Faith in Action

Re-Creational Outreach Center (ROC)

First Church is a sustaining partner in Metro Family Ministries at the ROC — a nonprofit ministry center serving west Garland. The "ROC" (Re-Creational Outreach Center) is a unique, ecumenical ministry enterprise undertaken by First United Methodist Church and Freeman Heights Baptist Church. Current ministries operating at the ROC:

Crisis Pregnancy Center
Sonshine Clothing Closet for expectant mothers and infants/toddlers
ROC Food Pantry
English-As-Second Language classes
Women's Sewing group
Kids' Judo Club
Monday Evening Youth Clubross Trainers children's group
Iglesia Bautista Vision de Dios (Hispanic, multicultural fellowship w/services & activities in both Spanish and English)
Iglesia Bautista "El Paraiso" (Hispanic fellowship with services & activities in Spanish)
ROC'n Summer children's day camp & lunch program
August "Back-to-School" Health Fair
Christmas Holidays Neighborhood Party

Home Work Connection

The Homework Connection is a Monday/Wednesday afternoon Christian nurture and academic tutorial ministry staffed exclusively by First Church volunteers.

Homework Connection Begins September 10th
at the ROC
Under the direction of Luann (Shelton) Dubach

Volunteers are needed for Mondays & Wednesdays
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Contact Luann at 972-824-8622

“ROC-a-Bye Baby Drive”

Collection boxes are in the Garden Room, by 9th St. door, sanctuary narthex, and by the church office on Sunday, November 4 & 11 for your donations of new & used baby items including: diapers, wipes, formula, clothes up to 4T, socks, underwear, baby equipment of all types, and maternity clothes. Call Janet Urquhart (972.442.1607) to sign up.

Homework Connection Needs Games!

New or gently used games are needed. Bring games to the
Church office or contact Luann Dubach, 972-824-8622.