Missions

Local and Global Outreach

Mission outreach at FUMC has grown to become a vital ministry; we now support over twenty-four missions and humanitarian programs. There are numerous opportunities for involvement. Please click on the areas below to learn more.

LOCAL	INTERNATIONAL
Bethlehem Center - serves low-income families and individuals through affordable quality childcare, a free income tax assistance program, a counseling center, and community development initiatives.	Beise Missionary Support - works as Regional Consultant for the Mission Society, to coach and provide strategies for new missionaries.
Boy Scouts - the mission of the Boy Scouts is to prepare young men to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law	Brian Standley Mission Support - South Sudan mission support for water wells and latrine building.
Center for Violence Prevention, Pearl - A full-service organization to meet the needs of victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault, including emergency shelter, therapy, case management, and safety planning for clients, in addition to providing services to offenders to try and break the cycle of domestic violence.	C2BU Lauren Edens Mission Support - Tanzania missions to those trapped into prostitution.
Clinton Community Christian Corporation - a thrift shop and food bank for people in need in the Clinton area.	Carlson Missionary Support - works with the One Mission Society in organizing church building and medical mission trips.
Common Bond - a faith based, non-profit, long-term affordable alcohol and drug treatment center for men located in Jackson, Mississippi.	Christian World Missions - A group which supports church building in Africa, an orphanage in India, evangelism and VBS for over 5000 kids.
Contact the Crisis Line - An interfaith ministry to troubled callers.	Costa Rica - church-building and construction in Liberia, as well as Vacation Bible School for the local children.
Gateway Rescue Mission - a homeless shelter which also provides over 400 free meals per day.	Mellon Missionary Support - Cambodian missions to sexually trafficked children and their families.
The Good Shepherd Center - provides low-cost daycare for children, also provides medical care and education services.	Russian Initiative Advance - for church building and outreach to children and the mentally ill.
Hollye Henderson - outreach to MC students through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.	Share the Blessings- Humanitarian help for the handicapped, orphaned, and other underprivileged Belarussian children.
Methodist Children’s home- orphanage and foster home program.	Simon Ernyi - African missions for evangelism and poverty assistance.
Mississippi Conference - Part of the Southwest Jackson district, these apportionments are used for missions locally and internationally.	Stop Hunger Now - A meal-packing program for international hunger.
Stewpot/Billy Brumfield House - a homeless shelter and meal resource.
United Methodist Hour - a local television ministry