Throughout March, we're collecting essential supplies for Our Daily Bread (ODB) and our own First Meal ministry. This mission will culminate in two hands-on opportunities to serve at the end of the month.

Who We’re Supporting:

• Our Daily Bread (ODB) – A long-time partner of FUMC Denton, ODB provides housing, meals, and essential services to unhoused guests in Denton.

• First Meal – Our church’s ministry that serves breakfast every Sunday morning in Monroe Gym for those in need of a warm meal.

How You Can Help:

1. Donate Supplies – We are collecting much-needed items for both ODB and our First Meal supply closet. 

   • Hygiene Items: Travel-size body wash, toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, toothbrushes, Chapstick, tissues

   • First Aid & Comfort: Tylenol, twin-size sheets/blankets, standard-size pillows

   • Kitchen & Cleaning: Napkins, sugar, vinyl gloves, rubber gloves, laundry detergent, trash bags

   • Clothing Essentials: New men’s and women’s underwear, new/gently used bras

2. Volunteer to Serve – Sign up to serve at one (or both!) of these mission opportunities:

   • Saturday, March 29 – Volunteer for the mid-day shift at Our Daily Bread.

   • Sunday, March 30 – Help with First Meal. We need 3-4 volunteers to prep and serve breakfast from 6:30–8am.

Sign-up sheets are available in Miller Center and Flinn Hall. Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ together—thank you for shining God’s love into every life!

Throughout March, we're collecting essential supplies for Our Daily Bread (ODB) and our own First Meal ministry. This mission will culminate in two hands-on opportunities to serve at the end of the month.

Who We’re Supporting:

• Our Daily Bread (ODB) – A long-time partner of FUMC Denton, ODB provides housing, meals, and essential services to unhoused guests in Denton.

• First Meal – Our church’s ministry that serves breakfast every Sunday morning in Monroe Gym for those in need of a warm meal.

How You Can Help:

1. Donate Supplies – We are collecting much-needed items for both ODB and our First Meal supply closet. 

   • Hygiene Items: Travel-size body wash, toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, toothbrushes, Chapstick, tissues

   • First Aid & Comfort: Tylenol, twin-size sheets/blankets, standard-size pillows

   • Kitchen & Cleaning: Napkins, sugar, vinyl gloves, rubber gloves, laundry detergent, trash bags

   • Clothing Essentials: New men’s and women’s underwear, new/gently used bras

2. Volunteer to Serve – Sign up to serve at one (or both!) of these mission opportunities:

   • Saturday, March 29 – Volunteer for the mid-day shift at Our Daily Bread.

   • Sunday, March 30 – Help with First Meal. We need 3-4 volunteers to prep and serve breakfast from 6:30–8am.

Sign-up sheets are available in Miller Center and Flinn Hall. Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ together—thank you for shining God’s love into every life!

FUMC Denton is partnering with Tomas Rivera Elementary to provide grocery store gift cards for families whose children depend on the school breakfast and lunch programs for meals when school is in session. Feeding children during spring break, March 10-14, is a challenge for food insecure families. 

To participate, you may:

• Give Kroger or Walmart gift cards in any dollar amount $50 or less. Please write the value on the gift card. You may drop gift cards in the offering plate on Sunday mornings or at the Ivey Garden entrance to FUMC Denton during business hours.

• Donate money through fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” from the drop-down menu or mail checks to FUMC Denton. Designate funds to general mission with "February Mission Corner” in the memo line both online and via check.

FUMC Denton is partnering with Tomas Rivera Elementary to provide grocery store gift cards for families whose children depend on the school breakfast and lunch programs for meals when school is in session. Feeding children during spring break, March 10-14, is a challenge for food insecure families. 

To participate, you may:

• Give Kroger or Walmart gift cards in any dollar amount $50 or less. Please write the value on the gift card. You may drop gift cards in the offering plate on Sunday mornings or at the Ivey Garden entrance to FUMC Denton during business hours.

• Donate money through fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” from the drop-down menu or mail checks to FUMC Denton. Designate funds to general mission with "February Mission Corner” in the memo line both online and via check.

