Ways to Support First Church

There are many ways to support the ministries offered at First Church. You can give online, mail or drop off checks, purchase gift cards through RaiseRight, and donate items to support our ministries.

Click the button below to give online, or mail your donation to First UMC, PO Box 729, Newark, OH 43058.

RAISERIGHT (SCRIP)

First Church partners with RaiseRight (also called Shop with Scrip) to sell gift cards. These cards are sold at face value and the church earns a small percentage of each sale. The proceeds from the sale of these gift cards support our community outreach ministries to offset their costs. Purchase your gift cards on Sundays in the Gathering Space, or contact Cheryl Wartenbee to set up online ordering.

DONATION REQUESTS

Shower Ministry

Donations may be brought to the lower level of the church on Fridays during the ministry hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Most needed items are: travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, and body wash; razors & shaving cream; deodorant; toothbrushes & toothpaste; and hand sanitizer. Additional items needed are cans of beef stew or pasta (e.g. ravioli, SpaghettiOs, etc.) in pop-top cans; and individual serving sizes of crackers, peanut butter, cookies, fruit cups, and chips. Donations may be purchased from the ministry’s Amazon Gift List and sent directly to the coordinators.

CASEY’s Cupboard

CASEY’s Cupboard is in in need of all household items, new or gently used. Donations are accepted in the church office during weekday office hours, and in the church building on Sundays. Items most needed are coffee makers, fans, and toasters. Additional highly needed items are griddles, plates, silverware, and paring knives. Donations can also be purchased from the ministry’s Amazon Gift List.

Blessing Bags

Donations are accepted in the church office during weekday office hours, and in the church building on Sundays. All food item donations need to be ready-to-eat, requiring no kitchen facilities. Needed items include: cereal, crackers, snacks, applesauce, individual fruit cups, canned meat, cups of spaghetti, cups of soup, peanut butter, and juice boxes; and small or travel-sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, and bar soap. Monetary donations are also appreciated.