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Mission Opportunities for Children
Coats for Kids
Each year WRAL sponsors this program. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to clean out their closets and donate coats for others to use during the winter. Children are asked to bring their used or new coats to the church during the month of December. The coats are taken to the Salvation Army for distribution. New Underwear, tee shirts and socks for children are also accepted. Contact April DeCatsye.
Heifer Project
This annual event in the spring provides funding to purchase farm animals for families in third world countries. The animals provide the family with a basis to increase their income by increasing the number of animals. The project is sponsored by the Children’s Ministry with fundraising activities. Contact April DeCatsye.
Samaritan’s Purse- Operation Christmas Child
October 1st - November 15th. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. This program provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas-Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift. Along with shoe box gifts, millions of children are given Gospel booklets in their own language. Volunteer Positions and time commitment: A volunteer is needed to copy and distribute promotional materials church wide. Shoeboxes are collected in the church office, a volunteer is needed to check on collections weekly and make sure they are neatly stacked and out of the walkway. 1 -2 volunteers with a van or SUV are needed to transport shoe boxes to the designated collection site. Contact April DeCatsye.
Shoes for Orphan Souls
Collects new shoes, socks and shoelaces, which are delivered to orphans throughout the world. Financial contributions for delivery costs are also needed. Volunteers are needed to help with collection, storing, sorting, packing, and shipping as well as publicity, communications, media and outreach. General program information at www.shoesfororphansouls.org. Contact Bill Black or Kelley Stephens.
Society of St. Andrew
An organization that arose to fight the hunger problem in our nation and neighborhoods. FUMCC participates through gleaning projects in which people volunteer to glean food in fields that have already been harvested. In cooperation with farmers, the food is collected and donated to the North Carolina Food Bank to be distributed to local food kitchens. Contact Tim Woody.
Souper Bowl Sunday
Missions project for children in 5th grade to collect money on Super Bowl Sunday. The money collected is given to the charity chosen by the 5th grade Sunday school classes. A stone soup lunch is served in the Fellowship Hall. Contact April DeCatsye.