Global Impact Celebration
Commemorating how Matthews UMC serves in missions while offering our life and faith commitments to God.
2024 Focus: Hope
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.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 CEB
2024 Global Impact Celebration Schedule
February 3
Men's Breakfast
Special Guest Speaker: Amy Carr, Executive Director at Matthews Free Medical Clinic, Global Impact Partner at 7:30 am in The Commons. Matthews Free Medical Clinic provides quality healthcare to low income, uninsured patients of Matthews, NC and surrounding areas, including Mecklenburg and Union counties, at no cost. Here is a quote from a patient: "The Matthews Free Medical Clinic saved my life. I had no job and no insurance and I knew something was seriously wrong with me. After my initial visit, they found I had severe Diabetes and high blood pressure. I wouldn't have known without them." -James
Operation Saturday Serve
Make 1,000 sandwiches in The Commons starting at 10:00 am. Individuals & Families Register Here!
February 4
Missions Partners in Worship & Mission Fair
Hear from Local, Regional & International Mission Partners in worship (different panelists in each service). Stop by the Missions Fair between services in The Commons from 9:00 am - 12:15 pm. Representatives from the organizations will be available to connect you with serving opportunities.
February 11
Faith & Life Commitment Sunday
Liz Clasen-Kelly, CEO of Roof Above speaks in worship with Pastor Chuck.
This date also 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 2024. 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.
