Outreach Committee

The Outreach Committee meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM in the Welcome Center.

The Outreach Committee is tasked to give attention to the local and larger community ministries of compassion, justice and advocacy. These ministries include church and society, global ministries, higher education and campus ministries, health and welfare, Christian unity and inter-religious concerns, religion and race, and the status and role of women.

Union Church sponsors a variety of programs, including: 

* Supplying groceries to hundreds of families each year through our Food Pantry.

 * Meets every Saturday morning @ 8:30 to prepare sack lunches This provides a satisfying lunch to 140 people each week through our Sack Lunch Program .

* Supporting Marion Medical Mission in their work building water wells for the extreme poor in Africa 

*Collecting food items and distributing Thanksgiving baskets to 75 families who attend Douglas Schools.

* Union UMC provides winter coats to those in need. We purchase new or used coats for emergency situations in our local elementary schools.  

*Other Programs – Union annually participates in the Angel Tree Ministry whereby our members supply Christmas gifts for needy children. Union supports BEACON (Belleville Ecumenical Action Caring for Our Neighbors) through monetary donations. We fill flood buckets with necessary items needed to assist in clean-up following natural disasters. We assemble meal kits to benefit children around the world. Union UMC formed a number of mission teams to assist in those areas devastated by tornadoes and hurricanes.

Saturday mornings
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Sack lunches

40 DAY LENTEN FAMILY COIN CALENDAR

THE WIDOW’S MITE:

MARK 12:41-44

JESUS NOTICED A POOR WIDOW WHO GAVE TWO TINY COINS.
JESUS SAID HER GIFT WAS GREAT BECAUSE SHE GAVE WITH LOVE AND TRUST IN GOD.

PRAYER: GOD, HELP US GIVE WITH LOVING HEARTS. AMEN

LENTEN ACTION EACH DAY:

STARTING FEBRUARY 18

 PLACE A COIN
ASIDE AND BRING IN EACH SUNDAY OF LENT

  PLACE IN THE
COLLECTION CONTAINER AT THE WELCOME CENTER.

SAY A PRAYER FOR OTHERS.

Day   Family Activity & Prayer Focus

1              Give 5¢
for each meal you ate at home today — pray for our hot dog ministry.

2              Give 10¢
for every pair of shoes in your home — pray for our Angel Tree families.

3              Give 25¢
if you used running water today — pray for our local shelters.

4              Give 10¢
for each family member — pray for the diaper bank.

5              Give 5¢
for each light switch in your home — pray for those needing utility help.

6              Give 15¢
if you rode in a car today — pray for transportation limited neighbors.

7              Give 5¢
for every book you own — pray for school literacy programs.

8              Give 1¢
for every crayon in your home — pray for children in need.

9              Give 25¢
if you used your phone today — pray for families without communication access.

10           Give 10¢
for each stuffed animal — pray for kids in crisis centers.

11           Give 50¢
if your home was warm last night — pray for warming centers.

12           Give 5¢
for every blanket in your house — pray for our outreach committee.

13           Give 20¢
if you have a favorite snack — pray for weekend backpack food programs.

14           Give 10¢
for each friend you talked to this week — pray for lonely neighbors.

15           Give 25¢
if you own a Bible — pray for those seeking hope.

16           Give 10¢
for each faucet in your home — pray for clean water ministries.

17           Give 5¢
for every window — pray for families needing safe housing.

18           Give 15¢
if you washed clothes this week — pray for families without washers.

19           Give 20¢
if you watched TV — pray for kids without stable homes.

20           Give 10¢
for each room in your house — pray for those facing homelessness.

21           Give 5¢
for each cup or mug you own — pray for feeding ministries.

22           Give 25¢
if you ate a dessert today — pray for children worldwide facing hunger.

23           Give 10¢
for every drawer in your kitchen — pray for neighbors needing resources.

24           Give 50¢
if you felt safe today — pray for those escaping violence.

25           Give 10¢
for every jacket or coat — pray for warming shelters.

26           Give 5¢
for each puzzle or game — pray for after school programs.

27           Give 20¢
if you laughed today — pray for families in crisis.

28           Give 10¢
for each appliance — pray for those living without power.

29           Give 1¢
for each Lego piece in your home — pray for joyful play everywhere.

30           Give 15¢
if you drank clean water — pray for global water access.

31           Give 10¢
for each backpack or tote bag — pray for students in need.

32           Give 5¢
for every pillow — pray for peaceful rest for all.

33           Give 25¢
if you used the internet today — pray for educators.

34           Give 10¢
for each picture on your wall — pray for creative ministries.

35           Give 20¢
if you bought anything this week — pray for financial security for all.

36           Give 5¢
for each fruit or vegetable in your kitchen — pray for local food pantries.

37           Give 10¢
for each cross in your home — pray for spiritual renewal.

38           Give 25¢
if someone made you smile — pray for caregivers.

39           Give 10¢
for each pet or stuffed animal — pray for comfort ministries.

40           Give $1 as
you prepare your heart for Easter — pray for our whole community.


AS WE PREPARE TO ENTER THE SEASON OF LENT, WE’RE INVITING
OUR WHOLE CHURCH -CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES – TO TAKE PART IN A
SIMPLE DAILY PRACTICE CALLED:

THE
40-DAY LENTEN FAMILY COIN CALENDAR.

EACH
DAY DURING LENT, WE’RE INVITED TO PRAY, REFLECT, AND PLACE A COIN ASIDE AS A
REMINDER OF GOD’S GENEROSITY AND OUR CALL TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS – BOTH NEAR AND FAR.

SMALL COINS, SMALL MOMENTS, FAITHFUL IMPACT.

LET’S WALK THESE 40 DAYS TOGETHER – WITH PRAYFUL HEARTS AND OPEN HANDS!

THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE THANKS YOU IN ADVANCE FOR WALKING THROUGH LENT WITH
US IN THE 40-DAY LENT FAMILY COIN CALENDAR.

PLEASE KNOW YOUR FAITHFUL PARTICIPATION AND GENEROSITY ARE A BLESSING.

 THE COINS COLLECTED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO
SUPPORT OUR OUTREACH MINISTRIES!