HOME Outreach Ministries of First UMC
First United Methodist Church Outreach Ministries offer various and assorted areas of support, help, fundraising and other viable means of assistance to people and causes in the Searcy community and throughout the world.
The one common thread that binds all of these ministries together is the volunteer factor. For without the dedication of the supporters of these causes and the countless hours given of their time to make the world a better place for all, the ministries and their missions would not exist.
Here we have compiled a listing of the vast array of Outreach Ministries available at First United Methodist Church. Included in the information is the commitment of each ministry and a means for you to request additional information about what Outreach mission the group offers. We prayerfully ask that you consider giving of your time and abilities to support one or more of these valuable entities and offer your services by filling out the request form and filling in the appropriate blanks. Soon after you have submitted the request form, you will be contacted by the sponsor of the group(s) you have shown an interest in.
Become a missionary today for one or more of these wonderful, supportive causes and help us change the world, one step at a time.
THE GREAT ADVENTURE TEAM
A wonderful group of committed Christians that reach out into the community to bring people to Christ.
The GREAT ADVENTURE TEAM also sponsors:
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
OPEN RANGE
PRISON MINISTRY
If you are looking for an active group to carry the Word to others contact:
Sponsor: Sid Langley.
A wonderful group of committed Christians that reach out into the community to bring people to Christ.
The GREAT ADVENTURE TEAM also sponsors:
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
OPEN RANGE
PRISON MINISTRY
If you are looking for an active group to carry the Word to others contact:
Sponsor: Sid Langley.
GOOD SAMARITAN
Located just off of Pleasure Street in Searcy, the Good Samaritan "Good Sam" outreach provides clothing, food, household goods and more to the underprivileged of the Searcy community. Each July, First UMC members run the Good Sam center.
Eddie Warrington is sponsor of the Good Sam outreach.
Located just off of Pleasure Street in Searcy, the Good Samaritan "Good Sam" outreach provides clothing, food, household goods and more to the underprivileged of the Searcy community. Each July, First UMC members run the Good Sam center.
Eddie Warrington is sponsor of the Good Sam outreach.
COMPASSION CHILD
The Murray Class has sponsored foreign children (Columbia, Ecuador and India) through the Compassion Child agency for many years. With low overhead, the $32. per month sponsor fee goes in large part to the child's schooling and health matters.
Sponsor: Murray Class (Mitzi Bacon, contact)
The Murray Class has sponsored foreign children (Columbia, Ecuador and India) through the Compassion Child agency for many years. With low overhead, the $32. per month sponsor fee goes in large part to the child's schooling and health matters.
Sponsor: Murray Class (Mitzi Bacon, contact)
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
A ministry involving the collecting of wrapped shoe boxes filled with child focused contents to be distributed throughout the world in an effort to allow children everywhere to experience Christmas and the love of Christ.
Sponsor: Hetti Van Patten
A ministry involving the collecting of wrapped shoe boxes filled with child focused contents to be distributed throughout the world in an effort to allow children everywhere to experience Christmas and the love of Christ.
Sponsor: Hetti Van Patten
JACOB'S HOUSE
A home for homeless families and single women with children. The building, which is furnished by First UMC, is located near our church facility. Local groups, businesses and individuals help to sponsor the facility.
Sponsor: John Byrd
A home for homeless families and single women with children. The building, which is furnished by First UMC, is located near our church facility. Local groups, businesses and individuals help to sponsor the facility.
Sponsor: John Byrd
LIGHTLE SENIOR PROJECT
A Christmas season project where the Lightle Center compiles lists of local senior citizens who are in need of a little help at Christmas time and the Murray Sunday School Class along with other First UMC classes pick names and buy gifts for the individuals.
Sponsor: Murray Class (Irene Gray, contact)
A Christmas season project where the Lightle Center compiles lists of local senior citizens who are in need of a little help at Christmas time and the Murray Sunday School Class along with other First UMC classes pick names and buy gifts for the individuals.
