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Freedom Global Advance #S00302

Freedom Global: Uhuru Girls’ Academy in Kenya is a private secondary education school that provides opportunities for girls from vulnerablebackgrounds. In spite of poverty, tribal violence and displacement, abuse and poorly resourced primary schools, these students have madeeducation a priority. The Academy emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills in a personal and creative environment… Continue Reading→

New Advance Special Opportunities

The NCCUMC Refugee and Immigration Committee serves newcomers to the United States from all over the world. We help churches welcome these new neighbors, and we have special services to assist them as they flee violence, and use their education, training and skills to benefit our society. Leviticus 19:33-34 says, “When a stranger sojourns with… Continue Reading→

Celebrating Persons in Mission: Marcharkelti McKenzie

We continue our celebration of Black History month by featuring Marcharkelti McKenzie (Advance # 3022000), a Global Mission Fellow serving at Open Doors United Methodist Mission in Prichard, Alabama.  Marcharkelti was commissioned in July 2014, by none other than our own Bishop Hope Morgan Ward.  Marcharkelti (affectionately known as “Mo”) comes from Maxton, NC.  Prior… Continue Reading→

Celebrating Persons in Mission: Barbara Rogers

During Black History month, we are pleased to feature several North Carolina women serving in mission. Today, we salute Barbara Rogers (Advance # 3022129), a Global Mission Fellow commissioned in August 2015 for a two year term of service. Barbara, member of Galilee UMC in Laurinburg, NC, is serving a two year term of service… Continue Reading→

Dec 10 Deadline: ZOE Ministry Matching Grant

Small & medium sized churches are invited to partner with ZOE Ministry. The NCC Mission Team is offering matching funds of up to $500 for churches, Sunday school classes, or other church-based groups interested in supporting ZOE Ministry for the first time.  But remember, the deadline is coming up fast – December 10, 2015. ZOE… Continue Reading→

Latest Missionary Update from Mary Zigbuo

“Warm greetings from Liberia where I serve as a Global Ministries missionary assigned as Health Projects Manager. I am thankful for your support that enables my continuity of mission service.”   (Mary Randall Zigbuo, Advance #10721Z) Click on Video Greeting to hear a personal message from Mary. Mary’s current health role enables her to work alongside the… Continue Reading→

Welcoming the Stranger: UMC Response to Refugee Crisis

Thousands of refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and parts of Africa are pouring into Europe, fleeing war, economic hardships, and persecution. People desperately seeking a better life for themselves and their children.  The sheer volume of refugees is creating a crisis as humanitarian organizations, churches, and governments struggle with how to respond.  As Christians, called… Continue Reading→

New Missionary to Visit

Plan now for one of our newest Global Ministries missionaries to visit your church or group May 19-26, 2015.  Newly commissioned missionary Dr. Genilma Boehler is eager to visit North Carolina and share her ministry and the larger work of the church in Latin America with anyone who will listen. Dr. Boehler is a professor… Continue Reading→