St. Paul's
United Methodist Church
620 Romeo Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307
Mailing: P.O. Box 80307 Rochester, Michigan 48308
Phone: (248) 651-9361 Fax: (248) 651-7391
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St. Paul's
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CARING AND SHARING: Outreach Ministries
MISSIONS OUTSIDE OF ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Serving in the Community and World
Overview
Foundations of Faith: Discovering Balance As We Develop our Faith
We feel more balanced when we have a mixture of upward, inward, and outward focus in our lives which St. Paul’s often refers to as worship, knowing/growing, and caring/sharing. We offer an ever-expanding variety of opportunities in each area. Below are some of the “outward” opportunities for caring and sharing in our community and world. We encourage everyone to find places they can share with those around them.
CARING AND
SHARING
in the Community and World
St. Paul’s offers many outreach ministries. Below are several we focus on.
Henri Dennis School, Monrovia, Liberia
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This school for 600 students, ages five to twenty-two, has a regular curriculum, plus an agricultural program growing crops on the school’s five acres of land and rearing fish in its fish pond. They operate on multiple shifts. To find out more, call Alan Smith. Our ministry to date includes: $30,000 donated to build 9 new classrooms; Mission trip to Liberia by 10 St. Paul’s members in February 2006 – Broadcast on cablevision, available in church library; 5 computers; 200 boxes of new textbooks from local school districts; Adams High School Atlas Program donated $3,000; 200 school kits collected in Vacation Bible School and worship-Summer 2006. We are making a difference - Keep those ideas coming!!! Operation Class Room: You Can Help! |
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The first weekend in October is a time we celebrate and share our abundance of food and good fortune. On Saturday night, come to the Hoe-Down for a fun evening of music and dancing. Sunday worship services include glorious music and our sanctuary decorated with donated fruits, vegetables and flowers which are later delivered to local soup kitchens. A special offering is taken to further our partnership with the Henri Dennis School.
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Habitat for Humanity International |
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Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry
which seeks to eliminate poverty housing
and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of
conscience and action. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and
materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help
of the homeowner (partner) families. This helps to break the cycle
of poverty and hopelessness St. Paul’s is one of 12 churches in the Rochester coalition which work together to fund and build homes. Volunteers are needed for construction and many support roles. To get involved, log on to www.habitat-oakland-mi.org or contact Hap Walton. |
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United
Methodist Men’s (UMM) Don’t miss
this fabulous 6-course dinner totally prepared, paid for, and served by the
UMM. Hickey Hall is transformed into an elegant ballroom full of surprises
and fun for everyone complimented by outstanding musical entertainment and
dancing. Come by yourself or with a date. 100% of the monies go to
Habitat for Humanity. |
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Extras for Mission |
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During Lent, the congregation is encouraged to put aside 10% of all money they spend on “wants” (rather than “needs”) and donate it to help fund our next Habitat for Humanity home. |
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Red Bird Mission, Beverly, Kentucky |
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Contact Bob Conger for further information. |
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You can help by going on the fall worktrip! And also by saving Campbell's Soups, General Mills, and Tyson Chicken labels and placing them in the designated containers at St. Paul’s. These labels, collected by United Methodist Church’s across the nation, add up – they have been used to purchase vans and educational materials for the school. Please help! Major Fundraiser: Each Easter, the Red Bird Mission Team prepares and serves a delicious Easter Breakfast in Hickey Hall. Start your Easter with great food and great company – and all proceeds go to Red Bird Mission. |
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| The Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH) was started by local churches in 1968. It is now supported by 18 area churches, Rochester Rotary, Oakland Township United Way, local schools, grants, and donations from area businesses and other private sources. It is the local referral center for social services in the Greater Rochester Area. Services provided include emergency food, clothing, transportation, and financial assistance for utilities, rent, medical needs, and other expenses. Financial and emotional counseling can be provided on a short-term basis. Cancer resource information is also available. For more information, contact Susan Vidican, Executive Director, or go to www.ranh.org. |
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Christmas Food Baskets: Each year, everyone in the congregation is invited to reach out to the community through the 100 plus Christmas Food Baskets that St. Paul’s prepares as part of Neighborhood House’s food basket ministry. Choose between cash donations (to help St. Paul’s buy in bulk), helping fill the baskets, and/or delivering them to homes in the community. This is a great project for groups or families to do together! Contact: Rill Maher |
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Baldwin Center, 212 Baldwin Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan |
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You can help: St. Paul’s volunteers serve the noon meal on the 2nd Monday of each month, pick up food donated by local stores weekly; help prepare meals and more. Recycled cell phones and print cartridges can be donated. In addition, United Methodist Women collect contributions to purchase gloves and hats each Christmastime. |
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United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) |
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St. Paul’s supports UMCOR through our apportionments. In addition, personal donations may be made through St. Paul’s. |
