AGAPE Board Makes A Pivot Most every ministry has had to make some pivot—some change of direction—during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our ministry to Armenia and Artsakh, which we call AGAPE, also has to make a pivot. The AGAPE Board recognizes the hardships of local Churches which has in turn meant a slow down in financial… Continue Reading→
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More Potatoes!
Potato Drop II We had a great experience at our first Potato Drop at MERCI on April 29, as we moved 36,000 lbs of food to people in need. Quite a few folks have asked us to do it again. So, with the assistance of the Society of St. Andrew, we will—on Thursday, May 28,… Continue Reading→
DHHS/Emergency Management Survey
Have you taken the survey yet??? The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with Emergency Management has requested information from the faith community about our responses to Covid-19 and our capacity to help our neighbors. Please respond to the survey so The United Methodist Church will be represented. It will only take a couple of minutes… Continue Reading→
Free Potatoes!
We have another unique opportunity to be in mission this coming Wednesday, April 29 at the MERCI Center. Working with Rise Against Hunger, we will have an opportunity to unload and repack a tractor trailer load of Irish potatoes donated by a warehouse in Faison, through the auspices of another of our partners—Society of… Continue Reading→
Food Bank Information – Let’s support and utilize these gifts to our communities!
During this time of physical distancing, many of us are finding ourselves in need of assistance for the first time. Many of us have ongoing needs that have worsened as a result of shut downs and closures. AND many of our church members are looking for ways to help our neighbors. If you can give… Continue Reading→
Earth Day 2020
April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! While events initially planned in the pre-COVID19 era must now be modified, our congregations can and hopefully will celebrate in various ways this month. Here are some helpful resources and suggestions for celebrating the gift of God’s good creation even as we are physical distancing! A… Continue Reading→
POSTPONED! Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care
Look for information about a webinar on Creation Care and a new date to meet with the bishop! The focus of the Bishop’s Forum on Creation Care will be how to introduce a ministry of creation care to a local congregation. We will provide a PowerPoint that participants can use to present to their congregations. … Continue Reading→
Mission Opportunity for Youth and Adults
Interested in a Mission Trip? Check out Harvest of Hope. Harvest of Hope mission trips with Society of St. Andrew are a great way to fight hunger! Weekend and week-long trips engage participants in gleaning (picking or gathering) fresh produce to share with people in need. Participants also learn about the complex problem of hunger and… Continue Reading→
Asia Summit/Vietnam Consultation Reminder
It is NOT too late to register, but if you want the conference room rate, you must register by Thursday, February 13! The Asia Mission Initiative Summit scheduled for March 1-3, 2020 at Edenton St. UMC in downtown Raleigh. The event is designed to bring together key supporters of the four Asian Mission Initiatives (Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia,… Continue Reading→
Time to Start Packing Again!
Seems like we just finished talking about Project Agape Christmas boxes and getting them ready for shipping! But a project this special takes a lot of time and preparation. Some churches like to start on their boxes in the spring and the packing lists are ready! Please notice that there is a packing list for… Continue Reading→
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