Redford Aldersgate UMC

Making Christ's Love Visible

Hands4Detroit Pictures

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On Saturday, October 5, over 300 United Methodists came to work in Brightmoor.  People worked in our church, on the church garden and grounds, as well as in the neighborhood with other neighborhood groups. Thank you to Rhonda and all of our Redford Aldersgate folks that came out to work or serve lunch or offer hospitality.  Overall, Hands4Detroit had 1,700 volunteers working in the city that day – what a great day!

See pictures here

Hands 4 Detroit October 5

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All hands are welcome!

Come serve in the city in one of two ways on Saturday October 5:

Help host and work alongside about 200 volunteers coming to work at/around our Brightmoor campus – be there by 9 am.

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Go with Katy Stokes to work in the kitchen at Cass Social Services – meet at church at 8 am to carpool.

Find a way to plug into this great city-wide event!

West Outer Drive Updates

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Dear friends,

I have good news to report. We have made an offer to a Campus Pastor for our Brightmoor Campus. There are a few details that need to be worked out before I can announce it formally but I just wanted you to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

What I can tell you is that I believe in my heart of hearts that this individual will help us move into fruitful ministry in some pretty exciting ways. After a year of challenges I believe we are ready to reengage. So what are our hopes for the Brightmoor Campus?

1. Become a relationship center for the community. As people of faith we know that no transformation happens without relationships. We will build a place where people’s names are known, stories are heard and gifts affirmed. In relationships we understand that we are one!

2. Build the Body of Christ. While direct service is important, it is not the end….it is the beginning. Everything we do is done with the hope that it might nudge someone closer to the transforming grace found only in the community of faith. We will never be shy about saying, “Won’t you join us for worship….”

3. Become a destination of hope. People of goodwill from all over Southeast Michigan are searching for ways to be involved in the building up of Detroit.  We will provide a place for hands on, neighborhood based service for works groups.

4. Have a great story to tell. The faith is spread by the telling of our stories. It is our hope that we will see the Kingdom of God in our work and life together. It will be a story that will need to be heard.

Keep praying for the person God is sending. We are almost there…..

With a grateful heart,
Pastor Jeff