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Missions in ActionThe Missions in Action Team of Asbury United Methodist Church is a ministry to others beyond the local congregation. The purpose of which is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ while carrying out the ministry in the accordance with Christ's great commission. This ministry is dedicated to providing both financial and volunteer support for those in need. While many churches have little or no budget for this ministry, Asbury has, since it's beginning, tithed back into our community, country and foreign missionaries. The programs listed below are the avenues the Missions in Action Team works to achieve this purpose. Faith-In-Action: Individuals in financial distress or in need of emergency funds are given assistance through Missions in Action Team's Faith In Action.
Indirect Family Support: The primary focus of the Team's Indirect Family Support has been to support programs in our community. The Missions in Action Team has supported the following agencies with volunteer and monetary support:
Acknowledge Ministries New Creation Ministries Daniel Cason First Priority Birmingham Manna Food Ministry Oak Mountain Ministries Restoration Academy Safe House Family Connection The Angel Tree program and the school and food supply drives are also a part of our Indirect Family Support.
Health Concern: The Missions in Action Team provides support to organizations in our community who help insure that everyone has access to health and dental care. The Missions in Action Team has supported the following agencies with volunteer and monetary support:
Community of Hope Health Clinic Save-a-life Foundry Dental Clinic Changed Lives Christian Center Hannah Home Shelby County Urban Ministries Missionaries: Asbury is currently supporting seven missionaries around the world;
Mark and Marge Long (Costa Rica) Navajo Mission Life Center Trees of Healing (Kenya) Hillside Faith Center (Kenya) William Bailey (Costa Rica) Allen Nunnally Other Asbury Missionaries Rays of Hope (Uganda) Lauren Bond Sozo International Ex-Offenders/Prisoners: The Missions in Action Team supports prison ministries through the Shepherd's Fold and Kairos Ministry.
Work Projects: The Missions in Action Team at Asbury supports work projects for adult and youth work teams. These projects include:
Children's Mission Fund Jerusalem Project *Matching Fund *The Matching Fund is a new fund that supports any Asbury Small Group, Sunday School, or other collection of members that will match your gifts up to $2,000.00 while funds are available for a hands-on, Christ-centered mission project! We want to help you reach more people for Christ! Please contact Missions in Action either by the mailbox in the Church Office or via email at Missions@Asburyonline.org. The Missions in Action Team invites you to become a volunteer in our mission. To assist in any of these ministries, please contact Brad Steenwyk at 995-4094, roidesauveur@gmail.com. |
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