Serve with Christ
And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40
Find ways to live into our mission to Serve People with Christ below.
If you have questions or would like further assistance, please email serve@fumcr.com and we'll be in touch!
Partner Schools Work Days
Aug 2 (at Mark Twain Elementary) & Aug 9 (at Dover Elementary), 9am-12pm
Help Mark Twain Elementary and Dover Elementary get their schools and classrooms ready for an amazing year at our annual back-to-school work day!
Contact: Donna Bailey at DLBX5@aol.com / 972.979.2226
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Dover Elementary Backpack Bash
Aug 6-7, Dover Elementary
Help sort, stuff, and distribute backpacks to students at our partner school Dover Elementary!
Contact: Donna Bailey at dlbx5@aol.com / 972.979.2226
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Mark Twain Elementary Backpack Bash
Thurs, Aug 7, 4-7pm, Mark Twain Elementary
Help with check-in and backpack distribution for students at our partner school Mark Twain Elementary!
Contact: Donna Bailey at DLBX5@aol.com / 972.979.2226
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Donate Snacks & Gently-Used Books
Contribute items for families attending the Health Fair at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church on Aug 16. Store-bought, individually-portioned snacks or gently-used children/teen books can be dropped off at FUMCR through Aug 7 in labeled bins on campus.
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 972.996.0110
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Ministry Engagement Fair
Sun, Aug 24, 9:30am-12:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
The Ministry Engagement Fair provides focused opportunities to serve within and outside of the church.
Contact: Pavielle Jenkins at pjenkins@fumcr.com / 9729960132
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Confirmation Prayer Partners Wanted
Sept 7, 2025 - Apr 19, 2026
We are looking for caring adults to serve as Prayer Partners for our 2025–2026 Confirmation class. This is a meaningful opportunity to support a young person's confirmation journey.
Contact: Kim Curtis at kcurtis@fumcr.com / 972.996.0109
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Volunteer Lunch & Training
Sun, Sept 7, 12-1:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
We are hosting a special luncheon to thank our amazing volunteers and welcome new additions! Join us to connect with other FUMCR volunteers and train to serve with Welcoming, Children, and Youth.
Contact: Julie Dean at jdean@fumcr.com /
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Knitters & Crocheters
Knitters and crocheters are invited to make items for newborns and veterans. Items are distributed through the Red Cross to Parkland Hospital and VA Medical Center. Donations of acrylic, nylon, or non-wool yarn are accepted.
Contact: Kathy Stuart at kmstuart3639@gmail.com / 214.850.0634
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Network Seniors' Net Home Delivery Help
Mon-Thurs weekly, 9am-3pm, Network's service area
Sign up to assist our area seniors! Network's Seniors' Net is in need of home delivery drivers.
Contact: Jane Kovacs at "Jane Kovacs" <jkovacs@thenetwork.org> /
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Welcoming Volunteer - Traditional
Sign up for a 30-minute shift on a Sunday morning to greet worshipers as they enter our doors.
Contact: Julie Dean at jdean@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Welcoming Volunteer - Modern
Assist as a greeter, usher, or iPad check-in helper on Sunday mornings during Modern Worship.
Contact: Julie Dean at jdean@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Welcome Bag Deliverer
Help deliver welcome bags from FUMCR to new visiting families within a 5-mile radius.
Contact: Betsy Bennington at betsybenn@sbcglobal.net / 214.213.4500
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Bus Driver
Help drive a 15-passenger bus for Senior Adult Ministry trips. Driver training is required and provided.
Contact: Dan Flanagan at dan@fumcr.com / 972.996.0148
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Golf Cart Driver
Help offer a friendly ride to visitors from the parking lot in golf carts to help them reach our doors.
Contact: David Bennigton at dbenny05@hotmail.com / 214.770.3969
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Welcome Desk Host
Help greet and answer questions about our church at our Welcome Desk on Sunday morning. Training provided.
Contact: Julie Dean at jdean@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Communion Server
Offer the cup alongside a pastor as a communion server for our Traditional or Modern Worship services on a 1st Sunday.
Contact: Claire O'Neil at coneil@fumcr.com / 972.996.0122
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Usher - Traditional
Arrive 20 minutes before a service to hand out bulletins to our guests and assist with offering and/or communion ushering during a Traditional Worship Service.
Contact: Bob Roos at ruuskey@sbcglobal.net / 972.567.2852
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