God has given us the greatest gift of all, let's give back with actions of faith this Season of Giving!
God has given us the greatest gift of all, let’s give back with actions of faith this Season of ThanksGIVING!
From Oct. 25 through November 29, MUMC celebrates the Season of ThanksGIVING. Thoughout this season of giving, there will be opportunities to show our thanks to God for the many blessings given us by giving back to others. The congregation can provide much needed support to three of our partner agencies – LifeWise StL, Epworth Children & Family Services and Bridge Bread and help create a memorable holiday for their clients.
God has given us the greatest gift of all, so let’s show our thanks by giving back with actions of faith during this Season of ThanksGIVING.
The process for giving will be:
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- Congretation can pick up a star ornament for the gifts(s) they want to provide for our agencies – RED star = LifeWise; GOLD star = Epworth; SILVER star = Bridge Bread OR use the Gign-up Genius to select gifts to be donated
- Shop for the item listed on the star, or write a check in the designated amount made out to MUMC (listing SOTG and the agency name on the memo line of the check)
- Secure the star to the gift or check and bring the item to the church between Oct. 25 and Nov. 29, placing the item under the Giving Tree in the narthex.
- Watch our Giving Tree get decorated as glass ornaments are added for the gifts/donations provided.
- Sign up to volunteer at one of the agencies during the holiday season on Sign Up Genius.
Three options to Support Season of Giving
Help Make the Holidays Feel Like Home
For young people seeking housing and resources on their own, the holidays can be especially difficult. Your support helps Manchester United Methodist Church and Epworth provide at-risk youth and teens with traditional holiday meals, meaningful activities, and a reminder that someone cares.
Please sign up to help with one or more of these fun and special events:
- Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Noon turkey meals with all of the trimmings for Street Outreach youth.
- Thursday, Dec. 10 – Early-evening party with a meal and crafts for older foster youth.
- Wednesday, Dec. 23 – Noon meal featuring Christmas favorites for Street Outreach youth.
Sign-up is required. Help inspire others to love God and neighbor!
Help Sort the Gifts on Sunday Mornings
On Sunday mornings starting Oct. 25 through Nov. 29, volunteers are needed to help at the Missions table in the Lobby to receive donated items for the three partner agencies – LifeWise StL, Epworth Children & Family Services and Bridge Bread.
Volunteers will receive each unwrapped gift and make sure the agency’s name tag is on each gift before it goes under the Season of Thanksgiving tree.
At the end of the shift, the gifts will be placed in bags by agency. Assistance may be needed to help load the bags of gifts into vehicles for transporting them to these agencies.
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