Serving Others
United Methodists have believed, from the beginning, that each of us is called to participate in the outreaching ministry of Jesus Christ. John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, described this work in simple, practical terms: “Do all the good you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can.” Putting our faith into action is at the very heart of our Christian calling.
Every person at FUMC-Commerce has the opportunity to serve and to live their calling more faithfully. Learn more about how to become involved:
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meets the second Monday morning of each month, 9:30 a.m., Dough Rollins Prayer Shawl Classroom
This group is open to anyone wishing to complete knitted and crocheted works for charity and church ministry. Prayer shawls and lap robes are made and delivered with a visit to church and community members in need of comfort during an illness, loss, medical procedure and recovery, etc. We also make baby blankets for infant baptisms, adult caps for cancer patients and caps/blankets for preemies and newborns at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville and Operation Gratitude (a national project for members of the military serving in combat zones). Throughout the year, the group also writes personal notes and mails various types of cards to many church and community members with emphasis on the homebound members of our church. Finally, we also support Little Ark activities; Confirmation classes, & the Blessings Table.
Way to serve: Join this ministry of community and fellowship while being creative. All levels of skill will be welcome and instruction is available for beginners. For more information, see below:
Whom to contact: Janet Latham or Laura Milligan
Super Bowl of Caring
Each Super Bowl Sunday we come together for a Potluck Soup Luncheon to raise money for our local food pantries. It is always a wonderful event for a good cause.
Blessings Table
The Blessings Table is a visible reminder of our congregation’s commitment to
loving our neighbors. We may not know them, but we know they are there and
they begin to understand that people who have never met them care about them.
Church volunteers stock the table each day with supplies and food items that
have been donated not just by our members, but by other generous people who
recognize that what we are doing is important to the community. Our volunteers
and staff have met many neighbors who are visiting the table, and sometimes we
are able to meet a specific need, like a donated tent, sleeping bag or bike.
For someone living outside, staying warm and dry is a constant struggle, and
having no transportation makes getting and keeping a job almost impossible.
Sometimes a loaf of bread, a packet of tuna, a can of fruit and a bottle of water
(about $5.00) fill a need most of us cannot imagine.
We focus on providing foods high in protein like peanut butter, canned meats and
fish, but we will happily accept all donations and make sure nothing goes to
waste. You can donate money directly to this effort by clicking here.
Become a part of this mission! We promise it will warm your heart and put a smile
on your face!
You can contact Kelli Howard for more information on how you can help.
