Outreach Opportunities
Within and Beyond the Gate
Ongoing Outreach Opportunities
List of Services
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Community Clothesline
During the colder months of the year, our church hosts a Community Clothesline for winter gloves, hats, scarves, and socks. Items are placed in sealed plastic bags to keep them dry and the community is invited to take or leave an item as needed.
A Collection bin is located in the Fellowship Hall for donations. Contact Linda Benn for more information.
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Micah Grab & Go Lunches
Each Friday at noon, volunteers are present on the back porch of the Middle House to hand out "take and go lunches" for people in our community, Each bagged lunch contains a sandwich, fruit, snack and bottle of water.
Contact Jim Toler to learn more about this important ministry to our neighbors.
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Micah Community DinnersList Item 1
Our church hosts the Micah Community Dinner on the 3rd Saturday of every month. If you would like to help, please contact Karen Johnson.
There is always a need for brownies for the dinners, except in November and December, when guests receive pies and cookies.
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Micah Saturday Breakfasts
During cold weather shelter months, our church provides a Saturday morning breakfast for our neighbors who have spent the night in one of the local shelters.
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Micah LunchesList Item 2
If you are interested in helping provide bagged lunches for Micah neighbors, contact Judy Lowman or Jim Toler
Packing lunches invloves purchasing and packing items 140 sandwhiches, along with a fruit cup, snack, and dessert.
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Good Samaritan Fund
For many years our church has sought to care for our neighbors in financial ways through our Good Samaritan Fund.
Contact Jim Toler for more information on how you can donate to this fund and how the funds are used.
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Weekend Food Bags
Throughout the school year, our church provides volunteers to pack weekend food bags for children in the Fredericksburg City School System who rely on their school for breakfast and lunch. Each bag contains food for the weekend that is procured from the local food bank by Renalto's Restaurant.
For more information on this vital ministry to children in our area, contact Karen Johnson.
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School Dressing Days
Each July, our church partners with other community churches to provide a shopping day for families in the Fredericksburg City School System.
Clothing items for children and teens are collected and families who have regiistered are invited to come and "shop" for school clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies for their children.
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Thanksgiving Food Boxes
Each October-early November our church collects food items to pack Thanksgiving food boxes for familes in the Fredericksburg City School System who are living with food insecurity.
While the main meat dish is provided by Renaldos Restaurant, each box contains shelf stable items to complete a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
In 2025, 131 food boxes were packed and distributed to 5 schools and 1 preschool.
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Salvation Arm Bell Ringers
Each December, our church takes a turn in providing volunteer bell ringers for the Salvation Army.
This is a great family event that provides funds for our partners in ministry and opens conversations about our church ministries to our community
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Toys for Tots
Each December, our church collects new and gently used toys for our local Marines Toys for Tots drive.
Collection boxes are located in the Foyer of the Educational Building and Sherman is always there to help with the collection!
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FUMC Food PantryList Item 4
Our church supports the FUMC Food Pantry one block over. The hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-4, and Saturdays 10:00-12.
If you are interested in volunteering, follow this link.
Our Partners in Ministry


