The Global Methodist Church (GMC) believes that mission work is important and encourages each congregation to participate in both local missions and worldwide missions. At Cornerstone, we believe every follower of Christ is called to be His hands and feet - serving others with compassion and love.
Donate through:
General Operating Budget - 10% of all Cornerstone Church’s funds are dedicated to mission work.
Advent & Lenten Offerings
Special Offerings - Designated by the Church for specific needs (i.e. disaster relief)
Fundraising Activities - For specific missions
LOCAL MISSIONS:
CURRENT MISSION:
July 2025 - Children in Crisis School Supply drive - School supplies filled bags for the children in foster care at the CIC to donate to their classes for the new school year!
The teenagers living in the efficiency apartments at Children in Crisis who are in school/college received a $100 gift card for back-to-school clothing and/or footwear purchases.
September 2025 - A First Responder Appreciation Dinner is being hosted in conjunction with the Exchange Club of the Emerald Coast.
Ongoing - Teenager Support Mission: This will be an on-going mission by way of monetary donations that will be used to purchase gift cards for teenagers in need. This age group of children are often forgotten about, but many are still in need and like to shop for their own clothing or personal items.
Ongoing - $100 per month is given to Emerald Coast Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Ongoing - $200 per month is given to One Hopeful Place to help feed the homeless in our area.
PREVIOUS MISSION WORK:
July 2025 - The TX Flood Relief Fund through the GMC was supported through a special offering. $5000 was sent to support the GMC churches in the area that were affected by the devastating floods.
November 2024 - Thanksgiving Meal bags were created by congregants to provide a meal to those in need. Over 60 bags were given out.
July 2024 - Children in Crisis School Supply drive - 25 school supply bags were created for the children in foster care at the CIC to donate to their class.
April 2024 - Congregants brought in paper goods for Children in Crisis, a local set of foster homes that are capable of housing larger groups of siblings. The homes go through paper products quickly: toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, plates, and tissues.
March 2024 - Congregants brought in non-perishable food items to donate towards both students and Silver Sands School and Catholic Charities, a food bank at which the students work in order to learn job skills.
FOREIGN MISSIONS:
July 2025 - A group from Cornerstone went to Honduras summer of 2025. Completed projects included Vacation Bible School, construction work, and evangelism efforts in elementary schools and local neighborhoods. School supplies and a variety of homemade girl dresses were taken on the mission.
January 2025 - A group from Cornerstone went to Cuba to support mission work there. $5,500 was raised for this endeavor in addition to many donations of clothing, tools, and other items.
Ongoing - A monetary donation is provided to support a food outreach in Honduras. $500 is given quarterly for “Feed the Children.”