March,
1998
Central's Pantry
Two decades of responding to the economically depressed
By Joi Tennant
Central as a downtown church has had the distinct opportunity to respond
to the needs of the homeless and economically depressed in a variety of caring
ways over the years. Our open-door policy, which is made possible because
of our volunteers and paid staff “receiving” the general public
who come and go day and night, allows us to minister in unique ways 52 weeks
a year. One of these services is Central’s Food Pantry, which operates
in the corridor area adjacent to Fellowship Hall every Wed. and Fri., 9-11:30
AM. Anyone claiming need is eligible to receive a once-a-month, if necessary,
prescribed assortment of groceries— enough to feed each dependent family
member for 6 days.
In the late 1970’s Lloyd Van Lente, our Assoc. Pastor at the time, began
a small pantry in his office, handing out donated food to those who came
to him off the street seeking assistance. When Neil Bintz was pastor, the
pantry was established with regular hours, and volunteers took over the
operation. About 1982 our church pantry became a part of the Greater Lansing
Area Food Bank. The GLAFB, is the fund-raising and monetary umbrella under
which about 30 food pantries and 6 community kitchens are
supplied.
The Ingham County Food Bank Network oversees the operation of the individual
pantries. Each pantry keeps a file of information on each “customer.”
Before a person may receive food at any given pantry in the network, a call
is made by one of the volunteer staff to the Network office to receive clearance
in order to eliminate duplication of services.
Central’s Food Pantry is one of those behind-the-scenes ministries of
our church which operates so quietly that most of us are unaware of the corps
of volunteers who faithfully serve to make this happen. Noteworthy are those
who were some of the original crew, many of whom faithfully served 10 to
15 years: Dale Redburn, Marie Wright, Charlie Jacobs, Bob Clapham, Harold
Cantwell and Cleo Chrisman.
Dave Schuurmans has been Central’s Food Bank coordinator for 13 years.
He schedules all the volunteers, juggling the snow bird and vacation calendars
of the approximately 15 regular and substitute staff 52 weeks a year. ( Our
pantry rarely takes a holiday. ) He also represents Central at general meetings
of the Network.
Another particularly devoted volunteer is Birdsill Holly who, about 9 months
of the year, is responsible for taking inventory of our pantry weekly and
then “shopping” at his assigned time, 7:00 AM every Wed., at the
American Red Cross Warehouse for Food Distribution to restock our shelves.
Birdsill also purchases day old bread for our customers at a local bakery.
Our other Food Pantry volunteers are: Jeanne Fowler, Elaine Brown, Bob Jenkins,
Lee Mort, Ken Lamphere, Lori Patterson, Bob Westerfield, Rich Roush, Frank
Jorenko, Beth and Dick Murley, Charlie Jacobs, Paul Thompson, Homer Taylor,
and Margaret Stebbins. Most volunteers serve one or two mornings per month,
and some are available on a substitute basis.
Any given day our pantry serves from one to ten individuals or families.
Although we are not allowed in any way to evangelize because of the public
funding, the Christian caring, concern and respect which our members show
toward the people who come to our food pantry is especially appreciated,
according to the folks I interviewed. They feel valued here and treated as
real people. Some said they actually opt to go a longer distance to be served
at our pantry where they receive not only food but friendly affirmation and
encouragement, as well.
PASTOR’S PEN
By John Boley
There is much discussion these days about “visioning.” We hear
the word “vision” in a variety of different contexts – the
church, the political arena, and the business world. It seems to speak to
one of life’s current realities – that with the pace of life speeding
up, with technological advancements coming at mind-boggling speeds, and with
the world changing so dynamically, a vision for the future is essential for
the health and success of an organization.
Anyway, is visioning a part of Christ’s church? Well, Christ’s
church will exist until the end of time with or without any visioning efforts
on the part of Central. But Christ places on us the joy and the obligation
to see this great church into the next century. To that end, let us joyfully
ask a few important questions:
What should this church look like in 15 years?
Is there a particular call to downtown churches that might be different than
neighborhood churches?
Given its unique history and location, what is God’s unique roll for
Central in the future?
I am convinced that God has special plans for Central. All of us need to
be a part of discerning what that is. Everyone in the congregation is invited
to be a part of that visioning process. All are invited to the first visioning
meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 4th from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. here
at the church.
