It’s Yam Jam time again! The Society of St. Andrew invites you and your congregation to participate in Yam Jam. Every Saturday in October and the first Saturday in November we will host large sweet potato gleanings across Eastern North Carolina. Most events will be in the Johnston/Harnett/Wake County area, but we will have at […]
Get Your Watermelons!
Watermelons from down east farmers will be available at MERCI on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. These are supplied by the Society of St. Andrew and the NC Conference Mission Team. There are about 44,000 lbs. of melons and they will be in bins. There is no limit and reservations […]
Helen Roberts-Evans Virtual Itinertion Continues from Liberia!
Greetings from Monrovia, Liberia. I am itinerating, virtually, in your conference. You can join me for one or all of my sessions as I share how God is moving in Liberia. Please refer to the flyer for the times and topics of my presentations in June.My first presentation was, June 3 at 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. But […]
Get Your Sweet Potatoes While They Last!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]