MARATHON MISSION
Saturday, September 04, 2010
- Run For A Reason! Discover the joy of running or walking for a higher purpose!
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Charity Descriptions
The purpose of Marathon Mission is for committed walkers and runners to raise financial support for the myriad of outstanding missionaries, charitable workers, and community helpers, both stateside and abroad, who daily lay down their lives for the least of these. Marathon Mission is for those with a passion to see souls won, the hungry fed, the naked clothed, the orphans comforted, the downtrodden lifted up, and the homeless find shelter. We provide an avenue for individuals to use their strength to make an eternal impact. Below, you will see the list, as it continues to grow, of the Faith or community based organizations that have benefited from Marathon Mission since we began in 2003.
You can run or walk with Marathon Mission in any of the distance options of the marathon. 100% of the funds you raise go directly to the organization of your choice. To register with Marathon Mission, please register directly with the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon and indicate “Marathon Mission” where it asks for the Charity Name that you will be participating with.
To make a donation online click here. To make a donation by mail, make checks payable to "Marathon Mission" and mail to
P.O. Box 87265, Canton, MI 48187. AAA Pregnancy Resource Center
AAA Preganancy Resource Center is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to the sanctity of human life. They provide resources to promote life, teach abstinence until marriage, and provide counseling for post-abortion healing. To make a donation to AAA PRC, send your checks payable to AAA Pregnancy Resource Center, MEMO: Marathon Mission. Mailing address: AAA Pregnancy Resource Center, 16755 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. Visit www.aaaprc.org to learn more. Abide Ministries
Abide Ministries, 70X7 Outreach, is a ministry working with people on the streets of Detroit. Using a van as their mobile base, they provide sandwiches, juice and prayer. Their focus is prostitution, substance abuse and homelessness. They are dedicated to bringing hope and recovery to the needy by sharing Christ's love. To make a donation, send your checks payable to Abide Ministries MEMO: "70X7, Marathon Mission". To learn more, visit www.70X7outreach.org. His Healing Hands
His healing Hands provides physical and spiritual healing in the Greater Lansing, MI area. Specifically, HHH provides the much needed medical and dental care to the uninsured or underinsured. To make a donation, send your checks payable to His Healing Hands. MEMO: Marathon Mission. Mailing address; His Healing Hands Urgent Care Center, Attention: Dr. Eleanore Kue, 3490 Breckinridge Drive, Okemos, MI 48864. To learn more, visit www.hhhministry.org. St. Mary Community Outreach Center
St. Mary Community Outreach Center operates a food depot and a clothes closet, serving those in need in Wayne, MI and seven surrounding communities. The center provides food, clothing, furniture, appliances, etc., to the less fortunate. The center relies entirely on the donations of money and materials from area businesses, community and civic organizations, other churches, and individuals, for its operation. Thank you for your generosity. To make a donation, send your checks payable to St. Mary Catholic Church Outreach Center. MEMO: Marathon Mission. Mailing address: St. Mary Community Outreach Center, 34530 Michigan Ave., Wayne, MI 48184. Visit www.waynestmarys.org to learn more. First Assembly of God is the home of Marathon Mission and is committed to seeing lives dedicated and devoted to Christ,
both in the community and beyond. They believe that it is truly more blessed to give than to receive. Join them in their efforts today! Food Bank: Food is vital to sustaining life. We all know that. At First Assembly of God in Dearborn Heights, MI, two to three thousand pounds of food are given away to the hungry and/or homeless every month. Your contributions will make a significant impact on keeping that supply stocked up strong for those who need a helping hand.
Heroes of Faith: Over thirty missionaries are supported every month by this dynamic congregation. Your generous contribution to this “Heroes of the Faith” missions fund will enable missionaries to continue to have their physical and spiritual needs regularly met. First Assembly of God believes that, “We are our brother’s keeper.”
To make a donation for the Food Bank or Heroes of Faith send your checks payable to First Assembly of God, MEMO: Marathon Mission Food Bank or Marathon Mission Heroes, 5650 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48125. Phone: 313-292-1220.
