C.O.M.E. – Celebration of Mission Event – 2023

1/11/ 2023: DISTRIBUTION OF 2022 CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENT FUNDS THROUGH DECEMBER 31 2022

celebration of mission event 2023

an idea for lent for c.o.m.e. from our C.O.M.E. Coordinator:

During Lent, many of us are reminded once again to examine our lifestyles and ask, “What can we do for others?” Part of faith formation at any age is compassion and offering a serving heart to our neighbors. These past few years have been challenging when trying to find ways to serve our neighbors while remaining physically distant. This time has also reminded us that we need to demonstrate compassion to others now more than ever. Lent is a good time to commit to giving money to a project that helps those in need. One way to involve the whole family is to collect coins during the season of Lent and then following Easter, donate the money.

WV Conference C.O.M.E. Coordinator:

Cliff Schell

cliffschell@frontier.com

potomac highlands District C.O.M.E. Coordinator:

Charles W. May

cmay304@hotmail.com

304-290-8600

701 Baltimore Avenue

Mountain Lake Park, Maryland 21550

How will you support C.O.M.E. this year?

Celebration of Mission Event has changed in the life cycle. Yet, this is still an active giving area in the West Virginia Annual Conference and the Potomac Highlands District.

Let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth.                        I John 3:18 NIV

For more information  

2023 COME BOOKLET IN WORD

What is Celebration of Mission Event?

THE CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENT IS:

• An opportunity for all persons and churches to present the fruits of our faith, labor, and commitment to the support of our United Methodist Mission Ministries: Conference Mission Projects, Church and Community Ministries, Volunteers in Mission, and the New Vision Depot Disaster Response.
• Reaching out to help the needs of our annual conference through local fundraising and by gathering material goods for mission kits, food for hungry persons, and providing for other needs as they arise.
• Celebrating the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to do good in this world as the Body of Christ, and the joy of working together to help meet the needs of thousands of persons served by our Mission Ministries.

Who Does it Help?

This year, the Potomac Highlands District contributions go to:

Greater Clarksburg Parish C & C Ministry

New Vision Depot

Churches may give money and goods.  We normally collect goods at our District Conference in late April.  You may also donate money any time of the year. Instructions are in the C.O.M.E. Booklet.

What Can We Give?

Greater Clarksburg Parish c & C Ministry:

Food Pantry: canned vegetables, dry beans, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, rice, breakfast foods, corn bread mix, soup, stuffing mix, and other side dishes

Hygiene Items: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shaving cream, razors, brushes, combs, Band-Aids, toilet paper

Office: stamps, envelopes, printer ink (HP 63 black and color):

General Ministry: financial donations to assist the families

New Vision Depot: 

Cleaning Items:  32-64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent, 4-8 oz. pump spray air freshener, 6-14 oz. pump spray insect repellant or packets, scrub brushes, reusable cleaning wipes, scouring pads

Storage Containers: 33-45 gallon size heavy-duty trash bags, 2.5 gallon, 1 gallon and quart Zip Lock bags

Miscellaneous Items: N95 respirator dust masks, leather work gloves, heavy duty extension cords, 50 or 100 foot clothes line, non-cellulose sponges

Personal Care Items:  paper towels, bathroom tissue, hand towels, combs (NO pocket combs), toenail and fingernail clipper

On behalf of the Conference Mission Ministries, thank you for your continued prayers, gifts, and involvement in these vital ministries.