FUMC MC applied for and received designation as a regional level II Red Cross Disaster Shelter in 2003.

A core-team has been trained in how to set up and run the shelter.

More volunteers are needed to be on call should the need arise and the shelter be opened.

FUMC MC holds Blood Drives four times a year in cooperation with the Houston Blood Center.

All Blood Drives are held on Sunday mornings in Music Rooms A & B from 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 2008 dates are:

• January 20

• April 6

• June 22

• August 24

• October 26

Sign-ups for donations are held in advance, but walk-ins are welcome as well.

Contact Jim Daurity or click here for more information.

CanCare Inc. of Houston, a ministry of our congregation, has the mission to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors and their families.

CanCare recognizes that cancer is a family disease. Family members are matched to trained caregivers for support, to learn how they can cope and become a member of the "healing team."

Cancer Survivors and family members can now apply their cancer experience to help others.

FUMC MC provides gift boxes for crew members on vessels visiting the Port of Houston during the Christmas season.

Items in the boxes include: pencils, paper, personal grooming items, socks, treats, etc.

Help make the holiday season a little brighter!

The Living Bank helps raise community awareness of the need for organ donations by providing education to the public and opportunities to register as a donor.

Support provided through quarterly donations and a special offering through the year.

More than 200 children reside in the residential programs on the Waco campus, including 66 boys at the Boys' Ranch.

Outreach offices located in Dallas, Houston and Lubbock provide foster care for another 110 children.

Visit www.methodistchildrenshome.org for more information.