October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this month's Missions Corner is seeking greater involvement and an ongoing relationship between FUMC Denton and our community partner, Denton County Friends of the Family.
DCFOF Oct Missions Corner donation items:
Baby wipes
Diapers (sizes 5,6,7)
Women's underwear (all sizes)
Women's bra's (all sizes)
Very small and extended sizes are helpful as well.
Please bring your donations with you to worship on Sundays. Donations can also be brought to church to the Ivey Garden entrance of the church on Locust Street during the week, Monday-Thursday, from 9-4 pm.
If you would like to donate to the October Mission Corner for the missions committee to purchase items on your behalf, give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “October Mission Corner” in the memo line or checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: October Mission Corner.
There are also volunteer opportunities!
- Thursday, October 20th. Dogs Against Domestic Violence event at Red's Yard on Bell Ave. (An event that highlights how animals are frequently exposed to abuse in DV households. Vol's coordinate the doggie costume parade, and help get prize-winners their best costume awards - fun event!
- Sunday, October 23rd. Beautification project at DCFOF shelter. (painting & flower bed zhuzhing -- Vol's complete simple BG check onstie in minutes, sign confidentiality waiver)
- Ongoing -- Weekday Childcare volunteers. (DCFOF provides free childcare for clients when they come in for services. Vol's work 4-hour shifts, complete simple BG check onsite in minutes, and sign confidentiality waiver. No age limit)
Thank you for shining God’s love into our community!