Mission in 2023 - We have been busy!
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Why do we do Mission?
Negativity is a choice. Resentment is a choice. Anger is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Forgiveness is a choice. Empathy is a choice. Compassion is a choice. How we live our one life is a choice. Choose wisely As Methodists we often choose optimism, empathy, and compassion for those under-served in this world. We THANK YOU for your support. 
Matt Pelletier - our missionary in South Africa
Matt and Kayle and their 4 children were back in the United States for a short visit before returning to Africa - this time to South Africa. Matt joined us for worship followed by a luncheon. We heard about his work in Zimbabwe and what he hopes to do in South Africa, teaching Theology. Link to December 2022 NewsLetter
Church-Wide Mission Project - Hygiene Kits for UMCOR. More info on here!
Stuffing Party - Socks for Homeless Veterans - collected and stuffed!
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We traveled to Northern Maine to see UMEM in action and help out at the center. Here are a few pictures from a past trip. Want to join us in 2023?
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We are collecting Health Kits!
Local Missions we support ...
Tom & Susan delivering our food collection.
Natick Open Door - Folks from Fisk help prepare and serve meals for
those who eat alone as well as those who benefit from a weekly meal.We support the Natick Service Council with funds for its Fuel Assistance program and we organize an annual Thanksgiving In-gathering of needed food and household items.
Natick Food Pantry – We support with regular weekly donations of non-perishable food, with workers who stock the shelves and those who distribute food to those in need. Fisk members staff the food pantry on a bi-monthly schedule.
Natick Open Door - Folks from Fisk help prepare and serve meals for those who eat alone as well as those who benefit from a weekly meal.
Natick Food Pantry – We support with regular weekly donations of non-perishable food, with workers who stock the shelves and those who distribute food to those in need. Fisk members staff the food pantry on a bi-monthly schedule.
Natick Open Door - Folks from Fisk help prepare and serve meals for those who eat alone as well as those who benefit from a weekly meal.
FACE Children's Center operates 5 days a week in our church building. Fisk members organized this support to working parents 35 years ago and this is still an active ministry of Fisk Church.
Family Promise Metrowest - We are a host and support congregation for this mission to homeless families in our local community. We also participate in the the Annual Fundraiser, Walk Away Homelessness, which is held every year.
Read about Family Promise in the news!
http://www.wickedlocal.com/article/20140220/NEWS/140216225/0/SEARCH
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140216/NEWS/140216789/0/SEARCH
http://natick.wickedlocal.com/article/20140215/NEWS/140217060/1995/?tag=2
Family Promise Metrowest - We are a host and support congregation for this mission to homeless families in our local community. We also participate in the the Annual Fundraiser, Walk Away Homelessness, which is held every year.
Read about Family Promise in the news!
http://www.wickedlocal.com/article/20140220/NEWS/140216225/0/SEARCH
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140216/NEWS/140216789/0/SEARCH
http://natick.wickedlocal.com/article/20140215/NEWS/140217060/1995/?tag=2
Fisk's Team - Family Promise Walk-a-thon
United States Missions We Support ...
Hattie B. Cooper Community Center - We support Cooper with funds, donations of school supplies and an annual Work Day. Some members attend their Annual Reach for the Stars event, which support the budget of this non-profit agency in Boston.
United Methodist Economic Ministries in Strong ME is an agency of the New England Conference in a very deprived area of Western Mountains of Maine. We collect and deliver goods , useable clothing, basic household items and Christmas gifts for children. Mittens and hats are sent in January. Our United Methodist Men's group purchases maple syrup each summer to re-sell in Natick.
United Methodist Economic Ministries in Strong ME is an agency of the New England Conference in a very deprived area of Western Mountains of Maine. We collect and deliver goods , useable clothing, basic household items and Christmas gifts for children. Mittens and hats are sent in January. Our United Methodist Men's group purchases maple syrup each summer to re-sell in Natick.
International Missions We Support ...
Heifer International
We have annually supported the work of Heifer International , as they have programs around the world, bettering the lives of others.
We are in Covenant with the General Board of Global Ministries to support missionaries around the world.
We have supported Kayle and Mat Pelletier in their missionary work and teaching in Africa (Zimbabwe and South Africa) since the fall of 2006.
Through an Annual Alternative Christmas Program, sponsored by United Methodist Women, we support numerous Mission organizations by hosting a marketplace for their items. All proceeds go back to the original mission organization.
We are in Covenant with the General Board of Global Ministries to support missionaries around the world.
We have supported Kayle and Mat Pelletier in their missionary work and teaching in Africa (Zimbabwe and South Africa) since the fall of 2006.
Through an Annual Alternative Christmas Program, sponsored by United Methodist Women, we support numerous Mission organizations by hosting a marketplace for their items. All proceeds go back to the original mission organization.
