Missions seeks not only to meet immediate needs, but, also, to foster mutual relationships where all participants are met with dignity, engaged in shared leadership, and growing together in God’s love. It is a challenge for all of us to prioritize people over programs, relationships over resources, and development of long-term solutions over quick fixes.

Learning, Giving, and Acting in 2022:

• Covenant Relationship with Haitian Assets for Peace International.
• Support and friendship of refugee family from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• UM Committee on Relief Sunday Offering and disaster appeals.
• Habitat for Humanity, assisting with Roosevelt Plaza build.
• NECOM Supper House, serving neighbors.
• Adult Faith Formation classes on the status of affordable home ownership and housing.
• Heifer Project International support.
• Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas special offerings for Red Bird Mission, United Methodist Community House, GVSU Wesley Fellowship, Clark Home Foundation, Church World Service, and Native American Ministries.
• Thanksgiving Food Ingathering for South End Community Outreach Ministries and North End Community Ministries.

To learn, give, and act contact Kip Smalligan at kipsmalligan@gmail.com.