12 Baskets Ministry
Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 men one day with only a few loaves and fishes, and twelve baskets of leftovers were even gathered after everyone had eaten. Here at First Church, we believe that we can continue some of that same miraculous generosity by reaching out to a different ministry in our local community, nation, or world each month. Below is our schedule for 2020. Donations of goods (when applicable) can be brought by the church office and placed in the blue bins outside the church office anytime the church is open. You may also bring them with you to worship on Sundays and there is a collection point in the narthex of the sanctuary as well.
2020 Schedule
March
Rowan One church one child
Rowan One Church One Child (ROCOC) is a partnership between Rowan County Department of Social Services (RCDSS) and Rowan County churches whose purpose is to ensure healthy, safe and protective outcomes for Rowan County children and teenagers who are victimized and traumatized by sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, neglect, or dependency who are currently receiving Child Protective, In-Home Case Management, Foster Care or Adoption services from the RCDSS Children Services Division. ROCOC’s goal is to keep birth families intact or assist relative caregivers who provide care to children.
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Their resource center is in need of pull-ups, hair conditioner, and socks. Your donations can be brought by the church through the end of the month. Thanks for your support of this ministry!
April
bathing supplies for the homeless shelter
We support Rowan Helping Ministries in a variety of ways through the year, but this April we intend to focus on their need of bathing supplies for the homeless shelter in Salisbury. Donations of soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, disposable razors, washcloths, towels, and deodorant will be collected through the end of the month.
May
Family crisis council
The Family Crisis Council works to support victims of domestic violence and their families. We will post a list of their critical needs as we get closer to May.
June
Reconstructing armenia
Many of our members have been a part of building teams to Armenia with Project AGAPE. We will be collecting supplies and donations of financial support as well during the month of June. Please continue to keep the people of Armenia in your prayers.
July
Back to School Supplies
With school starting back in early August, it is extremely important for us to help the most needy in the China Grove community with free school supplies. A list of most urgently needed materials and supplies will be posted closer to July.
August
Terri hess House: Freedom from child abuse
We will be collecting supplies for the Terri Hess House in the month of August to help alleviate the problem of child abuse in our area. More details to come.
September
Christmas boxes for armenia
Operation Christmas Child does not deliver Christmas boxes to Armenia because the country is already a largely Christian country. We here at First Church think that is unfortunate, so we will be focusing our 12 Baskets mission for September on providing Christmas Boxes for the children of Armenia through Project AGAPE.
october
UMCOR Blankets
UMCOR is the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and unlike many other agencies that work to bring relief to areas of the country and world hit hardest by natural disasters and other tragic events, UMCOR donates 100% of the designated offerings of individuals to the cause. We have a special Sunday each year when United Methodist churches donate to cover their operating costs to make this possible. As October approaches, so does the cooler weather, and your donations in October of blankets can help people in adverse situations across the globe to stay warm. More details as we get closer to October.
November
Veterans Relief
We will be devoting our missional efforts in November to helping with the needs of our veterans. More details to come.
december
baby items for
main street mission
We will be devoting our missional efforts in December to providing baby items for Main Street Mission. More details to come.
