Mission Opportunities

United Methodist Student Day is a mission that deepens the connection between the local church and ministries on a global scale.  The day is observed to emphasize the value of education.  Our contributions support scholarships for United Methodist students pursing undergraduate and graduate degrees.  You can donate by mailing or bringing your gift to Memorial UMC (clearly marked in the memo section “UM Student Day”), or you can donate through the QR code, making sure to tell Lisa 428-9311 that it is for Student Day.  Every dollar collected goes directly toward these scholarships.  

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.