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The Ministry
works as follows:
When a family
needs assistance, they proceed through a
screening process by the network director and
are referred to the next host church
on the rotation. Up to 14 people would be
hosted by the church at any one time, most
of whom are children. Each church hosts for
a period of 7 nights, then the families move
to the next network church. It is estimated
that families are in the program for 4-6
months and each network church would host
about once a quarter.
FUMC MC
provides volunteers to help with:
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An
evening meal
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Breakfast
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Food for
a sack lunch which is taken to the
Family
Center
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A place
to sleep (the beds belong to the Network
and travel from church-to-church when
the families move.) Moves take place
every Sunday afternoon.
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2 FUMC MC
members to stay overnight with the
guests
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Provide
linens/pillows, etc.
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Help
children with their homework; visit with
guests in the evenings.
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Provided
volunteers to the Family Center
The
Network Family Center provides:
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A place
for guests to shower, do laundry, store
personal belongings
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A mailing
address; a place to conduct job/house
searches
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Care for
pre-school children; school-aged
children go to/from their own
school from the Family Center via a
school bus
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Assistance for job training skills and
counseling
Family Center
Needs:
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Help
provide leads for new Family Center (a
house/commercial area/space, either
donated , to lease or to buy)
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Help
drive a van to transport guests to job
interview, medical apts., school, etc.
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Help with
office work at the Family Center
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Help
furnish Family Center with household items,
furniture, appliances, computers,
suitable clothing for guests.
For more
information, contact Mary Lou & Bob Coltharp
(281-778-4224)
or Lyn Storm
(281-403-3923).
Fort Bend
Family Promise is a
wonderful ministry to bring many of our
members in one effort. It is a great ministry
for Sunday School classes, Bible study group
or individuals.
Please pray
for ways in which you may assist. |
