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Please Pray for Armenia & Project AGAPE
Early Sunday morning, Sept. 27, the Azerbaijani military launched a missile and serial cross-border attack on Artsakh. The attacks were launched along the entire length of the line of contact. The civilian settlements are being shelled in a plethora of cities and villages, including in the capital of Stepanakert. Peaceful people are under bombardment, including children… Continue Reading→
Mission Seed Fund Grant: Ministry to Public Schools
Cokesbury UMC – Henderson has received Mission Seed Funds to enhance our ministry with the elementary school in our community. We discovered that our members step up when they are asked to provide specific items—school supplies and Christmas gifts. We estimate that they provided at least $500 in school supplies and gifts for 52 students at Christmas in… Continue Reading→
All People Conference Abundant Health for All
Join us for the All People Conference on October 24-26. Learn how your church can build relationships with your community across race and class, and improve the social determinants of health so that all of God’s people can have abundant life. There will be great times of worship, informative plenaries and inspiring breakout sessions. There… Continue Reading→
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→
Mission Seed Fund Grant: One Can Ministry
The One Can Food Ministry at Sharon UMC in Supply is alive and well. On average, our dedicated volunteers serve 50 households each month by providing bags of food items that have been donated by individuals or organizations or through its fund established in 2018 using Mission Seed Grant monies as well as other donations. During… 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→
“Public Education Advocacy and Faith: Why the Church Should Care” Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 9/9/2020 CHURCHES TO HOST “PUBLIC EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND FAITH: WHY THE CHURCH SHOULD CARE” EVENT RALEIGH, N.C. – Pastors for NC Children is co-hosting a public education advocacy event with The United Methodist Advocates for Public Schools (UMAPS) from Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary and the UMAPS Team of… Continue Reading→
Red Oak UMC Receives Key Taylor Award
While most of the congregation worshiped online through Zoom on Sunday, September 6, 2020, Rev. David Joyner preached about patterning our lives after the example of Jesus through times of conflict and stress. And while it is tempting to dismiss or shun those who disagree or oppose us, Jesus would have us love and include… 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→
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