First United Methodist
301 SW Woods Chapel Road
Blue Springs, MO. 64015

(816)229-8108

office@firstumcbs.org





Pastoral Staff

Rev. Dr. Sally Haynes
- Senior Pastor -

Rev. Choong-Ho Kwon
- Associate Pastor -


Mission work has become one of the cornerstones of our church - it is present nearly year-round and available to nearly all ages and stages within our congregation. In June, First United Methodist was presented with an "All-Star Mission Award" at the Missouri Annual Conference. Our participation in missions earned the Galaxy award.

Each year, our youngest mission teams do work in the Kansas City metro area, first learning the fulfillment that comes from helping others in need close to home. As they get older, our teams venture out into other parts of Missouri, where they begin to gain a bigger picture of how our community and our congregation are connected to the larger world. Older youth have opportunities to visit other states; and adults work wherever they're needed - even in Costa Rica and Mozambique.

We went - We helped!

Missions Chair - Myrna Mardis

Steering Committee
Jeff Buckner - Joanie Shover - Dan Barlett
Sarah Barrows - Kay Blaine - Linda Kaufman
Annette Hoel - Rev. Karen Taylor - Jack Marker

Jack Marker - Youth Mission Trip Coordinator
Reed Alberg - Habitat for Humanity
Jim & Sarah Barrows - Hillcrest Ministries
Mozambique Advocate - Linda Kaufman
VIM Coordinator - Jack Marker
Community Service League - Darleen Barnes, Teresa Eskey
Festival of Sharing - Kay Connelly
reStart - Carol Jo Hanson
Higher Education Scholarships - Kay Blaine
Campus Ministries - Paul Kerber
Trade Show - Crisis Fund - Judy Bishop
Disaster Relief Ministry - Ron Gordanier
Emergency Food Pantry - Jennifer Redman
Youth Staff - Michelle Mueller
Staff - Rev. Karen Taylor


Contact the following for more information:
First United Methodist Church Office (816) 229-8108
Send E-mail to Church Office at: office@firstumcbs.org