Mission
Mission & Outreach
It’s not by chance that “Caring” is the first word of “Caring, Sharing, Connecting”. At First Church we take the words of Jesus very seriously when he tells Peter to take care of His sheep. Here are a few of the ways we do just that.
Community Cafe
Financial Peace University
Grief Recovery Workshop
Homebound Ministry
Intercessory Prayer
Jail Ministry Team
The Stephen’s ministry is aimed at providing a team of “care givers” to be trained and ready to share caregiving with persons going through crises in their lives. For additional information, contact Rev. Wm. Mathys at 643-6977 (church phone) or 643-4286 (home phone.)
V.I.T.A. Tax Assistance
The Alberta Bowman VITA Tax Center is staffed by trained retired business people and is available each tax season. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is available for low income and the elderly at the First United Methodist Church, 1215 Jackson Street.
- Start Date: Last Monday in January
- End Date: Last Tuesday before April 15
- Office Hours: MONDAYS & TUESDAYS from 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Schedule an Appointment by calling Monday thru Friday between 9 a.m. & 4 p.m.
The VITA Program offers free tax help to low to moderate income (generally, $40,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations. Most locations also offer free electronic filing.