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
Blessings Table
Our Blessings table located near the office door helps to serve those who have an immediate need. We serve multiple people who need a meal, a warm blanket, hygiene products, pet food ext.
Kelli Howard is in charge and is usually the one who keeps it pretty well stocked and is the contact person for those in need. She has experience working with the homeless in Dallas for years and has taken on the Blessings Table. She often talks with the neighbors who come to the table and find out what they might need that is not available on the table. Plus, it’s just nice for those who come to the table to have meaningful conversation with someone from the church. Many of the people who come to the table live by themselves and are alone most of the time. Many of them live outdoors because they have nowhere else to go. Several live in their cars. Others are just passing through and have heard about the table and that there is usually food on it for them. So it’s nice to be able to speak with someone who may be able to help in some way. We often refer them to the social services available in the county if it looks like any of them can offer the assistance needed. Many are either too shy or too ashamed to ask for help. Many have fallen on ill times due to drug addiction or alcohol addiction or have been incarcerated and are looking for a new start but have nowhere to go. Others are homeless due to being in financial straits. There is a whole host of reasons people come to the table. The bottom line is that they find not only food sustenance but spiritual sustenance and support. It’s a great local ministry.
You can contact Kelli Howard for more information on how you can help.
