P.U.N.C.H. People Uniting Neighbors and Churches
PUNCH was established in 2006 by 5 churches on the hilltop in Davenport, Iowa. First Baptist was one of the original 5 churches. Now there are 6 churches actively involved in community events.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO PUNCH WEBSITE
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THEIR
PROGRAMS AND THE CHURCHES INVOLVED
Community Gardens
Onions, Lettuce, Chard, and Herbs ready to pick. Call (563)323-2765 or check here for dates and times to help out.
Gardens Located at the following:
1401 Perry St. - First Baptist Church
14th / Harrison - Third Missionary Church
15th & Scott Street
2023 PUNCH Events at First Baptist
BLESSING BOX DRIVE
You can donate supplies for Blessing Box to our Church Office and we will get them to the Lincoln Center for distribution.
“A Box Full of Blessings”
Please be a blessing to others by donating a monetary gift or any of the following
Items Needed :
Personal Products Cleaning Products Paper Products
Tooth paste/brushes Bathroom Cleaners Paper towels
Mouthwash Household Cleaners Toilet Paper
Deodorant Disinfectant Wipes Kleenex
Soap/Body Wash Dish Detergent Fabric Softener
Lotion/Vaseline Laundry Products Shampoo/Conditioner
Detergent Sanitizer Bleach
Fabric Softener
There are some events held here at First Baptist Church with PUNCH -
Community Gardening - We have 8 raised garden boxes ready for people to adopt and garden for the summer, then harvest the vegetables for themselves. If you are interested in one of the garden boxes call church office at (563)323-2765. Gardening boxes are FREE to adopt.
We have an open garden outside of the fenced area that produce from that area will be available to anyone wanting to pick it when it is ready to be harvested.
For more PUNCH Events and information click on the link below to go to their website.
Memorial to the Lost August 12-October 8
Memorial Display will start at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 12 and move every Saturday to a new location until the final destination on October 8 at The Center . More Information to come on the final event on October 8. Watch for the display as you drive through the neighborhood.
Schedule for Memorial to the Lost
August 26 Salvation Army - 100 Kirkwood Blvd.
September 2 Third Missionary Baptist Church - 222 W. 14th St.
September 9 First Baptist Church of Davenport - 1401 Perry St.
September 16 Sacred Heart Cathedral - 422 E. 10th St.
September 23 Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - 121 W. 12th St.
September 30 Bethel AME Church - 323 W. 11th St.
October 7 St. John’s United Methodist Church - 109 E. 14th St.
Please join us for a Day of Remembrance
at The Center / 1411 Brady St., on Sunday, October 8 at 1:00 PM
We will spend time remembering and honoring our loved ones, and supporting each other.