Opportunities to Serve
Galatians 5:13-14
"For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Arthur MCC Thrift Shop
1065 E Columbia St, Arthur, IL
In November of 2014, AMC and other area churches opened the Arthur MCC Thrift Shop in Arthur. Proceeds from all sales are used locally and globally to meet basic human needs and work for peace and justice through Mennonite Central Committee. You can get involved by donating gently used items to the shop, volunteering to work a couple hours a month, or simply by shopping there! Every purchase at an MCC Thrift Shop is a gift to the world! Follow them on Facebook where pictures of recently donated items are posted regularly.
Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale
Every year on the third Friday & Saturday of August, AMC joins together with other area Mennonite Churches for the Mennonite Relief Sale. Eighty percent of the proceeds from the sale help support the work of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a cooperative relief and service agency located in Akron, Pennsylvania. The remaining twenty percent is distributed locally to help people in need. For a complete list of sale activities and items to be sold, visit the sale's website. If you would like to volunteer to help at the sale please contact one of our Ministry Team members.
Socializing With Seniors
Can you help visit AMC seniors ? Community Life is starting up our visitation ministry and they need you to sign and be a part of it! There are many seniors who would love to visit and see people during their week. You can be a blessing to them! Join the rotation list by signing up on the church foyer bulletin board or contact Sam Miller, Minister of Community Life.
Arthur Community VBS
Each year, AMC joins with other local churches to host a community-wide Vacation Bible School for Kindergarten-8th grade children. Each year, the volunteers and children spend a week learning more about the week’s main scripture verse, as well as daily themes. The mission of this ministry is to teach the love of Christ to all through fun activities such as games, crafts, stories, music, and more. Check out their website for all the details and find out more about how you can get involved on their website!
Arthur Ministerial Association Community Services
Several times a year, AMC participates in community services that are held by the Arthur Ministerial Association. These special worship services involve many other local churches, and are focused around praising God and worshiping together as one body of Christ. Each year they host community services for Good Friday, Easter Sunrise, and Thanksgiving, as well as other special events. We encourage you to attend and experience the opportunity to grow in your faith with other believers!
Menno Haven Camp & Retreat Center
9301 1575 East St, Tiskilwa, IL
AMC has been involved with Camp Menno Haven Camp & Retreat Center. Here one may relax amidst the simplicity of the great outdoors, walk through the woods, sing around a campfire as the sun sets, paddle a canoe, listen to a chorus of frogs. Camp Menno Haven is dedicated to providing a space for renewal and growth of body, spirit and relationships. They operate year-round youth and adult programs, as well as host a variety of church groups, schools, family reunions, businesses and special events. AMC has sent many youth to summer camp, and has enjoyed events and church retreats together at camp as well. We continue to support them through spring and fall work days and other volunteer efforts.
Meals On Wheels
Each year, AMC volunteers to help deliver Meals on Wheels in the Arthur community. This organization ensures that home-bound seniors receive nutritious meals while creating an opportunity to strengthen bonds with the individual. By giving just 45-60 minutes of your time, you are blessing those in the community in many ways. Let a Ministry Team member know if you are available during the day to help out.
Mennonite Disaster Service
Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) continues to strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those affected by disasters by responding through ways of rebuilding homes and restoring hope by organizing and empowering volunteers in the U.S. & Canada. AMC has been involved in many MDS projects through the years, and continues to support their work whenever possible. To become a volunteer, or find out more information, visit their website.
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