First United Methodist Church - Winter Garden, FL: Ways To Serve


We serve the community in many different ways. Through the Florida Conference, our church members, adults and youth, serve on mission teams locally and internationally. These many opportunities to serve in mission are one of the great strengths of the United Methodist Church. Join us!
	Stephens Ministry
	Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour. Contact Jon Lee Fulford.
	Caring Table
	We meet every fourth Monday at the WG Elk's Lodge, 700 9th St, WG, FL. Complimentary Dinner is Open to the Public.Volunteers and donations are needed each month! Contact John Zachariah
	FLUMC Children’s Home
	Each month that has a fifth Sunday, the United Methodist Churches in the Florida Annual Conference are asked to receive an offering to support the ministry of the Children's Home. Click here to donate
	Dillard Street Elementary School
	We are a Partner in Ed with Dillard Street. Each month there are various opportunities to support our elementary students. For more information, contact Pastor Melissa.
	Coalition for the Homeless
	On the first Sunday of EVERY month we cook and serve meals to women and children. Our church has supported the Coalition for twenty years. We meet at the church at 10:30a to go to the Coalition, and we are done by 2:00p. Three to four people are needed each Sunday that we serve. Contact Rafi Rivera.
	Christian Service Center
	Our Ablaze Youth serve at the Christian Service Center in Orlando each month. For more info, contact Neyda Albarran.
	FUMCWG Food Pantry
	The FUMC Food Pantry relies on your donations to make this ministry possible. Donation boxes are located in the sanctuary. We are also always in need of volunteers to serve and pray with our guests. For information, call the church office at (407) 656-1135.
	Finding the Lost Sheep Street Ministry
	This ministry is dedicated to providing opportunities to people who are caught in the web of drugs, violence, gambling and prostitution. We assist this ministry through donations, such as new toys for its Christmas Outreach program, as well as other forms of support. Contact the Church Office.
	Florida Cuba Covenant
	First United Methodist Church Winter Garden is partnered with a sister Methodist Church in Velasco, Cuba. We have supported the training of pastors and lay people for the equipping of Cuban disciples.