Mission | First UMC | Jefferson, Iowa |

21Jun

Food at First

Youth Group worked at Food at First in Ames June 20 to feed the poor and homeless. We prepared the meal, served it, set up and worked at the Food Market (where people can pick up fresh foods and refrigerated foods gleaned from grocery stores and restaurants) and we ate with those who attended and then cleaned up. It was 5 1/2 hours of service and the youth and adults did a great job. Around 100 people were served supper and most of them went through the Market. It is a church based meal served daily in Ames.

06Jun

Greene Co Christian Action Resource Center

In May, 2019 the new location for the Greene Co Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) opened. It is a food pantry and clothing closet. It also has some household items like dishes and furniture. It is run completely by volunteers and is a non-profit organization so all donations are tax deductible. Contact the ARC to find a time to bring donations of food, clothing, furniture. To get food and clothing please see New Opportunities first. There you will learn about all the resources of our county as well as receive a Voucher for milk and eggs plus a monthly appointment at the ARC. You must be a Greene County resident to receive our services. Thank you to all the volunteers from across the county who make this outreach available. We serve approximately 100 households per month.

12Feb

Paid In Full

In 2018 we paid our United Methodist Apportionments in full. Many thanks to all the generous givers who support the local church, state churches and the world mission for Christ. Learn more about apportionments. http://www.umc.org/how-we-serve/apportioned-funds. Link for totals paid in apportionments and special offerings in 2018. https://iaumc.s3.amazonaws.com/Church_Statements/2018/12/ch_stm_55088_12_2018.txt.pdf

07Dec

Mission Recognition Pins

Roger Koppen, Robert Hemping and Marilyn Lawton were given Special Mission Recognition pins for their outstanding service to God and the Church by the United Methodist Women.

22Jan

Mission Trip Fundraiser

Fundraiser for Mission Team Youth; July 2017 trip to Montana

10Jul

Sweet Corn Festival

Sweet Corn Festival Sun, Aug 7 at 5-6:30 pm at Russell Park. Fundraiser for PAWS, Webb House, Habitat For Humanity and our church. Sweet Corn, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Fruit Cobblers and Homemade Ice Cream. Tickets available at church office and at the door. $8 for adults, $4 for children, and under 3 is…

01May

Peace with Justice Sunday

Sunday May 22 is Peace with Justice Sunday. We will receive a special offering. For further informtion see http://www.umcgiving.org/ministry-articles/peace-with-justice-sunday

15Nov

Hannah Curtis sends pillow case dresses to Nigeria

Hannah Curtis, daughter of members Kent & Danille Curtis, sewed and recruited others to sew nearly 500 pillow case dresses for Nigeria.