— Frederick Buechner

 

Each of us is called to love and serve our neighbor. We do this best when we know and use the gifts and passions God has given us. There is a chance to identify your own spiritual gifts on the United Methodist Church webpage. Knowing your particular gifts will help you discern how to better connect yourself with the volunteer opportunities available in our church and in our community.

 

 

Every Tuesday Morning at 9:00 am the men meet for fellowship, bible study and various discussions about the needs of the church.

 

On the 2nd Friday of each month we serve dinner at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen on Pendexter Street in Chicopee starting at 4:30 pm. 

 

Currently collecting diaper’s in all sizes, feminine hygiene products and adult incontinence for both men and women for our neighbors who are in critical need during this Pandemic crisis.  Please visit Target’s Gift Registry to purchase directly and they will ship to us to be delivered at:  tgt.gifts/FUMC

 

More than 20 years ago, one member of our church traveled to South Carolina to volunteer with Rural Missions, Inc.. Since then, his passion for the project has led others to go. In 2011, our church sent 12 volunteers who offered their skills doing roof repair, electrical and plumbing work, painting, sanding, and whatever was needed. Rural Missions, Inc. went bankrupt in February 2019. We have since partenered with another organization in Hollywood, SC to continue to help repair homes for those in great need. Our whole church gets involved in raising funds, collecting items for the trip, and serving as prayer partners for each volunteer.

 

Rada Cutlery is available year round to contribute to our fundraising efforts items can be ordered online with proceeds going directly to the church.

 

Amazon Smile – This program invites supporters to order through our special website at Amazon and AmazonSmile will make a .5% donation to the church.  Use the link below and AmazonSmile does the rest.  You can still log in to your Amazon account as usual, pay as usual, but now you are supporting the church.

WHAM continues to return bottles and cans to aid with their missions and activities that they will be holding. Please see a member of WHAM for details or place your donation in the marked barrel in the Lift area.

 

Follow this link to donate : https://www.flipgive.com/f/693286