Outreach/Missions
The church supports missions in order to meet the needs of people locally, nationally, and internationally and to fulfill Jesus’ commandment to go into all the world to preach the gospel.
The church supports global mission by pooling the church’s money with the money of other churches to further the work of Christ’s church throughout the world. The Sharon Center UMC Mission and Outreach Committee has provided many opportunities for the congregation to reach out in love and faith to the local and global communities.
Flood Cleaning Buckets for The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
“Christmas in July Sunday” – giving new, in-the-package, underwear to folks who don’t normally get any.
Combined Projects with Lakeview UMC – Special collections for socks, can openers or other items collected and given to Lakeview UMC in Barberton, Ohio for distribution to people in need. Sleeping mats for the homeless are created from crocheting together plastic shopping bags. These mats are given to Lakeview UMC for distribution to the homeless.
Helping Hands – A group of caring individuals who volunteer on an as needed basis to provide and deliver meals, offer rides, or perform other miscellaneous tasks to help those who temporarily could use some extra support.
Sharing Center Food Collection – Collecting food for our neighbor St. Paul Lutheran Church’s Sharing Center Food Pantry.
School Supply Collection for local schools.
Trick-or-Treat for Halloween – Hot dogs, hot chocolate and candy are served to trick-or-treat visitors at the community Halloween night.
Giving Tree – Families in need are “adopted” for the Christmas holiday.
Operation Christmas Child – Shoe box collection for Operation Christmas Child held every November. 