As Methodists, we pledge to support the ministries of both the local church and the global church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. We either directly sponsor or pay a portion of our tithe (or our individual offerings) to help support ministries, within Siloam Springs, the state of Arkansas, and throughout the world.
Ministries Sponsored by Our Church
Angel Tree Every December, our church buys Christmas gifts for local children including toys and clothing.
Back-to-School Shopping Buddies We take a special offering before every school year and take a group trip to Walmart. Volunteers from our congregation are paired with a student and together they knock out their school supply list for the year.
Community Thanksgiving Meal Each Thanksgiving, our congregation prepares a community meal and serves it at the church. We also offer pick-up and delivery.
Loads of Love One day a year, First Church Siloam Springs pays for every load of laundry done in a local laundromat.
Ministries we Partner with and Support in Siloam Springs and Arkansas
Community Health Clinics Community Clinic’s mission is “Delivering exceptional, accessible and comprehensive care through patient-focused service to our communities.” Their goals are to increase direct services to the underserved while expanding access to affordable, quality, comprehensive health care for all. https://www.communityclinicnwa.org/clinic-history/ Dogwood Literacy Council Dogwood Literacy Council's mission is to provide free instruction in speaking, reading and writing in English to adults who wish to learn English or improve their literacy skills. https://dogwoodliteracycouncil.org/
Genesis House Genesis House offers help and hope for the homeless. Their services include day shelter, shower, laundry, food pantry, referrals, and counseling. https://www.genesishousesiloam.com/
Manna Center The Manna Center is a central, cooperative support agency partnering with the churches, business, civic organizations and individuals of the Siloam Springs area by providing services and resources to those in need. https://themannacenter.org/
Methodist Family Health Methodist Family Health is a complete continuum of care for Arkansas children who are abandoned, abused, neglected and struggling with psychiatric, behavioral, emotional and spiritual issues. https://www.methodistfamily.org/
Ozark Mission Project The hope of Ozark Mission Project is to meet the needs of individuals and families in Arkansas, our neighbors, through the completion of beautification and accessibility projects such as wheelchair ramps, painting, minor construction repair and yard work all while forging relationships with our neighbors, each other, and with God. https://ozarkmissionproject.org/
Ministries Around the World
Gideon's International Gideon's International has taken more than 2 billion Scriptures in more than 95 languages to 200 countries, territories, and possessions across the globe. https://gideons.org/
UMCOR UMCOR comes alongside those who suffer from natural or human-caused disasters – famine, hurricane, war, flood, fire or other events—to alleviate suffering and serve as a source of help and hope for the vulnerable. https://umcmission.org/umcor/