Local Missions

 

We have organized mission collections through out the year.  Some of these are local missions and some are international.  We have supported these organizations or individuals because we believe that we need to do God’s work next door and across the world.

 

Kiducation China Outreach Uplift Internationale CAST-Churches are Serving Together Chidren’s Hopechest Guatemalan Orphan Mark Abbott - Mission in Spain Youth Mission Trip Voluntary Action Tiger Pause Red Bird Mission Henderson Settlement Beaver County Prison Ministry Holiday Food Bags for the needy

UMCOR-United Methodist Committee on Relief Meals on Wheels Helping Hands Fund  475th Quartermaster Unit Yellow Ribbon Girls American Red Cross World Vision Heifer Association for the Blind Veteran’s Hospital Salvation Army Head Start Beaver County Women’s Shelter

 

           

Kiducation:  In February of 2006, we started a new mission with the Kiducation, non-profit organization, by placing two bins in our parking lot.  They turn donated clothing and shoes into funds for libraries and school.  The donated shoes and clothing are given to 40 organizations in need.  Other items from the bin are offered to Christian and non-profits that may be in need. 

            We ask that you take part in this ministry by dropping off your used clothing and shoes, etc. to the bins in our parking lot across from the church. This bin is open to the public as well as our own church members.  By this small gesture, you are not only helping others in need, but our church as well.

            If you have questions, contact the church office.

 

Food Bank Mission:  Food Bank Sunday is a local church mission that was started in January 2004 at CUMC.  There was a need to supply the local community with food and provisions due to the rate of unemployment and need in the surrounding communities.  CAST, which stands for (Churches Are Serving Together) distributes the food to people truly in need of our services.  Mary Verbe, at CAST, assesses every person/family that approaches them for help.  After an in depth review, they are accepted to receive help if it is needed.  There are baskets in the Narthex, under the bulletin board, where food can be placed.  Each month, items are dropped off at CAST for distribution to local families. Look in the newsletter and the bulletin for the item of the month and the kid’s item of the month.  We do try to make sure that the children are never forgotten.  We ask for a fun item for the kids, monthly.  In the past, we have had juice boxes, fruit roll ups, cookies, etc.  It is just a way to brighten a kid’s day with something special…just for them. …Contact the church office if you would like to help in some way or call (724) 843-4828.