Mission and Service are essential parts of the way GUMC actively lives the example of Jesus. Listed here are many of the ways we carry out our vision, including hands-on opportunities as well as programs that can use financial support. Contact the church office for more information or to be referred to team leaders.
GUMC actively lives like Jesus by generously supporting a wide variety of programs and projects in our local community, state, nation and world. Most, but not all, of the programs we support are connected to the United Methodist Church, including our covenant relationships with missionaries, our Special Sunday offerings, disaster relief, and local outreach programs such as the UM Community House in Grand Rapids. Our Mission Team decides on the recipients and the level of support, balancing factors such as the type of mission and its location.
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Free food distribution happens at GUMC several times/year, and is frequently accompanied by a free community meal. Be part of GUMC’s risk-taking mission and radical hospitality by helping to unload the truck, shopping with our guests, and preparing food. For information contact Rainie Wolven: raindoug@aol.com
Food distribution begins at 6:00 pm. We are currently only doing a drive through food distribution due to Covid-19.
2023 Dates
Feb. 17
April 14
June 16
Aug. 11
Oct. 13
Dec. 8
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This ministry provides persons in need of comfort with a warm, hand-crafted shawl created while praying for them, to literally cover themselves with prayer. New knitters, crocheters or quilters are always welcome to join.
This ministry meets in the library on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00; Contact Pat Haan if you are interested – path724@comcast.net.
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This team of gardeners works to create an outside impression of GUMC that reflects a warm welcome to the community. They gather each Tuesday morning in the spring, summer and fall to plant, trim and weed.
Our church landscaping team is looking for garden enthusiasts to beautify our grounds! For more information contact: Bev Hain- tombevh@yahoo.com
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FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Throughout each year, GUMchurch collects items that are donated in support of various ministry projects. Some are ongoing collections, some are for limited times only. Please take a look at the what the current collections are and see if you are able to help out:
The pantry always needs donations of:
Meat & Dairy
Beef/ground beef
Chicken
Pork
Lunch meat
Sliced or shredded cheese
Personal Care Items
Deodorant
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Brushes/combs
Paper products
Toilet tissue
Facial tissue
Paper towels
Diapers/wipes
Feminine supplies
Ketchup/mustard
Relish/dressings
Cake/brownie mixes
Frosting
Ramen noodles/soup
Fresh vegetables
Egg cartons
*The Community Cupboard pantry has a refrigerator and a freezer in addition to regular shelf space.
Our food pantry is open on the first and third Tuesdays of each month beginning at 6:00pm.
For information contact Rainie Wolven: raindoug@aol.com
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GUMC partners with Hand2Hand which provides weekend meals to public school students who experience food insecurity. You can help by shopping, transporting food items to our assigned school, and especially supporting the program financially. Co-led by Joy Freud & Cindy Kuschinsky: freudejoy@hotmail.com
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Georgetown United Methodist Church welcomes all people because Jesus welcomed all people, and we value living like Jesus as much as believing in Jesus. The hospitality and guest service teams ensures this value by making members, guests, and visitors feel welcome every Sunday.
Ushers, greeters and Welcome Center staff assist guests and worshipers alike to feel comfortable, safe and right at home. Offering radical hospitality to all is part of GUMC’s vision…and it’s a great way to meet people! For more information contact: Todd Avery at todd@gumonline.org
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Security Team members make sure that windows are closed, lights are off and the building is locked. Team members rotate throughout the year. For more information contact our church office.