Serving With Joy
Care Ministries
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Card
Volunteers make and send cards to people in the church who could benefit from receiving a card.
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Care Closet
If you are in need of medical equipment, check out our care closet where you can easily borrow items. Feel free to check out and return items Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Stop by the main office or find a staff person and they will be happy to take you to the closet.
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Columbarium
The church's Columbarium provides a secure and sacred place for the deposit of cremains, an opportunity to honor loved-ones on a Remembrance Wall, and an environment of peace and beauty for meditation. Learn More >
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Grief Books
Volunteers send booklets on how to cope with grief during the first year of the loss of a loved one. These books are from the Stephen Ministries organization. If you would like to help send these books or know of someone who would benefit from receiving the books, please email GriefBooks@FirstChurchFC.org.
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Prayer Chain/Group
We believe in the power of prayer and trust that God works through our prayers, thoughts, and concern for others to make a difference in their lives and in the world around us. To join the team or be held in prayer by the prayer chain, please email prayer@fcfumc.net or fill out the Prayer Request Form here. >
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Prayer Shawls
Volunteers knit shawls that provide a tangible form of the embracing and comforting presence of the church as the body of Christ to people who are dealing with health or other issues. Monthly Knit-Ins are held in the church parlor. Please come if you would like to join the team.
Time: 2nd Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Place: Parlor
Contact: PrayerShawl@FirstChurchFC.org
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Okay Chorale
An informal singing group for people with memory loss and their caregivers OR anyone who loves singing older, nostalgic songs that are fun and inspirational. No attendance requirements or auditions, just come and sing! Let us know if you’d like email reminders.
Time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 3–4 pm
Place: The Parlor
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Worship CDs for Homebound
Volunteers make CDs of the recorded Sunday worship services to send to shut-ins so they can listen to the worship services at home. If you would like to volunteer or could benefit from receiving the CDs, please
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Funeral Receptions
This team sets up, serves, and cleans up when there is a funeral reception. This is a way the church supports families during a difficult time.