Category: Missions Posts
‘We are open for such a time’ as this
PART D–INTERNATIONAL: Four United Methodist mission partners in Haiti give updates and encourage churches to continue support amid the current humanitarian crisis. Continue Reading ‘We are open for such a time’ as this
Three men share what home missioners do
STEP FIVE: Bill White, co-founder of 5Loaves2Fish Northern Michigan, is one of three home missioners featured in an online event about this ministry path for laity. Continue Reading Three men share what home missioners do
Cass Community UMC to open Fox Family Center
PART B: A new overnight center at Cass Community Social Services in Detroit hopes to foster dignity in vulnerable families seeking a temporary home. Continue Reading Cass Community UMC to open Fox Family Center
Tornado recovery now underway in Portage, MI
PART B: After the Storm, the Michigan Conference’s long-term disaster recovery affiliate, needs your help as they aid neighbors impacted by recent tornadoes that have devastated our state. Continue Reading Tornado recovery now underway in Portage, MI
Michigan churches help settle refugees
STEP SIX: Two Michigan United Methodist churches utilized Mustard Seed Migration Grants to begin new ministries to refugee neighbors. October 1 is the deadline for the 2023 grant cycle. Continue Reading Michigan churches help settle refugees
Agriculture Mission in Zambia is two-way street
PART E: United Methodist missionary Temba Nkomozepi recently sat down with Rev. Alex Plum to talk about the work at Mujila Falls in Zambia and how he views mission as bidirectional. Continue Reading Agriculture Mission in Zambia is two-way street
Honoring our Native American heritage
STEP 3: Here are eight suggestions for congregations, individuals, and families to celebrate and undergird our indigenous communities. Continue Reading Honoring our Native American heritage
Michigan tornadoes inspire response
STEP 2: Marshall and Grand Blanc UMCs reached out to their communities following recent tornadoes, providing examples of how churches can be prepared for and respond to disasters. Continue Reading Michigan tornadoes inspire response
Orchard UMC awarded top CROP fundraiser
STEP 4: Orchard UMC was recently honored by Church World Service for being a Legacy Congregation, one of the top CROP Hunger Walk fundraising congregations in the United States. Continue Reading Orchard UMC awarded top CROP fundraiser
Cardiac care now at the heart of HAPI’s vision
STEP FOUR: Valerie Mossman-Celestin just returned from her first trip to Haiti in five years. It was a time to reconnect with the community, reassure the staff, and recreate the ministry. Continue Reading Cardiac care now at the heart of HAPI’s vision