Almena United Methodist Church *** 27503 CR 375, Paw Paw, MI 49079 *** (269) 668-2811
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"...I tell you the truth, whatever you did
for one of the least of these brothers of mine,
you did for me." ~Matthew 25:40 (NIV)
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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.
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| Month |
Project |
Lane |
| January |
LOCAL CONFERENCE MINISTRIES - 1/3 split between
Golden Cross, Rural Life and Christian Education Sundays
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6 |
| February |
WORLD PROJECTS - Mujila Falls / Musokatanda Ag Project
(Paul Webster in Africa)
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2 |
| March |
ETHNIC CHURCH - 50/50 split between African American Churches
(Washington Heights in Battle Creek) and Asian American Churches
(Church of All Nations in Kentwood)
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5 |
| March 2 |
HUNGER / RELIEF / UMCOR - Special envelope
offering for One Great Hour of Sharing
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4 |
| April |
NATIONAL PROJECTS - Rural Farm Crisis Ministry
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3 |
| April 30 |
CROP WALK
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4 |
| May |
WORLD PROJECTS - Ishe Anesu Project (God with Us)
A home and love for abandoned children in Zimbabwe
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2 |
| June |
MISSIONARY SUPPORT - Paul Webster in Congo / Zambia, West Africa
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1 |
| July |
BIBLE LEAGUE - Printing and worldwide distribution
of bibles in native languages
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N/A |
| August |
LOCAL CONFERENCE MINISTRIES - WMU Wesley Foundation
Outreach to college students
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6 |
| September |
HUNGER / RELIEF / UMCOR - Haiti Solar Ovens
Using the sun to cook food and pasteurize water
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4 |
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October
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LOCAL MISSIONS - Almena UMC for Thanksgiving Baskets expenses
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N/A |
| October |
LOCAL MISSIONS - Donations for Decatur Clothing Center
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N/A |
| November |
NATIONAL PROJECTS P.E.T. - Personal Energy Transportation
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3 |
| November |
LOCAL MISSIONS - Collect food for Thanksgiving Baskets
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N/A |
| December |
LOCAL MISSIONS - United Christian Services in Paw Paw
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N/A |
| December |
LOCAL MISSIONS - Individual participation in "The Angel Tree"
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N/A |
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