Muncie, IN: A mission of the United Methodist Church, provides opportunities for people whose support systems and resources are few or non existent or trying to overcome difficult life situations to participate in God’s amazing grace. This takes place through weekly Worship and Study, monthly Community Day, Clothing Give Away, Christmas Day Open House, Prayer Walks and Visitation in the neighborhood. Samara Newnam serves with this group, our UMW provides a meal twice a year and helped this past year working with the folks to make quilts, hats, and many items that sold at a bazaar to help fund Community Day.

Twice a year we go and help with a build or project with the Muncie Area Habitat for Humanity. We also provide lunch for the team of volunteers.

A Christ-centered refuge for homeless men. The Men’s Program cares for them by providing three meals a day, spiritual nourishment and a place to sleep and more, while those in recovery also receive counsel and teaching on their journey. We take part in the Walk A Mile fundraiser and also donate through our mission budget.

Africa University is a “private, Pan-African and United Methodist-related institution.” It has more than 1,200 students from 36 African countries. It is located 17 km northwest of Mutare, Zimbabwe’s fourth largest city. It grants bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in various programs.

Zambia:  The goal is to duplicate itself all over central Africa through the empowering of local people who have come to the center, discovered God’s abundant life in Jesus Christ, and returned to their home communities to share it with their neighbors and friends. This empowerment would include teaching, training, financial investment, creation of successful businesses, and working together to create synergy through mutual assistance. Ken Vance