Missions

Missions and COVID 19

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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:

Prison Ministry

The first Wednesday of every month, the Prison Ministry Team leads worship at the Craighead County Jail, seeking to share the love and hope of Christ in seemingly hopeless situations.

Angel Tree

During the Advent season, individuals in our congregation share the love of God through giving Christmas gifts to children on our Angel Tree.

Clothing Distribution

Members and friends of Cornerstone gather gently used clothing to be given away in partnership with Fisher Street United Methodist Church.

Bread of Life Mobile Food Pantry

Partnering with the Arkansas State University Wesley Foundation, we offer bags of groceries to college students in need at campuses in Northeast Arkansas through the Bread of Life Mobile Food Pantry.

Fisher Street Summer Lunches

Fridays during the Summer, CUMC volunteers serve lunch for our neighbors at Fisher Street United Methodist Church.

Helping Neighbors Food Pantry

CUMC members bring food donations and volunteer to serve at the Helping Neighbors Food Pantry.

Cookie Ministry

Members bake cookies that our cookie Team takes to local first responders on holidays.

AState Wesley Monthly Meal

Once a month, CUMC provides a meal for college students at the Arkansas State University Wesley Foundation.

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.

Sewing Ministry

This ministry is dedicated to sharing God’s grace by providing pillowcases and teaching dolls to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Handy Helpers

CUMC members build wheelchair ramps for persons who have become unable to access in or out of their homes.

Advent Conspiracy

New to Cornerstone this December, Advent Conspiracy is a way to make Christmas a more meaningful celebration of Christ’s birth through spending less on material gifts, helping others more, sharing more, and worshiping both at home and at church as we celebrate Emmanuel – God with us!

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.