Mission Teams DFUMC are Hosting

Early Response Training a Success

We had over 17 people receive the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) training for the formation of an Early Response Team. This training certifies the attendees in responding to disaster-stricken areas and has the potential to be an extremely important ministry within the church. We ask for your prayers as we decide what direction this team will take as we move forward. If you have any interest in learning more about the Early Response Training, please email Justin Nobles.

Frame a House For a Katrina Survivor

On Saturday, June 6 several members of the Church helped to frame-a-house for a Katrina survivor. An entire house was framed within a matter of hours. DFUMC is looking to host an event like this, so keep this potential opportunity in your prayers. The link to the pictures of the Douglasville build is below.

www.newcovumc.com/house

A New Ramp Has Been Completed!!!

Dallas First is truly blessed. God has called our church to Transform Lives Through Christ's Love, and this past Saturday, January 31, members of the church spent the day building a wheel chair ramp for a resident of our community. One of Dallas First's ministries is the building of ramps to those who do not have the means to build one otherwise. Dallas First wants to thank everyone for their prayers and support of this mission, and a special thank you goes out to all those who helped out on the job-site. If you know of someone in our community who may need our help, please let us know.

Upcoming and Current Happenings on the Outreach Team

Upward Basketball
Interested in coaching or reffing some basketball? This is a great way to help out the children of our community, and we only need you a couple of hours a week. Please contact Mark Tomczyk at tomczyk@comcast.net and become a part of the Upward Basketball/Cheer leading Ministry.

Fish n' Loaves
During these hard times many people are turning to the church for help feeding their families. This is a special ministry which helps our community by providing a week's worth of meals. Our Fish n' Loaves ministry has helped countless families, and we are in constant need of provisions to support this ministry. You can help by donating a box filled with the items below. The average cost per box is around $45. If you don't have the time to shop for the items, you can still participate in this ministry by donating the cost of a box. Please mark the memo "Fish n' Loaves Ministry". You can drop the box off at the church office. Contact Rick Peggs at BrarRic@aol.com to sign up for a box.

Qty Size Container Item

1 2 lb bag Quick Grits

1 18 oz canister Oatmeal

1 20 oz box biscuit mix

1 12 oz bottle pancake syrup

2 9 oz boxes powdered milk

1 13 oz box cereal

1 18 oz jar peanut butter

1 12 oz jar jelly

1 1 lb box saltine crackers

3 10 oz cans soup

3 5 oz cans tuna or chicken

1 14 oz can salmon

3 15 oz cans vegetables

2 15 oz cans fruit cocktail

1 1 lb box spaghetti noodles

1 26 oz jar spaghetti sauce

2 1 lb bags dry beans

1 1 lb bag rice

1 13 oz box instant potatoes

2 7 oz boxes macaroni and cheese

1 2 lb bag cornmeal

1 16 oz bottle cooking oil