Bradley’s House of Hope
Bradley's House of Hope reaches out to handicapped children in the poverty-stricken outskirts of Nicaragua’s capital. Physical therapy, special education, and tender-loving care are combined to give the poorest of the poor HOPE for the day.  The ministry began in a tiny grass hut and has grown to inhabit a 3,600 square foot building in order to meet the demands of the surrounding community.  Bradley’s House is fully funded by the donations of people in local churches and other organizations.

Project Chacocente
Project Chacocente, located in Nicaragua, is a ministry that reaches out to individuals forced to live in a city dump in order to survive. Through the leadership of missionary Cheryl Avery, ten families have been relocated out of the dump and into the beautiful countryside, where new beginnings can be realized.  Sponsorships are available to help support these families as they restart their lives in a new setting.
Out of the Dump

Lori and Amanda Potts
Lori and Amanda Potts serve through The Mission Society. They were working in Central Asia for several years and Lori now serves as The Mission Society Mission Representative Manager.
Mission Society

Doug and Shelly Fears
Doug and Shelly Fears work with The Mission Society in Central Asia. They serve with the Appletree House, an outreach to children living in a poor section of the city in which they minister.
Mission Society
 

Carolyn & Nour Sirkir                                                                                                                                  Dr. Nour and Carolyn Sirkir have ministered to the poor in Nicaragua for many years. Their efforts through The Good Samaritan Foundation include a hospital, health clinic, school, church, and radio broadcast. All of these ministries are vessels through which the Gospel is shared.
El Samaritano
 

Short-Term Mission Trips
The First United Methodist Church leads various short-term mission trips locally, nationally, and internationally.  Recent mission trips have reached out to the poor in San Francisco, Chicago, Red Bird, New Mexico, Buffalo, Maine, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.  Local missions have involved St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity, Troy Lunch Club, and our own Food Pantry.  Mission teams have also traveled to Nicaragua to help with Bradley's House of Hope.
 

Youth Summer Mission Trip
Each summer, the senior high youth embark on a week-long summer mission trip to a place in need within the United States.  The youth prepare for the trips through Bible Study, preparation meetings, and fundraisers.
 

Saint Patrick’s Soup Kitchen
Located adjacent to Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Soup Kitchen serves the homeless and hungry in the Troy community.  Troy FUMC members contribute donations as well as volunteer to cook and serve meals each week.
 

First Place Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is located at 16 W. Franklin St. in the First Place Christian Center.  The Food Pantry provides food to Troy residents who meet the eligibility requirements for Federal and State funded food programs.  Hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30-3:00 p.m.  Eligible clients may visit the Food Pantry once per month and must show ID and proof of residency.  Food donations are accepted during open hours.
 

F.I.S.H.
F.I.S.H. serves the local community by providing financial aid, transportation, meals, shelter, and other basic needs on a short-term basis.  Help is provided to individuals based upon their specific situation.
 

Ronald McDonald House
Located in Dayton near Children’s Medical Center, the Ronald McDonald House provides meals and housing for the families of children that are hospitalized for extended periods. The congregation of FUMC collects pop-top tabs and donates them to the Ronald McDonald House.
 

For more information on these ministries please contact the church office at troyfumc@woh.rr.com.