LOCAL MISSIONS

Tracy Turkey Needs Your Help

Many of you may remember that Tracy Turkey visited us last year and helped us raise over $2000 to provide Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need through CCHASM, the Chesterfield Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry.  Last year, with the help of Tracy Turkey and people like you, volunteers were able to provide over 1,895 residents with meal packages and turkeys.  CCHASM’s goal this year is to provide 1900 turkeys to local families in need. 

Tracy Turkey realizes that everyone has had to tighten our belts this year but wants you to know that your donation of only $20 will provide a family with a Thanksgiving turkey and help CCHASM meet their goal.  If you would like to help, checks can be made payable to WUMC with “Tracy Turkey” in the memo section.  Donations can be placed in the offering plate or dropped off at the church office.  The deadline for Tracy Turkey donations is October 25th.

Mt. Moriah Soup Kitchen "FEEDING THE HUNGRY"

Are you looking for a new volunteer opportunity this year?  Why not join us at the Mt. Moriah Lunch Program?  Volunteers are needed monthly to cook an inexpensive casserole dish and servers are needed to serve meals. The soup kitchen is always in need of institutional size cans of green beans and mixed fruit. Our involvement in this mission is twice per month on the 2nd Thursday and the 4th Friday. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact "T" at clbutz@comcast.net  for the Thursday lunch program and Ronnie or Sue at rdvsue@comcast.net for the Friday lunch program. This ministry is open to individuals 12 and over. All those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  We would like to thank those who helped with our last visit by cooking, serving, or providing cans! Click here for directions.

WUMC Food Pantry

The WUMC food pantry is in need of canned meats, complete boxed meals and vegetables. This food pantry is used to offer assistance to families in our area who need immediate help. If you would like to help restock the food pantry, please leave donations in the red bin marked "WUMC food pantry". Any donation is appreciated. Items you can donate include, but are not limited to:

• Cereals
• Canned chicken or tuna
• Canned soups
• "Meal in a box” dishes that include the meat
• Individually wrapped packs of peanut butter or cheese crackers (Nabs)
• Non-perishable lunch box items
  

Fishes & Loaves Ministry

We would like to thank everyone who has supported our Fishes & Loaves ministry, which benefits the pediatric ward at CJW. These donations help families of ill children who are reluctant to leave their children to eat meals. Through your donations, these parents have snack foods available in the waiting area. Donations of non-perishable microwavable items, cookies, crackers, etc. are appreciated and can be placed in the bin marked "Fishes & Loaves." This is a worthwhile ministry appreciated by many.

Child Rescue Center in Sierra Leone, Africa

Is God calling YOU to Sierra Leone in March or May 2010?

Do you wish to grow closer to God through ministry in Africa?  Applications are now being accepted by the CRC Partnership UMVIM Committee for positions on two separate mission teams to Sierra Leone.  The March trip is geared toward educational testing prep for the children, computer skills training, and light construction. Approximate dates are mid to late March.  The May trip is medically based supporting Mercy Hospital, village outreach, as well as educational testing prep to the children, and computer skills. Approximate dates are early to mid May.  Each team needs an Information Technology specialist and a Leadership Facilitator.  Team members will be required to participate in several pre-trip meetings / training sessions. To apply please contact both Linda Reinhard: lreinhard@florisumc.org AND Cynthia Grant: cgrant@florisumc.org.  Final application deadline for both teams is Tuesday, October 20, 2009.  Please specify which team you are applying.  Questions?  Contact Linda or Cynthia by email or phone - 703-793-0026. 

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