MIRACLE MISSIONS SUNDAY
Our fourth Miracle Missions Sunday is going to take place on Sunday, March 30th.
Read below to find out all you need to know!
What is Miracle
Missions Sunday?
Put simply, it is a way for our church to raise money outside our normal giving, and help missionaries through supporting projects. It is something that everyone can be a part of. It is an opportunity for all of us to help missionaries do what God has called them to do where He told them to go. Our ministers and missionaries are doing thousands of different projects to help and minister to people around the world, and we will get the privilege to help them.
Vision
On Sunday, March 30th, Manhattan First will gather an offering that will go to Andrew Dawson and Operation for Freedom, a missionary who works with human trafficking victims. You already give over and above your tithe, but this is different. We are not asking you to dig deeper we are asking you to dig differently. For the entire month of March, would you consider doing something outside the church, outside your normal routine, and outside of work? It is different because we are not asking how much you're giving, or who is giving. We are asking, what are you doing to give?
How to get
involved
Everyone can be involved. Take a look at our idea list of creative ways to give by clicking HERE. Pick an idea, or brainstorm a new one entirely! Once you have decided on what you will be doing to raise money for Miracle Missions Sunday, write it down on a sticky note and stick it on our banner in the foyer! Then all you have to do is come ready to be a part of Miracle Missions Sunday on March 30th! Come prepared to place your Miracle Missions offering before God by giving online, venmo, or by dropping it in the offering bucket, and let's see what He can do.
The Projects We're Supporting
100% of the Miracle Missions proceeds will be going to help with infrastructure upgrades to The Genesis Academy and finish a ministry coffee shop and bakery. You can read about both projects below.
The Genesis Academy Project: The Genesis Academy is a school in Puerto Rico that serves at-risk children, providing them with education, English classes, stability, and hope in the face of exploitation. However, the school is in urgent need of infrastructure upgrades to ensure it can continue to operate effectively and serve its mission. In partnership with Andrew Dawson Operation for Freedom, two critical needs need to be addressed: a reliable water system and improved flooring for all school buildings.
The Need
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- Secondary Water System: The school currently depends on a single water source. When this system fails, the school is forced to close, disrupting the education and care of vulnerable children. The proposed solution involves installing gutters on all buildings to catch rainwater and channel it into storage tanks. This water will be made usable through a pump system, providing a reliable secondary water source and ensuring the school remains open even during water outages.
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​- Safe and Functional Flooring:​ The flooring in all school buildings is currently unfinished or deteriorated. Installing sealed and stained concrete or tiled flooring will enhance the durability and cleanliness of the spaces, creating a safer and more welcoming environment for the children and staff.
The Impact
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- Educational Continuity: The secondary water system will keep the school open during water outages, ensuring students continue to receive uninterrupted education and support.
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​- Improved Safety and Sanitation: Durable, finished flooring will create a clean and secure learning environment, promoting health and wellbeing for the children and staff.
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​- Long-Term Sustainability: Both the water and flooring projects will contribute to the school’s infrastructure for years to come, supporting its mission of serving at-risk children in Puerto Rico.
Join us in building God’s Kingdom by transforming Genesis Academy into a fully equipped, resilient, and welcoming space for vulnerable children. Together, we can provide them with the stability and opportunity they need to thrive.
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Puerto Rico Coffee Shop & Bakery Project:​ As part of Operation for Freedom's mission in Puerto Rico, they are launching a coffee shop and bakery at the women's home—an initiative designed to empower survivors with job skills, financial independence, and a pathway to restoration. This project will establish a fully functioning coffee shop and bakery that will serve as both a vocational training center and a source of sustainable income for the women in our program. To complete this initiative, they need funding for:
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- Deck Construction – Creating a welcoming space for customers and residents.
- Interior Completion – Flooring, walls, and essential finishes.
- Commercial Kitchen Setup – Installing necessary appliances and fixtures for baking and coffee service.
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This project is a critical step in providing long-term economic opportunities for survivors. Every contribution helps create a space where women can heal, grow, and build a future free from vulnerability. Together, we can provide hope, opportunity, and transformation.
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You can read more about Operation for Freedom, and specifically their outreach in Puerto Rico by clicking HERE.