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Hunger
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Over the years the West Michigan Conference has given millions of dollars to alleviate hunger both at home and abroad. Through cash gifts, local food pantries, special fund-raisers like CROP Walk, and political action through Bread for the World, United Methodists have proved their concern for the hungry.
For 2008 the Conference has a $17 per member goal for hunger giving. Projects listed in Lane 4 of the Six Lanes of The Advance, Refugee sponsorship, United Methodist Women Supplementary Giving to UMCOR, and Domestic Hunger work (financial, material, and volunteer) all count toward the goal.
Churches are urged to reach that goal by:
- Giving to the One Great Hour of Sharing;
- Contributing to two or more UMCOR Advance Specials, including Heifer Project;
- Participating in a Church World ServiceCROP Walk;
- Celebrating a Church World Service Blanket Sunday or/or Tools of Hope;
- Donating to Emergency Appeals.
Click here for the names and contact info for the Conference and District Hunger Chairs and other helpful resource persons.