Outreach

The OUTREACH MINISTRY TEAM focuses on community projects where there is an evident need which we as a church can fulfill;  provides visitor brochures, hospitality and new member events;  offers a card ministry to our congregation on their special days;  recognizes newborns and heads Lay visitation to our shut-ins.  One of our members monitors multimedia, especially TV, for wholesome family viewing.  We lead and provide financial and substantive aid to feed the homeless and/or poverty stricken families through congregational involvement.  We also encourage small group participation in prayer and study groups in always welcome your input and ideas for further ministry.

 

OUTREACH LIAISON LINE

Upcoming Outreach Programs

The Outreach Committee’s biggest event is Thanksgiving Dinner.  We serve approximately 500-600 people.   We are collecting the following for Thanksgiving Dinner:

  Canned Black Beans  Boxes of Instant Mashed Potatoes  Yellow Rice  Chicken Broth

  Canned Green Beans  Cranberry Sauce   Stove-top Stuffing Mix

          Any remaining items left after Thanksgiving Dinner, we use them for the Christmas Baskets that we distribute in December.           

          As always, if you are unable to shop, we will do the shopping for you.  Make your checks payable to First UMC and indicate on the memo line “Thanksgiving Dinner”.

          For more information call Sandy at the church office.

          Remember we always need soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and combs.  We collect these items throughout the year and distribute them at Thanksgiving Dinner and the Homeless Candlelight Service in December.  We also need white socks and sweatshirts for December.

         Reaching out and touching someone’s life brings joy to them and to you!                     

Pennies for the Penny Pot
Are your pockets getting full of change?  The Penny Pots in the Sanctuary and the Narthex are always open to receive your spare change.  This change helps the Outreach Committee in our various Outreach projects.  Thanks for helping!

 

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased... Hebrews 13:16

Outreach Committee