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WELCOME TO OUR MISSIONS MINISTRY
The missions ministry of First Methodist Houston has been charged with administering 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.
Missions at First Methodist Houston include:
Bush Elementary After-School Program
Gregory Lincoln Mentors and Sponsors
Wednesday PORT Program
Saturday Tutorials at Port Houston Elementary
Disaster Relief Services
Mission Trips
Lifeline and Helpline
If you have questions or need more information, please contact us.
Director of Missions: Kristen Jones -
kjones@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1800
Administrative Assistant: Kim James -
kjames@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1819
Below you can link to UPCOMING EVENTS as well as view more information about the different areas in MISSIONS.
UPCOMING EVENT - SUMMER OF SERVICE
It's time to register for Summer of Service, First Methodist's annual season of local outreach where members and friends of First Methodist Houston have the opportunity to work in local missions. Click here for more information.
BUSH ELEMENTARY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
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.
We need: men and women who can listen to children read, as well as support for our newest project - the Model Airplane construction classes for fourth grade boys.
All classes are held at Bush Elementary, located at 9730 Stroud, 77036. The school phone number is 713-272-3220. To volunteer with Bush Elementary, contact Paula Ray at 281-469-4888.
GREGORY LINCOLN MENTORS AND SPONSORS
First Methodist Houston is partners with Gregory-Lincoln Education Center, a K-8th grade HISD Fine Arts Magnet school located at the corner of Dallas and Taft. We help meet the school-related needs of students by providing school supplies, gym and school uniforms, shoes, hygiene and toiletry items - whatever needs arise at the school.
We also take time to help students progress academically. Gregory Lincoln is looking to find more volunteers to act as mentors and tutors to the students at Gregory Lincoln Education Center. The school will work with your schedule and is flexible about the time and day you tutor. You will see direct results from the efforts you put in.
Gregory Lincoln Education Center is located at 1101 Taft. The school phone number is 713-942-1400. For more information about volunteering, please contact Kim James (see information above).
WEDNESDAY PORT PROGRAM
Every Wednesday evening during the school year, First Methodist has a small group Bible study, dinner, arts and crafts, and games for the students of the Port Houston neighborhood. Volunteers are needed to work as group leaders and assistants, food servers, translators, bus riders, gym, and arts and craft organizers.
The PORT program is held every Wednesday from 6:15-7:35 p.m. at the Downtown Campus.
For more information, contact Kim James (see information above).
SATURDAY TUTORIALS AT PORT HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
Work with a small group of students at Port Houston Elementary as they build their science, math and reading skills. No training or prior expereince necessary.
Tutorials are held on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the academic year (Sept. - Apr.).
Port Houston Elementary is located at 1800 McCarty Drive, 77029. The school's phone number is 713-671-3890. Park in the teacher's parking lot.
For more information, contact Kim James (see information above).
DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES
First Methodist Houston's Disaster Relief Team is looking for willing individuals like you! Disaster Relief Services will provide support to those suffering as a result of natural or man-made disasters in a manner that shows Christ cares for these injured individuals.
The largest part of Disaster Relief Services will be the Early Responder Team (ERT). The ERT is a formalized team that works with other ERTs from the Texas Annual Conference. There are various roles to fill, both as on-site and at home team members.
We are looking to form a team of individuals of all ages who is able to deploy during times of disaster. This team will be capable of being deployed within 250 miles from Houston, and on more rare occasions to national/international disaster sites.
Note: Only those 18 and over may deploy; those under 18 can serve on the home-based team.
ERT members are trained with Partners in Mission of the Texas Annual Conference. Watch for the next training date.
For more information about Disaster Relief Services, contact David Brooks at 713-429-1487.
MISSION TRIPS
We hope you will join us on one of our mission trips in 2009. This year, we will be going to Acuna, Mexico; Buckhorn Camp, Colorado; Managua, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Western Thailand. Click on the links to find more information about each trip.
All prices include transportation (ground or air), 2-3 meals per day, lodging, insurance and ministry materials. Cost does NOT include passports, immunizations, incidentals or souvenirs.
There are only a few spaces left on the trips to Buckhorn Camp, Nicaragua, Cuba and Thailand. Cost increases after May 15. Use the links above to find out how many spaces are left on each particular trip.
For more information, please contact Kim James (see information above).
LIFELINE AND HELPLINE
Lifeline is First Methodist Houston's Downtown area outreach to Houston's transient population and members in need. Lifeline provides food, rent and utility assistance and spiritual care. Helpline West is our Westchase area outreach to West Houston's low-income population and members in need. Helpline West provides food and clothing as well as rent and utility assistance.
You can help us help the hurting in Houston by donating staples to Lifeline. Lifeline is always in need of the following items:
| t-shirts (L, XL, XXL) |
deodorant |
| men's underwear (size 32-38) |
toothbrushes |
| toothpaste (travel or small size) |
men's socks |
| soap (motel-size) |
gently used billfolds |
For more information about Lifeline or Helpline West, contact the Missions Office (information listed above).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Several service opportunities are available at First Methodist Houston and at local agencies supported by the Missions budget.
Click here to find a list of volunteer opportunities.
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