A number of recent critiques of the way we do Christian mission, “When Helping Hurts,” “Toxic Charity,” “Dead Aid” and others, have caused us to take a hard look at the way we’ve engaged in missions. Our Missions Committee not only supports missions financially, but we have folks from our congregation who are actively involved in each project. Our objective is that we not just meet basic needs, but that we walk alongside people and help move them toward long-term sustainability.

North Manchester UMC offers two pathways for your Second Mile Missions Giving:

Monthly Emphasis

Each month, NMUMC offers a particular mission emphasis for your second mile giving. 

UM Special Sunday Offerings

United Methodist Special Sundays are designated Sundays throughout the year that provide opportunities for giving. These special offerings are earmarked to support specific ministries in Indiana and around the world.

Click below to open or download the current Second Mils Mission Giving brochure.

Blessings in a Backpack is a results-oriented program. This unique outreach is designed to feed elementary school children whose families qualify for the federal Free and Reduced Price Meal program, and have little to no food on the weekends. Better test scores, improved reading skills, positive behavior, improved health and increased attendance have all been attributed to the success of this program.

Our church supports the local program financially and by volunteering to help pack the backpacks.