Missions

Jesus set for us an example of the kind of love we are to have for the world. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and ate with sinners. He welcomed all into his presence, particularly those who were marginalized in society. Our church believes we are called to love as God loves and serve others as if we were serving Jesus himself. Mother Teresa said it well, “It is Christ you tend in the poor. It is his wounds you bathe, his sores you clean, his limbs you bandage. See beyond appearances; hear the words Jesus pronounced long ago. They are still operative today: What you do to the least of mine, you do it to me…” We are honored to be part of the Body of Christ and are always seeking ways to further God’s kingdom here in the community of Jacksonville. Below are some ways we are involved in living the Gospel in our community.

Mission 5000

Started in the early 2000s, this feeding program is a free meal open to the community. All are welcome to come and eat. We serve to go meals on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm Family Life Center. Come volunteer to serve with us!

the Marketplace @ jfumc

The Marketplace at JFUMC is a drive-through food pantry. For distribution times please follow our Facebook page at The REAL Marketplace at JFUMC.

sew n sew

The Sew -N- Sew ministry at Jacksonville First United Methodist Church began meeting in 2009. The group has three specific objectives.

To use their time and abilities for the Glory of God.
To create useful items for JUFMC families and others in our community.
To build strong friendships by working together on projects.

The sewn items go primarily, to Options Pregnancy Center, Wade Knox Child Advocacy Center, St. Jude Hospital, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, CARTI, and UAMS. And of course, any textile needs for the church create challenges that the group strives to meet, such as worship banners, kitchen pot holders, covered cushions, and costumes
The Sew -N- Sew group usually meets on Thursdays and Fridays from 9am-3pm, (come and go as you can), in the UMCOR Room of the Connection Center. If you don’t sew there are always other things that need done to help on projects.
For more information, please contact the Church Office at 501-982-8176, ask to leave a message for Colleen Van Nostrand or Joyce White.