I Want to Serve
Looking for a way to make a real impact?
Outreach - Ministries and events that McKendree UMC hosts which serve and welcome our neighbors.
Missions - McKendree UMC serves others through a variety of community and international ministries.
Volunteer - Short and long term opportunities for you to serve at McKendree UMC.
James 1:22 “You must be doers of the word and not only hearers who mislead themselves.”
OUTREACH
It’s important to support and connect with the community around us. That’s why we have regular ministries and events that serve and welcome our neighbors:
Ashes-to-Go (Ash Wednesday, usually February)
Stations of the Cross (the week before Easter)
Mother’s Day outreach (May)
Focus Camp (June)
School supply drive for McKendree Elementary School (July, August)
Back-to-School community parking lot party (August)
Trunk or Treat (October)
Veterans Dinner meal and prayer for veterans (November)
Walk Thru Bethlehem (December)
The Giving Tree (December)
MISSIONS
Missions is the opportunity to answer the Greatest Commandment, to love God and love our neighbors. We are part of how God is transforming the world as we serve with our neighbors and make disciples of Jesus Christ.
You are invited to be a part of how McKendree UMC serves others through a variety of community and international ministries. To find out how you can get involved in or donate to any of these, email the church office.
Upcoming Mission Opportunities:
LOCAL/DOMESTIC MISSIONS:
Twice a year we host a Great Day of Service and serve in a myriad of ways, from packing care kits and flood supplies, making blankets for hospitalized children, making homemade snacks for first responders, building ramps or other needs for those in the community.
Lawrenceville Co-op – Assisting needy local individuals and families with food and other life essentials. Andy & Carole Phucas, Advocates
UMCOR Volunteers and Supplies – Support for the domestic and international ministry work of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), including occasional packing. Grace Zimmerman, Advocate
Shoes for a Cause – Helping needy children and families in local elementary schools receive free footwear. Cherie Hunter, Advocate
Also, to learn more, watch the video where mentor Charles and his mentee describe their two years together through the KidsHope USA mentoring program.
KidsHope USA – A faith-based mentoring program for children at McKendree Elementary School. Linda Kent and Patti Garrett, Co-Advocates. Read the note Pastor Cyndi wrote after attending their celebration lunch.
Rainbow Village – Support for homeless families in Gwinnett. Chris McCall, Advocate
Habitat for Humanity (Gwinnett) – Putting God’s love into action by bringing people together to build and improve houses for needy families. Oscar Nunez, Advocate
Great Day/Weekend of Service – Great Day of Service – A family friendly gathering in which we all come together for service projects. Most projects are onsite at McKendree UMC and take about two hours. Every spring and fall. Mary Gilley, Advocate
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS:
Rise Against Hunger – Packing events/projects to help eradicate hunger worldwide. Terry Lemm/Gary Gombala, Advocates
Water Filter Project – assisting global communities to acquire resources to provide clean water. Oscar Nunez, Advocate
Financial support for Missionary Willfred (“Babu”) Perez in Nepal, Asia through Latin America to the World, including a Nepalese Water Filter Project ministry. Oscar Nunez, Advocate.
Financial support for Missionary Peter and Esther Pereira in South Asia through Global Hope Partners. Read their latest update. Chuck Shackelton, Advocate
Liberia Mission – financial support and partnership for ministry projects in Liberia, including church and school construction and improvements, and educational and teaching support for local schools. Aaron Preston, Advocate