How will
YOU serve?
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Thank You to all of our CROP walkers and sponsors! Together, we raised $7,678.52 Every dollar will make a difference in a life. 25% of funds raised will support the work of Potter's House at Greensboro Urban Ministry, which serves meals to 350-400 people daily. 75% of your gift benefits Church World Service, which provides food for those in famine stricken countries, and supplies, relief services, and more...around the world. More about our West Market CROP Walk Team!
Have
you ever wanted to make a difference in the world but you weren't sure what you
could do? We would like to share a way you can make a difference!
Learn more about KIVA, and our West Market KIVA Spiritus Team
Help
Serve Dinner to the Homeless at 1st Presbyterian2nd Thursday of each month
West Market plans to join this wonderful feeding ministry hosted by 1st Presbyterian. Hot Dish & Hope provides those who are homeless with a hot meal and a brief time of worship. Volunteers can help with set-up, food service, greeting, and much more! Those who feel led to perform or lead some aspect of worship are also welcome. For more information or to volunteer, visit one of the Outreach tables in the Gathering Space or in Fellowship Hall, or e-mail the Hot Dish & Hope Volunteer coordinator, Linda Pritchett, at weshelter@gmail.com.
Greensboro Urban Ministry in Need of Clothes!
The demand for clothing has greatly increased at Greensboro Urban Ministry, so they are in great need of gently used clothing for all ages! Please do some spring cleaning in your closets, and take your donations to the Greensboro Urban Ministry clothes closet at 305 W. Lee St. or call 271-5959. Remember spring and summer clothing will be the greatest needs right now.
Photos from Pancake Day 2009 Festivities
Our Seventh Annual Pancakes for Habitat was a huge success thanks to the efforts of everyone who worked in planning, decorating, setting up the Fellowship Hall, registered volunteers, worked with tickets or greeting, drove volunteers, mixed batter, cooked pancakes and sausage, filled coffee cups and or drink glasses, cleaned tables, washed dishes and cleaned up after the last pancake was served. Your efforts raised over $8000 for WMSUMC Habitat construction. This day was an example of having faith; if we do our part God will take care of the rest!
Christmas Store 2008
Thank you!
December 13, 2008
Article on Western North
Carolina Conference Website
Link to News & Record Story
Link to WFMY News 2 Story
Thank you to everyone who brought Angel Tree items, and everyone who volunteered in some way to make the Christmas Store a reality. Nineteen United Methodist Churches in the Greensboro District provided donations and volunteers. Approximately 200 families, and 500 children were served by your generosity.
Volunteer
Opportunities at Washington Montessori School:
- Classroom Tutor or Helper
- Lunch Buddy
- Birthday Bags
- Faculty Snacks
- Teacher Prayer Partners
Mobile Meals substitutes
Two hours a month—three months a year
To volunteer call Earl Betts, 274 3950
Photos from 2008 Youth Mission Trip to Costa Rica
Where Do Your Missioner Sponsorship Dollars Go?
Sponsorship is done by Sunday School classes and other small groups in the church. Typically, sponsorship is only sought for the Mustard Seed Mission trips. These trips are for ten or more days and for adults only. The primary purpose of sponsorship is to provide missioners with spiritual support and to connect the mission trip experience with members of the congregation. Money donated through sponsorship is used to subsidize the supply budget for the mission trip.
Who pays for Mission Trips?
Mission team members pay for their own airfare, accommodations, food, transportation, trip insurance, and recreation expenses.
How are supplies paid for?
Supplies are primarily paid for through the Outreach Ministry budget, however, many times needs or the extent of needs are unforeseen and need to be subsidized. This is done through sponsorship donations and through funds raised through Grasshopper baseball parking.
Are Mission Trips just for Congregation Members?
No. Many times congregation members invite friends to join mission trips. In fact, several visiting missioners in recent years have gone on to join the church! However, when available space for a trip is limited, priority will be given to congregation members.
What if I can’t afford to go on a Mission Trip?
Outreach Ministry seeks to price each trip as affordably as possible, and will not let anyone be prevented from going on a mission trip due to financial constraints. That said, it is recognized that mission trips do require a sacrifice of time, money, and even comfort. If, however, some funds are needed there is scholarship money available through the Outreach budget. A Mission Trip Scholarship Committee has recently been formed to review all requests.
Travel-Sized Toiletry Items Needed!!!
Going on Vacation? Don’t forget to save your travel-sized toiletries! And...donate them to our Kindness Kits, which are distributed to people in need.
Please bring your travel-sized toiletries to the collection box in the Gathering Space.
How will
YOU serve?
Browse the Outreach pages
to learn more about the possibilities!