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Go therefore and make disciples of all nations

Matthew 28:19

FUMC has a passion for Missions.  We believe in SERVING THE WORLD through international missions as well as local programs.  Many of these groups operate out of our main campus, while some of them exist in the heart of Manhattan and even beyond Kansas.  We believe the words of the Gospel Matthew when Jesus says "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”  
Below you will find a list of some of the ministry opportunities that FUMC contributes to.  If you have a passion to serve please contact us so we can get you involved with our teams. 

Anapra, Mexico Trips

THE SUSANA WESLEY SCHOOL

In 2000, Antonio and Dina Briones stepped onto the Anapra desert in Mexico and knew that God was calling them to minster to the people of that desolate land. The product of that vision is the Susana Wesley School. First UMC has partnered with the school in Anapra since its beginning. Work teams travel to the school each year and the “Friends of Anapra" fund supports the mission that has been established.
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“From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you… and we thank God for so many angels that He has placed around us. Some of them do not even imagine what a great service they have done to God by supporting this noble mission of educating our children in school. Both, Dina and I, feel humbly grateful for such a celebration.”-- Antonio Briones

OUR NEXT TRIP

We will be teaming up with University Methodist Church of Topeka for our next trip to Anapra November 20-28th, 2021.  Cost is $500 per person.   Please contact the church office for more info on how you can sign up!
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SERVE SUNDAY

The first Sunday of each month at 10:00am during our Sunday School time.

We break into four teams and each walk in a different direction from the church from 10-10:45pm.  Bring gloves and a plastic bag. We'll pick-up trash, weeds and stop to pray over our neighborhood businesses and blocks of homes.  A small but impactful way for us to give back to our local community.
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Common Table

We continue to offer our Wednesday and Saturday night meals during this COVID time. All meals are offered as "to go meals" for now and are available to ANYONE!  Not interested in eating a meal but you would like to help?  Contact our kitchen coordinator Ryan Likes by email at kitchen@fumcmanhattan.com to see if there may be a volunteer position available that fits your interest!
The full schedule of churches offering meals across Manhattan is available here.

Care Portal

CarePortal brings the needs of hurting children and families in Riley Country to our attention so we can help.  When Child Welfare workers uncover a need, they let FUMC know, giving us the opportunity to help fill those needs.  By signing up today, you will receive emails letting you know there is a need.  There is no obligation for you to fulfill the need unless you are able and want to help.  Sign up for emails by clicking this link

Shepherd's Crossing

Shepherd’s Crossing is almost entirely dependent upon its wonderful volunteers, who can choose the area to support that best fits their talents or interest.  Talents needed include office assistance and basic operations,  creative newsletter writers and editors, and loving counselors.  

For more information about Shepherds Crossing please visit their website here.  

Tuesday Geezers

This self named group of hard working men come together once a week to help maintain the church in small and big ways.  If you can change a light bulb, check smoke detectors, move furniture or have more advanced skills you might use around the house we have a task for you.   There is always plenty of coffee and great conversation.  
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