MONTHLY REPORT
Attendance:
January
Fourth Sunday 255
February
First Sunday 210
Second Sunday 235
Third Sunday 208
Holy Boldness, an inspirational experience
By Mary Boudreau
I would like to personally thank all the members of the West Michigan Conference
who encouraged me to attend the Holy Boldness conference in the fall. This
conference focused on Urban Ministry and what we all can do to live out Christ's
call mission in our challenging, exciting environment. The experience gave
me the opportunity to meet many great people, hear wonderful sermons, enjoy
gorgeous, diverse music, and challenge myself to live my Christian life in
a braver, more committed way. I’d like to share a few stories I heard
while there:
The mission at Glide Memorial Church Mission is going strong, with the addition
of 1,000 new members this year. Their latest bold project was a new twelve
story apartment building they are creating in downtown San Francisco to house
the homeless—all funded through donations and grants.
A church in Chicago considered themselves to be open to all God’s children
because they are a reconciling congregation (welcoming of people regardless
of sexual orientation) until they realized that they were not handicap
accessible. They built a ramp and were immediately joined by a family who
has a child who is quadriplegic. She is now their Christmas angel every year,
by joining them in a stretcher.
A church began a Deaf Ministry through the efforts of one family who has
adopted over a dozen hearing impaired children. The church now provides sign
language services and classes, which are so needed that they have expanded
to provide three services a week. Their ministry reached out to my sister,
who has a deaf child, and helped her through many difficult times including
a divorce and a hospitalization. The presence of this special ministry drew
her back to the church after a twenty-five year absence.
Being holy and bold simply requires hard work, sacrifice, creativity,
sensitivity, diversity, courage, and most of all love. These are a small
price to pay for the gifts we have all been given by
God!
QUIET MOMENTS
This month’s column is taken from A History of Central United Methodist
Church, 1850-1976, in agreement with David DeVinney as a memorial to his
mother, Donna J. DeVinney.
Donna, a past member of CUMC, now deceased, wrote the following poem, published
in 1976 as a preface to the above mentioned booklet. Donna and her husband
Donald W. DeVinney, were members of Central’s 1976 U.S. Bicentennial
Committee which compiled the document.
OUR CHURCH
Our Church is more than a building —
is more than a structure of stone and mortar,
it is a gathering place for people of all ages.
A place where people seek help —
especially in time of need,
be it a bodily need or one of the spirit,
one of faith or one of fear of the now
or of the future.
A place to gain spiritual guidance from others
and in turn, to teach others to become aware
of the presence of God in our midst, in our lives.
A place to learn how to work for His cause, to pray
and to do for others, to live a Christian life
as much as we are able.
A place to acknowledge that Christ is Lord, to
rejoice, to praise and to love Him.
Our church is a place of happiness
where gladness in the Lord brings us together
to worship HIM!
—Donna J. DeVinney
10/8/75
(copies available for loan from the church
library)
CHURCH AND SOCIETY
Giving Ways
This year SHARE is going to be providing an Easter dinner. A ham, as well
as the other provisions will be provided for $15. Central has been generous
at both Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Those of you who would like to take
part in this giving should make check payable to Central and either leave
them at the church or give them to Ken Harvey. Please clearly mark your check
and envelope SHARE Easter Basket.
Christian Services in partnership with Eastminster Presbyterian Church has
opened a much needed clothing resource. The Hope Closet for Women will service
women with clothing size 16 and up. The Hope Closet is made possible by donations
of clean, used clothing. Money may also be donated to purchase new clothing.
Call 332-1274 to arrange for delivery of your clothing
donation.
Volunteers are needed to help Refugee Services who resettle over 500 refugees
each year from countries like Iraq, Bosnia, Vietnam, Cuba, and Somalia. If
you would like to help, please consider becoming a volunteer. The time commitment
is only two hours per week. They need volunteers to mentor new families and
help them in their adjustment to life in America. They also need volunteers
to help new refugees learn English. If you are interested please call Diane
Baird at 484-1010 for more information.
There is also a need for volunteers in the public schools to work for an
hour or two each week tutoring refugee students. If you are interested in
tutoring call Mary Boudreau at 372-4146.
Voicing your opinion
United Methodists are urged to take seriously their political responsibility.
These actions may include attending hearings at the Capitol, or calling and
writing legislators and government officials.
