Outreach
First United Methodist Church members express Christianity in service to others via local community involvement.
Coat and Blanket Drive
Hundreds of items are donated for the annual coat and blanket drive and are given to those in need. Sponsored by the Finance Committee.
Community Garden
The garden site is the lot north of our church between Hayes and Fort Streets and you can see the changes already. Water has been  generously donated from United Water and seedlings are busy growing away in homes and greenhouses throughout our wonderful town. A weekly commitment of 3-5 hours will guarantee a box of fresh veggies each time we harvest. Consider how much time you and your family would like to make and enjoy the fun of working together and tasting the fresh veggies as your great rewards from the garden.
The garden website continues to be updated several times a week. There you'll find pictures, news, and LOTS of information. Have a look! www.boisegardenstogether.org
CROP Walk
Pat Casey 559-2847
FaithWork
Cindy Todeschi 343-7511 ext. 253
Friendship Feast
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Sunday at 5pm and 6pm on the third Thursday of each month, meals are provided for people in need. We serve from 50 to 100 people. A team of volunteers take turns being the lead cook(s) for a meal each month, and rely on additional volunteers to help with final preparations, serving and cleanup.
The helpers work from 4-6pm on Sunday afternoons and 5-7pm on the third Thursday. Coordinator: Elinor Chehey, 343-8018
Friendship Feast Thanksgiving Film Fest: Cindy Todeschi 343-7511 ext. 253 |
Green Team
The Green Team's mission is to celebrate and preserve the wonders of God's creation through recycling, offering training and education and sponsoring Earth Day activities and the pet blessing service each October. Coordinator: Jane Suggs, 342.6941
Habitat for Humanity
This home was completed January 2008 and is a tangible testimony to volunteers in our congregation who worked, prepared lunches and raised funds to complete this home. Coordinator: Pat Pierose, 345-9185
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Holiday Food Baskets
Two weeks before Christmas, food is purchased for 225 families in need and volunteers are required to give financial support, assemble and deliver these treasured food boxes.
The names of the recipients are gathered from schools, social service agencies and our church community. This annual event is a wonderful outreach to the community as thankful families are given a great gift. Coordinator: Tom Fitzsimmons, 884-1075
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Ministry to our Troops
Care boxes are packed with appropriate donated items to be shipped to our troops. Coordinator: Charlotte Boyd, 322-5993
Mitten Tree
Hundreds of mittens, scarves, and gloves of all sizes are donated during November and December to be given to those in need. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Coordinator: Eve Turnipseed, 342-3202
Pantry Ministry
Every Monday morning more than 100 bags of groceries are provided a month in Boise. Food bins are in the hall between the Sanctuary and Emmaus Center for food donations. Coordinator: Phil Sauter, 323-1348
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Peru Mission Trip
Coordinator: Cindy Todeschi, 208.343.7511 ext. 253
Thanksgiving Feast
A church wide participation to provide Thanksgiving dinner served in Fellowship Hall. An invitation to attend is extended to all low income families in the community along with us and our neighbors. Coordinators: Val Mentzer, 208.336.3208
Thursday Friendship Feast and Sunday Friendship Feast
Elinor Chehey 343-8018
Fellowship and Support Ministries
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