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May 19, 2022
Global Ministries directors approve nearly $10 million in grants for mission and scholarships
In addition to the approved grants, directors allocate $9 million more from unrestricted funds for four areas of work in 2022-2023 and ratify an additional $3.8 million in previously released emergency grants.
May 11, 2022
General secretary’s report: accepting and reflecting God’s grace
Roland Fernandes challenged Global Ministries’ directors to hold fast to God’s grace in a report delivered at their semiannual meeting, May 11-12.
April 29, 2022
Raise the roof…but first, repair it!
Native American Ministry Sunday grants over the last two years have made possible much-needed repair and reconstruction of Native American churches.
April 27, 2022
Reducing malaria by increasing community awareness
The East Angola United Methodist Health Board is on track to reduce malaria by 20% in nine communities in Malanje province in 2022. One secret of their success – teams of youth volunteers visit house-to-house to offer malaria prevention strategies.
April 21, 2022
UMCOR collaborating to relieve the suffering of Ukrainians
Nearly $1 million of essential medical supplies and equipment sent to Ukraine thanks to a joint effort by UMCOR, the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation and Ohio Health.
April 21, 2022
New EarthKeepers focus on island communities
As the world celebrates Earth Day, participants in the most recent Global Ministries EarthKeepers training consider ways to conserve and protect the Atlantic Ocean’s barrier islands.
April 15, 2022
Good Friday: The light of hope during times of challenge
The Rev. Fuxia Wang, a Church and Community Worker missionary serving with international student ministries at the University of Oklahoma, offers a Good Friday devotion that considers Christ’s suffering and death as a choice of great love.
April 14, 2022
Maundy Thursday: Communion in many forms
Although people in Western nations generally think of bread and wine as the elements served at the Last Supper, Christians around the world may relate to other elements. The Rev. Claudia Genung-Yamamoto, a missionary in Kobe, Japan, offers a Maundy Thursday devotion.
April 8, 2022
Palm Sunday: Serving God is an opportunity
Would you answer the unexpected call of Jesus to participate in Palm Sunday celebrations? GMF Sims Siamoonga shares a devotion from his work site in Kenya.
April 6, 2022
United Methodists pass plate for Ukraine
United Methodists are finding various ways to raise funds for UMCOR in support of those displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.