Serving is an important way of enacting the Gospel, and as we serve, we proclaim Christ's love in both word and deed. First strives to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we serve our community, our city, and beyond.
Emerging Missions Fund
The merger agreement between First United Methodist and Christ United Methodist called for 10% of the proceeds from the sale of the CUMC property to be set aside for funding “emerging missions.” The task of defining “emerging missions,” developing funding criteria, and outlining an application procedure was assigned to the FUMC Missions Committee earlier this year. Grant cycles are as follows:
Cycle 1: March 1 through June 2 with grant determination in July 2023
Cycle 2: September 1 through December 2 with grant determination in January 2024.
Interested participants should contact Pat Bowling (pnbowling@aol.com) to obtain a grant application and guidelines.
Mission Opportunities at First
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The Appalachia Service Project (ASP) is a Christian ministry that works to make houses warmer, drier, and safer for impoverished families living in Central Appalachia. First has sent volunteers to ASP for over 30 consecutive years!
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Everyone deserves to eat. Our food pantry provides supplies community members in need with groceries including fresh fruit and vegetables, canned goods, baked goods, and fresh meat.
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Beginning as a Lenten Mission Project, FUMC has launched a new ministry called Basin & Towel to help local families who are struggling to afford basic necessities like soap, a toothbrush, or laundry detrgent.
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Each month, First deliver birthday bags to Northwood Elementary School Students who may otherwise not receive a birthday gift.
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At First, we believe that one way we are called to serve is by being present with people in ministries of love and care. Our Congregational Care Team shares a passion to visit members who are no longer able to attend church regularly due to illness or aging. Team members covenant to contact members at least once a month through visits, cards and phone calls.
If you have the gift of visitation and would like more information on how you may become part of this team, contact the church office.
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If God has called you to a life of personal and intercessory prayer, join the Fanner Bees Prayer Team and see how God works.
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Opened in February of 2023, the Good Shepherd Shop is a clothing closet for gently used men's, women's, and children's clothes and shoes, along with children's books.
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On the first Thursday of each month, First opens its doors to the community around us to offer food and fellowship.
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The Northwood School Mission Project is a on-going continuation of our the 2021 Venturing Beyond the Steeple (VBS) immersive mission experience. There are various ways to support this mission throughout the year.
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First prepares and serves dinner two nights per month (second Friday and third Tuesday) at Open Door Ministries, a non-profit working to help alleviate the pain of homelessness and hunger in the High Point community. Contact Karen Renshaw (karen.renshaw1151@gmail.com) to get involved.