Beat the Odds recognizes youth who overcome significant adversity in life through scholarship assistance and awards. Graduating high school seniors from more than 200 metro-Detroit high schools are invited to apply for the award. Scholarships are awarded annually. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional depth of inner strength, integrity of effort,
tenacity of purpose and courage in the face of daunting odds. Encourage our young people to make wise choices by investing in the Beat the Odds Awards Program today! Check out www.nlsmlaw.us or call Ed Provost, Business Manager at 313-964-1975, ext. 1215 for more information. To make a donation send your check payable to NLSM Beat the Odds Awards Program, MEMO: Marathon Mission.
Address envelope as follows: Beat the Odds Awards Program, 455 W. Fort St., Suite 214, Detroit 48226. BGMC:
Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade is the children’s missionary focus for the Assemblies of God. Children collect funds to help local, national and international missionaries. Every year the children who run the 5K in Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon
for BGMC are so blessed. They receive finishing medals and feel a great sense of accomplishment in using their strength to make an eternal impact for the Kingdom of God. Visit www.aogmi.org to learn more about BGMC. To make a donation send your check payable to First Assembly of God, MEMO: Marathon Mission BGMC,
5650 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48125. Bless India Ministries, Inc. was established to bring the light of Jesus Christ to orphanages and schools in South India. They
take missions trips to teach VBS, give medical care, and instruct those hungry for truth. The ministry is being run by a Christian Indian family living in India. They support over 200 orphans and give education to over 500 students. Here's how you can help: make a donation to Bless India Ministries or be a part of the Marathon Mission Team and run for this cause! Check us out at www.blessindia.com or call Donna at 520-777-8262 for more information. To make a donation send your check payable to Bless India Ministries, Inc., MEMO: Marathon Mission, P.O. Box 31782, Tucson, AZ 85751-1782.
City Mission was founded in 1998 with the purpose of bringing life and hope to the Brightmoor community of Northwest Detroit. It is structured around the four pillars of education, leadership, family, and community. Your contribution is valuable to their mission.
To make a donation send your check payable to City Mission, MEMO: Marathon Mission, 20405 Schoolcraft Rd. Detroit, MI 48223. Visit www.CityMission.org for more information.
“POSSESSING THE LAND for Future Generations” is the campaign for reaching beyond the church walls. Connection Church has a
vision to meet the needs of the public in very tangible ways. From the existing ‘Open Door Food Ministry’ to the proposed ‘Assisted Living Center,’ it’s all about Caring Our Community to Christ. The proposed construction for the plot of land at Sheldon & Michigan Avenue will facilitate many caring ministries. This will provide
an ever-increasing assortment of need-meeting ministries for so many people. You can help Possessing the Land reach thousands of people through your support and participation in Marathon Mission! To make a donation send your check payable to Connection Church, MEMO: Marathon Mission, 3855 Sheldon Rd, Canton, MI 48188
or give online at www.connectionchurch.info. Carrie and Matt Love
Carrie and Matt Love’s full time ministry in the D.R. is with Latin America ChildCare, or LACC. In the Dominican there are currently 16 LACC schools with over 10,000 total students. This is an amazing Assembly of God ministry.
Latin America ChildCare is a ministry of the Assemblies of God World Missions and represents the largest integrated network
of evangelical schools in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1963, the ministry has grown to include over 300 projects affecting more than 100,000 children in 21 countries. It continues to touch thousands of Latin Americans with the truth of the gospel...to equip them with the basic skills for competing in, and transforming, their society...and to give them the things dreams are made of: a future (excerpt taken from lacc4hope.org). LACC schools provide some of the Dominican's best educational opportunities for young people, along with giving them the best foundation to build their lives on: Christ Jesus. As country directors for the D.R. Carrie and Matt Love are responsible for casting vision for the program and for carrying out the LACC mission statement.
Latin America ChildCare
MISSION
Latin America ChildCare, a ministry of compassion, seeks to further the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ to “transform lives” of the neediest children and young people in Latin America and the
Caribbean. Visit them online at www.thewayweshouldgo.org, or email Carrie.Love@agmd.org.
To make a donation send your check payable to Assemblies of God World Missions, MEMO: “Marathon Mission/ Acct. # 2210722”, 1445 North Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802-1894. Include a note with your donation indicating this gift for Carrie and Matt Love’s work in the Dominican Republic is via Marathon Mission.
Make an investment in the lives of children whose parents are no longer with them. Truly, Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. This well-respected Orphanage has been making a significant impact on the lives of orphans for years. You can help! Visit Hillcrest Orphanage at: ag.org/benevolence/hillcrest.
