Global Impact Celebration
Commemorating how Matthews UMC serves in missions while offering our life and faith commitments to God.
2026 Focus: Peace
Global Impact shares an annual celebration with our impact for missions around the globe. Be part of these special Sundays with events and guest speakers in worship.
"Don't be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of God that exceeds all understanding will keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus. From now on, brothers and sisters, if anything is excellent and if anything is admirable, focus your thoughts on these things: all that is true, all that is holy, all that is just, all that is pure, all that is lovely, and all that is worthy of praise. Practice the things: whatever you learned, received heard or saw in us. The God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:6-9 CEB
2026 Global Impact Celebration Schedule
February 1
Speaker at Men's Breakfast at 8 am in The Commons
February 8
Missions Partners in Worship & Mission Fair
Mission Fair & Speakers in Worship/Small Groups
Hear from our Mission Partners in worship (different panelists in each service - see previous year video recordings below). Stop by the Missions Fair between services in The Commons from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Representatives from the organizations will be available to connect you with serving opportunities.
February 14
Saturday Serve 8:30 am-Noon
Individuals and Families - Serve at local partner organizations!
• Off-site: Register in advance to serve at a local partner organization! (Registration link coming soon with partner and serving details.) Meet in The Commons to check in before heading to your destination. (Some Age Requirements)
• On-site: Adults & children of all ages drop in The Commons between 8:30 am-Noon to make crafts, cards, treats & sandwiches for various partner organizations. We request that you sign up; however, walk-ins welcome.
February 15
Faith & Life Commitment Sunday
Worship Guest Speaker: Rev. Gaston Warner/CEO of Global North/Zoe Empowers
This date marks the opportunity for the congregation to make an annual commitment to a life of missions and service as we place our completed Faith & Life Commitment cards at the altar together. Please prayerfully consider the commitment you will make to support Global Impact Missions in 2026, both financially and with your time in serving. 100% of every dollar contributed goes outside the walls of the church. Cards are mailed to homes and are available at the Welcome Center. A pledge can also be submitted online for Global Impact through our secure Realm portal.
