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You were made for a ministry
Phil George philip.george@navy.mil
301-862-2867
The purpose of our Mercy Team is to provide
opportunities for our committed believers to become “change agents” in
our society through outreach and specialized ministries. This team
leads our members to provide need-meeting and bridge-building
ministries that extend far beyond the walls of our church with the goal
of reaching the lost through acts of agape, or unconditional, love. The
symbol for the Mercy Team is the fishing boat as we move into the world
to become fishers of men.
Mercy Team ministries include our Kindness Project,
Appalachia Service Project youth mission trips, adult mission trips,
our wonderful Loaves & Fishes Ministry (Soup Kitchen), and many other
outreach ministries.
Kindness Project
Phil George.............................. philip.george@navy.mil
301-862-2867
We attempt to
surprise strangers with God’s love by giving them a cold soda, snack, or
candy bar outside local stores one Saturday a month. We seek to create
in them a love for God, hoping to stimulate them to discuss and
consider God’s involvement in their lives.
Leonard’s Freehold
Wendy Headrick................ wbheadrick@usa.net
301-475-3278
Jeannette
Findley……………. findleyjm@gmpexpress.net
301-475-3381
In this nearby
townhouse community we provide staffing for a small children’s library
one hour each Tue. and Thurs. This promotes not only a love of reading,
but other important values, as well as caring relationships. This is a
stepping stone toward our larger plans to build and staff a community
center here, making this a focus community. We are applying for grants
for the building, which the landlord fully supports. This building will
open opportunities through many programs, including sports, to meet a
variety of needs and build relationships that we expect the Lord to
truly bless.
Christmas
in April
Bob Evans................................ 301-994-3377
On the last
Saturday of April, our church fields a large work crew in this annual
event run by Saint Mary’s county to improve housing for needy
homeowners. By providing repairs and improvements on their houses, we
attempt to boost their morale and help them to live a better life. We
also strive to build Christian relationships that will help to sustain
them in the future.
Angel
Tree
Karen Farrah............................ karenfarrah@yahoo.com
301-475-7959
Our coordinator
tracks families in need throughout the year, meeting needs as they arise
and placing requests for each family member on the Christmas tree.
Individuals select cards from the tree and buy gifts. Then church
families deliver them to the homes. Meeting material, emotional and
spiritual needs of these families, while stimulating church
involvement, is our goal.
Loaves
& Fishes (Soup Kitchen)
Mona Famoso.......................... mfamoso@radix.net
301-475-9349
Our purpose is to
serve hot meals every Tuesday and Thursday. We also provide groceries
on Thursdays and any time Social Services sends folks over who need
food immediately. Another goal is to make meaningful personal contact
to meet emotional and spiritual needs.
United
Methodist Women
Marge Beaudwin....................... 301-373-5194
The UMW (United
Methodist Women) is a mission organization whose purpose is to know
God, support freedom through Jesus Christ, share fellowship and
participate in local and global ministries of the church.
Dinner Bags—Fall and Easter
Phil George.............................. philip.george@navy.mil
301-862-2867
This ministry provides needy families with
bags of groceries that can be cooked into a family-sized meal. We begin
distributing the empty bags to the congregation with a grocery list
about a month in advance. Others contribute money for chickens to be
added to the bags. Several weeks later the congregation returns their
filled bags. Finally, a group of volunteers distributes the bags full
of groceries to needy families in the community. The bags support our
Angel Tree, Leonard’s Freehold, the Pregnancy Care Center and other
families with special needs. These meals help families through critical
times and give them renewed hope.
Nursing Home
Bingo
Jeff Davis.................................. davisfamily5@chesapeake.net
301-475-2540
On the third Saturday of each month we meet
at St. Mary’s Nursing Home to play bingo with the residents. Anyone who
is interested in helping is invited.
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