First United Methodist Church of Gilmer
Thursday, February 23, 2012
A place where you can find friendship, help and hope

Mission Projects Accomplished

 
Serving God by Serving Others
                   
           Did you know in 2011 we …
 
 
Collected and donated 99 used eyeglasses to the Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
 
Provided assistance to church members through the Helping Hands Ministry
 
Served lunch at Newgate Mission on the 1st Friday of every month and every 5th Thursday
 
Served Breakfast at Newgate Mission in Longview each Saturday in July
 
Held the “Share & Care Luncheon,” raising $1633 to benefit the Newgate Mission
 
Had 7 members participate in the UMCOR Sager Brown Mission Trip
 
Had a team participate in the Gilmer Relay for Life Event, raising $11,553                                  
              
Have been a Global Mission Partner since 2005
 
Continued a Covenant Relationship with Dieudonne (Kaddy) Karihano in Mozambique
 
Sponsored 8 students in Mozambique
 
Hosted the Mission Fair & Initiative Challenge to generate interest and participation in Mission opportunities
 
Provided a guest speaker on Russian Mission Trip and provided reception
 
Donated time and money to the Ministerial Alliance Food Bank
 
Provided facilities and tutoring for the Literacy Center        
 
Provided 52 Thanksgiving Food Baskets to our community through Tri-County
 
Provided 52 Christmas Food Baskets to our community through Tri-County
 
Provided socks, gloves, scarves, toiletries and monetary donation to Newgate Mission for gift distribution on Christmas Day
 
 
The Mission Ministry appreciates your support.
 
If you are interested in participating in any of these ministries or others, please contact Barbara Smith.