Poverty

A group of old Singer sewing machines sit in the pews at Bethlehem Methodist United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Minn. Photo courtesy of Bethlehem Methodist United Methodist Church.

Sewing machine collection surpasses goal

An effort to collect 50 sewing machines to help disadvantaged people make a living has exceeded its goal. The Rev. Randy Koppen of Bethlehem United Methodist challenged the church’s quilting group to take on the project.

Disaster Relief

United Methodist pastors and disaster management team leaders evaluate a rainwater-harvesting tank that was installed a month earlier in the Novele community in the Davao Area of the Philippines. The United Methodist Church distributed the drums to more than 30 households and three community centers in the region. Pictured (from left to right) are the Rev. Marlyn N. Nabatilan, an unnamed neighbor, recipient Janeth Erandio, the Rev. Jerson Sanggo and team leaders Eddie Danglapen, Fe Tomas and Maurice Bigaran. Photo courtesy of the Rev. Dan Reuben L. Sison.

Water project improves lives in the Philippines

Davao Area Disaster Management Office disaster management team distributes drums to harvest rainwater to more than 30 families and three community centers in neighborhoods that don’t have a reliable source for clean water.

Social Concerns

St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tenn., is responding to the needs of their community through food distributions, emergency housing, and more. Photo courtesy of Pastor Kimberlynn Alexa

Church responds to homelessness epidemic

When St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Memphis decided to create an emergency housing ministry, it connected with church and community partners to fill in the gaps.

Human Rights

New mission church brings Gospel parable to life

Merging two Nashville, Tennessee, congregations enriches both church and community as new initiatives spark hope for the future.

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