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Missions...it's not about us!
As a United Methodist congregation, CrossPoint has always been actively involved in missions, both local and global. We have a passion for love, justice, and spreading the gospel, and we do it at every opportunity. But you might be asking yourself, “Where do I fit in?” It’s simple, take a look at what’s available and do what you love. We have two types of missions, those done in the church as a whole and those done in small groups. Church-wide missions tend to be inwardly focused and they are an extension of the vision. Small group missions, on the other hand, tend to be community focused and are a fulfillment of our mission to “Love God, Love Others, and Make Disciples.”
Through our Shares of Ministry, we support activities of The General Board of Global Ministries, including the the United Methodist Committee on Relief. We encourage inviduals and Small Groups to get involved and support these various mission activities.
Your Passion
Do you have a passion? Is there a mission that’s not listed? Maybe you want to help people who have been hit by a hurricane or tornado. Maybe you’re looking for a simple mission trip to Philadelphia or New York City. There are all sorts of missions, far too many to list them all here. So if you don’t see your passion, or if you’re wondering about something more, see Pastor Jason for other opportunities and you and your small group and pull it together!
If you want to get involved or know more, contact the Church or call (717) 545-1911. Specific ministries we are involved in and support include:
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Local Small Group Missions |
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Bethesda Mission This ministry would not be in existence if it were not for our volunteers! We need individuals who are willing to answer God’s call to urban missionary work. IF you are willing to say, “Here I am, send me,” please contact us about one of the following opportunities: After School helpers at Youth Center; Tutoring; Drivers for our female clients; Groups to pack food bags; Clothing room coordinators; Various other ministry opportunities. You will be able to demonstrate love for your neighbor in need! |
If interested, contact Deb King, Volunteer Coordinator at 717-257-4442, ext. 222. |
Christian Churches United (HELP) |
413 S 19th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104 (717) 238-2851 |
| CrossPoint Food Pantry. Located at our Rutherford campus, this is a great opportunity to serve in a community ministry. If families want to work, there are jobs like doubling bags, carrying bags to cars, and restocking. Thank you for your donations; they help tremendously! Items that are always needed: Laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper and dish detergent. During the summer, if anyone has extra produce from their home gardens, a contribution would be greatly appreciated. Clients don’t often get enough fresh vegetables in their diet. |
Contact Wendy Nguyen at (717) 564-1733 if you would like to volunteer or have any questions. Donations may be dropped off on the first Sunday of the month in the morning: |
Daystar understands itself to be a Christian mission. Daystar believes that persons of faith have a responsibility to help free others who are addicted and affected by addiction. We invite all who share our values to join us in this mission. You can become a Star Associate (volunteer), staff, board member, client, graduate, donor and prayer partner as a member of the "Daystar family." We believe that as we help the addicted overcome their spiritual disease, we too are helped to overcome whatever negative forces bind us. |
125 North 18th Street P. O. Box 60574 Harrisburg, PA 17106-0574 (717) 230-9898 |
Delta Community This ministry helps poor and homeless single parents and their children by providing the emotional, educational, financial and housing assistance needed to achieve self-sufficiency. |
2041 N. Second Street P.O. Box 5342 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 232-2970 |
Joshua Group Our nation is suffering from a shortage of fathers. The Joshua Group wants to fix that. They come along side young unprepared fathers and help them to become confident role models for their children. They too are in need of funding and volunteers at all times. |
1442 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 |
| Lighthouse Ministries. A ministry right here in Harrisburg City that provides temporary housing to women making the transition from prison to their life outside by providing job search assistance, basic needs, education and most importantly, involves them in a host/sponsor relationship with a local church where they find encouragement and accountability. The house needs help - my current grant writing efforts have not yet been successful. | Anyone who can donate some time or help can contact Pat Paxton directly at (717) 901-3515. |
Mission Central A ministry of the United Methodist Church established in the Central Pennsylvania Conference. We provide aid and distribute relief and mission materials locally, nationally, and worldwide. |
PO Box 2053, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-2053 (717) 766-1533 |
Morning Star Pregnancy Services This ministry would not be in existence if it were not for our volunteers! Our clients might be worried about an unplanned pregnancy.
