Outreach is owned by the congregation. The vision of this key ministry is to discover and engage the unique passion of each person in our church community for a life of service. To accomplish this, a multifaceted program, with a portfolio of participation opportunities, focused on addressing the brokenness in our community and world has been developed.
There is a need and room for everyone to get involved. Whether by direct service to those in need, or through support and funding or through prayer – you are needed and welcome.
Coming up we need your help with the following projects:
Did you know there is going to be a Harvest Dinner this year? Yes! It will take place Saturday, November 19, 2011 downtown. Kristi Jenkins will need your help and commitment to make it a wonderful event for the whole church. Contact her today (kristirj@med.umich.edu ).
The next Kenya Mission Trip is scheduled for February 16-27, 2012. Read about and register for the trip! The registration deadline is Sunday, September 25. Limited space is available so register early! Questions may be directed to any of the trip leaders: Drew Angotti (drew@fumc-a.org, 662.4536), Kathy Macdonald (kmac@macdgroup.com, 834.2532), Gary McClusky (fumc.kenya@gmail.com, 663.4482), or Jeff Punch (jpunch@umich.edu, 971.6433).
Make sandwiches on Friday nights to feed the hungry and homeless
Distribute the sandwiches on Saturday mornings
(Contact Chris Nelson, Bill Lipton, or Bob Simmons)
Provide a birthday gift for a child living in low-income housing, or bring in a box of cereal for the cereal drive
(Contact Chris Nelson)
Purchase SCRIP to continue to fund our Youth Mission Trips
(Contact Deb Houghton)
Support the Habitat for Humanity project, which is in full swing
(Contact Bob Whitacre).
Support the Community Garden Project as they provide produce to Food Gatherers during the growing season.
(Contact Tina Bowen)
Bring non-perishable food items to the barrel downtown to help stock the food pantry at Food Gatherers.
(No contact -- the collection tub is outside the downtown office)
The "Our Projects" web-page includes a brief outline of each project with a link to a more detailed document. We invite you to read through the project profiles and information about these projects, and search your heart to find the areas that engage your passion and see if you would like to participate. The contact people for each of these projects would welcome your inquiry if you need additional information or have questions.
