Missions and Outreach


Genesis is a Rainbow Covenant Church, which means we are faithful in our commitment to mission giving and mission work; locally, nationally and globally. We support the UMCOR avenues for mission. Genesis continues to send work teams to Eastern Carolina for Hurricane Floyd relief.
Aids Care Team
This team provides compassionate, non-judgmental care and support for persons living with AIDS or HIV. This includes providing assistance, transportation and companionship to our "Care Partner." We are associated with TRAIN. (Triangle Aids Interfaith Network)
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The Carying Place
Assist families to develop plans and acquire skills to maintain adequate, affordable housing. Provides a meal to these families once each quarter at their weekly support meeting.   
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CROP Walk for Hunger
Part of a national ministry that raises funds to help teach 3rd World people how to grow their own food.  Money is raised through a 10K walk supported financially by sponsors. The walk is held on the first Sunday of October.
Contact: Robert Buncati
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Disciple Bible Study Prison Ministry
Participate in Disciple Bible Study being taught in area prisons.
Contact: Kirby Lewis

The Dorcas Shop
The Dorcas Shop sells quality clothing and miscellaneous household items at inexpensive prices to assist individuals and families in need in the Cary community. Genesis volunteers staff the Dorcas Shop on East Chatham Street from 10 AM -2 PM on the third Saturday of each month.  
Contact: Helen Gardner

Relay for Life
Join the walking teams and assist in raising money to find a cure for cancer. Associated with the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life national fund raiser.
Contact: Mike and Lynn Mull or
Randy and Linda Waite
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Contact: Michael Patton
Senior Citizens Ministry
Assist nursing home residents, primarily at Chatham Creek Nursing Home, by planning special events and providing needed personal items.  Our long-range plan is to adopt a resident who is without local family members.
Contact :Mary Ann Scott

Share the Joy
Take flowers from our Sunday worship services to retirement and nursing homes on a rotating schedule.
Contact: Tammy Zucco

Society of St. Andrews
Participate in gleaning of leftover food in local fields.
Contact: Brad Diard

Work-First Family Ministry
Assist a family in preparation to no longer require government assistance.  Help with clothing, transportation, resumes, babysitting and moral support.
Contact: Howard Garner

Food Bank of North Carolina
This local distribution center serves nearly 500 agencies that provide food directly to hungry people in North Carolina.  Assist in sorting and re-packaging of food.
Contact: Scott  McAllister

Work Team for Flood relief
Participate in the ongoing rebuilding efforts for people affected by Hurricane Floyd.

Contact: Julio Alvarez

Hand-in-Hand
A mission opportunity for the UMC to connect with the local schools to help children that are in need of caring adults to be mentors, tutors and coaches.

Connect: Connie Orander

Medical Mission Alliance
Provides quality and affordable health and dental care to those employed persons and their families in Wake County, who are unable to otherwise obtain or afford health insurance.

Contact: Mike Artman

 

Committee Co-Chairs: Kelly Lewis and Brad Diard

This page was last updated on: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 11:44:40 PM