The North Texas Food Bank estimates that 34 percent of college students across the U.S. face hunger. Food insecurity can harm a student’s ability to reach their educational and professional goals. The Wesley Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank are working to close the hunger gap among students.

The Shiloh Food Pantry serves students and neighbors near campus. Active students as well as those not in school are welcomed. Clients do not need to show proof of income, address, or ID.

Below is a list of their current needs. 

• Pasta 

• Individually Wrapped Snacks

• Canned soups & chilis (especially vegetarian)

• Oatmeal and Cereal

• Toiletries -Body soap, shampoo, toothpaste 

• Household Cleaners/Laundry pods

• Toilet paper

• Plastic or paper grocery bags

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-Wednesday, from 9-4 or Thursdays, 9-12:30.

The North Texas Food Bank estimates that 34 percent of college students across the U.S. face hunger. Food insecurity can harm a student’s ability to reach their educational and professional goals. The Wesley Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank are working to close the hunger gap among students.

The Shiloh Food Pantry serves students and neighbors near campus. Active students as well as those not in school are welcomed. Clients do not need to show proof of income, address, or ID.

Below is a list of their current needs. 

• Pasta 

• Individually Wrapped Snacks

• Canned soups & chilis (especially vegetarian)

• Oatmeal and Cereal

• Toiletries -Body soap, shampoo, toothpaste 

• Household Cleaners/Laundry pods

• Toilet paper

• Plastic or paper grocery bags

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-Wednesday, from 9-4 or Thursdays, 9-12:30.

Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center is the recipient of this month’s Mission Corner. McNatt’s mission is to provide complete care for abused and abandoned dogs and cats. Help us support our furry friends! Your donations can make a difference. Shelter Wish List:

• Blankets

• Bleach

• Cat Food - Purina

• Cat Toys

• Dawn Dish Soap

• Dog Food - Purina One

  • Adult

  • Adult Small Breed

  • Puppy

• Dog Toys

• Dog Treats - Puperroni

• H-E Liquid Laundry Detergents

• Kitten Food - Royal Canin Mother and Baby Cat

• Towels

• Wash Cloths

Please bring your donations with you to worship on Sundays. Donations can also be brought to church to the Ivy Garden entrance of the church on Locust Street during the week, Monday-Thursday, from 9-4 pm.

Get your Christmas gifts wrapped while supporting a great cause! Our youth group will be in the Miller Center on December 1, 8, 15, and 22 starting at 8:30am to wrap your presents for donations. Drop off your gifts before Sunday School or worship, and they’ll be ready for you to pick up when you’re ready to head home or by 12:30pm. All proceeds will help our youth attend camp and mission trips next summer. Your support makes a big difference—thank you for helping our youth grow in faith and service!

Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center is the recipient of this month’s Mission Corner. McNatt’s mission is to provide complete care for abused and abandoned dogs and cats. Help us support our furry friends! Your donations can make a difference. Shelter Wish List:

• Blankets

• Bleach

• Cat Food - Purina

• Cat Toys

• Dawn Dish Soap

• Dog Food - Purina One

  • Adult

  • Adult Small Breed

  • Puppy

• Dog Toys

• Dog Treats - Puperroni

• H-E Liquid Laundry Detergents

• Kitten Food - Royal Canin Mother and Baby Cat

• Towels

• Wash Cloths

Please bring your donations with you to worship on Sundays. Donations can also be brought to church to the Ivy Garden entrance of the church on Locust Street during the week, Monday-Thursday, from 9-4 pm.

October has long been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and to promote advocacy and raise awareness. Denton County Friends of the Family provides compassionate services to those impacted by abuse and domestic violence.

This month the Mission Team is working together with Friends of the Family to fill the shelves of their hygiene closet, where clients have the opportunity to shop the closet for items they may need.

DCFOF donation items:

• Deodorant

• Shampoo and conditioner

• African American hair care products

• Body wash and body soap

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste

• Baby wipes

• Diapers-size 5, 6 and 7

• Toilet paper

Thank you for your continued support of our Mission Corner. We have also created an Amazon Wish list if you prefer to give that way. You may bring your donations to the collection box in the entryway off the Ivey Garden on Sunday mornings or during church office hours, Monday-Wednesday, 9-4 and Thursday, 9-12.