Currently there are several issues being acted upon in the Michigan House
which need thoughtful attention. They are a measure which addresses concealed
weapons permits and another which calls for new sentencing guidelines for
the state prison system. A corresponding issue to the latter bill is a plan
to build more prisons. If there would be reduction in sentences for non-violent
crimes, it would follow that there should be fewer beds
needed.
Also, if you have an opinion about the issue of bombing Iraq let your voice
be heard by your U.S. legislators.
Looking forward
Church and Society has been currently discussing ways we can be more actively
serving our community as well as our church. Our thoughts and actions can
be molded by the tenets as expressed in the “Social Principles”
which are found in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church.
You are invited to be with us at our April 14th meeting (7 pm) in the First
Floor Lounge when Susan Grettenberger will review this
document.
CENTRALNITERS' “CORNISH EVENING”
Friday, March 20, 1998 Tearoom 6:15 p.m.
Pasty Supper $5.00
Come and learn about Cornwall from a “Cousin
Jack”
Reservations and payment by March 16th
“DEWGH HAG OM LOWENHE ONYN HAG OLL”
Translation: COME AND FIND OUT!
Call Murleys 482-4700
Education MOM
Denise Fabbri, Education Director
Adult Electives
Block 5 March 1 to April 5
Whole People of God: A Way Through Lent
Centennial Room
New Member Class
There will be a new member class beginning on Sunday, March 1st and running
until Sunday, April 5th.
The class will meet in the Pastor’s Study during the 11:00 Sunday School
Hour. Anyone wanting to become a member of the church is invited!!
New Church Directory
The first photography session is now finished. We had 137 participants so
far.
A second session is planned for May 5 and 6. If you were out of town, ill,
or otherwise unable to attend the first session, please put these dates on
your calendar.
We need everyone to participate in order to get the best directory possible.
For those of you who were a little apprehensive about coming because you
had a bad experience the last time the directory was done, let me assure
you that this group was great to work with. I had no major complaints. Members
who participated said they were pleasant and did not give them the Ahard
sell.@ I would like to encourage everyone who still needs to be photographed,
to please participate.
We need you and want you in our directory!
Lenten Series
This year we will again have a Lenten study. There will be several small
groups at different times so you can join a group that will fit your busy
schedule. The groups are as follows:
Thursday 9:00 am- Dave and Carolyn Schuurmans= (321-1569)
Sunday 4:00 pm - Pat Mort (484-2356) & Maggie Wallin (334-7116), Child
care available,
Cenntenial Room
Monday 7:30 pm- Ruth and C. Jon Holmes= (347-4335)
Saturday 9:30 am - David Stinson (886-3753) and David DeVinney (372-6761),
Cenntenial Room
To sign up for one of these groups, call the leaders.
Lenten Activities Calendar
A Lenten activities calendar was available in Fellowship Hall on February
15th and 22nd. If you still would like a copy please contact
me.
Souperbowl Sunday a Huge Success
By Mary Boudreau
Members of the Junior and Senior High Sunday School classes would like to
thank everyone for your support of Souperbowl Sunday.
This special collection raised almost $400 to fight hunger in our own community,
and was part of a nationwide effort by young people who raised over $1.5
Million in one Sunday! This money can buy 5,600 pounds of food for distribution
through our own Food Bank, which at three pounds of food per day, can feed
over 1,800 people for one day each! Obviously, we can all make a difference
to end hunger for all of God’s children.
Host Families Needed for Drama Group
On Palm Sunday, April 5th, the Covenant Players Drama Group will perform
during the Worship Service.
We will be responsible to house these individuals on April 4th. Host Families
are needed. If you are interested, please contact
Denise.
Scholarship Forms Available
Central's Educational Grants Committee is accepting applications for this
year's scholarship awards. Applications will be available in the office and
the deadline is April 17, 1998.
Lenten Fair
Who: Everyone! (This is an intergenerational event)
What: Activities, food, and fellowship for all ages.
When: Directly following worship on Sunday, March 15.
Where: Fellowship Hall
Call Janet Mort for details, 321-2330
Get ready for Camp!
Camping brochures are now available through my office. Campership money will
be available again this year. Fill out your camping application and pay your
deposit to hold your child's spot. Then, turn in a copy of the application
to me. I will pay the Conference
directly.
