Missions
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I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me.
Matthew 25:35-36
Cornerstone is passionate about reaching out beyond the local church to serve. Whether weekly, monthly, or annually, there is a way for you to get involved in our community and beyond in serving those whom Jesus calls us to serve.
Through the sharing of our resources of time and finances, we seek to follow the command of Jesus:
Through the sharing of our resources of time and finances, we seek to follow the command of Jesus:
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Angel Tree
During the Advent season, individuals in our congregation share the love of God through giving Christmas gifts to children on our Salvation Army and Brookland School District Angel Tree.
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Fisher Street Summer LunchesFridays during the Summer, CUMC volunteers serve lunch for our neighbors at Fisher Street United Methodist Church through the Pasmore Summer Feeding Program.
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Helping Neighbors Food Pantry
CUMC members bring food donations and volunteer to serve at the Helping Neighbors Food Pantry.
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Cookie/Snack MinistryMembers provide snack baskets that our Team takes to local first responders on holidays. Contact Chair Debbie Biazo for more information.
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Ozark Mission Project
Ozark Mission Project (OMP) brings together youth and adults from across Arkansas to serve neighbors in need of minor home repair.
Backpack Ministry
In partnership with the Northeast Arkansas Foodbank, CUMC provides bags of food for children at the Jonesboro Kindergarten Center throughout the schoolyear.
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Sewing Ministry - Cornerstone StitchersThis ministry is dedicated to sharing God’s grace by providing pillowcases and teaching dolls to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
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Handy Helpers
CUMC members build wheelchair ramps for persons who have become unable to access in or out of their homes.
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Educacion Especial – Atitlan, Guatemala
The Guatemala Mission Project works to address the spiritual, educational, and environmental needs of children and adults with special needs who are served by Education Especial in Santiago, Atitlan, Guatemala. This includes 97 students (ages 2-57), 3 teachers, and the families of the students served by the school.