Missions and Outreach

Making a difference in our community, nation and world is a common theme at Sunrise. The people of the church have had a heart for serving and giving for many years, however that heart is growing bigger, deeper and wider every year. It is our hope to do far more than recruit and deploy volunteers or give money – although that is very important. We dream about being transformed people – people who actually become an active part of God’s love, grace, redemption and hope for our neighbors and people in other parts of the world. As we serve others, we find that God does something in us. Below is a sampling of the ways Sunrise people are making a difference locally, nationally and in the world.

 

If you have a new idea or are looking to get involved please contact James Shore.
  • Open Arms

    Open Arms is an outreach ministry supported by the United Methodist Church. Open Arms provides social support and spiritual resources to a predominantly hispanic community in Winston Salem. We are involved in fundraising and provide volunteer service to help support their mission.

     

  • Children of Vietnam

    Children of Vietnam is a humanitarian mission founded by Sunrise member Ben Wilson and supported by the Sunrise community. The charity provides housing and support equipment to Vietnamese children with disabilities and their families. Please contact Ben Nelson for more information.

     

  • National and International Missions

    Sunrise supports the national and international missionary work of the United Methodist Church through financial support of our District. For more information on how to get involved in national and international missions projects please contact James Shore.

     

  • Lewisville Community Assistance Program

    Lewisville Community Assistance Program is a church run charity benefitting residents of Lewisville who demonstrate material needs. Many local churches contribute to the financial support of LCAP and the program maintains a local food pantry for Lewisville residents. If you would like more information please contact Valerie Glass.

     

  • Clemmons Food Pantry

    Clemmons Food Pantry is a ministry of Clemmons United Methodist Church serving the hungry of the Clemmons and Lewisville communities. For more information visit their website or contact them at .

     

  • Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen

    Sunrise members serve lunch at the Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen on the 5th Saturday of the month. Samaritan Ministries serves over 300 meals daily to the hungry and homeless of downtown Winston-Salem. For more information contact James Shore. For more on Samaritan Ministries see their website.

     

  • Dominican Republic Medical Missions

    Sunrise members participate in recurring medical missions trips to the Dominican Republic as part of the United Methodist Church's ongoing worldwife humanitarian relief programs.

     

  • CROP Walk

    We participate annually in the Forstyh County CROP Walk to raise money for local food pantries and Second Harvest food bank.

     

  • Piedmont Diaper Bank

    Piedmont Diaper Bank is a local non-profit chapter of . Their mission is to provide diapers to local agencies serving the needy. Contact Valerie Glass for more information or to host a diaper drive. Note: the Diaper Bank does not provide diapers directly to individuals.

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