Our goal at First United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Christ!  One of the ways we share our love of Christ is in serving others that are in need of a blessing!  Below are a few of the opportunities that you may consider as ways to serve…….and our weekly Sunday bulletin will always list more.

Stock and Serve at the Food Pantry
Where: Faith and Friends Food Pantry 4009 J. Bennett Johnston Lake Charles, La 70615 When: Every Monday thru Thursday from 1:00 – 2:30 WHAT: Those in need come to get groceries and volunteers fill the baskets. CONTACT: For more information, contact Bert Breaux at 337-478-0748 or our Church Office at 337-436-6656.

Prepare and Serve at the local Soup Kitchen
WHERE: Abraham’s Tent, 2300 Fruge St. Lake Charles, La 70601 WHEN: Daily 9:30 – 11:00am to prepare the food 11:30-12:30pm to serve the food WHAT: Kitchen and food preparation or cafeteria style serving WHO: Call the church office at 436-6656 to get the next church date at Abraham’s Tent. Our church has assigned days, but you can volunteer ANY DAY, 7 days a week.

Local Mission Projects
Join our team as we work on local projects, such as Habitat For Humanity or the Millennium Park Rebuild.   Mark your calendar now for our next Day of Caring, where we join with churches all over the state on Saturday May 19,2012 to do local mission.   Call the church office at 436-6656 to get the information on the next local Mission project.