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Community Outreach / Missions
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Mission Trip
Visit our Photo Gallery to see pictures of the Mission trip to Subirana Honduras 2011.
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Mission Statement
At First United Methodist Church of Gonzales we believe God desires us to minister and share his love
with others outside the walls of the church.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was in prison and you
came to visit me. The king will reply 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least
of these brothers of mine, you did for me'"
Mathew 25:35-36,40
Putting our faith into action is at the heart of our Christian calling. Through Missions everyone
has the opportunity to serve and share the love of God in ways which make a Christian difference.
Most Mission volunteers, as disciples of Christ, have returned with more than with which they left.
They returned with life changing experiences and renewed Christian lifestyles.
If you want to put feet to your faith, we hope you take a moment, look into your heart and consider
opportunities to reach out to others in Christian love and service.
For further information, contact our church office at 225 647-4678 or email
missions@firstumcgonzales.org.
You can reach Richard Schulze at 225 603-5000 or via email at
dentworks@eatel.net.
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Feeding an Evening Meal Volunteer Lists
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Please pass this info along to anyone who might be interested in feeding an evening meal, especially church or civic groups.
• St. Vincent de Paul needs to update their volunteer lists.
• The Women's and children's shelter evening meal was being fed on the 2nd Friday of each
month by a family that can no longer maintain that commitment. We still have a lot of evening meals to be prepared
and served at all 3 of our shelters. Just in case anyone is interested in filling more spots, or if you know of a
family or group that would like to schedule, please past on this information.
Here is a list of open dates for Manna Givers:
Mens Convention St.
- March 10, 28, 29, 31
- April 8, 17; May 8, 12, 13, 23, 30, 31
- June 1, 10; July 4, 8
- August 11, 12, 30
- September 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 29
- October 5, 14, 31
- November 2, 10, 11, 13, 23, 28, 29
- December 7, 9, 29
Mens Plank Rd.
- March 29; April 15, 29
- May 23, 31; July 29, 30
- August 19, 22, 30
- September 3
- October 1, 21, 24, 29
- November 5, 24, 29
- December 16, 30, 31
Womens & Children Shelter Convention ST.
- March 11; April 8,26; May 13,31
- June 9, 10, 24; July 7, 8, 12, 14, 22, 26;
- August 11, 12, 23, 30; September 1, 8, 9, 13, 30
- October 4, 13, 31
- November 8, 11, 23, 25, 29, 30
- December 9, 23, 28, 29, 30
Thank you for your dedication and service to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. You are greatly appreciated for your continued
service in making a difference in our community.
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Fundraiser
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2nd Sunday Salsa Sales!!! Screaming Owl Salsa is back and we will be selling it the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Choices are:
- JUST A TAD WARM (mild)
- PRETTY DARN HOT (medium)
- HOLY COW! IT'S SCREAMING HOT! (hot)
- SIZZLIN' TAIL FEATHERS (medium with black beans and corn)
Three ways to purchase:
- By the jar............$5.00
- Gift Box (3 jars).....$12.00
- Case ................ $40.00
Proceeds go to Louisiana United Methodist Children's Home and First United Methodist Gonzales Mission Team.
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