If a baby isn't part of their plans, they might be looking for an abortion clinic to terminate their pregnancy.
At our Pregnancy Centers they won't find anyone judging them or telling them what to decide. They'll find personal answers to personal questions. We're here to help with FREE medical quality pregnancy tests, and, above all, the staff will explain to them every option they have if they're really pregnant. We understand that sometimes they need a place to process everything, to think through all their options, to feel safe to share what ’s on their mind. We need individuals who are willing to answer God’s call to counseling and administrative work. |
For assistance, or to volunteer, call: |
| Neighborhood Center This ministry is a Christian, community-based Center that exists to meet the needs of and to empower our neighbors in Harrisburg. Neighborhood Center has served the total Harrisburg community since 1910. Formerly known as the Methodist Mission, Neighborhood Center has a proud history of meeting the needs of and empowering its neighbors. This ministry would not be in existence if it were not for our volunteers! We need individuals who are willing to answer God’s call to urban missionary work. | 1801 N. Third st., Harrisburg, PA 17102-1800 (717) 233-6541 |
Church-wide Missions |
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| CrossPoint People Mission | |
There are times when people in our own congregation have financial needs that go above and beyond their means. To help, we have a People Mission that can provide assistance with groceries, utilities, taxes, and housing, as they may be needed. This fund is overseen by the Director of Missions and at times, families in need will be paired with families who have been blessed. For example, a person with HVAC skills might be asked to service a family’s heating and cooling units. |
Contact Pastor Jason |
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| Gary & Rebecca Mink The Children of Zion Village is a Christian home for orphans in the southern African nation of Namibia. It is located along the Zambezi River in the northeast corner of Namibia. Our children come from several different tribal and language groups. | Namibia Overview |
| Miguel Arenas Miguel Arenas is a missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, assigned to the Iglesia Metodista en el Uruguay. From 2002 to 2005 he served at the Crandon Institute in Salto, as an English of a second language teacher and chaplain of the school. From 2006 to 2009 he is serving as a local pastor to the Iglesia Metodista San Lucas in Paysandú. | Uruguay Overview |
| Todd & Debbie Carter; Alaska Bible College | SEND International |
| New Horizons (Costa Rica Youth); Christ for the City International; Our missionaries are Susan Grosser and Sara Bautista. Our mission is to help people transform cities by transforming lives. We build ministries to meet the needs of the most desperate people in the world’s cities—street kids, prostitutes, orphans, the homeless, the unemployed and the destitute. | Costa Rica Overview |
| Sierra Leone | Sierra Leone Overview |
| Maboleh United Methodist Church; We have a sister church! Makeni, Sierra Leone is a war-torn part of South Africa and we have adopted another Methodist congregation in that part of the world. Providing both financial and material aid, and working in concert with our Conference and Arms Around Africa, we see our partnership continuing to develop with a mission team visit in early 2009. They will not only bring supplies, but also skilled nurses and laborers. To aid in that endeavor, our vision is to streamline all of our church-wide missions to benefit Sierra Leone. Every drive for funds, school kits, and soccer balls is about helping out our brothers and sisters. Just like the experts, we’ve picked something we want to excel at and we’re putting all of our energy into it to do it well. Pastor: Rev George T. Serry | Makeni, Sierra Leone |
| Dr. Eugene Muembo Eugene O. Muembo, M.D. is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church serving in Sierra Leone, West Africa, as a physician with the United Methodist Health & Maternity Center in Kissy. Dr. Muembo has been with the Kissy Center since 2001, first as a Missioner of Hope (MOH) until March of 2005, and now as a GBGM missionary. | |
Rachael Muembo Rachel Muembo is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist church serving in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Mrs. Muembo works jointly with the coordinator of the Office of the Health Coordinator of the Health Board in the Sierra Leone Annual Conference. With specific hours allotted, Rachel continues to help develop the Women’s Computer Training Center, which is a project of the United Methodist Women’s Organization in Africa (UMWORG). |
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Email: mail@xpointumc.org