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Missions
The Missions Team at Grace UMC believes we should be “out of our seats and into the streets sharing the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.”
We support the “6 Lanes of Giving” of the United Methodist Church by giving financially to
Lane 1 – Missionary Support, Lane 2-Global Projects, Lane 3 – National Projects,
Lane 4 –Hunger/UMCOR, Lane 5 –Racial Ethnic Local Churches, Lane 6-Conference & District Projects.
We also support local organizations such as Haven House, Loaves & Fishes, Christian Services, Food Banks and many more.
Community Service Opportunities include:
– City Rescue Mission Maplewood Family Living Center
– Southside Community Kitchen
– Judson Clothing Bank
– Small Households Needs Bank
“Giving Tree” collected items vary month to month
| MONTH | ITEMS | PLACE |
| Jan. |
*Christian materials for prisoners *Thermals, underwear, T shirts, and socks for men and women sizes M-XXL. ALL clothing must be WHITE OR BEIGE. |
*Prison Ministry at Mt. Hope Church *Ingham Co. Jail |
| Feb. |
Exit Buckets: 1 ea. of toilet, all purpose, & glass cleaner, cleanser, toilet paper, tissue, paper towels, sponges, broom/dust pan, mop, bucket, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, trash bags, bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush/paste, hand lotion. |
Haven House 121 White Hills, East Lansing 337.2731 |
| March |
New or gently-used pots, pans, dishes, silverware, kitchen utensils, linens, lamps, and lamp shades |
Mt. Hope UMC Small Household Bank 482.1549 |
| April |
*Baby Shower: clothing sizes 0-3T, rattles, receiving blankets, crib sheets, strollers, etc. *Board books for babies: Good Night Moon, all Eric Carle and Sandra Boyton books |
Pilgrim UCC Small Child’s Closet, 484.7434125 S. Pennsylvania Ave. |
| May |
Personal needs items, feminine hygiene products, laundry and dish soap, toilet paper |
South Lansing Minist-ries, Waverly Road |
| June |
Underwear, especially boxer shorts for boys, and socks, ankle and full size, for children 4 T- adult sizes |
Judson Children’s Clothing Closet |
| July |
Clothes for student’s kindergarten through high school. Larger adult sizes are especially needed. |
Judson Clothing Closet 882-5961 |
| Aug. | *School Supplies/ Backpacks
All donations need to be at the church no later than Sunday Aug. 21st. *Personal needs items |
*Boy’s and Girl’s Club,
*Personal needs items will be given to South Lansing Ministries |
| Sept. |
VETERANS: personal needs items, and puzzles for men and women *Coat Drive, sizes 4T – teens and men’s and women’s, all sizes (NEW OR CLEAN, GENTLY USED) |
VA hospital in GR and homeless vets
*Judson, Plymouth UCC/ Eastminster Hope Clothing Closets- 1315 Abbott (M-TH 9-3) 337.0893 |
| Oct. | Children’s hats and mittens, sizes 1-adults | UMC children’s home and CS clothing closets |
| Nov. |
Gifts for Christmas Share Store: Suggestions include games, puzzles, books, arts & craft supplies, Legos and gift cards for teens |
Christian Services Christmas Share Store at Grace UMC |
| Dec. | Disposable Diapers and Formula | New Hope ChurchEmergency Diaper Formula Ministry |
Food collections for local food banks are ongoing.
“Noisy Can Collection” – 4th Sunday of every month for designated service organization within the local community or worldwide
Mission Trips have recently included:
– Red Bird Mission in Kentucky
– Medical teams to Nicaragua
– Construction teams with Habitat for Humanity
– Youth ministry to Louisville, Kentucky
Special Events include:
– Pancake Supper Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity
– Mobile Food Pantry
– CROP Walk – October 13th
– Alternative Holiday Gift Fair & Bake Sale
– Christmas Share – December
– Salvation Army Bell Ringing – December