To make a donation send your check payable to First Assembly of God, MEMO: Marathon Mission-Hillcrest, 5650 S. Telegraph Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48125.
God gave Pastor Sankar a vision for reaching the most desperately needy people in his state of Andhra Pradesh with Christ's love by planting churches among them. CEM was formed to facilitate both church planting efforts and to care for the great humanitarian need which surrounded Pastor Sankar. CEM cares for over 160 orphans, trains young men and women to preach the gospel, and ministers to the needy through a free medical clinic. Visit Pastor B. Jaya Sankar at www.cemindia.net.
To make a donation send your check payable to CEM, MEMO: Marathon Mission. Address envelope as follows: Southfield Christian School, Attention: David Droste/Marathon Mission, 28650 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI 48034.
The majority of public schools in Jamaica do not offer special classes or assistance to deaf children or children with other special needs. Many Jamaican deaf children are born into families that do not have the financial resources to provide their child with a private education or teach them a trade. These social and economic problems lead to a cultural climate in which deaf people are often overlooked and/or treated as outcasts.
Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf (JCSD) actively seeks out deaf children and works with their families to make it possible for them to receive an education in a safe and positive Christian environment. Their desire is to see each student reach his or her full potential. JCSD is a residential school. Most students live on campus four nights and five days a week, returning to their families on the weekends, for holidays and during the summer. There are some students that return home only when the school is closed during holidays and the summer. In addition to teaching their students sign language, they give them a solid education in Bible, Math, History, Science, and English. They also offer computer training and work experience for older students. Their students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular programs, which range from community service to dance and science clubs.
To make a donation send your check payable to Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf, MEMO: Marathon Mission. Address envelope as follows: Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf: American Ministries to the Deaf, PO Box 3090, Allentown, PA 18106. CONTACT INFORMATION: American Ministries to the Deaf www.americandeaf.org and Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf www.jcsdeaf.org
Joy of Jesus provides after school and summer camp programs for the inner-city youth of Detroit. They introduce the youth to Christ and strive to increase their character, education, and recreation opportunities to give them an exciting alternative to the streets of Detroit. J of J also received one of the “Thousand Points of Light” awards from the President of the United States in the early 1990’s. They need your help! Make an investment in our youth; support Joy of Jesus.
To make a donation send your check payable to Joy of Jesus, MEMO: Marathon Mission, P.O. Box 32211, Detroit, MI 48232. Check out info@joyofjesus.org or call Antoinette at 313-839-4747 for more information.
Vision: That all people have access to both the Gospel and the resources that advance God’s Kingdom.
Purpose: To multiply the effectiveness of the Church using aviation and other strategic technologies that overcomes barriers in reaching the world for Christ. They are a supporting organization, which goes around the world in remote areas, to enable missionaries and remote people access to both the Gospel and the tools to further the Gospel in those remote areas.
Their passion is to see individuals, communities, and nations transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They promote this transformation by positioning Christ-centered staff in strategic locations worldwide utilizing aviation, communications, learning technologies, other appropriate technologies and related services. In accomplishing their mission, they collaborate with churches, subsidiaries, partners, and networks. Visit them online at www.maf.org, e-mail at cdesjardine@maf.org or call (208) 498-0688.
To make a donation send your check payable to Mission Aviation Fellowship, MEMO: Marathon Mission/Chris Desjardine, P.O. Box 47, Nampa, ID 83653.
Missionaries to Mexico City
The Speer Family
David and Kristen Speer and their two children, Taylor and Hudson, currently serve in Mexico City with
the Assemblies of God World Missions. They run a youth evangelism ministry known as Vive al Máximo
(“Live to the Max”), are working to establish new churches among an indigenous people group in Oaxaca, Mexico, known as the Mazateco-Huatla, and are completing the construction project on the Anna Sanders Bible Institute in Mexico City. In 2008, they plan on launch a ministry to the 30,000 street children of Mexico City. Email the Speer family at: david.speer@agmd.org .
To make a donation send your check payable to AGWM, MEMO: Marathon Mission acct #259243-4, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802. Send a note, along with your check, indicating that you walked or ran with Marathon Mission for the Speers to: 252 W. Brooke Lane, Blissfield, MI 49228.
