SERVE GLOBALLY
We want to help members embrace a biblical worldview…one that broadens our sights beyond ourselves, our community and even our nation and sees the needs of “all nations.” We obey Christ’s call to a global vision by sending teams on short-term mission trips, where they can use their passions, gifts and resources to share Jesus, the Light of the World, with those in spiritually dark places.
For more information about these opportunities, email missions@fumcgt.org.
ZOE Empowers
First United Methodist Georgetown has partnered with ZOE Empowers, an organization that equips orphaned children and youth-led families with solutions to overcome extreme poverty—for good. Through this three-year educational experience, the youth learn trades, human rights, healthcare, and more. At the end of the three years, these youth are self-sufficient and do not require further assistance from individuals or Zoe Empowers.
Starting at Christmas 2023, we were able to support two groups of orphans and vulnerable youth in Rwanda - about 200 youths. Both of these groups are now over one year into the program, and they are already accomplishing so much. They are learning vocational and agricultural skills to start businesses, growing small gardens to be able to feed themselves and their community, and the younger members of households are getting integrated into school, with school supplies provided by ZOE. These youth become hairdressers, tailors, farmers, taxi drivers, cobblers, and much more who are able to fully care for their siblings and families. They are able to eat three meals a day, have adequate housing, and healthcare for their families.
In 2024, FUMC Georgetown was able to sponsor a third group of orphan youths, who are now in their sixth month of training.
For more information or to volunteer with Zoe Empowers, email missions@fumcgt.org.