THANKS
Many thanks for your prayers, notes and cards remembering my father, Hayward
Getty. The support of Central friends and pastor, John Boley, is wonderful.
Carolyn and Dave Schuurmans
I wish to thank Rev. John Boley and his staff and all the friends of Leonard
for contributing so much for the beautiful service. Also thank you for the
calls and cards. It was greatly appreciated.
In Christian love, Thelma Burleigh
Thanks for the Central Journal. What a delightful breath of “home”!
It is surely a joy to receive and read from cover to cover - so well done
and full of news. How I look forward to each issue, they mean so much. I
miss you all so much. You are my link with home!
In love to all, Marie Wright
A special thanks to the prayer chain, to Rev. Boley’s meditation, to
the “huggers”, and to the card and note senders, at the passing
of Hazel Nesman
Thanks--Daughter, Mary Nesman
To cupon savers. Knapp’s Community Service coupons were used for a small
refrigerator for the church staff. It took 15,000 points. The staff also
suggested getting a microwave oven for the next project, but thanks to Jack
and Ann Darrah, neighbors of Arline Roe, they were looking for a place for
one they had. Thank you Darrahs.PS Keep the points coming!
Arline Roe
A great big thanks to Lee Dibble, who for several years now, has faithfully
taken care of all recyclable materials in the church kitchen. At times this
can be an enormous job. Thanks Lee!
Fellow kitchen
workers
Transitions
Hayward Getty
Died: January 22, 1998
Hayward was the father of Carolyn Schuurmans
Roger L. Robinson
Died: January 9, 1998
Roger was the husband of Edith L.
Robinson
Central’s Prayer Chain
A confidential, prayer chain ministry is available 24 hrs., 7 days a week.
To initiate a prayer request please call one of the prayer chain
leaders:
Daytime 8:00am - 5pm
Beverly Dodge (church office) 485-9477
or
Janet Mort 321-2330
or Karen Holoweiko 626-6798
Evening 5:00pm - 8:00am
Elizabeth Gibbs 882-2635
or Kayla Tipton 669-3259
The Prayer Chain Ministry is open to anyone who would like to become a
participant.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Pat Mort, President
Happy February to you! Can you remember a Winter when the weather was so
mild? I’ve heard reports of daffodils up and Magnolia trees in bud!
At the moment I have red tulips in bloom in my office at work - right below
my hanging poinsettia from the Christmas holidays! God does good
work!
Budget
Adjustments have been made by the Mission Team for 1998. A full list is included
in the February Mission Team Minutes, available at the church. If you would
like a copy, and cannot pick them up, please contact Pat or Gwen Bodine.
Thanks to the members of the Team and Dottie Stark for their thoughtful
consideration of the issues and line items included in our
budget.
Lillian Rush has developed a new form for Circles to use when sending monies
in to Gwen. These can be found in the UMW box.
Lenten Brunch
The Lenten Brunch is March 21 at 12 noon. Although our menu has not been
decided upon yet, our program is set. Jackie Trute, from Ravenna, MI, is
presenting a program entitled “Tithing our Talents”. Jackie works
with fabric, creating picture quilts centered on Christian principles. As
always, guests are welcome. Tickets will be on sale the beginning of March
and must be purchased, or reservations made, by March 15th. Again this year,
Judy Grove Circle will act as hostess.
Legislative Day
Legislative Day is March 26th. Greeters, servers and hostesses are needed.
please consider helping out that day any way you can. Contact Pat if you
can help.
Circle Meetings
Circle Meetings for March are posted on the UMW Board in Temple House. There
are also some wonderful workshops and personal growth possibilities listed.
Please check out the Board the next time you are at the
Church.
Rummage Closet
Norma Hansen has been working hard clearing out the Rummage Closet in the
basement preparing for our new elevator. Thank you, Norma, for all you do
for us! UMW is thrilled at having a new elevator for our members use - we
will not be limited in our choice of rooms for meetings any more! What a
treat!!
May your Lenten experience be one of contemplation, enlightenment and
peace.
Lay Speaking
The Albion and Lansing District are once again offering Lay Speaking Training
in April and May of this year. Anyone who is interested in becoming a Lay
Speaker in the church can see John Boley for
details.
