Ministry Highlights Archives - Asbury United Methodist Church

Prayer Shawl Ministry

In 2007, two women of Asbury UMC started the Prayer Shawl Ministry with an invitation to anyone who could knit or crochet to join them in creating shawls which are then given as gifts of hope, comfort, healing, peace and love. Since then, we now have 6-8 women creating shawls and others who donate yarn.

These Shawls are available if you would like one or know someone who needs a warm hug and prayer. Shawls are available for members and friends to share as hospital and home visits are made.

This ministry blesses many–those who pray as they create, those who pray as they give and those who receive the warmth of our love and prayers.

Please just call the church office or stop in and pick one up.

ECHO (Everyone Cooperating to Help Others)

We are one of the sponsoring churches for this community outreach project and support it with financial gifts, donation of items to the food pantry, school supplies, Christmas toys, and other items.

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GIFTS – God is Faithful Temporary Shelter

Provide shelter for homeless men for one week, twice a year. The dates are chosen in August each year for the upcoming winter season. The full location schedule can be found on their website: http://gifts-shelter.org or contact them at 608-728-4941. GIFTS now has a facility at 1025 N. Washington St., Janesville which they are renovating for a resource center and shelter as well as their offices.

HealthNet of Janesville, Inc

HealthNet provides quality health and dental care to the completely uninsured and low-income residents of Rock County..

They are located at 23 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville WI 53548

Phone: 608-756-4928

Website: www.healthnet-rock.org

To volunteer your time, or donate to their wish list, please contact them at 608-756-4638 or email execdir.healthnet@gmail.com

Volunteer Requests: Certified Nursing Assistants, Dentists, Medical doctors, Nurses, Office Assistance, Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, Physical therapists, Psychiatrists and Social workers.

Our Wish List: Postage stamps, office supplies (printer paper, pens) cleaning supplies, paper supplies, Rosetta Stone – Spanish, Flat screen TV (with USB port), gift cards to local office store or grocery store.