MERGE: A Day of Community Impact

On Saturday, March 14th our church community will gather together at Wesley Memorial to form groups, pray over our community and then disperse out to each project sight. Please arrive by 8AM. Our plan is to complete most projects around 12 PM. We would love for you to join us for a Saturday of service!

Often, there are times when the local church (Wesley Memorial) and the local community run along a similar path. Both groups hope for a more cohesive community, both have a desire for the needs of everyone to be met, and both the local church and its community long for a day when their community would be considered better than the day before. This brings us an opportune time to make a lasting impact on the surrounding community for years to come. Hence MERGE, bringing the church and the community together for the good of all. This is what the gospel of Jesus calls us to - making it known to those in our community that though we may have differences there is room for everyone in the family of God.

MERGE - Wesley Memorial's Day of Service will provide you the opportunity to partner with some of our deep level partners and make an impact in the neighborhood where you live, work and play! There are many needs in our local community and our local mission partners are already making a difference. Our hope is to come alongside these partners so that they might have an even bigger impact on our community. Not only will you be able to serve others as if you are serving Jesus himself (Matthew 25:34-40), but you will hear about how you can MERGE with these partners and continue to serve outside of this day. So whether you have partnered with us before, connected with these local partners in the past, or are seeking a brand new adventure for you or your group, join us for Wesley Memorial's Day of Service!

• Macedonia Center
• Horsepower
• West End Ministries
• Fairview Elementary
• Open Door Ministries
• Wesley Community Gardens
• Care Kits

The Macedonia Family Resource Center promotes positive community change through sustainable initiatives. It offers diverse programs focusing on personal growth and community development, including life skills, tutoring, and creative outlets for youth. The center also supports families with a satellite library for technology access and partnerships for community engagement. By addressing immediate needs and fostering life skills, the center aims to create a resilient community, reduce crime and unemployment, and enhance quality of life in High Point, contributing to lasting change and growth. See more about the Macedonia Family Resource Center by clicking here.

Location: Macedonia Family Resource Center | 401 Lake Ave, High Point, NC 27260

Age: 11 and up

Work Projects: Pressure wash walkways and sidewalks | Cutting back overgrown trees | Trim bushes on both sides of building |More detailed manicure of bushes | Weeding around Bushes

Please Bring: Hedge Trimmers (manual or electric) | Pole Saw or Small Chainsaw | Garden shears/pruning clippers | Rakes | Leaf Bags | Gloves and Safety Goggles | Weed Trimmers | Trash bags or yard waste containers | brooms and dustpans for final cleanup

Since 1995, HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center has been a place of healing, connection, and growth for individuals across the North Carolina Piedmont Triad community. Established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, HORSEPOWER has spent decades harnessing the incredible power of horses to uplift and empower those in need. As a PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) Premier Accredited Center, we are committed to the highest standards of therapeutic equine care and support, offering transformative programs to individuals with diverse abilities. Over the years, HORSEPOWER has grown into a safe haven and a joyful community, where resilience is celebrated, laughter fills the air, and compassionate connections are forged daily. See more about HORSEPOWER here.

Location: Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center | 4537 Walpole Rd. High Point, NC 27265

Age: 14 and up

Work Projects: Planting Flowers | General brush removal | Potential Gate Painting| Potential" Elec Fencing

Please Bring: Landscaping tools | Work Gloves | Paint (royal blue two 1-gallon buckets)

West End Ministries of High Point is on mission to serve and work with the residents and other stakeholders to make the West End and the Greater High Point area a safer and better place for all who live, learn, work or worship. West End Ministries could not operate without community partners and the generous support of the community. Click on this link to find out more!

Location: West End Ministries | 903 W English Rd. High Point, NC 27262

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Wesley Memorial has partnered with Fairview Elementary for more than 20 years. Through our Backpack Ministry, we help ensure students receive nourishing meals during school holiday breaks—times when they don’t have access to their regular school meals. This ministry is one way we live out our call to care for and support the children in our community.

Location: Wesley Memorial | 1225 Chestnut Dr. High Point, NC 27262

Age: 6 and up

Work Projects: Packing backpacks with food items

Organization Provides: Back packs | Food Items

At Open Door Ministries of High Point, their mission is “to serve, empower, and minister to guests in order to prevent and end hunger and homelessness through advocacy, education, housing, and coordination of services.” Their vision is “to alleviate the pain of homelessness and hunger by offering our neighbors hope and healing.”

Wesley Memorial is proud to partner with Open Door Ministries of High Point to help bring this mission and vision to life. Through hands-on service, generous support, and a shared commitment to compassion, we work together to address immediate needs while also investing in long-term solutions. This partnership reflects our calling to be the hands and feet of Christ—walking alongside our neighbors, restoring dignity, and offering tangible hope as we seek to be part of the solution to hunger and homelessness in our community. Click on this link to learn more about Open Door Ministries of High Point!

Location: Open Door Ministries of High Point | 400 N Centennial St. High Point, NC 27262

Age: 14 and up

Work Projects: Landscaping - Pavers | Indoor Cleaning and Repair - Cabinets | Exterior Pressure Washing | Baseboard/Trim Repair

Organization Provides: Pavers | Paving Sand | Baseboard/Trim

Please Bring: Pressure Washer

The Giving Garden provides an opportunity for members of Wesley Memorial to provide fresh produce and flowers for our neighbors in need. Last year we provided produce to Macedonia and open Door Shelter and flowers to shut ins. The flowers became a part of our Eucharist ministry and Stephens Ministry.

Location: Wesley Memorial | 1225 Chestnut Dr. High Point, NC 27262

Age: 6 and up

Work Projects: Garden Preparation | Spread Leaf Mulch & Compost

Please Bring: Shovels | Potato Forks | Garden Gloves

Our Missions Team is assembling care kits filled with toiletries and essential items to support displaced men and women living in homeless shelters throughout our surrounding communities. These kits are a tangible expression of compassion—offering dignity, comfort, and hope to neighbors who may be facing uncertain and challenging circumstances. Through this effort, we seek to meet immediate needs while reminding each person they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.

Location: Wesley Memorial | 1225 Chestnut Dr. High Point, NC 27262

Age: 6 and up

Work Projects: Packing care kits for those that are displaced in our community and surrounding areas.

Organization Provides: Bags | Materials