Bishop’s Initiative on Children and Poverty
All United Methodists are invited to attend one of the Bishop’s Area
Events on the Children and Poverty initiative. Each event will include a
prayer service, Bible study and a reception for children. One will be held
on Friday, March 6th at the Grand Rapids Community House and on Sunday, March
8th at Battle Creekz Washington Heights UMC. For more details, please see
John Boley or Denise Fabbri.
Mistaken identities
Ruth Smith reminds Journal readers that Central Church has a Rexton (Rex)
and Ruth Smith as well as a Russell (Smitty) and Lulu (Lou) Smith. Because
these names can sound and read in similar fashion, people do understandably
confuse one Smith for another.
Next Rummage Sale
Monday, March 30th and Tuesday, March 31st
Clean rummage may be brought to church on March 28 and 29 only. We cannot
accept items after 8 a.m. on the Monday that the Sale
begins.
Did you know that Central Church has a wheelchair, walkers etc.
available to borrow? Just call the office!
Memorial Committee seeks suggestions
The Memorial Committee invites the congregation to submit ideas suitable
for memorial or honoree gifts.
This is the time of year we update our list of suggestions and we will welcome
yours. Committee, commissions, staff and trustees have been asked to give
us their ideas also. Last year only the Education Committee responded, and
we know there are needs in all areas of the church. We just need to know
about them.
Send or give your written suggestions, with an approximate cost, to a member
of the committee or leave at the church office for us before March 21, 1998.
At our next meeting we will consider all suggestions and forward our approval
list to the Trustees for approval.
When we are notified money has been donated as a memorial or gifts we contact
the family to determine what they would like to have the money used for.
The item is purchased and put in use for the congregation. The Memorial Book
in the west stairway lists gifts and memorials since 1955.
Members of the committee are: Ann Snyder, Ruth Norton, Morris and Ruth Graham,
Rev. John Boley and Mary Jessup, Chairperson.
Annual COSROW Day
A Joint Day With Detroit Conference
March 7, 1998 9am -3pm
Central United Methodist Church
Theme: Living the Legacy
Special Guest: Yvette Moore,
Senior Writer, Response Magazine
Celebrating the ministries of Ms. Barbara Brechting, Assistant West Michigan
Conference Treasurer
and
Rev. Joy Moore, Director of Ethnic Ministries, Asbury Seminary
For registration call Denise Fabbri at CUMC
Cost $15
MUSIC NOTES
Caryn Welter, Music Director
Do you know the reasons why people sing in the Children’s Choir? They
do it because:
—we learn
—it’s lots of fun
—you’ll get to sing when the piano starts
—we can sing for other people
—they like to sing in church
—I have the best voice in the class
—I like to learn how to sing and how to sing songs by heart
—I love God and He is very fair
—we’re singing for God
—you can sing songs about God
—it helps you get a better voice
—music in choir might make you want to learn how to play the piano or organ
—we love God
Reasons why folks sing in the Wesley Choristers
—to have fun
—because they like it
—because they enjoy singing
—to sing in front of the congregation on Sundays
—to make people happy; the Pastor, congregation, acolytes, families, crucifer, ushers, and elderly people.
—because they have a good voice
—to learn music notes and other symbols
—to play instruments
—so they can sing tenor or bass when they grow up
—to be with your friends
—to rejoice!
—to rejoice in the Lord!
—to be a strong choir member
—to learn how to sing
—to learn new and fun songs.
The Children’s Choir meets on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m., and kindergartners
through second graders are welcome.
Wesley Choristers rehearse on Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., and third through fifth
graders are invited.
GLOBAL MINISTRIES COMMISION
Carolyn Schuurmans
Blanket Sunday
Your Christmas gifts for our Christmas tree project totaled over $160 for
famine relief in North Korea. Thanks!
Next comes Blanket Sunday. Church World Service provides blankets for disaster
relief all over the world. One example of the use of blanket funds was the
use of $30,000 to help Servicio Social de Iglesias Dominicas in the Dominican
Republic start sewing workshops for Haitian workers coming into the Dominican
Republic. The workshops, near the border between the two countries, specialize
in skills training and providing supplemental income for workers attempting
to field a better way of life.
Closer to home, when Detroit suffered a series of violent storms on July
3rd, killing seven people and leaving 350 people homeless, 460 blankets,
and 200 Health Kits, 164 School Kits and 200 Clean-up Kits were distributed
by Focus Hope, a center in the inner city which helps those in
need.
