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→
Stop Hunger Now in Nepal
Stop Hunger Now is responding to support earthquake survivors in Nepal with meals and desperately needed medical supplies. Please prayerfully consider supporting these efforts as we partner with Stop Hunger Now in this critical response. Please visit Stop Hunger Now at Nepal Earthquake Response.
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→
Mary Zigbuo – Missionary Letter & Liberia Crisis
From Missionary Mary Zigbuo: Warm greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ. Your support of Global Ministries has been a great source of strength for United Methodist missionaries, especially those who have answered God’s call in some of the world’s most dangerous places. In parts of Central Asia where Christianity is not a… Continue Reading→
UMCOR Gifts of Hope
For Christmas, why not give a gift of life for another? In lieu of being captured in the season of over-consumption, join us in UMCOR’s Gifts of Hope and give a gift that will truly matter — a gift wrapped in the love of Jesus that brings a more abundant life for those with whom… Continue Reading→
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