MERCI Center needs volunteers this Monday 12/6/10 and Tuesday 12/7/10 to prepare Health Kits for shipment on Wednesday to Africa. We have 6,000 health kits that are complete with the exception of toothpaste. We need volunteers to open each health kit, insert a tube of toothpaste and reclose the zip lock bag and we are […]
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World AIDS Day is December 1
World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, commemorates the theme of universal access and human rights. Promotion and protection of human rights is vital in creating an effective HIV & AIDS response as we must empower individuals and communities to respond to the pandemic. “The incidence and spread of HIV/AIDS are disproportionately high among groups who already […]
10-Fold “I was sick and you cared for me.” Health Care in Africa
UMCOR supports United Methodist hospitals and clinics in Africa and Asia through the Hospital Revitalization Program. This program provides funds, training, and support to help these facilities assess the needs of the hospital or clinic, and the needs of the surrounding community. The program works with the health care institutions to help them improve community […]
“I was thirsty …” Clean Water – 10 Fold
Jesus says, “I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” Access to clean drinking water, something most of us in the U.S. take for granted, is a major problem in many places in this world. Some people walk hours each day to obtain the water necessary for survival. Today, you can make […]
10-Fold and Love for Liberia with Frido Kinkolenge – Caring for Children
Today we continue our 10-Fold journey supporting the most vulnerable of the earth … children. Through the Children, Poverty, and Violence Advance, Global Ministries has supported ministry in Liberia with children affected by civil war through the program “Children Empowered for Sustainability Program.” And missionary Frido Kinkolenge is acting as our hands, feet, voice, and […]
Church World Service – Sending Love through a Blanket
Blankets+ is a special mission opportunity that can involve all ages. Some 8,000 congregations and groups across the U.S. hold CWS Blankets+ events, providing funds to help people in need around the world, including the U.S. For over 60 years, Church World Service has worked in partnership with local communities to identify their needs […]
10 Fold – Partnering with Brothers and Sisters in Mission, Partnering with Jesus
You will make a Difference 10 Outreach Ministries – 10 Days – October 10, 2010 Show up and be counted and $1.00 will be donated on your behalf. Just show up on-line and support a ministry!!! From October 10th through 19th we will be able to learn about and join United Methodist supported mission projects around […]
Golden Cross Bulletin Insert Available
Bulletin inserts for Golden Cross are available for download. Feel free to use them for promotion of this special ministry. To find out more information about Golden Cross and download the insert, go to the Golden Cross page.