The United Front Against Riverblindness is a ministry whose Executive Director, Dr. Daniel Shungu, is a member of our church. Dr. Shungu, a retired Merck employee, wanted to give something back to the residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo -- where he was born. Read more about the work of this important ministry which delivers Mectizan (used to prevent new cases of Riverblindness - Onchocerciasis) to the residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by visiting the UFAR website and on the Princeton Comment blog.
Upcoming Fundraising Events
There may be special opportunity for parents and children to participate in a “performance art parade” at Communiversity on Saturday, April 24. For additional information on this please contact the Church Office at 609-924-2613.
On Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m, there will be Congo Mission Trip Tea at PUMC . Enjoy a variety of teas, tea cakes, sandwiches, and pastries; international cooking demonstrations; music; fellowship; and fun. Call 609-924-2613 for reservations.
On Saturday, May 1, the Princeton United Methodist Church “May Day 5k to Conquer Riverblindness” needs sponsors! To help get race sponsors, call Kathleen Garber (609-395-3590)
On Saturday, May 15, at PUMC, our own Hyosang Park will give one of her thrilling solo handbell concerts.
On Saturday, May 22, at 6 p.m. a community-wide African Cultural Evening and Dinner will be held at Princeton University’s Carl A. Fields Center, at Prospect and Olden Avenues. Save the date for a family outing with authentic African food (we’ll need cooks!) and fun! Call Michele Tuck-Ponder (609-497-1480 or tuckponder1@verizon.net) to volunteer to help cook.
Another great way to help!
Be a sponsor for one of the fundraising events being planned to help send our mission team to the Congo. Download and read this Sponsorship Letter.
January 2010 Update
We have confirmed that our dates of travel will be July 19th - August 3rd, 2010. Please pray for the ministry team that will be heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from now until they return.
With 4 months to go, the team has raised over one-third of its $30,000 goal! But we will be stranded in the mid-Atlantic without your help. If you would like to support the ministry to eradicate Riverblindness in the DRC, make your checks payable to Princeton United Methodist Church with "Congo Ministry" in the memo line.