Oral Roberts University - "Renewing the Vision"
Oral Roberts University is a charismatic university founded in the fires of evangelism and upon the unchanging precepts of the Bible. The University was founded as a result of the evangelist Oral Roberts’ obeying God’s mandate to build a university on God’s authority and the Holy Spirit. God’s commission to Oral Roberts was to “Raise up your students to hear My voice, to go where My light is dim, where My voice is heard small, and My healing power is not known, even to the uttermost bounds of the earth. Their work will exceed yours, and in this I am well pleased.”
“Renewing the Vision”, a new ORU campaign, is an initiative by the ORU Board of Trustees to encourage alumni, current donors, ministers, and other friends of the university to give to projects at the university. Some of the projects include establishing endowed scholarships, attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff, academic program upgrades, other campus improvements, and more. For every dollar given by friends of ORU, the board of trustees will give a dollar toward the remaining debt, up to $25 million. Help ORU renew God’s vision for them by giving to this campus-reviving matching fund campaign. See www.oru.edu.
To make a donation, send your check payable to Oral Roberts University, MEMO: “Renewing the Vision – Marathon Mission”. Mailing Address: Oral Roberts University, P.O. Box 707171, Tulsa, OK, 74170.Marathon Mission embraces the philosophy of Oral Roberts University and their commitment to educating the whole person: body, soul and spirit. A Marathon Mission ORU Scholarship will be awarded for the academic year, proportionately distributed among applicants. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support for ORU students who have participated in an established Marathon Mission running or walking event. Those students who apply must follow the Marathon Mission ORU Scholarship Guidelines as listed at www.marathonmission.net. Please visit www.marathonmission.net or email lisa@marathonmission.net for more information about this scholarship or marathon mission. For more information about ORU, visit www.oru.edu.
To make a donation, send your check payable to Marathon Mission, MEMO: “Marathon Mission ORU Scholarship Fund.” Mailing Address: Marathon Mission, P.O. Box 87265, Canton, MI 48187.
Promise Village: Home for Children is a place that provides individualized and specialized help to children who need another chance in life. Promise Village provides a cutting edge approach to reaching abused, neglected, and troubled children. The 70-acre Promise Village: Home for Children ranch is where abused and neglected children come to find consistent, caring treatment and teamwork. In the secure, loving and nurturing, Promise Village residential treatment home, their dedicated and compassionate, professional staff gives individualized and specialized help to children who need another chance in life.
Their unique treatment program includes animal-assisted therapy, equine therapy as well as individual and group therapy on their working farm. Animal-assisted therapy helps children develop improved insight, self-esteem and trust. They learn about God's love through "teachable moments" via the PROMISES Stage System throughout the day. Their goal is to help children heal and strengthen families. At Promise Village, dreams really come true, promises are kept, hope restored and trust is found. Visit www.promisevillage.com today.
To make a donation send your check payable to Promise Village: Home for Children, MEMO: Marathon Mission, PO Box 210, Davisburg, Michigan 48350.
Robin's Nest is a Christian children’s home begun in 1998 by Michelle Robinette. Michelle has a mother's heart and an amazing amount of faith, dedication and love which she distributes with abandon to the children living at Robin's Nest and also to visitors and volunteers. Robin's Nest is privately funded by churches and individuals in the States. Visit them at www.robinsnestchildrenshome.org.
To make a donation send your check payable to “Robin’s Nest Children’s Home” MEMO: Marathon Mission. Address envelope as follows: Robin’s Nest U.S. Office: PO Box 122, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042.
Seeds of Faith:
This is a non-profit Christian organization that ministers to indigenous people of the Eastern Highland of Guatemala by way of preaching the Gospel, distributing medicine, food, clothing, and caring for malnourished children.
To make a donation send your check payable to Seeds of Faith, MEMO: Marathon Mission. Address envelope as follows: Seeds of Faith – Guatemala, Inc., P.O. Box 52063, Livonia, MI 48152.
Southfield Christian School, a ministry of Highland Park Baptist Church in Southfield, Michigan, is a college-preparatory, K-12, educational community committed to pursuing excellence for the glory of God. As such, they believe in adherence to an absolute standard, which they find revealed in the Bible. They are committed to truth and truthfulness, and to the development of Christian character.
