Missions and Outreach

Below is a list of opportunities for mission and outreach here at First United Methodist Church.



United Methodist Church Mission in Senegal


Abraham's Tent

The 3rd Wednesday and the 4th Monday of the month is First Methodist Day at this local soup kitchen located at 2300 Fruge St. Come from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. to help with meal preparation. To help serve the noon meal, come from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411


Boy Scouts of America

First Methodist sponsors Boy Scout Troop 5.

For More Information Contact:
Brad Mayo
337-433-1127


Carpenter's Helpers

Volunteers who enjoy expressing their faith by helping with small home repair projects.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411


Ecumenical Social Services Agency (ESSA)

Help is needed every Monday at this food and clothing pantry located at 2300 Fruge St., next door to Abraham?s Tent. Come from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. to stock pantry shelves.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411


Habitat for Humanity

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411


Hearts and Hands (Sunday morning outreach)

A group that will respond to Sunday morning ministry needs such as transients in need of food, clothing or shelter.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411


Mission Outreach Committee

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411


Takin' It To the Streets

Spend a weekend building wheelchair ramps for needy families in the community.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411


The Wash House

The church has installed a washer/dryer at our local soup kitchen, Abraham's Tent (2300 Fruge St.). On Mondays & Wednesdays, 9-11 am we will give homeless persons in our community an opportunity to wash and dry their clothes. Two persons are needed to staff the ministry each wash day. Please sign up outside Paxton Hall.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
(337) 583-4411


United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)

The 2nd Thursday of every other month is the day that First Methodist goes to the UMCOR depot in Baldwin, LA for a mini-mission trip to prepare disaster relief supplies for worldwide distribution. Meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. and return that same evening.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-593-4411


Volunteers in Mission Trips

The Volunteers in Mission from First Methodist travel to Reynosa, Mexico for 4 days to provide Medical/Dental services and Construction services to those in need.

For More Information Contact:
John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411



John and Donna Bergstedt
337-583-4411

or

contact the Church Office.