Each month we focus on a particular cause or mission to support. 

 

March and April Mission

LENTEN OFFERING – 2025

 

Dear Friends,

Our Lenten season is a beautiful and sacred time in the life of our church as we remember Jesus and his great sacrifice for us.  This year the problems in our world may seem overwhelming.  Our hearts go out to those who need food, shelter and support.  Together we can offer rays of hope through Emma Norton, Minnesota Foodshare and The International Institute of Minnesota.

Emma Norton – Their mission is to connect people to transformational housing, growth and possibility – realized through their own design – in support of their journey of recovery.  They promote healing and recovery through a full array of exemplary housing and services.  This was an exciting year for Emma Norton, with the completion of a beautiful new facility in St. Paul, Restoring Waters, designed especially to align with achieving their goals with a well-trained staff.  They also operate Emma’s Place, a community for families, and a scattered site program.  

Minnesota Foodshare – Is the largest grass roots food and fund drive in Minnesota, in existence for 44 years, sponsored by the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. It brings together faith communities, businesses, organizations and individuals to help stock and support the capacity of 300 food shelves in our state.  Increased food prices, growing inflation rates and slowing of wage growth have caused financial strain.  It is estimated that over 500,000 Minnesotans are facing hunger.  34% are children.  MN Foodshare accommodates 3.5 million food shelf visits annually!

International Institute of Minnesota – This institute serves as a bridge between families, individuals and the greater Minnesota community.  It was founded in 1919 and is located at Como Ave. in St. Paul.  People who are helped come from 111 countries and staff support includes 28 languages.  All immigrants who come are treated with patience and respect.  Previously screened immigrants are guided on a path to full citizenship.  Extensive English classes are offered as well as job development.  There is an especially great need for support this year, as federal funding has been cut.

Let us continue to reflect God’s love through our prayers and gifts.

In God’s Love, Your Mission Outreach Team

We are so grateful and appreciate your continued ministry to the missions of FUMC.  Giving is easy using the “Give Online” button on the FUMC website and then select “Missions.” You can also mail your donation to the church. Please write “Lenten Missions” on the memo line of your check. Thank you for your generous support of our mission programs!

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Family Table is a free meal for those in need in the surrounding community and are looking for fellowship.  All are welcome.  It is held on the 4th Saturday of the month: Dine in is from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, and Drive Thru is 12:00 –12:30 PM.  

Upcoming 2025 dates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rainbow School and Daycare is a church owned ministry.  It was specifically created to be open to all children and respects persons of all faiths and those with no religious faith.  Provides DayCare to the public from infant through Pre-K.  Rainbow’s phone number is 763-571-7521.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drivers are always needed.   We drive one week per month during the lunch hour.

To volunteer, contact: Impact Services, Meals on Wheels at 763-236-8718, ask for Laura Fanucci. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We serve at Feed My Starving Children. When we serve there we pack meals for children all over the world. This is a way you can make a difference for hungry kids. There are sitting jobs as well as standing jobs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. UMCOR’s work includes programs and projects in disaster response, health, sustainable agriculture, food security, relief supplies, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We will be supporting a new missionary, Rev. J. Park.

 

Rev. J. Park is a United Methodist missionary serving as the Country Director of the Southeast Asia Mission Initiative, based in Ho Chi Minh City.  Rev. Park felt a call to ministry early in his life and has served as a pastor for 20 years, including starting multiple church plants.  His family came to the Christian faith through Methodist missionaries in Korea which inspired many of his family members to become pastors and missionaries.  His wife, T. Park, is also a missionary.  They are excited and happy to serve in Southeast Asia and hope to spread the Christian message in that part of the world.   The Minnesota Conference has a partnership with the Parks, and we can look forward to hearing more about them in the future.