Whether you are looking for an opportunity to show your love and compassion for others, looking for a support group, or seeking help for a problem or situation you might find yourself in, our Care and Support Ministries at FUMC Allen are here to serve. For more information, contact the individual listed with each program.
Care CorpS
FUMC Allen Care Corps are volunteers who serve our church family by serving at Celebration of Life receptions or by providing meals to families going through a life transition (death in the family, new baby, etc.). To serve on this team, contact Rev Maxie Moore.
Military Support Group
This group provides support for our church families with loved ones in the armed forces. They conduct supply drives to provide spring care packages and stuffed Christmas stockings for our overseas soldiers each year. Contact Betty Matthews or Debbie Wilson.
Prayer
We are a church that believes in the power of prayer to connect us with God and transform lives. Below are a few ways you can serve:
prayer Cards
Prayer cards are hand written cards of heart-felt prayers that are mailed to anyone who is on our prayer chain for whom we have an address. If you would like to be a part of this prayer ministry, contact Rev. Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch.
Prayer Chain
Our Prayer Chain consists of individuals who pray for the needs expressed in our congregation each week. Each week the joys and concerns shared are added to the prayer chain for prayer. To be added as a member of our Prayer Chain, contact Rev. Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch.
PRAYER REQUESTS
To submit your prayer to the prayer chain, submit your request on our FIRST ALLEN CONNECT app or email your request to prayerrequest@fumcallen.org.
Prayer Shawls
Prayer shawls have been a long tradition at First Allen. Many members make and pray over the beautiful knitted or crocheted shawls. The shawls are gifted to individuals, who are ill, hospitalized, facing hard times, the birth of a baby or whomever is in need of prayer and support. To learn more, contact Rev Maxie Moore.
TOUCHING LIVES IN COLLEGE
Touching Lives in College (TLC) is a group of parents of college students who reach out to our college students while they are in school. You are invited to participate in this ministry through your gifts and/or assisting in our packaging sessions! We send two care packages a year (fall and spring) and two notes with gift cards near exam time. Contact Ed Whipple.