Missions & Outreach | 2013 Calendar
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40
The Missions & Outreach Ministry coordinates mission and community outreach projects that help individuals, families, and organizations at all levels – local, national, and around the world. Where there is need, Buford First will be there to serve with our time, our talents, our gifts, ours service, and our witnessing for Jesus Christ.
January/2013
- Throughout January – Diaper Drive for the UM Children’s Home Office in Gainesville and North Gwinnett Co-Op
- Sunday, 1/27 – Missions Committee Meeting (12:15pm, Fellowship Hall)
February/2013
- Throughout February – Homeless Ministries
- Sunday, 2/3 – “Souper Bowl” offering
- Saturday through Friday, 2/9 to 2/15 – Bahamas Mission Trip (2013)
- Sunday, 2/10 – Carnations will by available for purchase from the Youth to benefit the child they are sponsoring through Compassion International.
- Sunday, 2/17 – Blood Drive (9:00am – 1:00pm)
- Tuesday, 2/19 – Homeless meal for women and children at Grace UMC Women’s Community Kitchen
- Sunday, 2/24 – Special homeless offering
March/2013
- Throughout March – Prayer Calendar
- Sunday, 3/24 – Camp Glisson Capital Campaign offering (for renovations to their dining hall)
- Sunday, 3/31 – Easter Sunday (No Fifth Sunday missions presentation)
April/2013
- Throughout April – Gina Carswell Memorial Food Drive for the North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries
- Sunday, 4/14 – Missions Committee Meeting (12:15pm, Fellowship Hall)
- Tuesday, 4/16 – Homeless meal for women and children at Grace UMC Women’s Community Kitchen
- Sunday, 4/28 – Blood Drive (9:00am – 1:00pm)
May/2013
- Throughout May - Sack Kids Hunger
- Sunday, 5/12 – Wesley Woods Ministry offering
June/2013
- Throughout June – Eagle Ranch
- Tuesday, 6/18 – Homeless meal for women and children at Grace UMC Women’s Community Kitchen
- Wednesday thru Sunday, 6/19 to 6/23 – Gainesville Aid Project (GAP)
July/2013
- Throughout July – Collecting school supplies
- Sunday, 7/28 – Fifth Sunday missions presentation
August/2013
- Throughout August – Action Ministries
- Sunday, 8/4 – Missions Committee Meeting (12:15pm, Fellowship Hall)
September/2013
- Throughout September – United Methodist Children’s Home
- Sunday, 9/15 – UM Children’s Home Work Day offering
- Sunday, 9/22 – Blood Drive (9:00am – 1:00pm)
- Sunday, 9/29 – Fifth Sunday missions presentation
October/2013
- Throughout October – Food Drive for the North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries
- Saturday, 10/5 - Great Day of Service (2013) (8:30am – 3:00pm)
- Sunday, 10/13 – Missions Committee Meeting (12:15pm, Fellowship Hall)
- Tuesday, 10/15 – Homeless meal for women and children at Grace UMC Women’s Community Kitchen
- Saturday, TBD – Wesley Walk for Others
November/2013
- Throughout November - Alternative Christmas
- TBD – Prison Ministry collection (including men’s toiletries, greeting cards, and other items)
December/2013
- Throughout December – Alternative Christmas and Angel Tree
- Sunday, 12/8 – Blood Drive (9:00am – 1:00pm)
- Saturday, TBD – Sack Kids Hunger Christmas Dinner for the community
- Sunday, 12/29 – Fellowship Breakfast & Family-Type Program (No Fifth Sunday missions presentation)