Mission and Ministry

Missions

Our community outreach programs and youth initiatives are designed to help those in need.

We don't require that you belong to any particular religious affiliation or financially support our organization in any way. We only ask that you return one good deed with another and perform an act of kindness for another. In this way, the cycle of compassion and goodwill continues indefinitely.

Our mission is to spiritually uplift our community, and work toward a greater good. We work tirelessly to feed the hungry and clothe the poor. We help those seeking spiritual healing and enlightenment find the path to a higher power. Our faith-based outreach serves people of all races, creeds, and religions. We support our fellow man, and serve as a guiding light.

Our membership is growing at a steady pace. With this growth, we've been able to accomplish more, and have a greater impact on our community. We welcome you with open arms. Please inquire today about how you can become a cherished part of our faith-based family.

Local Missions are headed by Kathie Noffsinger and Global Missions by Pat Gwaltney. Please contact them with any questions, suggestions or interest you may have.

Cinderella Project
Thanks to our generous church members, the Local Missions Team for Lower Church has already delivered many needed health items, snacks and clothing for our Middlesex County public school students! The mission, called the “Cinderella Project”, began several years ago to assist our school youth through the school nurses and their health clinics. If you would like to purchase and donate items, the donation box is in the hallway to the fellowship hall. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, checks may be made out to Lower UMC with “Cinderella Project” in the memo line and brought or mailed to the church office.

An end of the school year update from your Cinderella Project Team!
We want to thank you for your continued support and share the long list of donations that you made to the children and teens of Middlesex County. With your cash donations we were able to add to the list by purchasing “new” underwear, shoes and rain boots and new and “gently used” clothing (purchased and laundered by an angel on our team).

A big thank you from your “Cinderella Project” Team!
Kathie Noffsinger, Mary Francisco, Margaret Montgomery, Pat Tinsley

Our fabulous School Nurses:
Middlesex High School - Nurse Bonnie Wells
St. Clare Walker Middle School - Nurse Connie Bray
Middlesex Elementary School - Nurse Amy Neal

Contributions for Jan-May 2023:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Underwear-6
Nutritious bars- 82
Disinfectant wipes-480
Water bottles-6
Lip balm-6
Coats-5
Fleece-2
Pants/shorts-21
Drink boxes-26
Hand sanitizer-1 large bottle
Hair scrunches-54
Tissues-4 boxes
DO-1
Toothbrushes-8
Tooth paste-1

MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Water bottles-6
Nutritious bars-108
Juice boxes-44
Body lotion-2 large bottles
Lip balm-9
DO-5
Tissues-4 boxes
Tooth brushes-10
Tooth paste 1

HIGH SCHOOL:
Feminine products-128
Disinfectant wipes-160
Kleenex-7 boxes
Water bottles-26
Tooth paste-3
Tooth brushes-9
Dental floss-3
Nutritious bars-87
Lip balm-9
DO-13
Juice boxes-12
Quart zip lock bags-8

The Martha Sarah Circle of United Women in Faith

The Martha Sarah Circle invites you to join them every second Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. United Women in Faith principles and values include: promoting empowerment of women, children and youth, promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism, promoting inclusion and equity, promoting fair labor practices and promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability.