Get Your Sweet Potatoes While They Last! Through the partnership of the Society of St. Andrew (SOSA), a warehouse in Snow Hill, and MERCI, there will be a distribution of sweet potatoes on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM. There will be 38 bins of sweet potatoes available, each containing about 1100 lbs. Churches… Continue Reading→
Preparing for Armenia Shipment 2021
Our Conference has supported vulnerable persons in Armenia for over 25 years. Although our Mission Team has been engaged in many programs that are teaching self-improvement and sustainability, there are times in which we are called upon to help with humanitarian relief. After the most recent military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Project Agape was… Continue Reading→
Take your shot!
Covid-19 vaccines are low risk with high benefits. Love your neighbor, your family, your friends, and yourself. Stay well and healthy! Get your vaccine when it’s your turn! *If you have severe allergies, if you are pregnant, or have any other major health concerns, consult with your doctor before taking the vaccine. Vaccines are only… Continue Reading→
Moving beyond Thanksgiving! Farm-to-Church Project
Is your congregation interested in building relationships with farmers in your community and purchasing fresh, healthy food? Join RAFI-USA/Come to the Table to learn about their newest initiative, the Farm-to-Church Project! Read more and learn how to register here.
Reserve A Food Box Now!
The Conference Missions Team and Society of St. Andrew are partnering once again to provide food boxes from the Farmers to Families program of the USDA. These particular boxes will contain produce, dairy, and meat products. Delivery dates to MERCI will be October 5 and 26, 2020. Churches may arrange to reserve pallets of 30… Continue Reading→
Don’t Forget! 2021 Mission Seed Fund Applications are Up!
The deadline is approaching! How is the Holy Spirit leading you to be in ministry with your community? Seed Funds help plant new ministries that take the church beyond the walls, build new relationships and serve our neighbors. Please note that all three required documents (application, budget form, cover letter) must be submitted at one… Continue Reading→
Food Boxes Available!
Produce Boxes at MERCI On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 MERCI will receive another shipment of the Farmers to Families produce boxes. These boxes contain about 22 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables which have been purchased from farmers by USDA. These boxes will arrive on a refrigerated truck with 27 pallets. Each pallet contains 50… Continue Reading→
Produce Boxes Available
On August 21, MERCI will have produce boxes available. These boxes can then be taken back to local churches and food pantries for distribution. To reserve a pallet (50 boxes) or more, please call Bill Haddock at 910.262.3831 or email him at revbillh@nccumc.org
Renfro Trust Fund Applications Available
The Renfro Trust Fund awards annual bricks-and-mortar grants to small rural United Methodist congregations in the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Renfro Trust Funds are available for award with a deadline for application of August 15, 2020 for the NC Conference. Please note: Applications will only be accepted when submitted through the Conference Secretary for Global Ministries (CSGM)… Continue Reading→
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