First Watch Foundation

𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 was one of those special evenings that reminds us why we do what we do.

We gathered for a night of 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬—celebrating God’s faithfulness and hearing story after story of lives being changed. Every testimony pointed to one truth: God is still moving.

Thank you to everyone who came, shared, prayed, worshiped, and encouraged one another. We left refreshed, grateful, and excited for all God has in store as we head into this fall season together.

“Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me.” — Psalm 66:16

Today we’re celebrating what God can do when ordinary people are willing to say “yes.”

Over the past year, God has allowed First Watch to be part of saving the lives of 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬.🙌

Each of these stories began the same way. One of our First Watch members was faithfully serving at a local pregnancy center. She took the time to listen, care, and understand the unique circumstances of women facing unexpected pregnancies. In each situation, she discovered that the decision wasn’t driven by a lack of love—it was driven by a financial hardship that made choosing life seem impossible.

She reached out to First Watch, and because of the generosity of those who support this ministry, we were able to step in and meet those immediate needs.

Today, the first little one has already been born, and we had the joy of meeting that mom and her baby at this year’s Community Night. The second baby is expected to arrive this month, and now we’re celebrating a third little life that’s due in February or March 2027. 🙌

Moments like these remind us that sometimes the greatest act of ministry is simply slowing down long enough to listen, care, and be available when someone needs hope the most.

Thank you to everyone who prays, gives, serves, and walks alongside First Watch. Every act of generosity makes stories like this possible.

Together, we’re pointing people to Jesus so they can become like Jesus and do what Jesus did. ❤️

𝐖𝐎𝐖… 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐝! ❤️📚

Today we had the incredible privilege of delivering an abundance of school supplies to 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲—all because of the generosity of so many people who simply said, “Yes, Lord.”

Every notebook, backpack, box of crayons, pencil, folder, and pair of scissors represents more than a school supply. It represents a child who is seen, loved, and encouraged as they begin a new school year.

This is why we do what we do.

At First Watch, we believe the Gospel isn’t just something we proclaim—it’s something we live. We love pointing people to Jesus by being His hands and feet in practical ways throughout our community.

A heartfelt thank you to every person who donated, prayed, shopped, packed, and served. Your generosity is making a tangible difference, and together we’re showing the love of Christ in ways that will impact lives far beyond today.

We are especially grateful to walk alongside the incredible staff and families at 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲. It is an honor to partner with them as they invest in the next generation.

𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲. We can’t wait to see what He continues to do through His people.

“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16

There is something missing in our culture. We’re surrounded by information, yet starving for wisdom. More connected than ever, yet increasingly disconnected from the people who matter most.

What is missing are visible examples of godly leadership, steadfast discipline, biblical courage, and Christlike character. What is missing are 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧. We are living in a culture with a mentorship-vacuum.

People are searching for direction, identity, and purpose. That vacuum is quickly filled by influencers, celebrities, and online personalities who are more than willing to define success, identity, and significance. In the absence of intentional mentors, many look to those voices to tell them who they should become.

But people don’t just need more content. They need more character modeled before them. Instead of teaching people to chase the perfect image, we should be teaching them to pursue the right identity. Instead of looksmaxxing, we should be encouraging them to become charactermaxxing.

Because character is built long before it is revealed. Integrity outlasts influence.
Humility outlasts popularity. Faithfulness outlasts fame.

Paul told Timothy:
“Set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” — 1 Timothy 4:12

Our world doesn’t need louder voices. It needs faithful men and women who will live the gospel, model biblical character, invest in the next generation, and point people to Jesus. 𝐈𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧.

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰.

So much of our stress comes from trying to figure everything out on our own. But God never asked us to have all the answers—He simply asks us to trust Him.

* Trust God with all your heart.
* Listen for His voice in everything.
* Honor Him with your first and your best.
* Welcome His loving correction, knowing it always comes from a Father’s heart.

When we stop leaning on our own understanding and start walking in His, He keeps us on the right path, strengthens us from the inside out, and produces a life marked by peace, purpose, and blessing.

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬.

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart… He’s the one who will keep you on track.” — Proverbs 3:5–12 (MSG)

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗.
Our 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 kicks off, and we’d love for you to be part of it. 𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬.

𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 🙏

Fear is loud. It rushes us, fills our minds with “what ifs,” and tries to convince us to give up. But God rarely competes with the noise. He speaks with a gentle whisper that brings peace, clarity, hope, and courage.

When you choose to quiet your heart and listen for His voice, you’ll discover that one word from God has more power than a thousand fears.

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” — John 10:27

Today, turn down the volume of fear and tune in to the voice of your Shepherd. His whisper will always lead you farther than fear ever could.

𝐖𝐨𝐰… 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲! 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞! 🙌 Today, our group came together to serve through 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, giving people the opportunity to love others, share Jesus, and be His hands and feet in our community.

We helped build a classroom at Lincoln Village to invest in the next generation. We served a single mom by replacing her deck and planting flowers to remind her that she is seen, loved, and cared for. At Manna House, our team hosted a drive-through food distribution, then led a live worship service with a powerful message on trusting God, and one-on-one prayer with those seeking hope, healing, freedom, and encouragement.

What a privilege it is to serve a God who changes lives. We witnessed His love in action, His Word proclaimed, and His presence at work through every conversation, every prayer, every act of kindness, and every willing servant.

Thank you to every volunteer who gave your time, energy, and heart to serve. Because of your faithfulness, lives were touched and Jesus was lifted high. Special thanks to Jennifer Ann Wilson!

Let’s continue to be the Church beyond the walls—loving people, serving our community, and pointing others to Jesus so they can become like Jesus and do what Jesus did. ❤️