Hinshaw United Methodist Church claims hospitality, holiness, and the ministry of reconciliation as the Christian way of life. We understand that when God birthed the church into being, he made the church to be an inclusive community of faith that includes persons of all ethnicities, nationalities, and socio-economic classes. On the surface, you might think that we are not that much alike. We come from various cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. We all share a faith in Jesus Christ, yet we do not always share the same opinions about every faith issue or social concern. We aren’t striving to be all the same, but we are striving to work together to make a significant difference in the world. We are also dedicated to discovering what it means to be authentic followers of Jesus Christ and we are dedicated to being a community that accepts each other as we are and supports each other on the journey of becoming all God has made us to be.
We believe that as Christians we should follow Jesus' example of reaching out to those who are in need in our church, in our community, and in our world. Because of this, we as church and as individuals are involved in many ministries that reach out to persons. All of these ministries are for the glory of God and the furthering of the Word of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Our Church sends volunteers to Appalachia Service Project (ASP) to help make homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in Central Appalachia.
Our church volunteers at the Greensboro Urban Ministry helping to prepare and serve meals as well as by washing and dispensing clean linens. We also donate food and clothing.
Our church volunteers each year to walk and to assist with the Greensboro Crop Walk to stop hunger.
Our church donates toHeifer International which buys livestock and fowl to give to families world wide, to provide food and income.
Jobs for Life: a program that helps people develop Christ like character and employment skills. This 16 week program is quite effective. 80% of the persons who successfully complete the training receive jobs. Several volunteers support this vital ministry. For more information, please contact the church office or email.
Abraham McIntyre, executive director of Bahamas Methodist Habitat, stopped by our church on September 27, 2007 for a recorded interview with Jim Waynick. Pleae watch the video from this interview to learn how we may be able to help Bahamas Methodist Habitat in their ministry. Also, please visit their website for more information.
Our church participates in many other ministries including
Donations of money and volunteer delivery services to local Mobile Meals.
Contributions are made annually to the World Thank Offering to relieve human suffering world wide.
Volunteers-in-mission, travel to many countries to help build and repair homes and churches.
Hinshaw Church family volunteers at Hospitals, Teen Challenge, Hospice, Blood Bank , Boy and Girl Scouts, Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity, Faith Action and Aldersgate Senior Housing.
The Church facilities are made available to various community and support groups, and Interfaith Hospitality.
Donations are made to the Western NC Conference in honor and memory of newborn babies and deceased members. This is used for Conference sponsored missions.
Support the NC Children's Home
Support Prison ministries
Provide support to the Brotherhood / Sisterhood program to help the surviving spouses of deceased ministers.
Contribute money for scholarships.
Contribute money for the handicapped and elderly housing.
Provides spiritual, emotional and financial support to families in need in our church.
Provides scholarships to preschool children on an as needed basis.
Provide transportation for medical appointments, worship services and other activities.
Make hospital, nursing home and homebound visits to our members.
Participate in a prayer chain to lift individual and congregational needs through intercessional prayer
The church continues to welcome children, knowing that for some it may be the only place where they will experience God’s unconditional love and grace. As Christians, we take our responsibilities to children and youth very seriously. When we neglect to take adequate precautions to protect them from abuse while in our care, we fail in our responsibilities as Christians. It is unlikely that we can completely prevent child abuse in every situation, but we are committed to providing as safe and secure an environment for all children and those who participate in the ministries and activities sponsored by our church as possible.
Psalms 20:1-2, 27:4-5 provides examples of how sanctuary is to be a community of protective nurture and harmony. As Christians we are called to create and provide a safe sanctuary in our church to ensure that it is a holy, safe and protective place, provided for all of God’s children, regardless of age or ability. The following policy is not based upon a lack of trust for those within, but is intended to protect our children, youth, workers, employees, volunteers and the whole church body. To accomplish this, careful and confidential documentation is essential to show compliance with policies, to verify information as needed, and to have an accurate record in case of an incident.
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