Sponsor: Murray Class (Irene Gray, contact)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian based non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness in White County by building decent, affordable housing for people in need
Sponsor: Merrel Walker
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian based non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness in White County by building decent, affordable housing for people in need
Sponsor: Merrel Walker
MARY BETH KESSLER THRIFT SHOP
A First UMC outreach that raises funds for the church's local and foreign missions by selling donated clothing and household items.. The store is staffed by volunteers, of which there is always a need, and is open 4 1/2 days per week.
Sponsor: Marti Robinson
A First UMC outreach that raises funds for the church's local and foreign missions by selling donated clothing and household items.. The store is staffed by volunteers, of which there is always a need, and is open 4 1/2 days per week.
Sponsor: Marti Robinson
RUSSIA INITIATIVE
The support of a "sister" church in Pervouralsk, Russia with an annual donation of $6,000. per year. The funds are raised through an annual fish fry and golf tournament.
Sponsor: Marlene Cothern
The support of a "sister" church in Pervouralsk, Russia with an annual donation of $6,000. per year. The funds are raised through an annual fish fry and golf tournament.
Sponsor: Marlene Cothern
GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR MISSIONS
This mission has not been active for a couple of years due to lack of someone to spearhead the effort. It requires a lot of planning and effort but the rewards are tremendous for the supporting of the Russian Initiative.
Sponsor: Phil Williams
This mission has not been active for a couple of years due to lack of someone to spearhead the effort. It requires a lot of planning and effort but the rewards are tremendous for the supporting of the Russian Initiative.
Sponsor: Phil Williams
FISH FRY FOR MISSIONS
An annual event, held in June, that raises funds for foreign mission support.
Sponsor: The Fry Team (Gene Angel, contact)
An annual event, held in June, that raises funds for foreign mission support.
Sponsor: The Fry Team (Gene Angel, contact)
PERU MISSION PROJECT
Church members helping Pastor Pedro and the Peruvian Methodist Church with support on an as needed basis.
Sponsor: Karen Millar
Church members helping Pastor Pedro and the Peruvian Methodist Church with support on an as needed basis.
Sponsor: Karen Millar
PERU FEEDING PROJECT
Ongoing ministry of First UMC with support be individual members, Sunday school classes and the Thrift Shop. $500. is sent monthly to feed approx. 120 children in the ICA district of Peru and to assist the Methodist Church in Tambo de Mora.
Sponsor: Karen Millar
Ongoing ministry of First UMC with support be individual members, Sunday school classes and the Thrift Shop. $500. is sent monthly to feed approx. 120 children in the ICA district of Peru and to assist the Methodist Church in Tambo de Mora.
Sponsor: Karen Millar
RADIO MINISTRY
Once a week program that presents First UMC Sunday church services to the local listening area.
Sponsor: Phil Weaver
Once a week program that presents First UMC Sunday church services to the local listening area.
Sponsor: Phil Weaver
PASTOR BENEVOLENCE
Located in the church office, this outreach is available to people going through difficult times, be it financial or other serious needs. Donations to this fund are always in need.
Sponsor: Pastor Davis
Located in the church office, this outreach is available to people going through difficult times, be it financial or other serious needs. Donations to this fund are always in need.
Sponsor: Pastor Davis
COLLEGE OUTREACH
Meeting on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, this outreach offers to provide stability for students in transition and to give them a church connection.
Sponsor: Shawn Gustin
Meeting on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, this outreach offers to provide stability for students in transition and to give them a church connection.
Sponsor: Shawn Gustin
YOUTH OUTREACH
First UMC Youth are involved in two annual Outreach projects.
MEXICO YOUTH MISSION - A mission trip that takes place every summer around the first week of July involving the church youth and adult counselors.
LOCAL MISSION PROJECT - Set for the last week in June this involves local and state projects to assist people in need while working with other Methodist churches.
Sponsor: Casey Walker.
First UMC Youth are involved in two annual Outreach projects.
MEXICO YOUTH MISSION - A mission trip that takes place every summer around the first week of July involving the church youth and adult counselors.
LOCAL MISSION PROJECT - Set for the last week in June this involves local and state projects to assist people in need while working with other Methodist churches.
Sponsor: Casey Walker.
