Church-wide Missions

First UMC

World Communion Sunday

Holy Communion joins us in Christian unity. This sacrament invites us to focus on the holiness of communion with God and one another. On World Communion Sunday - United Methodists, in conjunction with other denominations and believers worldwide, participate in communion to recognize our unity in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. This universal and inclusive connection is the foundation of the special offering for World Communion Sunday.

Your donations support racial and ethnic students in achieving their educational goals and transforming communities. Your generosity provides scholarships, grants, mentoring and training for leadership development. Fifty percent of the offering provides scholarships for graduate students from the U.S. and other countries. Thirty-five percent supports racial and ethnic scholarships for students pursuing ordained ministry (deacon or elder) and includes a mentoring program. Fifteen percent funds Ethnic-In-Service Training Grant for leadership development, recruitment, training, and retention of ethnic United Methodist persons in leadership positions in every level of the church and its ministry.

The United Methodist Church, the world and our communities are in a time of transition. Now, perhaps more than ever, we are called to extend healing and hope which will guide us to becoming a new creation in Christ. Through our gifts and support, we can invest in talented, qualified students from around the globe to transform the world as witnesses for Christ.

Special envelopes for this offering will be in the October 5 bulletins. Enclose cash or write checks to FUMC with “World Communion Sunday” on the memo line.

Winter Clothing Drive for Waupaca Learning Center

Cold days are rapidly approaching. Every year, the Waupaca Learning Center has students who are in need of warm clothing. Throughout the month of October, First UMC will be collecting clothing items for children in the WLC. The following needs have been identified for Pre-K and grades 1 through 4--- Kids pants, shoes, and winter clothing. Gloves and mittens should be new. All other items can be gently used. The most need is for sizes 4T, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 for clothing and 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4 for shoes and boots. All donated items can be placed in the wooden collection box in the sanctuary or on the Missions table in Hospitality Hall. Please, no wrapping or gift tags. Monetary offerings will also be accepted and items will be purchased by the Mission Team. 

Write checks to FUMC with “School Clothing” on the memo line or place cash in an offering envelope and write “School Clothing” on the envelope.