COME JOIN THE LENTEN
MINISTRY CHALLENGE
The ministry challenge is designed, as part
of our Lenten discipline to provide second tier giving to a designated fund.
Three
baskets in the rear of the Sanctuary are each designated for a different
ministry. Over the season of Lent,
we will accept contributions and keep track as to which fund receives the most
support.
All
are worthwhile causes, worthy of your prayerful consideration.
When the season of Lent concludes, the ministry with the most support will receive a $100 bonus offering. The second will receive a $50 bonus offering and the third a $25 bonus offering.
We
feature three circles of mission!
1} CIRCLE ONE: PEOPLES CHURCH
Several
months ago the Trustees agreed to enter into a process that would make our
worship space safer, more open and inviting.
Because
of safety concerns, the project began with the hope that people would support
the work after it was done.
While
some responded to the appeal to help pay for the new carpeting and flooring,
not enough was raised to cover the entire project.
At
the time we entered the project, we lost our sound system and sanctuary
computer technology. A borrowed
computer and the efforts of Fred Wade have helped us get by, but we know a new
sound system is needed and a laptop is needed for worship.
Our
organ is also in need of considerable maintenance work.
As
our worship service is the introduction many have to our community, and we want
the opportunity to enhance how we worship together, we are asking for support
to move ahead and complete the sanctuary project.
2} CIRCLE TWO: LOCAL OUTREACH
As
we strive to reach those in our local community, our focus for children and
families has been both the Community Carnival and Vacation Bible School.
At
the carnival we provide food, activities and games at no cost to the
participants and all are welcome to attend.
VBS
is a fun way to introduce young people to Christ through music, crafts, games
and fun, also at no cost to participants.
These
are expensive undertakings that our current level of pledges will not
cover. Generous gifts allowed the
events to take place last year.
We
would like to be able to ensure this outreach continues and grows. Funds given to this circle will help
that to happen.
3} CIRCLE THREE: GLOBAL OUTREACH
The
United Methodist Church is heavily involved in national and international
mission projects. As a
denomination we have built schools and hospitals, provided malaria nets and
clean food and water to those in need.
UMCOR
is a first responder to areas affected by natural disasters, helping provide
necessities to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, etc.
This
circle is designated to our Mission Shares that fund these ministries and
guarantee that 100 percent of all contributions go to relief efforts.
