Thank you for your commitment to the mission and ministry at Chapel UMC. It has made an impact in our community and out into the world.
Last fall, The Western Reserve District Missions Committee offered churches in the district to apply for a grant to fund existing or new mission projects. The district was closing and merging into the new larger district of Northern Waters. They asked us to “use their money to do ministry! Let’s Be the Church! – YOU ARE THE HANDS AND FEET OF CHRIST!”
Chapel UMC’s response was to fill out the application and start a new ‘Fresh Expression’ ministry called “Take A Load Off.” We planned to reach 100 people in person, who visit the local laundromat and provide laundry detergent, dryer sheets, quarters, food coupon/gift certificate, and printed scripture with a message and an invitation to worship. The grant was awarded in December. The Missions/Evangelism committee has been hard at work implementing and planning for this new and exciting mission for Chapel UMC.
Please save the date – On Sunday, March 17th, Saint Patrick’s Day, following our worship service, we will be assembling bags for our ‘Take A Load Off’ laundromat mission while enjoying some snacks, finger foods, and some baked goods. All are invited to help us. Just come up to the fellowship ‘Party’ hall and we’ll have some fellowship along with treats while we assemble the bags we’ll need for the mission. Thanks!