Christians in Action!
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Backpack Buddies
Would you like to help?
SUMC and Backpack Buddies – planting the seeds… making a difference in children’s lives.
God is Good…. All the time! Thanks to all who help fill 650 Backpack Buddies bags in 2021!!!
And we did more in 2022! Right now we still have our goal for 50 bags/month.
You might be wondering exactly what it takes to fill 50 Backpack Buddy bags?
Well, it’s probably a lot easier than you thought. The whole process will take 3-4 hours (shopping, filling, travel) - not much time for the difference you will be making in 50 children’s lives.
Cost per bag runs between $3.75 and $4.75 ($190-$240 total). The church will reimburse you for the cost.
Ideal teams are between 2-6 people.
For more information contact Doug Kolbenschlag 404.660.4657/d.kolbenschlag@gmail.com or
Beth Hughes 770.337.1990 / cdarn515@gmail.com
Little Free Food Pantry
Our Little Free Pantry located in the church parking lot is part of a nationwide project to provide additional nonperishable food items for those suffering food insecurity in our neighborhoods. If you would like to be a part of this important ministry, please consider donating items to keep the little pantry stocked!
I-58 Mission
The I-58 Mission is one of our mission partners. Their food bank and household goods programs help many families in our area who count on our donations. Please drop off your donations either in the bin in the hallway behind the sanctuary or at I-58 on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday 10:00am-3:00pm.
Needed food items:
Great Northern Beans
Canned Chicken
Pinto Beans
Canned Beets, Greens
Hamburger Helper
Blackeyed Peas
Mac & Cheese Bowls
Vienna Sausages
Chef Boyardee
Paper Products
Dry Pet Food
Christians In action
mission Statement
The Christians in Action committee is called to love our neighbor and hear the cry of the needy.
To that end, we will:
Unite our church to serve
Provide resources for support for new forms of ministry
Organize specific actions in the community of Senoia and beyond that embody the teachings of Jesus Christ
Motivate others to participate in Christian work
WHAT THEY DO
Throughout the year Senoia UMC is involved in many outreach and mission opportunities.
2025 Christians in Action activities include:
- Backpack Buddies - Every month volunteers pack at least 50 bags
- Beginning of the School Year: Breakfast/Lunch for Teachers at our local school
- The I-58 Mission Support for the local food pantry
- Little Free Food Pantry located in the church parking lot
- Light Up Senoia parade during the Christmas season
- Christmas Shoe Box Ministry for children around the world
- Stay tuned for other activities!
Who they are
Everyone in the church is considered a team member and is encouraged to participate!
There are meetings monthly, as needed, to plan and act.
How it works
Christians In Action seek to provide opportunities for our church to not only be hospitable in how we reach out and welcome new people to the church, but also how we go out into the community to serve others to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
They work hard to identify and support opportunities for our church to be involved in ministries in our conference, our country and around the world in the name of Christ. Some projects might include mission trips, collecting groceries, school supplies and other needed items for the I-58 Mission here in Senoia, working with UMCOR in Newnan, the Ukraine and others, and Backpack Buddies.