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The Sparrow’s Nest

The Sparrow’s Nest

Athens ministry offering food, laundry, showers, clothing, and job help to people in need. Supported by Prince Avenue Baptist Church.

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Why this is listed

Supported by Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Watkinsville First Baptist Church, Alps Road Presbyterian Church, in the Athens, GA area. Reviewed in full: the organization, the supporting church’s beliefs, and the link.

How to start

  1. Open sparrowsnestathens.org (opens an external site) and read what The Sparrow’s Nest says about itself before you read anything else.
  2. Check the time it asks for: ongoing.
  3. Look at the filings below, then decide. Numbers are context, not a verdict.
  4. Tell your church. Going out is rarely meant to be done alone.

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    Last verified October 7, 2026

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    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
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    Area
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    Last verified October 7, 2026

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Before you go

Something to read, watch or listen to before you show up. From Ripened Harvest; the picks change each day.

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    THE BEAT by Allen Parr

    Allen Parr

    Plain-spoken Bible teaching and discernment videos that help viewers study scripture for themselves. Hosted by Allen Parr.

    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Online
    Format
    Podcast · Introductory

    Last verified October 24, 2026

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    Crazy Love

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    Teaching, worship, and short reflections from Francis Chan and the Crazy Love ministry.

    Cost
    Free
    Time
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    Last verified October 24, 2026

  • PodcastsProvisional

    Desiring God

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    Home of the Ask Pastor John episodes and Look at the Book studies, with new teaching posted almost daily. Hosted by John Piper.

    Cost
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    Last verified October 24, 2026