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Mission and Outreach
First United Methodist Church is a mission and outreach minded community of faith. Our church holds true to the Wesley tradition of "the world is our parish". Many groups within the church sponsor opportunities to participate in outreach to the community and the world. We provide a diverse range of projects that will allow everyone to find a meaningful way to serve. The latest issue of The Grapevine (our monthly newsletter) has information about current ways you may offer your gifts to serve. You will also find a list of our ongoing programs and announcements of upcoming projects on this website.
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How Can I Make a Difference?
Welcome! You have come to the place where your direct involvement can begin. It is especially exciting that you are interested in joining us in ministry to others.
FUMC has a long and rich history of caring and showing God's love in the community, the city and around the world. We have opportunities that range from a commitment of just an hour each month to ongoing commitments.
A common misconception with a church of our size is that people think that we have enough help because we have so many members. Nothing could be further from the truth. We need everyone to serve.
When you give your gifts of service in the name of Christ, you are being the hands and feet of Christ. God loves your talents, your passions, and your heart to show His love and care. By participating in ministry, we learn to have the heart of a servant, as Christ taught us.
Explore this website for volunteer opportunities. It's worth the effort.
Don't see what you are looking for? If we don't have a particular ministry that you are interested in , with your help, we may be able to start one. Recently, we started the Prayer Shawl Ministry, because people came forward, wanting to use their gifts to show God's love.
Just remember -- we all have gifts to expand God's kingdom!
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ONGOING PROGRAMS IN OUTREACH
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - provinding help to people in need of assistance with utilities, food and hygiene items.
FEED MY SHEEP - a monthly lunch open and free to our community
WV UM MISSION PROJECTS - yearly support of our UM ministries in WV Conference
WORK TEAMS & HOUSING WORK TEAMS - sending work teams and housing teams working in our community
EASTER & THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS
CHRISTMAS GIFTS THROUGH KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
VARIOUS PROJECTS SERVING CURRENT AND URGENT NEEDS
COMING UP THIS SUMMER
MISSIONS / APPORTIONMENT FAIR - Find out how your pledge dollars benefit others
PICNIC AT THE CLARKSBURG MISSION - Join our friends at the local homeless shelter for a picnic in the park
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"Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as you can."
- John Wesley
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THIS WEEK
More information? Call 304-623-3397 or click to open our newsletter.... SEPTEMBER 2010 Grapevine
Sunday, Sept 5
Sunday School---9:00 am Worship---10:00 am
Monday, Sept 6 -- Offices Closed
We will open the church for the noon and evening AA/NA meetings.
Tuesday, Sept 7
Monastic Meal at 12:15 pm $3 lunch and reading
Tues. - Thur. Office Hours
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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