E-Vangel Newsletter
June 25, 2012
Pastorgraphs: “Oasis in the middle of the city”
“Now faith, hope and CHARITY abide,
these three. But the greatest of these is CHARITY.” (1 Corinthians 13:13)
In his
report to the Annual Conference, San Diego District Superintendent Myron
Wingfield wrote:
“New
Life from a Legacy:
Christ United Methodist Church became Christ United Methodist Ministry Center
(CUMMC) under the innovative leadership of Rev. Bill Jenkins. Providing
an exciting example of what a legacy congregation can accomplish, the
CUMMC is practicing hospitality and providing immigration assistance for
Haitian refugees, just one of the numerous mission outreach efforts flowing
from this oasis in the middle of the city of San Diego.”
Bless you,
and thank you, Myron for these kind words. It is my fondest hope and dream that
CUMMC can indeed be an oasis in the middle of our great city.
With the
downturn in the economy, there are more people in need than at any time in
recent history. NBC’s Dateline last night showed middle class families in the
suburbs who have fallen prey to the financial crisis; where jobs are scarce,
mortgages are upside down, and aid coffers are empty. My heart was broken for
families who never thought they would be in need of help, whose children do not
know from day to day when they will eat again, or where they will sleep.
Under
our roof, there are programs to feed the hungry, quench the thirsty, clothe the
naked, care for the sick and imprisoned, and befriend the strangers in our
midst. Add to that programs to help widows and orphans, abused women and
children. The worshipping congregations minister to spiritual hunger and thirst.
I recently
learned one of our ministries is helping provide food for the children in four
orphanages in Mexico!
I believe
with all my heart we are one place where the broadest range of ministries are
conducted. But like so many churches and urban ministries, we need
help…spiritual and financial help…to keep the doors open.
We are
truly our brother’s keeper. Those who cannot afford to help financially may
volunteer or provide prayer support. There is power in numbers. If ten people
each provide $20 a month, that is $200! All donations, large or small, are
gratefully appreciated.
To make it
easier, we have made it possible for anyone who wishes to make a tax deductible
donation to do so online. We are using MyCharityBox.
You may go online and make a single donation, or a recurring donation (weekly,
monthly) to help us as we seek to keep our hearts, our minds and our doors open
for those in need.
Bless you,
one and all, Brother Bill
P.S. I am
looking forward to preaching this Sunday at Christ Church. It is the one year
anniversary of my retirement. We will celebrate the 100th
anniversary of our roots in San Diego when the Evangelical Association and
United Brethren in Christ (our parent congregations) built their first houses
of worship here.
ALERT! The long anticipated water/sewer upgrade has now begun on 33rd
Street north of El Cajon Blvd. Allow a few extra minutes to go to 34th
Street and circle back to Meade if 33rd is closed. The city
anticipates the work will be completed by August 6. Apologies for the
inconvenience.
From the Quote Garden
“Though I speak with the tongues of
men and of angels, and have not charity,
I am become as sounding brass, or a
tinkling cymbal.”
~ Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 13:1
Christ United Methodist Ministry
Center
“Christ
in the Heart of San Diego”
3295
Meade Avenue - San Diego, CA 92116 - (619) 284-9205
www.ChristSD.com
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