Join us for our Halloween event at FUMC Denton! We are so excited to back full swing this year with Trunk or Treat, festival games, a bounce house, and more!

We’ll get together for a night of fun and laughter, trunk-or-treating, and games. This will be a night full of fun for everyone! Share the Harvest also got its name from members in our community donating cans and non-perishable food items at this event. Bring any non-perishable food item to help alleviate hunger in our community.

We are incredibly excited to provide this free opportunity to our community. Remember that here at FUMC Denton all are welcome and we cannot wait to see you!

We can’t wait to shine God’s love in our community again this Halloween! As we get ready for our annual Trunk or Treat event, we will need lots of candy. Last year, we passed out so much candy we had folks running to the store to get more! You can donate money for us to purchase candy, bring candy donations to the church, OR you can use our handy Amazon Wishlist to send candy straight to the church. Thank you for your generosity that will bring joy to so many kids in our community!

October has long been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and to promote advocacy and raise awareness. Denton County Friends of the Family provides compassionate services to those impacted by abuse and domestic violence.

This month the Mission Team is working together with Friends of the Family to fill the shelves of their hygiene closet, where clients have the opportunity to shop the closet for items they may need.

DCFOF donation items:

• Deodorant

• Shampoo and conditioner

• African American hair care products

• Body wash and body soap

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste

• Baby wipes

• Diapers-size 5, 6 and 7

• Toilet paper

Thank you for your continued support of our Mission Corner. We have also created an Amazon Wish list if you prefer to give that way. You may bring your donations to the collection box in the entryway off the Ivey Garden on Sunday mornings or during church office hours, Monday-Wednesday, 9-4 and Thursday, 9-12.

We’re still feeling the heat of summer but fall is coming, with winter right behind it. 

As the temperatures drop, those experiencing homelessness may struggle with the seasonal change. For those in need, First Meal distributes warm clothing and accessories during our weekly breakfast. 

This month, the Missions Team is partnering with First Meal to Spread the Warmth. We will be collecting new adult sized hoodies, hats, gloves, thermal underwear, socks and new or clean, gently used blankets. 

Help take the winter weather sting and chill away from our neighbors. Consider donating winter clothing or accessories. 

Thank you for your generous support of our Mission Corner. You may bring your donations to the collection box in the entryway off the Ivey Garden on Sunday mornings or during church office hours, Monday-Thursday, 9-4.

We have also created an Amazon Wish list if you prefer to give that way using the link below.

We’re still feeling the heat of summer but fall is coming, with winter right behind it. 

As the temperatures drop, those experiencing homelessness may struggle with the seasonal change. For those in need, First Meal distributes warm clothing and accessories during our weekly breakfast. 

This month, the Missions Team is partnering with First Meal to Spread the Warmth. We will be collecting new adult sized hoodies, hats, gloves, thermal underwear, socks and new or clean, gently used blankets. 

Help take the winter weather sting and chill away from our neighbors. Consider donating winter clothing or accessories. 

Thank you for your generous support of our Mission Corner. You may bring your donations to the collection box in the entryway off the Ivey Garden on Sunday mornings or during church office hours, Monday-Thursday, 9-4.

We have also created an Amazon Wish list if you prefer to give that way using the link below.

The Missions Team is excited to support the Care Closets at Strickland and Bettye Myers Middle Schools with our August Mission Corner. 

Care closets are stocked with essential personal care and hygiene items in addition to a few food items that some students and families may struggle to afford or maintain access to based on their finances or living situations. When students feel good about themselves, they are more confident and able to achieve academic success. 

Personal Care items

• Toothbrushes/Toothpaste

• Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash

• Deodorant-male and female 

• Hair ties

• Menstrual care products

• Women’s black legging S,M,L

• Men’s pull-on sweatpants S,M,L,XL

• Ladies underwear SM,L

• Men’s Underwear S,M,L

Food items

• Ramen

• Ravioli 

• Single serve Mac and Cheese

• Pop tarts

• Snack size Cheezits and Goldfish

Thank you for your generous support of our Mission Corner. You may drop your donations by the collection box in the entryway off the Ivey Garden on Sunday mornings or during church office hours, Monday-Thursday, 9-4.

