It’s What We Do
Read: Jeremiah 29:11-14
A Spotlight Church is one who
responds to the invitation to engage in mission that is local,
national and global in focus. In this the fourth year of filling out
the Spotlight Church report for GPUMC I found myself moved by the
ongoing generosity of our church family. This single piece of paper
reflects much more than monetary figures. It reminds of the thought
and time spent in planning each mission project. It also encompasses
the efforts to gather items such as backpacks, hats and gloves or
even laundry detergent. It reflects the many hands and feet that pack
lunches, walk for hunger, clean up a neighborhood, build a porch or
work on Rummage Sale. It represents our support of missionaries
whether local or those we sent to Haiti. It stands for monies
gathered for those in need whether through apportionments, UMCOR or
Imagine No Malaria. In addition, this report does not even reflect
the many other outreach missions GPUMC supports such as the Gift of
Reading, the ongoing Food Barrel or other missions supported by UMW
funds (given by our entire church family).
Yes, there is ALWAYS an ongoing
asking of time, money or a collection of something. This is because
we are continually called to support those in need and those needs
may change in face or location, but they NEVER go away. These are all
opportunities to do as Jesus did. We praise the ability to help
others in many ways. We praise the giving with open hearts. Every
soul at GPUMC is an Outreach member each in a unique way. We are on
that same mission to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world.”
Beth Blunden
“For I know the plans I have for
you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
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