Orange Park
United Methodist Church
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
Established in 1908 in Enterprise, Florida, and a second home has now been established in Madison, FL. Both are diverse ministries that includes residential care, independent living assistance and a community child care center all provided for the interestes and well-being of children, youth and families. The influences of God's tender mercies and noble human compassion are transforming lives!
Visit online at www.fumch.org.
ANGEL TREE
An opportunity to support our local teens during Christmas. Volunteers can screen applicants in October, prepare "ornaments" and sign up sheets for the Angel Tree in November, sort and organize gifts for teens or assist with the gift distribution party in December.
Contact: Tracy Frandsen
CAMP LEESBURG SCHOLARSHIPS
Provides opportunities for our local kids/church youth to attend Warren Willis Methodist Church Camp for a week during the summer when they may not be able to afford it. This gives them an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with other young Christians and with Christ.
Contact: Holly Holdship
BACKPACKS FOR KIDS
A Christmas season project for homeless and/or displaced teens at Orange Park High School. Combined with Teen Angel Tree project, angels are placed on the tree for 35-50 teens. They will receive backpacks filled with jackets, gloves, school supplies, personal items and snacks. You can help collect donation, and fill/distribute the backpacks.
Contact: Tracy Frandsen