Harrison Faith CircleThe Faith Circle is a group of dynamic women that are focused on serving local women and children. We have a very successful semi-annual consignment sale, the proceeds of which go toward supporting ministries in the Charlotte area.
We are very mission minded. Each year we support various ministries which vary depending on needs. We also enjoy socializing outside of meetings! Please join us and see God at work here at Harrison United Methodist Church. We meet the FIRST Tuesday of each month (Aug-June) at 6pm. Please contact Sonya Cooper at (704) 619-8762 if you would like to attend one of our meetings or have additional questions regarding the Faith Circle or email us. |
Mission Opportunities
BETHLEHEM CENTER
Bethlehem Center of Charlotte is a non-profit organization working with low-income children and families in fragile communities, providing educational opportunities to improve their lives. The Faith Circle has been involved with the Bethlehem Center in Charlotte for the last four years. We have helped with the purchase of Thanksgiving Blessing Bags. Our members took time out of their busy schedules to help those in need and participated in the packing of over 300 grocery bags full of donated food that would later give families a Thanksgiving meal they would not have had otherwise. What a blessing to be involved. We have donated money and time but we were gifted with the joy of helping others in need. Learn more at: www.bethlehemcenter.org A CHILDS’S PLACE
A Child's Place works to erase the impact of homelessness on children and their education. In 2012-13 it was confirmed that 4,770 homeless children were enrolled in CMS. A Child’s place is an organization that helps supplement food for these children. Learn more at: www.achildsplace.org |
ROOM IN THE INN
For many years, Harrison UMC has helped to provide food and shelter for homeless people during the winter months. Our Faith Circle volunteers each season for one night to welcome our guests and provide a warm place to stay, fellowship, dinner, breakfast and a bag lunch. We and other women’s groups in the church hosted the month of January each year. This is a very humbling and grounding opportunity that all should experience. Learn more at: http://www.urbanministrycenter.org/services-a-programs/room-in-the-inn FAITH CIRCLE SANTAS
The Faith Circle reaches out to the church and the community to find a family in need of a Santa for Christmas. Each year, we use funds from our consignment earnings to go shopping for several families. During our shopping sprees, we are able to purchase items like tricycles, toys, clothes, gift cards and shoes for all. The fellowship our members spend with each other during these trips is wonderful but the thought of helping families is priceless. Together we wrap each gift with care and pray that the spirit that moved us to help was with them on Christmas morning. “Jesus is Alive” |
ADDITIONAL MISSIONS
~Dove's Nest
~ Red Bird Mission
~Beds Equals Dreams
~ Harrison Backpack Mission for elementary school children
~ Children's Attention Home
~ Supporting specific Harrison church families during times of need
~ Harrison Fall Festival
~ Girl Scouts
~ Christian educational/camp scholarships
~Dove's Nest
~ Red Bird Mission
~Beds Equals Dreams
~ Harrison Backpack Mission for elementary school children
~ Children's Attention Home
~ Supporting specific Harrison church families during times of need
~ Harrison Fall Festival
~ Girl Scouts
~ Christian educational/camp scholarships
Jesus said, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed...nothing would be impossible.” Matthew 17:20