Our Core Values
Trust God. Honor Everyone. Reach Out In Service.
Our church has a long history of providing outreach ministries in downtown Gulfport, as well as partnering with local organizations to better serve our community . On this page, you will find several ways you can help members of our community in need. You can also let us know how you'd like to get involved (just keep scrolling!).
HOME UNDER THE DOME
Home Under the Dome is a ministry for people and their loved ones impacted by memory loss. This ministry is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm beginning August 2, 2022. There are many ways to serve and support this ministry. For more information or to enroll in the ministry., email andy@fumc-gulfport.org or call 228-437-9649.
West Elementary School Partnership
We strive to support the teachers and administration of West Elementary School in Gulfport with monthly PTA (Praise Through Action) offerings. Our aim to to support those who support the children and families in our local community. Monthly offerings include providing class parties, snacks and supplies for teachers, clothing for the nurses office, and lunch for the staff. If you would like to participate in this partnership please contact Jill Senn.
Snack bag ministry
As many as 15 people will likely come by our church every day needing assistance, food or transportation. Consider volunteering to help provide brown bag meals with non-perishable food items when needed. Savvy shoppers and brown bag packers are needed.
W.I. Smith Benevolence Community Assistance fund
FUMC collects offerings year round to offer assistance to those who need help with paying utility bills, gas and other immediate needs on a case by case basis. Our Benevolence Community Assistance Fund stays depleted, and we rarely have enough money to meet all the needs. Consider making a donation on a regular basis so that we can help those needing an extra hand to get back on their feet.
congregational care
Volunteers serve and work with pastors and other members of FUMC in caring for those in our congregation. Opportunities include: visiting people in hospitals or in times of need, caring for our homebound, providing meals for new parents and/or bereaved families & individuals and simply making a difference in a person’s life by showing care and concern.
This local community kitchen has served the hungry since 1974. Volunteers are needed to operate the serving line and deliver meals along six established routes Monday-Friday.
Our church provides sack lunches to the hungry and/or homeless in the parking lot at Feed My Sheep on the third Sunday of every month. Volunteers are needed to purchase food, pack and dispense sack lunches until either the line or packed lunches run out.
Provides weekly food bank (2 times a week) and medical clinic services several times a month to those in need. There are many opportunities to support this community-wide outreach ministry. For more information, contact the church office or visit their website at https://gulfcoastministry.org/
FRESH & CLEAN
This ministry provides showers and laundry services to the homeless at the Salvation Army,
8:20 -11:30 am and 12:20 - 3 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Male and female volunteers are needed to register people, assist with laundry and monitor shower facilities.
COLD WEATHER SHELTER
This ministry provides a warm, safe place to sleep during extreme cold weather (below 35ºF). Volunteers are needed to register participants, assign cots, serve dinner and monitor the operation for the following shifts:
4 - 8 pm, 6 - 10 pm, 10 pm - 2 am, 2 - 6 am, 6 - 8 am.
Donations of the following items are gratefully accepted:
