MONTHLY MISSIONS

Each month we focus on a particular cause or mission to support. 
 

Lenten/Spring Offering – 2024

The Lenten season is a sacred time in the life of our church—a time to meditate, pray and grow in Christ as we remember His great sacrifice for us.  Through mission, we have a powerful opportunity to reflect God’s great love to our neighbors in the community.  Our hearts go out to those who need food, shelter and support.  This special offering will go to Minnesota Food Share, Emma Norton Services and Meals on Wheels during the months of March and April.

Minnesota Food Share has been in existence for over 40 years. It is the largest food and fund drive in the state, as people of faith work together with businesses and other organizations to stock nearly 300 food shelves statewide.  Minnesota Food Share envisions a future where all Minnesotans have access to healthy food and no one struggles with food insecurity.  Inflation has made providing meals for individuals and families more challenging.  100% of donations received are distributed to the food shelves. 

Emma Norton Services combats poverty in our communities by partnering with women, children and families who are homeless and facing the challenges of mental illness, chemical dependency or both.  They provide safe and sober housing, basic needs, and support services in an environment that fosters stability and encourages growth.  Programs offered are transitional, supportive housing, peer and individual support programs, youth programs and services, life skills training and individualized mental health services.  Emma Norton Services needs additional funding, as they are in the last stages of completing a new building that will be an ideal place for their ministry to flourish. 

Meals on Wheels our church has served this organization for over 45 years.  Volunteers deliver meals to Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Columbia Hts. and Hilltop.  People who receive the meals are often elderly or have a handicap.  Drivers not only deliver hot, fresh food, but also provide a way to check on a client.  They come with a smile and may be the only outside contact that person has.  Our area Meals on Wheels serves many people in Anoka County.  In 2023, 125,000 meals were served to 692 clients.  There are 44 routes a day and 220 routes a week.  We are so grateful for the many years Janet Fossum served as our coordinator, and many of our church family members continue to deliver meals.  More volunteers are always needed.  Call Laura Fanucci, 763-300-2626 if you would like to give it a try!

Thank you in advance for your strong support of these Special Missions as together we plant seeds of God’s love.

Your Mission Commission 

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FAMILY TABLE

Family Table is a free meal for those in need in the surrounding community and are looking for fellowship.  All are welcome.  It is held on the 4th Saturday of the month: Dine in is from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, and Drive Thru is 12:00 –12:30 PM.  
Upcoming dates:
March 23, April 27, May 25.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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RAINBOW SCHOOL

Rainbow School and Daycare is a church owned ministry.  It was specifically created to be open to all children and respects persons of all faiths and those with no religious faith.  Provides DayCare to the public from infant through Pre-K.  Rainbow’s phone number is 763-571-7521.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH

United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. 

United Methodist Women at FUMC consists of a Board, three Circles and Members at Large. 

Naomi Friendship Circle meets the second Friday of the month at the Church at 1:00 PM.  They do things like make sandwiches for Dignity Center, cards for Shut-ins and other small projects.

Ruth Circle meets at the church the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM.  They follow a study book.

Tabitha Circle does Service projects like Feed My Starving Children, making blankets for the homeless, collecting Cake Mixes and Frosting Mixes for Food Shelves and other worthwhile projects.  

We also have a Fall Gathering and Salad Luncheon in the Spring which are our major fundraisers for our mission projects. (TBD) 

CONTACT: Dawn Bushnell
Phone: 763-755-0845
Email: dawnieI@aol.com

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MEALS ON WHEELS

Drivers are always needed.   We drive one week per month during the lunch hour.

To volunteer, contact: Impact Services, Meals on Wheels at 763-236-8718, ask for Laura Fanucci

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

We serve at Feed My Starving Children. When we serve there we pack meals for children all over the world. This is a way you can make a difference for hungry kids. There are sitting jobs as well as standing jobs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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UMCOR

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. UMCOR’s work includes programs and projects in disaster response, health, sustainable agriculture, food security, relief supplies, and more.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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MISSIONARY SUPPORT

 
We will be supporting a new missionary, Rev. J. Park.
 
Rev. J. Park is a United Methodist missionary serving as the Country Director of the Southeast Asia Mission Initiative, based in Ho Chi Minh City.  Rev. Park felt a call to ministry early in his life and has served as a pastor for 20 years, including starting multiple church plants.  His family came to the Christian faith through Methodist missionaries in Korea which inspired many of his family members to become pastors and missionaries.  His wife, T. Park, is also a missionary.  They are excited and happy to serve in Southeast Asia and hope to spread the Christian message in that part of the world.   The Minnesota Conference has a partnership with the Parks, and we can look forward to hearing more about them in the future.