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In Matthew 5: 1-12, Jesus offers a portrait of the ways in which it is possible to be a good person with respect to others – a description of the various forms human goodness can take – within the eight categories of the beatitudes.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called the children of God.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
A full copy of Living the Beatitudes: A Call to Action and Connection is available here.
The Hunger-Missions Team has selected these Mission Areas for CUMC Mission Giving opportunities for 2027.
Global Missionaries [link]
Missionaries engage in ministry that is defined by mutuality and partnership, seeking to expand the mission of God already present and active in people and places. This year we are supporting Dr. Belinda Forbes in Nicaragua.
Honduras Children’s Fund [link]
This fund provides school fees, uniforms, transportation and school supplies for needy children in Honduras.
Hunger Ministries
The Hunger-Mission Team raises and distributes funds to provide relief, refugee aid and rehabilitation in the area of hunger locally, nationally and worldwide. A variety of organizations chosen by the team are sent funds to relieve hunger. Funds are also used for the office bag lunches and EveryDay Mission bags.
Kids Above All [link]
This Methodist-affiliated, child-serving organization is stepping up for 4, 332 kids and families impacted by poverty, violence and injustice in DuPage, Kane, Cook and Lake counties. Services include early childhood education, safe supportive housing, and trauma-informed counseling. Its services keep kids safe, strengthen families, and make a difference in communities.
Loaves and Fishes [link]
The mission of this organization is to provide food and leadership in the community by uniting and mobilizing resources to empower people to be self-sufficient.
SamaraCare [link]
This faith-based mental health center offers counseling both for individuals and families.
Unhoused Ministries
This includes support of both PADS and Hesed House. If you supported these organizations in the past, please consider continuing to support this fund. In addition, the fund will support other unhoused needs such as emergency assistance.
Greatest Need [including Disaster Relief]
The Hunger-Missions Team administers this fund to provide for critical needs in the global, national and local mission arenas. This fund includes donations of funds for disaster relief through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).