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United Methodist Student Day, one of the six churchwide Special Sundays of The United Methodist Church, is Sunday, November 27. Money for UM scholarships and loans comes from a variety of funding sources - offerings on the designated Sunday, earnings on investments of gifts from wills and annuities, and repayments and interest on student loans.
Support for United Methodist Student Day is crucial if we are to honor the church's commitment to educating a new generation of Christian leaders.
Who will be our future leaders? This 2008 video focuses on students receiving financial support through the United Methodist Student Day offering. Your faithful gifts help students achieve their dreams through a college education.
This 2008 video highlights the Watkins family, all of whom received financial support of scholarships or loans through the United Methodist Student Day offering. With college costs rising, your generous support enables students to obtain a college education without worrying about lack of funds.
Special Sundays Pastors' Guide PDF
Here's a guide that contains all the resources and ideas to help you promote the Special Sundays. This guide includes Talking points, sermon starters, children sermons, and much more.
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