Fairfield Children’s Home in Zimbabwe (Formerly Baby Fold) A UMC Global Ministry “Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed for he shares his bread with the poor.” Proverbs 22:9 by Zeke Fleet, Missions Committee, and Cecilia Thobani, Fairfield Staff Providing a nurturing environment for children… Read More »

Congregation Unanimously Approves First Purchase of Materials for Building Renovations Central United Methodist Church members voted unanimously at a Church Conference meeting on December 14 to authorize Central’s Building Committee to spend up to $500,000 to purchase building materials and to cover professional fees prior to the congregation’s approval of a full construction contract. This… Read More »

By Zeke Fleet and Donna Olendorf – CUMC Missions Committee   Safe Harbor supports the physical and spiritual welfare of people experiencing homelessness by providing shelter, food, and hope. Core Values at Safe Harbor Compassion: We relate to our guests with love, empathy, and encouragement for all. Commitment: We are dedicated to safety and are… Read More »

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’    Acts 20:35 Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing Helping individuals and families for more than 30… Read More »

Now is a critical time to demonstrate our care and compassion for our neighbors in need. “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13 By Zeke Fleet, Central’s Missions Committee Central Community Outreach continues to be a foundational mission and part of the core identity of Central United Methodist Church.… Read More »

5Loaves2Fish Feeding Body and Spirit! By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee   There is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many people? Jesus said, ‘Make the people sit down.’  Then Jesus took the loaves and when he had given thanks, he distributed… Read More »

Reaching New Heights and Giving Hope to Those in Need “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.” Psalm 82:3 By Zeke Fleet – CUMC Missions Committee   The mission of Soaring Unlimited Haiti is to work in partnership with the people of northern Haiti, to… Read More »

Mobility Worldwide West Michigan By Zeke Fleet, CUMC Missions Committee “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”       Hebrews 13:16 Mission Statement: To provide, without cost, mobility, dignity, self-respect, and self-esteem to children who do not have the use of their… Read More »

Central to Our Future Campaign: Incredible Generosity in Early Fundraising Efforts The Central to our Future campaign committee has been busy with the first phase of gift commitment solicitations toward our goal of an inclusive and welcoming parking lot entrance and accessible and flexible worship space at the front of the sanctuary. We are looking… Read More »