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World Communion Sunday will be observed on October 8th   

How do your gifts support scholarships for students around the world? 

We are called to reach out to all people and model the diversity of all God’s children. Your gifts support racial and ethnic students in achieving their educational goals while also transforming communities. Fifty percent of the offering provides scholarships for graduate students from the U.S. and other countries. Thirty-five percent supports ethnic scholarships for undergraduate students. Fifteen percent funds In-Service Training Programs for racial and ethnic persons.

Give through your church--Note “World Communion Sunday” with your offering OR Donate online via credit/debit card at ResourceUMC.org/SSGive               from UMC.org

Blanket Sunday is October 15th

CWS (Church World Service) Blankets and personal hygiene kits provide warmth and comfort to people in need. Help is provided to families impacted by hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and other crises (including homelessness and poverty). Each $10 gift provides a blanket and enables someone to feel God’s love in their life. Note “Blanket” on your donation in the church offering or give safely online at cwsblankets.org/donate. Our generous gift last year was $210. Our goal for this year is $250.

The Reed City Area Ministerial Association COAT PANTRY is open on Wednesdays from Noon to 3pm. 

The entrance on West Lincoln Avenue (door F) allows visitors easy access OR the main church entrance (door A) can be used.  All items are free to those in need of them.

Our Sock-and-Underwear Pantry is in service and is ready to accept donations of new socks and underwear for children and adults. 

The biggest need is for children; especially BOYS --  sized Toddler through 6-8 small.

Please see Cinda Locker if you have any questions. Donations can be left in the “Wish List” hamper next to the church office. Thank you!

Help for Hawaii: While we can’t begin to understand the depth of despair and devastation, we can help by giving to UMCOR.

Online donations: UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response Select the project # 901670 for Hawaii. Additional information is available on the UMCOR website. Through your Church offering:  identify your gift by placing “ADV#901670-Hawaii” in the memo line of your check or on your offering envelope.

Many of us also have concern for the many pets injured or displaced due to this dreadful fire. If you wish to help these poor pets, you can donate online at: MauiHumaneSociety.org/donate-olx, or through mail to: Maui Humane Society—Attn: Development PO Box 1047, Puunene, HI 96784

Missions Corner Update
How have our recent gifts helped?
UMCOR-Year to Date                $2,244.00
Living Gifts: Heifer International    $935.00

"...when you have done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me." - Jesus (Matthew 25:40 CEB)

Liberia Education Update
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New Life Center Updates-Zambia 

http://www.newlifezambia.com/Updates.html

Project Hope Updates

www.hopeofzim.blogspot.com

Mission Trip Update

 

     Thank you, church family for all your prayers and support for my recent mission trip to Africa. I traveled to Liberia on behalf of a missionary couple named Paul and JoAnna Lehman, and delivered baby number six, Brendon Josiah on February 18. After that, I returned to Camphor, where I had served at the United Methodist Boarding School in 2012 and 2013. Mary Davis is the head of the OB Department and my “sister-in-Christ!” Together we provided two midwifery seminars, one at Kakata, and the other “in the bush” at John Dean Town. Between the two classes, we served about 50 women called TBA’s, “Traditional Birth Attendants,” and TTM’s, “Trained Traditional Midwives.” Many told us they had heard the words before, but had not received an opportunity to practice on the pregnant ladies or “big bellies.” One of the special joys was a lady named Tinker who was carrying twins! Another joy was to see old friends at Camphor and familiar faces. There were a number of improvements to the boys and girls’ dorms, new teachers quarters and a new fence around the clinic. Several of the teachers are upgrading their skills with a higher level of certification at the Community College in Buchanan. Please join with me in continuing prayer for the educational opportunities, the medical care, and the spiritual support provided by the UMC in Liberia.

 

Deb Moore

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