The “Treasure Seekers” Vacation Bible
School children
at Irving First United Methodist Church not only had a great week exploring God’s promises, but helped those in need as well. The children donated a mountain of urgently needed items for
Irving Cares including toothpaste, toilet paper, canned meats, fruits and cereal.
As an ongoing project, the children decorate sacks and fill them with food items for those in need who come by the church looking for assistance. In addition, every month that has five Sundays is “Food Basket Month” during which church members are asked to bring food and other necessary items in support of Irving Cares. “The congregation of First United Methodist has been a very good friend of Irving Cares for many years. Their mission outreach efforts help people around the world, as well as here in Irving, Texas. We are truly thankful for their support through financial gifts, food and hygiene product drives, and volunteers,” said Irving Cares Executive Director, Teddie Story.
Students at Irving First United Methodist Church
organize items for distribution to Irving Cares.
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In addition to the assistance First
United Methodist Church provides to Irving Cares, church
members support a variety of local community
organizations including:
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Mentoring and tutoring students at
Paul Keyes Elementary School
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Knitting lap blankets and warm caps
for infants at Baylor Hospital at Irving.
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Providing help and support to unwed
mothers at Wesley Inn
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Greeting visitors and returning
soldiers at D/FW Airport.
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Participating in Great Days of
Service projects that donate labor and materials to
repair homes in Irving for those in need.
The church also opens its doors to the
gym to middle-schoolers on the first Friday night of
each month for Friday Fun Night, hosts Golden Age
Fellowship for seniors on the third Friday of each month
in the Family Life Center. Several other groups also
meet regularly at the church including the Parkinson
Support Group, Travel Fellowship, Alcoholics Anonymous
and The Society of Saint Andrew. We are
an active and vital church with activities, classes, and
outreach for all. First United Methodist Church is
a place to discover “open doors, open minds, open
hearts.” - Submitted by Linda Wheeler,
Director of Education, and
Danny Elms. |
