Outreach
Tim Roebuck and Bill Ehlers with local children at the Methodist Guest House, Port au Prince, Haiti, Nov 2010
Volunteers in Mission - Tim and Bill traveled to Haiti as part of a Volunteer in Mission Team from New Jersey in November 2010. Staying at the Methodist Guest house, they worked on two main projects; one building bathrooms for volunteers in the Methodist Church of Haiti's grounds and the other repairing buildings damaged by the January 2010 earthquake at a Methodist run Childrens' Orphanage.
They witnessed the devastation from the earthquake, seeing numerous collapsed buildings where some of the 250,000 people died on that dreadful day. The current most obvious consequence visible is the sea of tents, which are everywhere; on town squares, on roads, in peoples yards...simply everywhere is a tent, which is now home for millions.
Morrow will continue to support the rebuilding of Haiti and Bill and Tim look forward to returning soon.
School Break Experiences - high school
Summer Middle School Experiences
The Christian Outreach Project (COP) pairs Morrow youth with youth groups from churches around the state to repair homes for elderly residents of northeastern New Jersey. The group spends a week working, sharing and worshipping together.
Tree of Life Counseling: Have you ever felt you or your family could use the advice of a professional counselor, but were afraid what it mgiht cost? We provide counseling and therapy at fees within people's ability to pay. We have helped adults, adolescents and groups on a non-profit basis since 1970.
Habitat For Humanity Newark: We pledge $1,200 a year, which we raise at our annual Spring dinner. On a workday, you could end up painting, clearing or roofing; there are jobs for all ages and abilities. Read more about the ABRAHAM HOUSE project, and interfaith community project.
SCEEP: Suburban Cultural Education Enrichment Program provides tutoring services to Newark elementary school children in order to improve academic performance, raise self-esteem and motivate children. A life-changing mission. Program sponsored by Protestant Community Centers, Inc.
Community Shared Agriculture: Support a local farm. Fresh organically grown vegetables are delivered weekly to Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot June through November. Information for the 2011 season will be available shortly or contact csa_maplewood@lovetheocean.com for more information. Last year's information: Click here.
IHN: Interfaith Hospitality Network: Temporarily homeless individuals and families are provide shelter, breakfast and dinner in various places of worship. As a host church there are many preparations needed and opportunities to extend hospitality to our guests during their week long stay. Volunteer Guideline for Congregations
MEND: Meeting Emergency Needs with Dignity: Provides food supplies for those in need in the local area. Food collection is on the 2nd Sunday of the month, but we accept donations any time. We also accept personal care products. We sponsor families during Christmas time.
Missionary John Yambasu in West Africa: We commit $2,500 a year to John’s support. One year, we raised $8,000 for a minivan to assist with work in the orphanages in Liberia and Sierra Leone (info and pictures). We collect cellphones and eyeglasses to help our fundraising. Donate now!
