Global & Local Missions! |
Commission on Global Ministries
To be a church is to be a church in mission. We come together to worship, to be challenged and renewed to go out to be the church carrying out "missio dei", God's mission in ministries to relate to the poor, the oppressed and distressed as given by Jesus in Matthew 25: 31-41. 'Whenever you do this unto one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you do this unto me."
The purpose of the Global Ministries of Harris United Methodist Church is worked out locally and globally and comes from the Discipline of the United Methodist Church which declares that "the Church in mission is a sign of God's presence in the world". Global Ministries is not about programs and projects - whether those are in relief, community-health programs or covenant missionary support. We are part of the holy community and a sign of God's presence as we pursue God's mission. Our goals are
• Make disciples of Jesus Christ • Alleviate human suffering • Seek justice, freedom and peace
• JAPAN - Rev. Toshimasa & Rev. Claudia Genung Yamamoto |
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Local Missions
Serving the homeless has been a priority for Harris UMC for more than 25 years.
Harris Soup Ministry prepares a soup meal and stir fried vegetables every Monday for the homeless residents of the Institute Of Human Services. Approximately 200 people are fed. For more information, call Kimi Sugamura at 941.6502.
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Harris Sandwich Ministry provides a packaged lunch to the homeless that sleep at Aala Park. 48 lunch packages are prepared which consists of two sandwiches, peanut butter/jelly sandwich and ham/cheese sandwich along with one home-made cupcake. A bag of hotel-sized toiletries are also given. Twice a year regular-size toiletries are provided. For information, call Lorraine Kadooka at 664-9869. |
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Harris Bazaar Raises $13,951.88 for Mission Forecasts for weather during bazaar week predicted rainy weather. However, the weather held on November 5, 2011 with sunny skies and breezy conditions creating a favorable environment for the bazaar. Crowds were steady and they were buying! Several booths had their highest income ever. Silent Auction topped the list with $3,070.15. Country Store, Pie Baking (and Sales) and Books also had their highest year. Even though some booths raise more money than others, everyone is needed as the bazaar is successful because of the synergistic effect. Different booths draw buyers to the bazaar and while there, they shop in other areas and of course, food for all and fun for the children are essential. Everyone is needed. This year, over 175 volunteers were active in working on bazaar day with newer members assisting for bazaar set up and Grubby Sunday. And, for the 25th consecutive year, all proceeds from the bazaar are dedicated to mission projects outside Harris UMC. |
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