This spiritual focus is the foundation of education at SCS, reinforced through daily Bible classes, weekly chapels, annual Spiritual Life Week and the commitment of teachers and staff to demonstrate by word and example what it means to experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
In keeping with their emphasis on personal excellence, SCS is a National Exemplary School, and is accredited by both the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), whose members include these area schools: Detroit Country Day, Cranbrook and University Liggett. SCS is also an active member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International).
First opening in 1970 with grades K-8, the school graduated its first senior class in 1975. About 715 students are currently enrolled in grades K-12. Southfield Christian represents approximately 40 cities and over 100 different churches from throughout the tri-county area of metropolitan Detroit.
SCS Student Missions Program: Southfield Christian School students seek to use their strength to assist other mission groups in practical and spiritual ways. (See Southfield Christian above.) This includes student missions trips and service projects. To make a donation send your check payable to Southfield Christian School, MEMO: Marathon Mission/Student Mission, 28650 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI 48034.
SCS Scholarship Fund: Every year, SCS gets requests for at least $100,000 worth of scholarships for financially needy students. Alumni are encouraged to either raise pledges for or make a personal donation to this fund to help ease the burdens on SCS families. It takes 1 to send 1! SCS alumni are world changers! They want to make more of them! Donations accepted as stated above, with "MarathonMission/Scholarship Fund" on memo.
SCS students are also supporting these Charities:
SPEED THE LIGHT is the youth driven missions focus for the Assemblies of God. Funds collected for Speed the Light do just that: they purchase much needed transportation (such as boats, bicycles, cars, trucks, planes, camels, horses…) and literature for missionaries all over the world. Multitudes of Christian young people are on fire for God, and they acquire tremendous joy in Speeding the Light. You can help them do this through your support and participation in Marathon Mission!
To make a donation send your check payable to Speed the Light, MEMO: Marathon Mission, 1445 N. Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
Wellspring:
Many of us have been touched by cancer personally or through someone we know and love. Let’s give back and let a well spring up in us…and in THEM
Wellspring is a compassionate charity that exists to meet the needs of people with cancer as well as their families. Wellspring seeks to rally to the sides of such people in the midst of their battle, bringing the light and the love of Christ to them in practical ways. Cancer financially hits families so hard. Wellspring provides a means for such families to pay a bill, purchase groceries, or even take a much needed vacation!
Wellspring embraces Isaiah 58:11:
The LORD will guide you always;
He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. To make a donation send your check payable to Marathon Mission, MEMO: Wellspring, P.O. Box 87265, Canton, MI 48187
Keagy Family in Peru
For nearly 15 years, Barry and Karen Keagy, along with their three children, Lukas, Lynea, and Levi, have been contributing their numerous business and teaching skills to the work of Bible Translation. They have lived in the jungle as well as the busy city of Lima, Peru. Throughout the years Barry has served as head of the financial operations in the jungle as well as the director of jungle operations. Karen has served as a language programs supervisor with an emphasis in coordinating training events for missionaries and partner organizations. Karen served many years as a teacher for missionary kids and eventually directed the school at Yarinacocha as principal. The Keagys faithfully build relationships in Peru, and instill in indigenous leaders the responsibility for using Scripture in their language communities. What courage and faith this family possesses!
To make a donation send your check payable to Wycliffe Bible Translators, MEMO: Marathon Mission, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200 Enclose a note indicating the support of Barry and Karen Keagy through Marathon Mission. Include the MM website in your note: marathonmission.net.
Michigan Missions & Church Planting:
Latino Christian Center- “Centro Cristiano Latino” “Dios es Amor”
Current research shows that 16% of the US population is Latinos. By the year 2050, that number will have grown to 25%. Michigan is one of twelve states in the US to have the highest percentage of Latinos living there. Specifically, only a small number of Latino churches exist in Oakland County. Pastors Adrian and Silvia Falgetelli are heeding the call of God to reach the Latino’s in this area. The needs of the Latino people in Oakland County are significant. The Falgetellis are reaching out to their spiritual and social needs, specifically in the areas of overcoming language barriers, legal status, and family issues. They assist the Latinos in northern Oakland County with improving their lives, adapting to this country, and growing in the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. C. P. Wagner says that “Church planting is the most effective evangelistic tool we have.” The Falgetellis believe this, too! You can support them in their efforts to plant the first Michigan District Sponsored Latino Church Plant. What an honor! What a privilege to be a part of this groundbreaking event! Email your thoughts to: Adrian.Silvia@hotmail.com.
