Mission Opportunities

UMCOR Sunday on March 8 seeks to increase awareness and support for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).  Gifts marked “UMCOR Sunday” play a vital role in enhancing the church’s global humanitarian response because these funds cover UMCOR’s administrative costs.  This support ensures that 100% of donations given to UMCOR throughout the rest of the year can be directed toward on-the-ground relief and recovery efforts, allowing UMCOR to effectively respond to crises and provide assistance where it’s needed most.

By investing in UMCOR’s operations, we empower the church to mobilize resources quickly and efficiently, making a meaningful impact in communities affected by disaster and hardship around the world.  Your donation helps us continue this vital ministry.

The Lent-Easter offering will go to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.  This fund is used to help individuals who need assistance with possibly part of a utility bill, gasoline to get to an appt. in Marquette, etc.  Anything you give marked “Lent,” “Maundy Thursday,” “Good Friday,” or “Easter” will go into this fund.

The Clothes Closet accepts donations of gently used clothing of every size and type along with shoes and boots.  People from the community can visit Monday through Thursday from 9 – 2 and Wednesday evening from 6 – 8.  Brown Elmer’s handle bags, Elmer’s plastic bags, and 13 gallon garbage bags are useful for our shoppers.

Peggy Richter and JoAnn Gudwer are the current keepers of the Closet.

Our "noisy offering" in the cow cans on the 3rd Sunday of the month is for Heifer Project, International.  This project gives farm animals and training to struggling farmers around the world.  These farmers, in turn, give the first female off-spring to a struggling neighbor who then does the same.  The gift keeps giving for generations.

"Backpack Buddies" on the first Sunday of the month helps feed hungry students on the weekends and during holidays when schools are closed.  This program is coordinated by the Gladstone/Rapid River Kiwanis Club.

Donate your GFS points and/or Elmer's points:  MUMC uses these points to offset grocery costs for projects like Bay Campus Ministries meals and other events at the church.