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John Wesley, the founder of United Methodism, had deep concern for the welfare of those living in poverty and adversity. "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 ever you can.”
Our denomination has stayed faithful to those roots, organizing locally and globally to reach out to neighbors-in-need.
Click here for the 2011-2012 Missions and Outreach Calendar.
Click here for the Missions and Outreach Council.
Mission and Outreach Volunteer Service Opportunities
1st Eco Team - firstchurchdallas.org
FUMC’s 1st Eco Team is dedicated to environmental stewardship offering educational presentations, recycling options and important tips for a “green” lifestyle. Contact Susan Holloway at 214.468.8231 or scanhol@gmail.com.
AIDS Care Team Network - www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org
The AIDS Care Team has offered compassionate care through companionship for over 10 years. Volunteers assist persons living with HIV/AIDS with meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping and errands. Six hours of required training provided by AIDS Interfaith Network. Volunteers commit to a minimum of 8 hours of service per month and attendance to bimonthly meetings.
Contact: Grace McFerrin at 469.855.5287 or gmcferrin1@gmail.com.
C.C. Young Retirement Center - www.ccyoung.org
C.C. Young is a non-profit, multi-service retirement community supported by the United Methodist Church. Volunteer opportunities include leading discussion groups, book clubs, parties, technology support, office help, assisting with arts and crafts or games. Three beauty shops on campus, staffed by volunteers, provide opportunities for hair styling, manicures or donations of salon products. Other opportunities include church services, holiday festivities or facilitating in-house transportation to beauty shop or therapy appointments. Beautification projects on the grounds and buildings are excellent group projects. Contact 214-841-2988 or UMW Rep Veta Boswell, 214.327.1905, veta.boswell@sbcglobal.net
Crossroads Community Services (CCS) – www.ccsdallas.org
CCS (the urban outreach of FUMC Dallas) is celebrating its 10th year of nourishing people and powering change in the Dallas community by distributing clothing and nutritious groceries to those in need. Volunteers are most needed Monday – Thursday mornings for intake, food/clothing sorting and distribution, though volunteers are often needed at other times as well. Contact Jean Jacobs at 214.560.2511 x 403 or jjacobs@fumcdallas.org for more information or to schedule a tour.
Dallas Bethlehem Center - www.dallasbethlehemcenter.org
Bethlehem Center was founded in 1946 to provide kindergarten programs to financially disadvantaged children in the South Dallas community. Opportunities to help include chaperoning field trips, assisting children with homework as well as building maintenance and repair. Call 214-428-5171 or UMW Rep Beverly Funk at 972.613.8485 or bfunk@sbcglobal.net.
FirstChurch Golf Tournament - Benefitting Habitat for Humanity and Crossroads Community Services - www.firstchurchdallas.org
The Annual FUMC Golf Tournament is held each fall. Contact Ford Santa Maria at fbsford@gmail.com.
First Gifts - www.firstchurchdallas.org
First Gifts Christmas Market, a showcase of FUMC “Ministry through Missions” featuring local and global mission opportunities, unique Christmas gifts and mission-specific gift cards to honor family and friends. Booth proceeds benefit FUMC church-wide missions. Sunday school classes are invited to volunteer for many activities the day of the market, and are encouraged to plan Sunday school programming with time to shop!
Contact Shelly Wilfong at 214.356.6459 at srwilfong@yahoo.com.
Habitat for Humanity - www.dallas-habitat.org
HFH is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness by providing opportunities for adequate, affordable shelter. Contact Ron Horick att ronhead7@sbcglobal.net.
HIV/AIDS Supper Club - www.aidsdallas.org
Families serving families. More than 10 years ago, FirstChurch volunteers formed a monthly Supper Club to provide hot meals for residents of the Ewing and Revlon Housing facilities of AIDS Services of Dallas. Men, women and their children coping with HIV/AIDS, and living below the federal poverty line, receive a potluck dinner prepared by Supper Club volunteers and the Covenant Sunday Class on the 1st Tuesday and 5th Monday of the month. SS Classes and their families are invited to help prepare, deliver and serve food to more than 40 residents monthly. Paper goods, plastic ware and serving utensil donations are always welcome. Contact FUMC Team Coordinator Kristi Posewitz at 214.212.3992 or Kristi.posewitz@imc2.com.
North Texas Food Bank - www.ntxfoodbank.org
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) seeks to eliminate hunger by distributing food and grocery products through a network of nonprofit organizations while providing education and increasing community awareness on issues of Hunger. NTFB is also the distributor of food for Crossroads Community Services. Help sort and box donated items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Families (children over 10 years of age) are welcome. Opportunities fill quickly so please call early to book your volunteer day. Be sure to tell them your group is from FUMC – CCS will receive credit toward their food orders! Contact Rebecca Finberg or Sophia Sindalovsky at volunteer@ntfb.org.
One Great Gift of Service - www.firstchurchdallas.org
An all-church day of service for those in need in the Dallas community, Saturday, April 21, 2012. SS Classes and individuals are invited to sponsor more than 16 projects and provide teams of volunteers. Join us on Sunday, April 22 for Gospel at the Crossroads by the Chancel Choir. Contact Amy Fifer at 214.340.2215 or amyfifer@sbcglobal.net.
Project Transformation - www.projecttransformation.org
Sponsored by the United Methodist Church, PT offers Christian influenced, community oriented programs in low- income neighborhoods. Volunteers needed for after school programs, computer lessons, reading with students and more. FUMC sponsors two PT college interns during the summer to help lead these programs, and also provides dinner at SMU for the summer intern program. SS Classes are invited to contribute toward church sponsorship and welcome baskets for our two interns. Contact Brianna Brown at brianna.brown@sbcglobal.net.
Wesley-Rankin Community Center - www.wesleyrankin.org
Offers a wide variety of programs to support disadvantaged children, youth, adults, and families in West Dallas. They need volunteers to help with GED classes, parenting classes, computer literacy classes for adults, Elementary and Youth After-School programs, a Senior Citizen Program, and assistance with building maintenance and repair. Call 214-742-6674 or UMW Rep Brianna Brown at 214.515.0139 or brianna.brown@sbcglobal.net.
UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS
Costa Rica - Methodist Children’s Home - Spring 2012. Information sessions to be announced this fall.
OTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES: Please note the Web sites below for additional opportunities to serve in the Dallas community, across Texas and around the world—many with First Church volunteers who are actively involved and can share their experiences.
Dallas Ramps Project - www.dallasramps.org
Abel Sanchez - Voyages Class, abel_sanchez@sbcglobal.net.
Family Gateway - www.familygateway.org
Paige Walsh - Becomers Class, WALSHP@michaels.com.
Genesis Women’s Shelter - www.genesisshelter.org
Golden Cross Ministry - www.methodisthealthsystem.org
Heifer International - www.heifer.org
Imagine No Malaria - www.imaginenomalaria.org
Lori and Jim Louis—Interpretations Class, lori@mind-muscle-me.com.
Juntos Servimos - www.juntosservimos.org
Ron Horick - 2008 Mission Team, ronhead7@sbcglobal.net.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Auxiliary - www.methodisthealthsystem.org
Liz Smith - UMW Rep, lizsmith1616@sbcglobal.net.
Methodist Children’s Home - www.methodistchildrenshome.org
UMCOR - www.new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor
Angie Stinnett—Covenant Class, bigdfolks@aol.com.
Questions? Suggestions? Contact Rev. Linda Roby, lroby@firstchurchdallas.org or
Missions and Outreach Council Chair Randall McCleskey, randallmc@sbcglobal.net.
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