Here at FUMC it is our goal to view everything in a holistic manner, especially our ministries. We recognize that no person is one dimensional, therefore no solution is either. This view of ministry accepts that healing for every issue begins in a relationship with Christ and is maintained through a relational approach. We aim to avoid dependency on all levels by our motto, “I will not do for others what they can do for themselves.” Instead we come together as a body, working together—despite our mutual brokenness—towards the common goal of redemption: Christ redeeming us. Christ using us to redeem His creation. Because this is our belief and practice, we seek opportunities year-round to plug people into holistic service. Operation: Serve is the culmination of this goal and once a year, we spend an entire weekend serving together as individual families and one Body of Christ.

(description is taken from FUMC Plainview Website)