United Ministries
of Sumter County
Special Projects
United Ministries of Sumter County has incredible support in four projects that really bring everyone together in our
community.
Our Lord does great things when people set their hearts to serve with Him. He
is an amazing provider.
These projects are nothing without God. Thank Him!

Click on the project title for more information:

Gear Up For Learning  provides a great opportunity for everyone to get involved in this ministry.
Through “Gear Up For Learning” the community donates new school supplies, and we package them into grade
appropriate kits. We give them to District #2 and District #17 to distribute them to the children that need them. This can be
accomplished due to the generous support of so many people in Sumter. See our results and pictures for 200
8. We put
together 189
6 kits and 551 bookbags.WOW!!!  

“The Lighthouse Grill”   is really the only “fund raiser” we do at this ministry. This is so much fun for all.
We have a building “The Lighthouse Grill” at the Sumter County Fair Grounds. In October during the Fair we sell
hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, French fries and much more. With many volunteers, great sales, combined with product
and financial donations, $4,959.05 was added last year (2007) to use to help those in a crisis in Sumter County. Click on
"The Lighthouse Grill" above to see more, pics etc...  

“Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes”  is a great way to provide people in our community with all the “fixins”
to put together a delicious Thanksgiving feast. More than likely the people that receive them would not be able to spend
the money to purchase the food for a meal like the one this provides. Last year (2007) some faithful businesses, many
churches, clubs and individuals supplied all the food to put together 135 dinner boxes with an approximate value of
$7,405 for the people in need in Sumter. Click on "Thanksgiving Dinner Box" above to see information about last year
(2007).

“Help An Angel Fly”  is truly amazing to see. We have a large storage area in the back of the ministry and it
will be completely full with Christmas gifts.  We identify people during the year that churches, bible study groups,
businesses, individuals, and clubs can adopt. We gather all the information and they can buy some gifts to put a smile on
the face of people in Sumter. The volunteers helping to load the cars with the gifts are smiling as much as the ones
receiving them. Click on "Help An Angel Fly" above to see more, pics etc...  
" A light in the darkness"