MISSIONS AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

PECK ELEMENTARY

There are 4 months left of school and though the Peck students are in a new fabulous building, they still have a need for supplies.  This is where Christ Church comes in!  Social Worker, Shenika Bush, has asked for the following items specifically for the rest of the year – Washcloths and Dove Sensitive Soap, Laundry detergent, and toys and snacks for attendance rewards. The school can always use headphones, Apple charging cords, Clorox Wipes, Lysol Wipes, baby Wipes, Kleenex, Ziploc bags of any size and children's pants (boys any sizes, 5/6 up to 16/18 in girls). We have an Amazon Wishlist and a Walmart registry full of things that have been requested.  You can shop through one of our lists and have your donations sent directly to the church or shop at your favorite store and drop off your donations at the Mission Cafe.  Many thanks for your donations!

UNCG FOOD PANTRY | MARTHA’S TABLE AT UNCG | AGGIE FOOD SOURCE AT NC A&T

The need for food for seniors and college students is not what we hear about in the news, but the need is just as great. Along with the United Women of Faith MELT is sponsoring a food/hygiene drive for Spartan Open Pantry & Martha's Table at UNCG and the Aggie Food Source at NCA&T. Find the list of needed pantry items at the Mission Cafe and here: SOP/SRG Food List. Donations can be dropped off at the Mission Cafe and in the drop off bin outside near the door that leads to the Fellowship Center.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER GREENSBORO

Registration is up for our Habitat Builds! Dates begin on May 11 and run through September 14. Your build day will begin at 8:00am with a safety briefing and conclude by 3:30pm, with a break for lunch between 11:30am-12pm. Habitat Greensboro's construction staff will teach your task for the day and supervise your team throughout the day. Our goal is for your team to enjoy a great team-building experience.

MEALS ON WHEELS

About 40 CUMC members currently volunteer with the Meals on Wheels (MoW) program run by Senior Resources of Guilford County, and we would love to have even more. We gather one day each month (the 4th Tuesday) to deliver about 300 meals to homebound seniors. You can choose to deliver as part of a pair or alone. Deliveries begin around 9AM and last about 2 hours. To volunteer, you will need to apply then go through a short training session at Senior Resources. You can begin the process online - https://www.senior-resources-guilford.org, or contact Al Rives (rivesab@wfu.edu) with questions or for assistance in applying. Another way to help is by donating to the Senior Resources Food Drive. This list can be found here. Donations can be dropped off at the Mission Cafe and in the drop off bin outside near the door that leads to the Fellowship Center.

GREENSBORO URBAN MINISTRY

We are collecting non-perishable foods for Greensboro Urban Ministry(GUM). Donations can be dropped off outside of the kitchen doors at our Holden Road campus. We have volunteer opportunities starting in August. You can visit our opportunities page and search Greensboro Urban Ministry. Or if you’d like to volunteer directly with GUM, you may visit their website at https://www.greensborourbanministry.org volunteer.

Another option is to serve at Weaver House. For GUM Weaver House meals we need need 5-7 volunteers to prepare their own menu for roughly 70 (Call weaver house front desk the Monday before to verify number). Arrive in time to have dinner prepared by 6:45 serving time. Should be cleaned up and heading out by 7:30 at the latest. No pork products or pasta please. Up to $250 reimbursement for food. Need volunteers October 18 and December 20. Questions contact Stephanie Vannoy 336-202-6222 or svannoy78@gmail.com.If you’d like to serve at Weaver House, you can visit our church sign up link here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4ca9a722a1fd0-weaver#/

BACKPACK BEGINNINGS

BackPack Beginnings' mission is to deliver child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need. They welcome donations of non-perishable food items, gently used clothing & books.  Volunteers are needed to sort donations, assemble food bags, fill comfort backpacks, and work in the family market.  Christ United is scheduled to work the first Thursday of the month, from 10 AM - 12 PM at 3711 Alliance Drive.  For more information and to sign up, please contact Craig & Carrie Davis @ keppydavis@aol.com.