Friends,
The picture above is of kindness rocks painted by our Sunday school kids. They made them to be a double blessing - 1) to spread love in our community, and 2) to raise some money for our Beyond Our Walls efforts. The rocks will be available at church this Sunday. We hope you'll take one to leave around town or to give to someone who might need some extra encouragement.
On the 21st, we'll be finishing up Beyond Our Walls: $40K in 40 Days, with the hope of increasing our impact in our community and beyond. If you haven't already, grab a cup (which can be found around the church), fill it up and bring it back to church on Sunday, July 21st or donate here (select Beyond Our Walls in the dropdown). When pooled together, our change (or dollars) can change lives!
There are lots of
ways to put your faith in action, and
I hope you find several in this month's newsletter that inspire you to go out and serve in love.
Grace & Peace,
Renae
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Beyond Our Walls - Increasing Our Impact!
June 9 - July 21
WHAT?
40 days of intentional giving to benefit our local and global ministry partners.
WHY?
To further help our neighbors who are struggling in Raleigh and beyond.
WHO?
You! And our entire Edenton Street Campus family.
HOW?
(A CHALLENGE)
$
1 (or more!) per family member (adults and children) per day for 40 days. With an average attendance close to 1,000 per week, we can reach our goal with full participation!
WHEN?
June 9 - July 21
Help make a difference
in our community and world by joining us as we seek to raise $40,000 in 40 days to benefit organizations that:
Strengthen families Help the sick Feed the hungry
Fight injustice Provide shelter Combat poverty
Come alongside children Spread the gospel
Fill up a "Beyond Our Walls" cup,
which can be found around the Edenton Street Campus (starting on 6/9), and bring it to church on 7/21 (or anytime before then).
If writing a check, make it to ESUMC marked Beyond Our Walls. You can also
give here (select Beyond Our Walls in the dropdown).
Click here
for a full list of the ministries we support.
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Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
What started out as an outreach to neighbors experiencing homelessness seven years ago has blossomed into a ministry rich with wonderful relationships.
Weekly teams serve at a local laundromat, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, offering a to pay for a load of laundry.
The people we've met over a wash and dry have come to trust we care, and that we are not there to judge, save or make better. Rather, to meet a tangible need, build friendships, and when asked, share our faith. Want to join a Loads of Love team?
Contact Dawn.
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Glean (Gather) Corn for Our Hungry Neighbors
July 15, 8:30 a.m., Louisburg
Gleaning is the traditional biblical practice of gathering crops that would otherwise be left in the fields to rot, or be plowed under after harvest. The Society of St. Andrew coordinates volunteers, growers, and distribution agencies to salvage food for the needy, and offers ongoing opportunities for individuals and families to serve.
On Monday, July 15th they will be gleaning corn in Louisburg, NC.
If you're interested in joining the fun, email Abi
by Saturday, July 13th at 5 p.m.
Can't make Monday, but are interested in gleaning opportunities? Let Abi know and she'll add you to her email list.
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Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Family Farm Day
July 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Farm Family Day happens one Saturday a month, and is a great opportunity to spend quality time as a family, while helping to feed our neighbors in need. Explore the wonders of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Farm and help grow fruits and vegetables for families, children, and seniors who do not have access to fresh produce. Care for the chickens and goats, seed and sew, weed, plant, harvest and more! Open to families with children 5 and older. Learn more/rsvp here.
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13th
July 16, 6:30 p.m., Highland United Methodist Church
The New York Film Festival and Emmy award winning documentary, 13th, takes an unflinching look at the 13
th
amendment of the U.S. constitution. Scholars, activists, and politicians analyze the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States
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This showing is sponsored by Campaign Nonviolence. The event is free, but a love offering will be accepted for the speaker.
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Help Stock The Urban Ministries Food Pantry
We collect non-perishable food items year round, but in the summer, when kids are home from school and don't receive free and reduce breakfast and lunch, the need is much bigger. The next time you're at the grocery store, please consider purchasing some extra non-perishable items to help feed hungry families in Wake County. Current needs include canned meat, low-sugar cereal, canned beans and pasta sauce (in plastic jars). Collection bins are on the first floor of the Edenton Street Campus.
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Make Oak City Cares Wish (List) Come True
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Help Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness
As part of a network of churches called Family Promise, we welcome families who are temporarily experiencing homelessness, and provide housing and meals on our third floor for a week at a time, four-five times a year. Each host week takes many hands, and we'd love for you to join us! From interacting with families to behind the scenes, there's something for you to do!
Sign up here.
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Take a ZOE Trip of Hope to Liberia
Want to experience God's power at work in the lives of some of the most vulnerable children on earth? If so, consider journeying to Liberia with ZOE
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a ministry that empowers orphans and vulnerable children to care for themselves and their siblings. While there, you'll meet our two Edenton Street sponsored orphan empowerment groups, which consist of nearly 200 children. Come experience, and be challenged by, the expressions of faith and discipleship evident in the lives of these young people. If you want to join the October trip,
email Elena to learn more.
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Looking for ongoing opportunities to serve this year? Here are a few ways to get involved on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis:
Loads of Love
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m., weekly teams provide one free wash & dry to people in need, serve weekly or monthly.
Email Dawn
Hurricane Florence Disaster Response
Weekend day trips to help our NC neighbors recover from Hurricane Florence damage.
Email Suzanne
Raleigh Rescue Mission
4th Sunday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., worship and spend time in small groups with Raleigh Rescue Mission guests.
Email Renae.
Family Promise - Helping Families who are Experiencing Homelessness
Quarterly we host families who are temporarily homeless - providing housing and meals for a week at a time. There are lots of ways to be involved.
Email Ed
to find out how. 2019 dates: 8/11 - 18 & 11/3 - 10
Ruth Sheets Center
Spend time with older adults in ESUMC's adult day center. Choose a weekday, 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Email Matt
Missional Communities
We have Missional Communities across all of our sites who live life together and serve in our community on a monthly basis.
Email Ashley
to connect with one of these amazing groups.
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