First Methodist Monroe is currently partnered with two families living abroad on mission. The Jackson family in Germany and the Skinner family in Japan. Both are very difficult yet wildly different locations.
MISSIONS
MISSIONS ABROAD
MEET THE JACKSONS!
SERVING IN GERMANY
Their work is based in central Germany, north of Frankfurt (Gießen, Wetzlar). Daniel trains ministers at the Giessen School of Theology (FTH). With the local church and their partnering churches in the US, they help organize an annual, evangelistic outreach event for teenagers in our area. Beyond that, they are engaged in a ministry of presence with the goal of bringing the good news in a highly secularized and multicultural society.
MEET THE
SKINNERS!
SERVING IN JAPAN
In Japan, the Skinner family has just landed on a four-year mission to plant a church in rural Japan where the gospel is very sparse, and Jesus is not well known.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
First Methodist Monroe partners with the following community charities:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Home construction & improvements are a church-wide project where all members contribute to the building of a home for a family in our area. First Methodist Monroe has completed and fully funded four Habitat for Humanity houses.
DESIARD STREET SHELTER
A day shelter that gives the homeless a place to stay in the day time; to have laundry facilities and bathrooms with shower facilities and noon meals. Sunday School members provide noon meals on a regular schedule.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Engages our Sunday School Classes and other small groups of the church to provide a supplemental sack lunch on Saturdays for Meals on Wheels recipients most in need.
METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME
Residents are the recipients of our annual Angel Tree, which allows members of our congregation the opportunity to provide Christmas gifts to the children.
THE WELLSPRING
One of the state’s leading nonprofits, providing services for those dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, homeless- ness, and child well being. Collections on their behalf have included towel, household items, and cleaning supplies.
Sponsored by the First Methodist Monroe
METHODIST MENDERS
Meets the first Saturday of every month to make minor home repairs for those unable to have the work done themselves.
S.T.A.I.R. READING PROGRAM
Tutors meet after school on Tuesday & Thursday at First Methodist Monroe in the Garden Room with 2nd graders who have been identified as in danger of academic failure.
SAGER-BROWN WAREHOUSE RELIEF WAREHOUSE DEPOT
Located in Baldwin, Louisiana, south of Lafayette. At various times of the year we sponsor short-term mission trips to the depot to help with packing, sorting, etc.
ULM WESLEY MISSION TRIP
First Methodist Monroe is a proud sponsor of the ULM Wesley Foundation and supports their mission trips.