Local Missions

First United Methodist Church of Hurst provides and participates in various mission projects in order to enhance our local community.   Some of the projects are listed below.

Mission Central and the Coat of Many Colors
Mission Central seeks to serve and empower persons in need in the Hurst, Euless, Bedford (HEB) area.  By feeding, healing, clothing, guiding, and assisting our neighbors in need, we seek to embody the visible word of God in Jesus Christ. First Church is the largest sponsor of Mission Central, donating food, clothing, money, and volunteer time to this organization.

Mission Central is located at 732-A East Pipeline Road (in the Kroger Shopping Center at Bellaire), Hurst, Texas 76053. Their phone number is 817.595.0011.

Mission Central's resale shop, Coat of Many Colors, is located at 625 Harwood (in the shopping center on the Northeast corner of Harwood and Brown Trail); 817.428.2450.

Adopt-a-School
Seventy percent of the students at Bellaire Elementary fall below the poverty level.  First Church provides a tutor/mentoring program, school supplies, a spring and fall clothing drive, winter coat drive, and youth-sponsored Christmas shopping spree. In February 2005, First Church received an Outstanding Community Partner in Education award for our work with Bellaire Elementary.

Thanksgiving Baskets
Thanksgiving food items are provided  for families needing assistance in our community.

Habitat for Humanity
First Church is one of the top sponsors of Habitat for Humanity home construction projects in Tarrant County. That interest in Habitat manifests itself in many ways.  Each year, the church provides financial support to the Trinity Habitat for Humanity, an independent local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.  In addition, the church is actively involved in building homes for low-income families, through the program.  The church also supports the construction of dwellings across the globe through Habitat International, including planned efforts in Afghanistan.

Christmas Providers
A non-profit organization which began in 1986, Christmas Providers assists eligible families who have children attending the H.E.B. and Birdville School Districts by providing gifts and food during the Christmas holiday season.