Check out the showcase in the Temple House hallway to learn more about Church
World Service. Maybe your circle would like to donate some Kits.
World Day of Prayer
Church Women United sponsors World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 6th. There
will be two services:
10:00 a.m. Faith United Methodist Church, 4301 S. Waverly Rd.
Continental breakfast followed by program
Who is my Neighbor?
For child care call Carolyn Schuurmans, 321-0569
12:00 noon - 12:45 p.m Central United Methodist Church
Informal service in the lounge
Bring a sack lunch if desired. Beverage will be provided.
Please invite people you know who work
downtown.
REMEMBERING
From Central’s past ......
28 Years ago, 1970
The West Michigan Conference on Youth Ministries sponsored a Youth Work Camp
to British Honduras, later known as Belize. The Rev. and Mrs. Francis Anderson
were co-directors for this project, which included 25 youth and 8 adults.
Barbara Thomas and Steve Sleight from Central were among those who
went.
30 Years ago, 1968
A first time Coffee Hour “between Sunday services” was established,
stimulating fellowship among worshipers. At the same time, an innovation
was made in the form of a Book Table. On it were to be found books of current
interest on religious subject which could be purchased for a nominal fee.
This feature has been greatly appreciated by members of the church.
46 Years ago, 1952
In July, our beloved pastor Dr. D. Stanley Coors, preached his final sermon,
using as his topic, “There Is So Little Time”. Having been elected
a Methodist Bishop by the North Central Conference, he took up his new duties
in St. Paul, Minnesota. His fourteen years at Central were fruitful ones
and the best wishes of all the church members followed him in his new field
of labor. In September, Dr. Paul Morrison became the new pastor, serving
until his retirement in 1961.
ROSES TO.....
Janet Mort for making new tunics for the Crucifer to wear during Sunday
worship.
Gwen Bodine, Nancy O'Shea, Beth Murley, Candace O’Connell, Deanna Strolle,
Bryan Halter, Dorothy Trudgeon, Win Anderson, Codee Kirkby, Dave DeVinney,
Loraine Metzger, Ginny Cantwell, and Kay Sargent for helping Denise with
the new directory.
The Board of Trustees for their faithful work in seeking improvements to
the building and in managing the funds.
The Sunday School Classes for sharing their hearts with all of us in the
church. And for preparing and sharing the little candies for the Thursday
Fellowship Lunch.
The volunteers who have gathered at the church each fourth Wednesday of the
month to assemble the monthly Central Journal and ready it for mailing: Ginny
Cantwell, Bernice Cairns, Anne Mort, Lois Jenkins, Katie Walker and Revena
McLaughlin. Several of these ladies have been doing this laborious task for
over twenty plus years!
Bill Tennant for so ably filling in for Marion Stutes on the radio broadcast
while Marion and Leora were on vacation. Also, to Jim Stark for filling in
for doing the bulletin for Leora.
Anne Mort for her faithful service for getting the Sunday morning greeters
for many years.
49th Year of Relief to Refugees, Disaster Victims, and the
Hungry
Submitted by Rev. Frank Anderson, Retired
United Methodists all over America will unite their resources for the 49th
year of the special offering of ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING on the 4th Sunday
in Lent, March 22nd.
No other fund operated by the U.M.C. has been so effective with an excellent
“track record” than the United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR).
It is respected world over. UMCOR is often the first Church Agency to enter
a scene of desperate need, and frequently the last one to leave. The overhead
is minimal. The administration is highly sensitive to human needs, and responds
with speed everywhere it can. I have utter confidence in UMCOR. We have met
their personnel and have seen them in action. We have heard and felt the
respect other nations have for UMCOR.
What say all this? Because what we give to UMCOR excites me to know how much
we truly care about others. Flood victims, residents stricken by fires, hurricane
or tornado or typhoon damages, hunger and famine, the list is endless. But
we can be where the need is when it is most needed. Read our leaflet-envelope
insert. We help make a world of difference in the lives of the hungry. With
our gifts, the UMC can respond to emergencies with money, supplies, and
personnel.
Currently ten denominations and Church World Service are united in forty-nine
years of ecumenical cooperation. UMCOR helps millions of people. Give through
your church on One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday.
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