January 2012: Soup Kettles

This mission supports the Elgin area soup kettles that operate out of local churches to provide a hot meal seven days a week to those in need. This includes the Souper Bowl Challenge on Sunday, January 29.

February 2012: Red Bird Mission School

This school is the only K-12 Christian school in this area of Appalachia. It provides a high-quality, fully-accredited Christian education to students, regardless of their ability to pay.

March 2012: Street Children Ministry in Cambodia

This project, with Clara Biswas (our 2009-2010 missionary MOM), works with children from poor communities and gives them access to education, proper nutrition and activities. The ministry teaches about God's love and improves the quality of life for participating children.

April 2012: Pastor Al Family Crisis Fund

Money from this fund goes to help those undergoing financial difficulties. Money has been used to help pay for medicines, rent, heat and electric bills, amonng other things.

May 2012: Cornerstone Youth

This mission supports the summer workcamp trip. Money raised will help provide some scholarships, as well as help keep the overall cost down for each of the participants.

June 2012: Betty Tshala, Missionary in Zambia

Betty serves in the nutrition program with the Mujila Falls Project in Zambia, Africa. This project provides education about simple ways to improve diet, care for children and develop an income. Betty's work includes teaching nutrition and the importance of a balanced meal. Betty serves with her husband, Tshala Mwengo, who is the director of the Mujila Falls Project.

July 2012: Children's Fund for Christian Mission

Contributions are made to a select group of mission programs chosen for their value in helping children understand "being in mission." Contributions are divided evenly among the designated projects for 2012.

August 2012: Reynoldswood - Renovations to Buildings

The Reynoldswood buildings are in need of upkeep and repairs like windows, A/C, insulation and heaters. Our youth use these facilities for retreats.

September 2012: Hesed House

Hesed House is an ecumenical center for ministry to the poor and homeless. Housed here are a food pantry, soup kitchen, emergency homeless shelter, transitional living center, daytime drop-in center, case management, medical clinic, legal clinic, job-coaching clinic and legislative advocacy.

October 2012: PADS/Food Pantry

Funds from this mission go to provide food through the Interfaith Food Pantry, and overnight shelter to those in need in the Elgin area through PADS.

November 2012: Lee Memorial Girl's Dormitory, India

This is a residential school for girls in an area where girls are largely overlooked for education. This dormitory nurtures and educations the orphaned and destitute, making it possible for girls to learn not only basic education, as well as skills for a brighter future.

December 2012: UMCOR Sager Brown

In 1996, a 48,000 square foot processing/warehousing facility was constructed on historic property at the Sager Brown Center in Baldwin, LA. Over 2,700 volunteers stay and work at UMCOR Sager Brown each year, processing supplies for worldwide disaster relief and working in local outreach programs.

Our sister church relationship with Maple Park qualifies us for the White Band of the Rainbow Covenant.