Matthews United Methodist Church: United Kids | Serve Now
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LUMBERTON SERVICE DAYS
Sign up to serve and rebuild damaged homes in Lumberton. A day trip is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, leaving at 6:30am and returning by 7:30pm. Click for Sign-Up Link if you have interest and get all the details. Bring your own food and a cooler, tools are provided (but bring a favorite tool if you want!) Men and women are welcome!

RAINBOW EXPRESS CAMP NURSES NEEDED
Nurses interested in volunteering July 10-14, please contact the Church Office or Charlotte at 704-421-1932. Link to camp details.

ROOM IN THE INN
Matthews UMC is a "vaccinated site" for our homeless neighbors on Thursday nights from December-March. We need VOLUNTEERS as bus drivers, overnight hosts, clothing closet helpers, laundry coordinator, and desserts or breakfast coordinators. Is God calling you to help the homeless? Call Mike Mattes at 864-276-2585 with questions, or REGISTER HERE to SERVE. View step-by-step instructions for group or individual sign up. Click to specific items needed for the donation drive.

BRAVESTEP
Brave Step, one of our newest Global Impact ministry partners, is looking for volunteer committee members. Click here for more info. Contact Kim Layton at 704-815-1913 with questions.

CHANGED CHOICES
This organization helps women build new lives beyond prison walls. Changed Choices exists so that women who have experienced incarceration may lead restored lives marked by healthy decisions, self-sufficiency and contribution to their communities Show God's love by joining the card-writing team for Changed Choices. Get more details from Deborah Morrison.

GREENWAY PARK ELEMENTARY
There are lots of ways to serve: Be a lunchroom helper or a breakfast buddy; Re-shelve books in the Media Center; Start your day running with a group of students; Make copies and assist teachers working with small groups; Help at school events such as Field Day, Book Fair, Beautification Day, Movie Night, Bingo Night, or "Someone Special" Dance; Read with a kindergarten buddy; or Be an Augustine Literacy Project tutor. Interested? Call Tina Fincher at 704-904-4446.

MATTHEWS HELP CENTER
Matthews HELP Center provides short-term crisis assistance to neighbors in the Matthews community. Volunteer for a four-hour shift, from 9am-1pm or from 1pm-5pm. You can greet donors, sort donations, inspect clothing and help customers. Contact Ida Riddick for more info.

THE MALES PLACE
The Males Place is a new Global Impact Partner. This organization mentors young African American males, ages 12-18, with a mission to provide comprehensive and educational programming and life skills training. They expand young minds toward community and civic involvement. Contact Ben Icard to volunteer with this group.

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