We have also created an Amazon Wish list if you prefer to give that way. Items will be shipped to the church and divided between the two schools. 

The Missions Team is excited to support the Care Closets at Strickland and Bette Meyers Middle Schools with our August Mission Corner. 

Care closets are stocked with essential personal care and hygiene items in addition to a few food items that some students and families may struggle to afford or maintain access to based on their finances or living situations. When students feel good about themselves, they are more confident and able to achieve academic success. 

Personal Care items

• Toothbrushes/Toothpaste

• Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash

• Deodorant-male and female 

• Hair ties

• Menstrual care products

• Women’s black legging S,M,L

• Men’s pull-on sweatpants S,M,L,XL

• Ladies underwear SM,L

• Men’s Underwear S,M,L

Food items

• Ramen

• Ravioli 

• Single serve Mac and Cheese

• Pop tarts

• Snack size Cheezits and Goldfish

Thank you for your generous support of our Mission Corner. You may drop your donations by the collection box in the entryway off the Ivey Garden on Sunday mornings or during church office hours, Monday-Thursday, 9-4.

We have also created an Amazon Wish list if you prefer to give that way. Items will be shipped to the church and divided between the two schools. 

Last month, the Mission Team donated $1000 to the students at our partner school Tomás Rivera for their back-to-school fair. We asked their teachers what they needed to start off the school year. July’s Mission Corner will be collecting items on their lists. 

• Clorox  wipes

• Kleenex

• Copy paper

• Glue sticks

• Backpacks 

In addition, they are starting a clothes closet for their students and do not have boy’s clothes. 

• Shirts

• Shirts 

• Jeans

• Shoes 

• Belts

• Underwear

• Socks 

Thank you so much for your support! You may bring your items with you on Sunday mornings or drop they by the collection box in the entry way off the Ivey Garden during church office hours, Monday-Thursday, 9-4.

We have also made an Amazon Wish List where you may ship items directly to Rivera. 

Last month, the Mission Team donated $1000 to the students at our partner school Tomás Rivera for their back-to-school fair. We asked their teachers what they needed to start off the school year. July’s Mission Corner will be collecting items on their lists. 

• Clorox  wipes

• Kleenex

• Copy paper

• Glue sticks

• Backpacks 

In addition, they are starting a clothes closet for their students and do not have boy’s clothes. 

• Shirts

• Shirts 

• Jeans

• Shoes 

• Belts

• Underwear

• Socks 

Thank you so much for your support! You may bring your items with you on Sunday mornings or drop they by the collection box in the entry way off the Ivey Garden during church office hours, Monday-Thursday, 9-4.

We have also made an Amazon Wish List where you may ship items directly to Rivera. 

This June, we will be collecting bottled water for the Denton Water Project.

Started by Denton Basic Services, Denton Water Project stocks strategically placed coolers around the city of Denton with water and ice for our unhoused neighbors and people who work outside. Volunteers stock the coolers twice a day during the hot summer months.

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.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: June Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “June Mission Corner” in the memo line.

This June, we will be collecting bottled water for the Denton Water Project.

Started by Denton Basic Services, Denton Water Project stocks strategically placed coolers around the city of Denton with water and ice for our unhoused neighbors and people who work outside. Volunteers stock the coolers twice a day during the hot summer months.

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.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: June Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “June Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Throughout May, we are collecting snacks and other items for VBS! Vacation Bible School will be June 24-27 and we hope to host many kids from our community for a week of learning about God with this year’s theme Camp Firelight.

Needed Items:

• Trail Mix Items – m&m’s, pretzels, cheerios, marshmallows

• Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix in a box

• Gummy Worms

• Oreos

• Rice Crispy Cereal

• Large Marshmallows

• Craft Jewels – Old Costume Jewelry of any kind

• Plaster of Paris Power Bag (Home Depot sells a 25 lb bag for $23)

• Acrylic Paints

• River Rocks

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.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: May Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “May Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Throughout May, we are collecting snacks and other items for VBS! Vacation Bible School will be June 24-27 and we hope to host many kids from our community for a week of learning about God with this year’s theme Camp Firelight.

