See how the faithfulness of people like you is restoring hope for people worldwide.
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“I have seen and testified that this one is God’s Son.” —John 1:34 (CEB)
See the seekers of the truth. Give them a testimony of God’s love. “I want to lean into God’s incredibly lavish heart for all the peoples of the earth.” —Rev. Kirk Sims, Global Ministries Missionary in Prague
Be inspired by how the faithfulness of people like you is helping people around the world experience God’s grace for themselves. See how: I n Cambodia, tens of thousands are accessing digital children’s Gospel lessons distributed by Global Ministries missionaries. I n the Czech Republic’s capital city of Prague, United Methodist missionaries are serving refugees and other marginalized people who make a home in this European crossroads alive with the power of God’s prevenient grace. In Argentina, Rev. Douglas Williams nurtures a diverse flock, including his beloved parishioner “Rana,” who actively ministers to the homeless community of which he is a member.
Read more about how the Good News of Jesus Christ is restoring hope to people in Cambodia, the Czech Republic, and Argentina by using the QR code.
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“Where will my help come from?” — Psalm 121:1b (CEB) 4
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See the war-weary in search of safety. Give them refuge. Be encouraged by how people like you are helping to support some of Ukraine’s 6.5 million internally displaced survivors (including 1.2 million children). See how: I n Mykoliv, UMCOR is providing humanitarian relief to survivors hiding in basements and bomb shelters. In Kam’yanytsya, UMCOR is sheltering the displaced in municipal buildings and outfitting a former hotel to provide more beds, healthcare and job training.
Read more about how survivors of the war in Ukraine are receiving food, shelter, healthcare and job training by using the QR code. 5
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid.” Photo courtesy of CWS
—John 14:27 (CEB)
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See the oppressed seek peace. Give them a safe haven. I n Moldova, Ukrainian refugees are receiving food, medical care, and career support through UMCOR-funded assistance to local churches and other nonprofits. V ulnerable citizens of Moldova (one of Europe’s poorest nations) are receiving support to help strengthen ties with their Ukrainian guests.
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—Natalia, Ukrainian refugee
Be uplifted by how the generosity of people like you is supporting some of the 20 million refugees who have fled war-torn Ukraine. See how:
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See the uprooted seek respite. Give them shelter and sustenance. “When we show up for people affected by disaster…we are tangible reminders of God’s love and God’s presence.” —Forrest White, Director of Missions, First Methodist Church of Lakeland, Florida
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Rejoice in how the generosity of people like you is aiding survivors displaced by natural disasters. See how: I n Oklahoma, UMCOR assisted nearly 600 households devastated by multiple tornadoes, heavy rain and hail in May 2023. I n the Texas Rio Grande Valley, UMCOR provided humanitarian relief and cleanup to communities ravaged by severe weather in April 2023. I n Kahramanmaras, Turkey, and Nazas, Syria, UMCOR brought emergency humanitarian relief to some of the most devastated survivors of the deadly earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria in February 2023.
Read more about how survivors of natural disasters are rebuilding their lives by using the QR code. GOPA-DERD
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“He’s the one who comforts us in all our trouble so that we can comfort other people who are in every kind of trouble. We offer the same comfort that we ourselves received from God.” —2 Corinthians 1:4 (CEB)
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See devastated communities seek restoration. Give them the tools to rebuild. “When the next storm comes, I would like to help.” —Survivor of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
Be heartened by how the generosity of people like you is restoring hope and dignity to people leveled by natural disaster. See how: I n Florida, UMCOR is providing long-term recovery aid to 400 single parents and disabled and elderly people after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole brought historic levels of damage in September and November 2022. In Maui, UMCOR assisted survivors of deadly wind-driven wildfires in August 2023, awarding an emergency grant to the CaliforniaPacific Annual Conference (which includes the Hawaiian UMC) to fund humanitarian assistance and help survivors recover belongings.
Read more about how survivors of Florida’s hurricanes and Maui’s wildfires are reclaiming safety and dignity by visiting giveumcmission.org/see.
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“You will be called Mender of Broken Walls, Restorer of Livable Streets.” —Isaiah 58:12b (CEB)
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—Matthew 14:14 (NRSVA)
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“When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.”
See the sick seek wholeness. Give them comfort and care. Rejoice at how the stewardship of people like you is helping to ensure health and healing of mind, body and spirit. See how:
In Mozambique’s Inhambane’s province, Chicuque Rural Hospital (founded in 1915 by the Methodist Episcopal Church) serves 94,000 people from four rural provinces every year.
In Burundi, since malaria rates doubled in 2019, Global Ministries has been providing targeted malaria awareness and distributing mosquito nets to every United Methodist health facility visitor. In Angola, Global Ministries supports a robust malaria prevention effort and stocks local clinics with antimalarial treatment.
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In Tunda in East Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (where 100 years ago the tenacity of Methodist missionaries introduced modern medicine), our Global Health team is revitalizing hospitals, clinics and medical outposts here and throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
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You accomplish more. Do “greater things” with us. Your gift of any size will: mpower more than 200 United Methodist E missionaries in 60 nations to share the Gospel ring medical care, prevention and healing B through our global network of partnering hospitals and clinics Provide safety and shelter to the displaced Restore communities devastated by war and natural disasters 14
“I assure you that whoever believes in me will do the works that I do. They will do even greater works than these….” –John 14:12 (CEB)
Give now. Give online at giveumcmission.org/see-the, scan the QR code or return the card enclosed.
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“They will rebuild ancient ruins on your account; the foundations of generations past you will restore.” — Isaiah 58:12a (CEB)
greater things Give today. Support the transformative work of Global Ministries and UMCOR.
Visit giveumcmission.org/see-the or scan the QR code to give online, or return the card enclosed.
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