To make a donation send your check payable to Assembly of God, MI Dist., MEMO: Marathon Mission acct #4613C, 31500 W Thirteen Mile Rd, Suite #140, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
Dearborn Assembly of God states, “As an organization we are affiliated with the Assemblies of God and function as a Pentecostal Church. Our history as Holy Spirit-led people is long and colorful and precedes even the founding of the Assemblies of God as an organized church back in 1914. Through the centuries Spirit-filled believers have gathered and worshipped together in community because of their common faith and passion for the Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. …" Read more at www.DearbornAssembly.org. This committed group of believers has made a significant impact and contribution to the Dearborn, Michigan Community for nearly two decades. They are seeking to purchase property, which would enable them to have a permanent place of worship and community outreach. Your gifts make a difference!
To make a donation send your check payable to Dearborn Assembly of God, MEMO: Marathon Mission, P.O. Box 1848, Dearborn, MI 48121. phone: 313-933-1639.
Pontiac Family Worship Center:
This dynamic church, in the heart of Pontiac reaches out to those in need on a regular basis. Under the capable leadership of Pastor Robert Hawk, Pontiac Family Worship Center has become a place where those who are seeking God can find Him. Their components of worship, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, and service to others are making an eternal impact. Join the team of supporters for this great work!
To make a donation send your check payable to Michigan District Assemblies of God, MEMO: MARATHON-HAWK ACCOUNT. Address envelope, Michigan District Assemblies of God, Attention: Michigan Missions and Church Planting, 31500 W. 13 Mile Rd., Suite 140, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
This new Assemblies of God church plant is located between Detroit and Lansing, Michigan. As a missions oriented church, Fowlerville Freedom Center seeks to be a beacon of light in their community and beyond. Their passions include youth outreach programs and Assemblies of God Women’s Ministry Missions Trip to Poland in November. Due to significant growth, Fowlerville Freedom Center is also raising support for their congregation and the practical needs of this vibrant body of believers. Thank you for your generous support on their behalf! Visit them at www.ffcag.org.
To make a donation send your check payable to F.C.C, MEMO: Marathon Mission. Address envelope as follows: Fowlerville Freedom Center: PO Box 581, Fowlerville, MI 48336.
Unlimited Vision:
UNLIMITED VISION is the outreach arm of the Assemblies of God Michigan District Women’s Ministries. Their mission is to touch the lives of women and girls by the transforming power of Jesus Christ, disciplining them to follow His example and training them to minister to others. Women’s Ministries is “More Than You Imagined.” They believe that 1) the need is MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED, 2) God is MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED and 3) You can be MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED when you commit yourself to the will of God, which is to glorify Him by ministering to the needs of others.
A primary focus of WM’s is to meet the needs of missionaries, both at home and around the world. Through our prayers and monetary support, we enable others to bring the Good News of the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone! Past projects include building a Women’s Care Center in Benin, Africa, supplying a school kitchen in Kosova and providing scholarships for single moms in Michigan. In recent years were committed to building refugee homes in Indonesia. What worthy causes to support! Check out their web site at: www.aogmi.org, email: intouch10@msn.com or call 248-737-3801.
To make a donation send your check payable to Women’s Ministries Unlimited Vision, MEMO: Marathon Mission. Address envelope as follows: Michigan District Women’s Ministries, 31500 W. 13 Mile Rd., Suite 140, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
Open Arms Lutheran Church is a Christian Church family serving people, sharing Jesus, and sending servants in Bellville, MI and the surrounding communities. Pledges from Marathon Mission will go towards the following outreaches from Open Arms: Women's Ministry and Lutheran World Relief, which serves in 50 countries to help people grow food, improve health conditions, and recover from disasters.
They have upbeat worship on Sundays at 10am and cell groups that meet throughout the week. Join them for church at 7865 Bellville rd. Bellville, MI. Visit them on the web at or call (734) 699-5000 www.openarmscenter.com
To make a donation send your check payable to Open Arms Lutheran Church, MEMO: Marathon Mission, 7865 Bellville Rd., Bellville, MI 48111.
