MEMBERS: Norma Topp and Laura Bowen
The Missions at Arise United Methodist Church provide support for families in need overseas, throughout the United States, within our local communities, and our congregation. One of our church's strategic initiatives is to carry out meaningful missions and participate in hands-on missionary work. Search our Arise calendar for upcoming mission events or touch base with one of our committee members for more information on how Arise provides hands-on support.
SPECIAL SUNDAY OFFERINGS
Collections for designated mission-related projects are taken on the first Sunday of each month during Holy Communion. There are six designated United Methodist offerings and six offerings chosen by the Arise Mission Committee. (See A YEAR OF GIVING section for specifics.)
A Year of Giving: Arise Mission Projects
JANUARY
Human Relations Day
Outreach to communities in the United States and Puerto Rico and encourages social justice work with at-risk youth.
FEBRUARY
Native American Ministries
Educates Native American seminarians and cultivates Native American Outreach.
MARCH
One Great Hour of Sharing
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responds with disaster relief anywhere around the world, including the United States.
APRIL
Arise Family Relief Fund
Emergency financial assistance to Arise members as well as Pinckney area residents.
MAY
Second Chance Support Network
Second Chance Support Network located in Brighton is a non-profit, Christian mentoring program for men and women coming out of jail or prison.
JUNE
Peace with Justice
Empowers United Methodists to work for Peace, Love and Compassion for God's children everywhere.
JULY
Arise Family Fund
Emergency financial assistance to Arise members and Pinckney area residents.
AUGUST
United Methodist Student Day
Provides scholarships and loans to deserving United Methodist students.
SEPTEMBER
Arise Food Panttry
Provides needed food and personal items to area residents.
OCTOBER
World Communion Sunday
Funds provide college scholarships for minority students in the United States and internationally.
NOVEMBER
Operation Christmas Child shoebox shipping
Helps cover the cost of $7.00 per box to ship the over 100 boxes prepared at Arise each year.
DECEMBER
Love INC (In the Name of Christ)
Arise Fuel Voucher Ministry provides fuel for transportation to clients referred to Arise from Love INC.
Vacation Bible School
Exact dates T.B.D. July or August
RECENT AND UPCOMING MISSION PROJECTS
Arise Church Food Pantry
Provides weekly boxes of food for those in need in the surrounding community.
Love INC Fuel Voucher Ministry
Provides fuel for transportation to clients referred to Arise from Love INC.
Arise Family Relief Fund
Emergency financial assistance provided to Arise members and Pinckney area residents.
Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes
Shoeboxes of toys and supplies sent to children all over the world at Christmas to bring Christ into
their lives.The Giving Tree
Gifts donated at Christmas for those less fortunate in our area and organized by the Livingston County Women's Group.
Our annual fundraisers:
Silent Auction, Scrapbooking and SpudFest have been put on hold until further notice.
