Mission Opportunities

FUMC-Commerce is very active in mission projects at the local, state, national and international level.  Some missions require time, some financial support, and some both.  There are opportunities for service to involve everyone.  Here are some of the missions we support at FUMC:

Fabulous Fridays
Provides activities for the Boys and Girls Club of Commerce during the summer.  FUMC supports Fabulous Fridays with volunteers and financial support.

Back to School Project
Conducted every year at the beginning of school, this program benefits children who need shoes, clothes, and basics for going back to school. Donate $25 or any portion of that to Christians Make A Difference.

Bois d' Arc Bash - Every September
FUMC "Comfort Station" offers a cold cup of water and a diaper changing station to participants in Commerce's fall community gathering; volunteer for
an hour or two staffing the booth.
Contact:  Marsha Shepherd  903-886-6883

Thanksgiving Dinner - Every November
Offer Thanksgiving Dinner at FUMC to anyone who needs a hot meal and
a little company on Thanksgiving day.  Bake a pie or help serve.
Sign up in the church office.  903-886-3220

Youth Mission Trips

Every year, the youth take mission trips.  This past year they traveled to Louisiana to help with Hurricane relief & to Juarez, Mexico to build houses for families in need.

Proyecto Abrigo - Year Round
Working together with Proyecto Abrigo, the people of FUMC donate a week
of their time to build housing for the local people in Juarez, Mexico.
Contact the church office.  903-886-3220

Manna Movers - Year Round, every other Wednesday
Benefiting those who are hungry in the Commerce area; come load and distribute food in partnership with Word of Life Church.
Contact:  Tina Rabb 903-886-3551

Shelly Seay - Year Round
Provide Shelly a ride for her medical appointments in Greenville and back home again.  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or as needed.
Contact:   Kay & Clearance Jensen  903-886-7300

Yam Gleaning - Every November
Benefiting those who are hungry in North Texas; we'll gather to glean sweet potatoes in a field in East Texas.
Contact:   Tina Rabb  903-886-3551

Tree for Christ - Every December
This December offering benefits Golden Cross (offers medical care to those in need through Methodist Hospital), Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, Methodist Mission Home in San Antonio, and Commerce Alliance of Ministries.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Every December
During December FUMC members and other Commerce community residents ring the Salvation Army bell at Wal-Mart to benefit local residents of Commerce and Hunt County by providing assistance throughout the year.
Contact:  Judy Rudoff  903-886-2039

UMW Collections - Year Round
The United Methodist Women collect different items each month for school children, residents at Oak Manor, and many others.
Contact:  Ruth Ann White  903-886-2870

One Great Hour of Sharing
This offering from children and adults in the church benefits the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), which offers aid in times of disaster.

Christians Make a Difference - Year Round
A community effort to make a difference in the Commerce area with those who are in need.  Meets second Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. in the Norris Community Center.  All are welcome.

 

FUMC also supports Hunt County Shared Ministry, Beit Sehour Medical Center in Israel, Way of Salvation Church in Mytishchi, Russia, Mark Abbot, a missionary in Spain, and Project Transformation in Dallas.