At FUMC, we feel that it is important to care not only for the spiritual and emotional needs of all God’s people but also their physical needs. Thus, we feel it is VERY important to take part in mission projects that provide for these needs. Won’t you join us?
Look below for the latest news about construction mission projects. . .
A few weeks ago, Rev. Marc Corazao (Associate Pastor at FUMC Commerce and Campus Minister of the Wesleyan Campus Ministry at Texas A&M Commerce) called Rev. Troy Sims. He was looking for a missions opportunity for members of his campus ministry to serve during Spring Break. Not wanting to miss an opportunity for more people to learn about the Texas Ramp Project ministry, Rev. Sims jumped at the chance to let them come and serve.
On Saturday, March 12, 2011, six college students came with Rev. Corazao to work with Kevin & DeEdra Folmar, Rev. Sims, and Tim Travis to build a 36 foot ramp in Burkburnett. They were on the work site by 8:45am and were completed by 12:15 pm! It was a great experience for all involved!
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Posted on March 14th, 2011 by tsims
The youth had been fasting since midnight, and they still had 23 more hours to fast when they gathered at 8:00am on February 26, 2011 to work for the Texas Ramp Project as a mission project. The tasks:
- Build two 20 ft. wheel chair ramps;
- Paint three wheel chair ramps.
By 1:30pm, all five projects had been completed by 32 youth (grades 7-12, from FUMC and Floral Heights UMC) and only 11 adults! GOOD JOB!
L-R: Jeffrey, Keeley, Drake, Delaney, Faith, Alex; Not Shown: Gant & Courtney Grimes, Ethan Rouse, Troy Sims, Tim Travis
L-R: Delaney, Keeley, Andrew, Alex, Chelsea, Faith, Jordan, Drake, Collin, Ross, Millicent, Ashley, Breanne, Not Known, Not Known; Not Shown: Jeff Ginn, John Laine
L-R: Lauren, Star, Hope, Robby; Not Shown: Terrace Althouse
Great Job Youth!
If anybody has pics of the painting projects,
send them to Rev. Troy Sims! THANKS!
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Posted on February 28th, 2011 by tsims
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The Texas Ramp Project will be one of 4 recipients of the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bowls Chili, Stew, and Dessert Cook-Off on February 27, 2011. Here is some information about this worthwhile organization that you may not know (and to learn more, visit texasramps.wordpress.com).
The Texas Ramp Project builds free wheelchair ramps for people who cannot afford them by working with local agencies, social-services organizations, and hospitals to identify clients who need a ramp.
Volunteers from across the state (and here in Wichita Falls) say it’s some of the most satisfying work they have ever done – liberating people imprisoned in their homes, unable to get out because of the steps that most take for granted.
No special tools or skills are required — just your time and good will. Come build with us on the 4th Saturday of the month! AND, in addition to the building of ramps, volunteers are needed in activities such as administration, marketing, information technology, grant writing, etc.
Contact Rev. Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229) for more information.
To learn more about the cook-off
or to enter a recipe
CLICK HERE
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Posted on February 14th, 2011 by tsims
Twenty people joined together on January 22, 2011 to build 72 feet of wheel chair ramps for people in our community! Thirteen of these volunteers were from the new Aldersgate Sunday School Class! Other Sunday School Classes represented were The Journey, Genesis, and Open Door! Check out the pictures below!
Will Barksdale (The Journey), Brandon Vaughn (The Journey), Dustin Hays
Not shown: Emily Hays
Mike Rose, Amber Schacter, Ashley Tate (7th Grade), Jammie Wilbanks, Susan Tate, Brittany Tate (4th Grade), Brian Coons, Jake Truette, Cindy Carss (Genesis)
Not shown: Gary Schultz, Troy Sims
Alan Ballard (Open Door), Patricia Stroderd, Tim Kramer
Not shown: Kevin & DeEdra Folmar
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Posted on January 24th, 2011 by tsims
There were only four of us, two from FUMC Wichita Falls (Alan Ballard & Troy Sims) and two from FUMC Archer City (Karen Aulds & Leon Groves), but we managed to remove a rotted ramp and replace it with a brand new 16′ ramp in 2 1/2 hours! Below are pictures of the completed ramp!
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Posted on November 21st, 2010 by tsims
We may have been rained out on the 23rd, but that couldn’t stop us. Three people from FUMC (Tim Travis, Brandon Vaughn, and Troy Sims) joined forces with four Christian brothers and sisters from FUMC Archer City to build a 30 foot ramp to make it easier for an elderly lady who requires dialysis to get in and out of her home. In about 3 months (weather permitting), the Archer City team will return to paint the ramp after the wood has had time to cure.
Thinking you might want to help with a Texas Ramp Project Build in the future?
Save these dates:
- Saturday, November 20, 2010, 8:00am
- Saturday, December 18, 2010, 8:00am
For more information or to sign up to help, contact Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 766-4231, x229). Learn more about this statewide project at www.texasramps.org!
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Posted on November 4th, 2010 by tsims
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