DISTRIBUTION OF 2023 CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENT FUNDS THROUGH DEDEMBER 31 2023
Celebration Of Mission Event 2024
Celebration of Mission Event is a call for persons who have been blessed with abundance to share with those who are experiencing hardship. It is an opportunity to “be the hands and feet of Jesus” and to put “legs to our prayers” to minister to persons in great need. Celebrate the joy of working together with those across our District and our Conference to provide tangible goods and financial support to 10 Conference Mission Ministries. This year the Potomac Highlands has the opportunity to collect tangible goods for Heart & Hand Outreach Ministries in South Charleston, West Virginia and to Upshur Parish House in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Collection of tangible goods from PHD will be distributed to these two ministries. Of course we can support these ministries financially as well. All monies collected will be divided between all 10 of the Conference Ministries. A remittance form is provided in the 2024 C.O.M.E. booklet.
WV Conference C.O.M.E. Coordinator:
Cliff Schell
cliffschell@frontier.com
Potomac Highlands District C.O.M.E. Coordinator:
Nathan Epling
revepling84@gmail.com
304-629-4728
4404 New Creek Highway
New Creek, WV 26743
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
2024 COME BOOKLET
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:
Heart & Hand Outreach Ministries – South Charleston
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 Tangible Gifts Can We Give?
Heart & Hand Outreach Ministries – South Charlestion
Cleaning Supplies: Detergent, Dryer Sheets, Dish Soap, Floor & Bathroom Cleaner
Hygiene Items: Razors, Men & Women’s Deodorant, Diapers/Wipes and Feminine Hygene Products
Food Items: Ravioli or other Canned Pasta, Chunky Canned Soup, Canned Chicken, Rice, Dried Beans, Dry Spaghetti and Spaghetti Sauce
Upshur Parish House:
Personal Care and Household Items: Personal Hygiene Items (shampoo, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant), Feminine Hygiene Products (tampons, pads), Powdered Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Toilet Paper, and Paper Towels
School Supplies: Back Packs, Items for Homework completion (highlighters, pens, pencils, single subject notebooks, loose leaf paper, pink eraser blocks, safety scissors, Crayola crayons, markers and pencil sharpeners)
Food: Grape Jelly, Peanut Butter
Layettes: Hooded Bath Towels, Newborn and Size 1 Diapers and Wipes, Receiving Blankets, Onesies, Hats, Baby Lotion, Baby Shampoo, Baby Body Wash, Bottles, Sleepers, Books and Toys (such as rattles and cloth books), Laundry Baskets
On behalf of the Conference Mission Ministries, thank you for your continued prayers, gifts, and involvement in these vital ministries.