Young Life brings the good news of Jesus Christ into the lives of adolescents with an approach that is respectful of who kids are and hopeful about who they can be. Picture a sea of teenage faces in a crowded school hallway. Some kids are trying to blend in; some are being carried along by the crowd; others are deliberately swimming against the tide. All of them are trying to find their way in a culture that is crowded with the noise and the glare of media messages and peer expectations. Young Life seeks to carry the message of Jesus Christ into that tumultuous tide and points teenagers toward life as they were created to live it.
Since 1941, the dynamic that has characterized Young Life is its commitment to relationships — Young Life Leaders meeting kids on their turf, in the interest of friendship. As leaders get to know teenagers, they are able to share the love of Jesus Christ through platforms like Young Life Club, Campaigners and trips to camp. Whether kids are seeking answers or just acceptance, Young Life is there for them, armed with a desire for fun and the ultimate message of hope.
In WyldLife, they love middle school kids! These kids are full of life and yet experiencing profound emotional and physical changes. Middle school is a time when kids make important decisions about who they are and what they believe. They seek to model and express God's love to our young friends by learning their names, hearing their stories and honoring their God-given desire for a life of fun, adventure and purpose. Visit them on the web at pcwyldlife.younglife.org or email joe@ylpc.younglife.org .
To make a donation send your check payable to Young Life, MEMO: Marathon Mission, P.O. Box 6187, Plymouth, MI 48170.
More Home Missionaries/Church Plants/Chi Alpha
*For all of the home missionaries and church plants, please make checks payable to THAT CHURCH’S NAME and put “Marathon Mission” on the memo line. Include a short note saying that you are supporting their work through Marathon Mission.
 Abundant Life Assembly- PO Box 724 Brooklyn, MI 49230 Abundant Life Center- PO Box 339, Dearborn, MI 48121 Ann Arbor Korean Assembly- 2455 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Ann Arbor Plant- 2208 Glencoe Hills Drive #2, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Biker’s Church- 1284 N. Cedar, Mason, MI 48854 Central Michigan Chi Alpha- 5381 S. Winn Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Chi Alpha Support Raising Coach- 6789 City View Drive, Hudsonville, MI 49426 EMU Chi Alpha- 514 St. Johns, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Faith Assembly Deaf Church- 897 E. Walton, Pontiac, MI 48340 Greenville Family Worship Center- 307 W. Washington, Greenville, MI 48838 H20 Church- PO Box 7990 Ann Arbor, Mi 48107 Hmong Christian- 21525 24 Mile Rd., Macomb Twp., MI 48042 Intercultural Ministries- 2747 Torrey Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Intercultural Ministries- PO Box 4163 Dearborn, MI 48126 Intercultural Ministries- PO Box 91, Dearborn, MI 48121 Journey Mount Hope Church- PO Box 302, Holt, MI 48842 Korean Assembly- 4207 West 14 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073 Korean Bethany- 22157 Goddard, Taylor, MI 48180 Macomb Church Plant- 39016 Early Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Mount Hope Church- Williamston- PO Box 37, Williamston, MI 48895 Mount Hope St. Johns Family Church- 101 West Cass, Suite F, St. Johns, MI 48879 MSU Chi Alpha- 464 Wayland Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823-377 Northwood University- 6100 Swede Ave., Midland MI 48642 Oasis Community Church- 133 Essex Drive, St. Louis, MI 48880 Polish Harvest Full Gospel Church- 115 Biltmore Drive, Troy, MI 48083 Pontiac Power Kids Co.- PO Box 431920 , Pontiac, MI 48343-1920 Real Church- PO Box 12460 Hamtramck, MI 48212 Resurrection and Life- 3688 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI 48072 River of Life- 1520 E. Broadway, Muskegon, MI 49444 Solid Rock- 14273 E. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48205 Summit International- 241 N. Hewitt, Ypsilanti Twp., MI 48197 Templo Victoria- 3404 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 The Oaks- PO Box 2155, Royal Oak, MI 48068 U.B.T.C.- 28029 Tavistock Trail, Southfield, MI 48034 Vietnamese Missionary Assembly- 41380 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Western Michigan Chi Alpha- 5505 Clato, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Williams Lake Assembly- 2671 Williams Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48329Youth Alive- 6100 Swede Ave., Midland MI 48642MI District AG Women's Ministry
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