Faith Responders Volunteer Opportunities - Spring 2025 | First Methodist Church of Zephyrhills

Our Faith Becomes Reality Through the Strength of Your Hearts and Hands

Faith Responders in Action Throughout the State during Spring/Summer 2025

Who are Faith Responders?

The Mission: At Faith Responders, our vision is To empower, equip and engage churches to share the restorative love of God through disaster response and recovery by offering Christ in tangible ways.

Their Approach: We understand that those in an impacted community know what is most needed for their community. So, we let the local congregation and community take the lead by identifying needs and the best way to respond to needs by providing support, resources and guidance.

Their Partnership: We are honored to be a Strategic Mission Partner and Extension Ministry of the Global Methodist Church. We profess the values and beliefs of the Global Methodist Church seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly and witness boldly.

Your Response: Thank you for your support!! We always have openings for volunteers to help with administration needs, social media, prayer quilts, phone calls, repairs, rebuilding and training events. Please reach out to us for ongoing and current needs.

Current News: We hope you’re having a safe and meaningful summer so far!

Our teams have been staying busy, productive, and blessed with opportunities to serve. Between days in the field and sharing our mission at Annual Conferences, this season has been rewarding on so many levels.

Hurricane season is here, and we’re preparing for any storms that may threaten our region. At the same time, our hearts and prayers are with communities across the country facing other natural disasters, like those in Kentucky recently struck by devastating tornadoes. We were fortunate to send a team to the area to help with disaster response and will continue to help as needed. We are committed to remaining vigilant and ready to deploy when and where we're needed most.

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Current News: South Georgia Annual Conference

We’re also excited to share that Faith Responders will be at the South Georgia Annual Conference at St. Simons Island from July 10th through the 12th. We're excited to connect with partners, supporters, and new friends there. If you’ll be attending, please come see us!

Thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement, and support. Together, we’re making a difference one response, one training, one helping hand at a time.

Blessings,
The Faith Responders Team

News from Executive Director, Laura Lambert

May/June 2025: Update on Recent Disaster Responses

As many of you are aware devastating tornadoes ripped through Missouri and Kentucky this week taking the lives of 28 and leaving many without homes. These historic events added to the thousands of survivors recovering from flooding and tornadoes which ravaged the Midsouth region this spring across multiple states. Please be in prayer for the survivors, communities, volunteers and relief workers. May they know that God is present with them and will carry them through the recovery.

Faith Responders is partnering with ACTS (Action Crisis Teams) in Corbin/London, KY to aid in the response with debris cleanup, chainsaw work, tarping and spiritual/emotional care. A base camp will be available for housing and meals. Join Us! Sign up as an individual or team below or by visiting our website. Can't respond in person - please consider making a donation - designate Kentucky or Missouri Tornadoes. Thank you for your prayers, your presence and your gifts!

June Update: We want to highlight the incredible youth group from Killearn who joined us in Dade City and Ridge Manor this past week. These young volunteers spent their time helping restore homes and flexing their “giving back” muscle in meaningful, hands-on ways. We’ve truly had so much fun working with them! We’re so grateful to see the next generation showing up to support our mission.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Please check here for all current volunteer opportunities in the local area. This section will be regularly and frequently updated as information is shared by Faith Responders. Please check back often and consider carefully what you may be able to do to assist in this important local work.

Local Active Projects for Spring and Summer:

We are honored to be hosting Rebuild Mission Teams at First Methodist Church of Zephyrhills to assist homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton in Central Florida.

We’ll take care of housing and meals, you bring the muscle, skills, and servant hearts! Teams of 3 to 25 members are welcome now through mid-July. Whether you can come for a few days, a full week, or just a weekend, your time will make a lasting impact.

Other Current Happenings:

South Georgia Annual Conference of the GMC
July 14-16 | 🕐 All day
Epworth By The Sea
100 Arthur J Moore Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Learn how your congregation can be involved in disaster response.

Orientation Registration

Faith Responders will update July and August opportunities as information comes in. Please let us know if you have any questions about what you can do to participate.

Prospective volunteers should reach out to Volunteer and Field Coordinator Tammy Scott to signup for their spot for one of the workdays listed above. You can reach Tammy at 682-309-1003

Locally you can also contact either Lorne Becker or Tana Day, our FMZC Faith Responders coordinators. Call or drop by the Church Office during regular business hours to provide your information and a mission representative will contact you.

If you are interested in joining a volunteer team or active project, please fill out the "Volunteer Release Form" by clicking the link immediately below. Thank you!

Volunteer Release Form

Making Disciples of Christ While Serving Our Communities

Below are some photos of recent work by Faith Responder Teams.

You can share Christ's love and joy by becoming an active volunteer

Anyone can get involved in the ministries and mission works of our church.

1. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Explore our diverse volunteer opportunities and find a service project that aligns with your passion and skills. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact.

2. DONATIONS AND GIVING

Support our mission and service initiatives through financial contributions. Your generosity enables us to fund projects, provide resources, and extend our reach to those in need.

3. PRAYER SUPPORT

Lift up our mission and service efforts in prayer. Your spiritual support is invaluable as we seek to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.

Faith Responders
Volunteer Opportunities 2025

Our Faith Becomes Reality Through the Strength of Your Hearts and Hands