Missionary work can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. There are always mission opportunities in and outside our community. Our Outreach Ministry is at work in these areas:

• The Caring Place: The Caring Place is a fun and interactive respite care center for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia.  The Caring Place is always looking for volunteers to interact with the participants during their daily activities.  Visit their website or call at 501.623.2881 for more information or to volunteer. 
• Cooperative Christian Ministries Clinic (CCMC): Strives to improve the quality of life of the needy of the Hot Springs area. They provide general medical care to the uninsured, also dental and vision, serving as an advocate for the needy. Visit their website to learn more.
• Jackson House: The Jackson House of Hot Springs gives assistance to individuals & families in crisis.  They serve a hot lunch every day at noon.  To learn more and to volunteer, visit their website.
• United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR): UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own.  Visit their website for more information.
• Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Visit their website.
• Teen Challenge: Teen Challenge is a provider of recovery services for those who desire to transform their lifestyle and develop a new life free from the devastation of drug and alcohol abuse.  Visit their website to learn more.
• Samaritan Ministries: Samaritan Ministries is a shelter and resource center for the homeless in Hot Springs.  Visit their website to learn more or to volunteer.

There are so many opportunities within the church to get connected. Contact the church office to connect to any of these ministries at 501.623.6668 or click here.

• Bus & Van Drivers: We always need new volunteer bus and van drivers to transport adults and children for different occasions and on Sunday mornings.  You must either have CDL or be willing to get one to drive the bus.  Contact the church office if you are interested at 501.623.6668.
  
• Greeters: Volunteer to greet guests and members on Sunday mornings at all three services.  
• Ushers: Volunteer to usher in one of the three Sunday morning services at 9:00 & 11:00 in the Sanctuary or 9:00 in the Christian Life Center in our modern worship service.  
• Bereavement Meals: Volunteer to supply a dish or help with funeral receptions at the Christian Life Center. 
• Prayer Team: The Prayer Team meets every Wednesday at 4:45 pm in the Christian Life Center Parlor. The Prayer Team receives the prayer concerns of our church and community. The team also prays over prayer shawls given to those who are sick or hurting, jaunty hats for those undergoing chemotherapy, and baby shawls for babies and young children being baptized. For more information, contact Lanette Wilson. ext 104 or by email. To share a prayer concern (confidentiality is kept) with the team, send to prayer@fumchs.com.
• Care of the Campus Grounds: Participate in taking care of the plants and other landscaping, and general maintenance of the buildings on campus. 
• Communion Servers: Serve communion in any of the three services at 9 AM or 11 AM in the Sanctuary Traditional service or 9 AM in the Christian Life Center Sunday mornings.  Call the church office at 501.623.6668 or email.
• Adult Discipleship: Lead Bible studies or small groups on Sundays or throughout the week.  
• Seasonal Volunteers: Decorate the church for Christmas and help with special programs during Christmas and Easter.  
• If you would like to volunteer to run the sound board or other technical support in the Sanctuary or Christian Life Center, contact Kristin Mangham by email.