September Monthly Mission Highlight
SCC Missions
The Month to Remember
From the setting sail on the Mayflower and entering the land that would one day be known as America, to mourning those we've lost on 9/11, it's a month chalk full of thought provoking lessons.
On Sanibel, September is normally a month of rest, a time where the island takes a breather from tourism, closes up shop, and prepares for the future whatever it will bring.
This year things are a bit different: Summer has come and gone in the blink of an eye, and tourism has been virtually nonexistent.
But one thing that hasn't changed, on Sanibel, or around the world, is Community.
In times of trouble we help those around us, and when all around us are in trouble, we band together and bear it side by side.
Jesus always made time for those in need who were willing to accept His help, do we?
Monthly Missions & Church Giving
Every month we feature one of our mission partners in our Monthly Missions Highlight (MMH). This is a way for us to expose some of the ministries that we regularly support and present an opportunity for the congregation to assist directly in helping us reach our financial commitments to the highlighted ministry. The totals below include the month the ministry was highlighted and any additional funds given since then.
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If giving by check, write "for missions" in your check memo.
Or
If giving online, enter amount into the Missions section.
January - Middle Ground Malnutrition Center - Haiti : $52,656 out of $60,000
February - One More Child - Anti Trafficking - Florida : $31,402 out of $50,000
March - Venture - Nepal : $5,165 out of $41,000
April - Feed the 5,000 Now: $16,903 out of $40,000
May - RUN : $6,250
June - RMI : $1,950
July - Lifeline : $2,300
August - Path2Freedom : $670
General giving for year thus far :
$442,568
Church budget gave :
$398,900
Total Missions Income for year thus far :
841,468
September Monthly Missions Highlight : Verity
Every year 1.2 million abortions occur in our country. That means 1 abortion takes place every 20 seconds. However, abortion isn’t just a national epidemic. It’s in our state. It’s in our city. In Florida, nearly 90,000 abortions occur each and every year. About 3,200 of those happen right here in Lee County. Verity Pregnancy and Medical Resource Center was founded to offer women considering abortion a place to go before they make this life-changing decision. At Verity, women are empowered with information and truth. They find hope, care and support. They find life … and Christ.
Verity Pregnancy and Medical Resource Center of Fort Myers has stood as a beacon of hope in our Community for 33 years. In those 33 years, we’ve helped more than 25,000 women dealing with unplanned pregnancies sort through their feelings, and find answers.
Join Our Mission for Life
Here at Verity, we are focused on creating a culture of life for every woman who comes to us. Each woman experiences the compassion of Christ through volunteers and staff who help meet her physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We share the truth about abortion and empower her to choose life for her unborn baby through services, counseling and abortion education. We offer every client the opportunity to pray and share the Gospel with those open to hearing.