FIRST METHODIST WESTCHASE
Please review available Summer of Service projects below - options are for both individuals and groups. Select your project on the bottom portion, tear off and place in the offering plate - keep this half for your information. Questions? Contact the Missions Office at 832-668-1819 or kjames@fmhouston.com.
CHURCHWIDE OPPORTUNITIES HONDURAS HYGIENE KITS JUNE Each Sunday in June, bring items for our team to take to Honduras this summer. Place them in the Atrium collection bins. • toothbrush • toothpaste • travel shampoo/conditioner • floss • deodorant • lip balm • bar soap
SCHOOL SUPPLIES JULY
MANNA BAGS AUGUST
Each Sunday in July, bring school supplies for our annual drive benefitting Willow Falls & Bush Elementary. Place them in the Atrium collection bins. We will also collect gently used clothing for our Willow Falls friends.
Each Sunday in August, bring supplies for Manna Bags for the homeless. Place them in the Atrium collection bins.
• pens • pencils • backpacks • construction paper • notebook paper • graph paper • rulers
We’ll meet after worship JUNE 29 to assemble hygiene kits.
• markers • crayons • colored pencils • supplies box • highliters • scissors • erasers
We’ll meet after worship JULY 27 to assemble school packs and sort clothing.
• bottled water • granola bars • pb/cheese crackers • individual raisins or nuts • pair of socks (new)
• wet wipes • toothbrush • toothpaste • bar of soap • comb • gallon size zip top bags
We’ll meet after worship AUGUST 31 to assemble Manna Bags.
FOR INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES REFUGEE MINISTRY
WILLOW FALLS
Driver to/from Willow Falls/Ripple Pool Party - Friday, June 6 Driver to/from VBS @ Westchase Any day, M-F, July 7-11 Driver to/from Willow Falls/Ripple Pool Party - Friday, August 8 $200 scholarship for refugee child to attend Quillian Camp $25 scholarship for refugee child to attend VBS @ Westchase Purchase new bathing suit for refugee child
Lead games, crafts, and other Sunday School activities for refugee children. Sunday, June 22, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
HOUSE OF AMOS
FOR THE CHILDREN
Distribute groceries to needy families at Food Fair - Saturday, July 19 Help an English learner with conversation at ESL classes - Any Tues. or Thurs., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Help an English learner with conversation at ESL classes - Any Tues. or Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Welcome visitors to church and literacy program - Friday, June 13, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Welcome visitors to church and literacy program - Friday, June 20, 6:307:30 p.m. Welcome visitors to church and literacy program - Friday, July 18, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Welcome visitors to church and literacy program - Friday, July 25, 6:307:30 p.m. Welcome visitors to church and literacy program - Friday, August 15, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Welcome visitors to church and literacy program - Friday, August 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TAKE IT TO THE STREETS Spread the love of Christ and distribute flyers around neighboring apartments for upcoming events at our church. Thursday evenings TBD.
GOOD STEWARD
VBS IN THE PARK
Sort books with an organization that builds libraries in Africa - Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lead games, crafts, and other VBS activities for refugee children. Saturday, July 26
WHAM Organize and sort clothing Return misplaced items/organize merchandise on display shelves Clean grocery carts/mini blinds Assist clients make selections in the food pantry
FOR GROUPS AND CLASSES HOUSE OF AMOS
WHAM
Painting (interior) at House of Amos - Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Painting (interior) at House of Amos - Saturday, June 28, 12-3 p.m. Replace ceiling tiles and flooring in food pantry - Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Paint all peg boards in the store Build shelf unit that holds frames Build/paint shelving unit for pictures/plaques/photo books Paint wall leading to store Build/mount shelves for ministry awards and plaques Use stencils to paint Bible verses on inner wall of the store Plant colorful flowers in front of store Replace edging around exisiting plant beds Put stepping stones on side of building leading to voucher room; put pavers, new bench and flowers at voucher room entrance
TAKE IT TO THE STREETS Spread the love of Christ and distribute flyers around neighboring apartments for upcoming events at our church. Thursday evenings TBD.
WILLOW FALLS Lead games, crafts, and other Sunday School activities for refugee children. Sunday, June 22, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
GOOD STEWARD Sort books at Houston Food Bank to build libraries in Africa - Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW, DETACH AND PLACE IN THE OFFERING BASKET. SELECT YOUR PROJECT - WRITE THE DATE OR DESCRIPTION IN THE BLANK TO THE RIGHT. Name: Phone: Email:
Refugee Willow Falls House of Amos Good Steward Take...Streets WHAM
Group Name/Size: Project(s):
3RD SUNDAY FOOD DRIVE Help provide important necessities to people in our community through the 3rd Sunday Food Drive benefitting WHAM and House of Amos - June 15, July 20, Aug. 17
CHANGE CANS Please continue collecting change at your home. When your change can is full, bring it to Mission Control Center, empty it and take it home again. Just the little change we have around our homes can help provide Bible translation for the Burmese.