How To Serve

Missions

Out of Country Mission Trip

FUMC annually sends teams on an out-of-the-country mission trip through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM). Working through various UM agencies and resources a destination of need outside the United States is identified and a work team is formed to meet specific needs of the citizens of the selected area. Past trips have included destinations such as Mexico, Belize, and Nicaragua. Our next mission trip is August 20-27, 2008.

FUMC is presently committed to the construction and development of a United Methodist Church and school in Laureles Sur, Nicaragua.

In Country Mission Trip

The Volunteer in Mission team from FUMC returned from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on Saturday, July 15th. They were part of the ongoing, long-term rebuilding effort of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). The group worked to restore houses that were severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Thank you for your prayers.

FUMC sends a team on a regional mission trip every year through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM). Working through UM agencies and resources a destination within the United States is identified and a work team is formed to meet the needs of the citizens of the selected areas. In recent years FUMC has sent multiple teams to Cookson, Oklahoma in support of the Cookson Hills Mission Center.

Missionary Support

First United Methodist Church financially supports Reverend Meri Whitaker, Director of the Cookson Hills Center in Cookson, Oklahoma. As a clergy missionary of the United Methodist Church, Rev. Whitaker is appointed by a Bishop to the Cookson Hills Center through the United Methodist Board of Global Mission (UMBGM). FUMC is pleased to be one of several churches that provide financial resources to the UMBGM in support of Rev. Whitaker.

United Methodist Women in Missions

The First United Methodist Church chapter of United Methodist Women has a rich history, an active present, and a focused future on missions. Past service project include fundraisers to help world hunger issues as well as support for local charities and service groups.

Any woman at FUMC is encouraged become a member of UMW. Beyond the circle meetings, Bible study, and book reviews you will also find powerful opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ.

Youth in Mission

The United Methodist Youth of First Church maintain a very active outreach component within their various programs and activities. FUMC youth make an annual trip to the Reelfoot community to repair homes and share the love of Christ with residents. They participate in the 30-hour Famine to benefit and bring awareness to world hunger. The youth also take part in other service projects in the Jackson community throughout the year.