Just as a parent would instruct to their children before leaving them for a while, Jesus left us with some pretty clear directions right before he was crucified. He instructed us to take care of one another. By helping the neediest of people, he explained, we are in turn helping Him.

For this reason (and because it simply feels so good to give), Almena United Methodist Church joyfully gives to projects and individuals across the globe who are in need of assistance. Following is a listing of the projects we have chosen to give this year, to which Lane (category of donation) each project belongs and the time of year we will collect for this need. For more information on this list or to suggest a future project, please contact our Mission Chairperson.

"Each Alive in Christ, All Connected in Mission"

MISSIONARY SALARY SUPPORT - Paul Webster in Northwest Zambia, West Africa - Covenant Relationship

Sylvia’s Place in Allegan – Social Justice

Haiti School Water Project

HUNGER / RELIEF / UMCOR - Special envelope
offering for One Great Hour of Sharing

REGIONAL PROJECT - Red Bird Mission - Kentucky

HUNGER / RELIEF / UMCOR - Global Project - Church World Service CROP WALK Eastern Van Buren County

CONFERENCE PROJECT - Community Development - Harbor Harvest Urban Ministries - Benton Harbor

RACIAL ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCHES - Multi-Ethnic Churches - Church of all Nations - Kentwook

WORLD PROJECTS - Eastern Europe - Russia - Russian Mission Initiative

WORLD PROJECTS - Mujila Falls / Musokatanda Ag Project
(Paul Webster in Africa)

LOCAL CONFERENCE MINISTRIES - WMU Wesley Foundation
Outreach to college students

Donations for Decatur Clothing Center

LOCAL MISSIONS - Almena UMC for Thanksgiving Basket Expenses

HUNGER RELIEF / UMCOR - Heifer Project International

LOCAL MISSION - Food donations for Thanksgiving Baskets

LOCAL MISSION - United Christian Services in Paw Paw
provides emergency food for Paw Paw area.

LOCAL MISSION - Individual participation in "The Angel Tree"
Goal is 22-25 children this year.