals.
SPC volunteers will be providing the meal and serving it on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Bring your favorite recipe and ingredients to cook a meal or a pre-bought meal that serves for 40 adults. We'll meet in the SPC kitchen from 2:00-4:00pm to cook or warm up the food. If you'd also like to help serve the meals, we'll leave SPC promptly at 4pm to head over to the Issaquah Community Hall where setup, service, and clean-up runs from 4:30-6pm.
Please contact Karen Evenson at evenson4@comcast.net or (425)503-3196 with questions.
Voice Mentor Program
VOICE is an in-school mentoring program that pairs caring adult or high school volunteers with Issaquah School District students for one-on-one, supportive relationships. We provide mentors for students K-12 at all 26 Issaquah schools.