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WELCOME TO OUR MISSIONS MINISTRY
Staff Contact: Diane O'Brien - dobrien@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1856
Administrative Asst.: Kimberly James - kjames@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1819
"Our mission as a ministry team is to administer Christian support and aid to the needy and less fortunate by supporting missions in our city, nation and world. We strive to be positive examples to others by being Christian in both word and deed to express the love of God. We seek to motivate our congregation and community to help them participate in missions. We seek to promote a person's self-sufficiency, self-worth and self-confidence through the gospel of Jesus Christ."- The Missions Ministry.
SPRING INTO MISSIONS
Bush Elementary After-School Program
Several times each semester, members of Stitches of Glory, the sewing circle at the Westchase Campus, hold after-school classes to teach third and fourth grade boys and girls at Bush Elementary sewing skills, both by hand and on a machine. This program is continuing to grow and provide more activities for these children.
Model Airplane classes will be help April 5th and 12th. Everyone is welcome for the closing class, an air show, April 19th.
We need: men and women who can listen to children read, as well as support for our newest project - the Model Airplane Construction classes (Saturdays, April 5th, 12th and 19th)!
All classes are held at Bush Elementary, located at 9730 Stroud, 77036. The school phone number is 713-272-3220.
Gregory Lincoln Mentors
Gregory Lincoln is looking to find more volunteers to act as mentors and tutors to the students at Gregory Lincoln Education Center. They will work with your schedule and are flexible about the time and day you tutor. You will see direct results from the efforts you put in.
For more information, contact Sara Owen-Gemoets at 713-652-3113 or sistersara3@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday PORT Program
Every Wednesday, First Methodist has a small group Bible study, dinner, arts and crafts, and games for the students of Port Houston Elementary. Volunteers are needed to work as group leaders and assistants, food servers, translators, bus riders, gym, and arts and crafts organizers.
The PORT program is held every Wednesday from 5:45-7:45 p.m. at the Downtown Campus.
For more information, contact Jane Gilmore at 713-781-8811 or nysm@flash.net.
Saturday Tutorials at Port Houston Elementary
Donate your body to science! Work with a small group of students at Port Houston Elementary as they build their science, math and reading skills. No training or prior experience necessary.
Tutorials are held on Saturdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays include: March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19 and April 26.
Port Houston Elementary is located at 1800 McCarty Drive, 77029. The school's phone number is 713-671-3890. Park in the teachers parking lot.
For more information, contact Diane O'Brien or Kim James (see information above).
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