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Organizing a Thanksgiving Ingathering

(UPDATED for 2019) Click the link below to download a complete Guide to Organizing 2019’s Thanksgiving Ingathering. Inside, you will find information about:A History of the Thanksgiving IngatheringInformation about the 4 Mission ProjectsLIVE AUCTION informationCRAFT FAIR – Information & ApplicationCalendarFAQSite Schedule and Schedule of Events for the Day of the IngatheringAll questions may be directed to:Arthur Richardson, […]

10 Steps to Organize the Task Force

MISSION Our mission is to create partnerships of churches with missions that address local, regional and worldwide issues of hunger, poverty, education and disaster recovery. STEP 1 Name Chair – Oversees Project selection; Monitors Communication Plan; Reports to DS and AC STEP 2 Recruit Task Force Members Coordinator – develops list of Participants; Arranges for Trucking, Shipping; […]

FALL CRAFT FAIR & LIVE AUCTION

FALL CRAFT FAIR ITEMS All craft items should be of outstanding quality and are to be handmade and new. At sites where allowed, baked goods are also in high demand. Check individual site schedules for any restrictions. Each craft item must be tagged with the church name and number and price in order for your […]

History of the Thanksgiving Ingathering

It was a young Director of Church Relations at Westmar College (UMC) who first wondered, “How can we bring the campus and local church together in such a way that each would grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ?” MISSION! That was the key. And not just one mission, but missions locally, conference-wide and internationally. […]