Needed Items:

• Trail Mix Items – m&m’s, pretzels, cheerios, marshmallows

• Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix in a box

• Gummy Worms

• Oreos

• Rice Crispy Cereal

• Large Marshmallows

• Craft Jewels – Old Costume Jewelry of any kind

• Plaster of Paris Power Bag (Home Depot sells a 25 lb bag for $23)

• Acrylic Paints

• River Rocks

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.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: May Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “May Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Located in the Wesley Foundation Center on the University of North Texas campus, the Shiloh Food Pantry serves food insecure students and neighbors near campus. Active students from any Denton campus and even those not currently in school are welcomed. The Shiloh Food Pantry serves predominantly international and immigrant students, so far helping over 300 households in 2024. You can also volunteer to serve at the pantry or to serve free lunch to students on Thursdays!

Throughout April, we will be collecting food & hygiene items for the Denton Wesley foundation's free Shiloh Food Pantry and resource room! The Denton Wesley serves the local community and students at UNT, TWU, & NCTC. Here's a list of needed items:

• Period Products/Toilet Paper

• Body Soap/Shampoo/Toothpaste

• Household Cleaners/Laundry Pods

• Instant Noodles/Mac & Cheese

• Granola Bars/Individually wrapped Snacks

• Nuts (Especially almonds)

• Hearty Soups (especially vegetarian)

• Paper or plastic grocery bags

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. You can give by check to the church with the memo line: April Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” indicating April Mission Corner in the memo line.

Thank you for supporting our local college campus ministry and the community they serve!

All pantry items must be:

• Shelf-stable (non-perishable)

• Sealed

• Able to withstand high temperatures

Any items you collect can be brought to worship with you and donated in a designated location in any of our worship spaces or throughout the week to the Ivey Garden entrance of the church M-Th, 9-4 pm.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: January Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “January Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Thank you for helping keep the people of our community fed this winter!

All pantry items must be:

• Shelf-stable (non-perishable)

• Sealed

• Able to withstand high temperatures

Any items you collect can be brought to worship with you and donated in a designated location in any of our worship spaces or throughout the week to the Ivey Garden entrance of the church M-Th, 9-4 pm.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: January Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “January Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Thank you for helping keep the people of our community fed this winter!

Throughout December, we will be collecting new or gently used winter clothing gear — stocking caps, scarves, socks, and gloves — for the clients of Interfaith Ministries of Denton.

Interfaith Ministries began over 30 years ago through the ministries of this church, and now is a primary resource for short-term emergency assistance in Northern Denton County. IFM serves over 3,000 people a year, providing vital assistance to people facing financial hardship to help them maintain economic stability and prevent homelessness.

Any items you collect can be brought to worship with you and donated in a designated location in any of our worship spaces or throughout the week to the Ivey Garden entrance of the church M-Th, 9-4 pm.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: December Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “December Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Thank you for helping keep the people of our community warm this winter!

For three Sundays, our Youth group will wrap your Christmas gifts for donations toward their mission trips next summer! Come by Miller Center in the mornings starting at 8:30 am on December 3, 10, and 17 to drop off your gifts. Then, head to Sunday School or worship, and pick up your wrapped gifts when you’re ready to go home or by 12:30 pm. Your donations make a big difference in the lives of our youth and they are excited to wrap gifts for you!

Throughout December, we will be collecting new or gently used winter clothing gear — stocking caps, scarves, socks, and gloves — for the clients of Interfaith Ministries of Denton.

Interfaith Ministries began over 30 years ago through the ministries of this church, and now is a primary resource for short-term emergency assistance in Northern Denton County. IFM serves over 3,000 people a year, providing vital assistance to people facing financial hardship to help them maintain economic stability and prevent homelessness.

Any items you collect can be brought to worship with you and donated in a designated location in any of our worship spaces or throughout the week to the Ivey Garden entrance of the church M-Th, 9-4 pm.

Checks can be made out to the church with the Memo Line: December Mission Corner. You can also give online at fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” in the drop-down menu and write “December Mission Corner” in the memo line.

Thank you for helping keep the people of our community warm this winter!