Missions

ChildServ Holiday Gift Project ~with a TWIST~

 

In the spirit of Christmas, our church once again generously gave to the 2011 ChildServe Holiday Gift Mission Project – but with a bit of a twist.  This year, due to our renovation, we requested donations in the form of gift cards.  Twenty-eight names of children were distributed for those who preferred to purchase the gifts themselves.  The rest were donations of $40 gift cards givn to ChildServ caseworkers who purchased the gifts.  In all, 125 disadvantaged children received Christmas gifts totaling approximately $6000 courtesy of our congregation.
This project was held in tandem with our Youth Group’s gift card fundraiser to benefit the Appalachian Service Project (ASP).  A percentage of the gift card purchases help fund their annual humanitarian trip to help rehabilitate homes in Appalachia.  Those who purchased their gift cards from the Youth Group contributed to both causes.
ChildServ’s mission is accomplished by providing leadership and programming that will educate children, families, and communities to overcome the challenges encountered by underserved children, youth, and families.  It’s success stems from its capacity to deliver effective, innovative services.  We are proud to help an organization with a long term vision for children.  A special thanks to Roylene Gallas for championing this cause every year!

Rainbow Covenant

In addition to the part of apportionments that go to mission outreach, we as a church go the “second mile” of giving by choosing to support specific projects and missionaries from among the hundreds of ministries supported by the United Methodist Church. As recommended by our Conference, these projects fall into categories from international to local.The Missions Commission highlights a different mission each month, but Mission offering envelopes may be used at any time to make a donation to any of the Rainbow Covenant projects described in this brochure (please specify on the envelope).

United Methodist Women

United Methodist Women is a community of women of all ages whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Fellowship and study opportunities are found in monthly circle meetings and unit gatherings. Fundraising goals to benefit women and children through various organizations are met through a Rummage Sale in springtime and a Craft Fair in autumn.

ASP - Appalachia Service Project

Interested in going on a transforming trip? We’ll take you along to Appalachia. In one week you’ll work harder than you ever have before, but the results will change your life forever. For 30 years we have been sending teams of high school age youth and adults to Appalachia to repair the homes of families that live throughout the mountain region. http://www.asphome.org

Volunteers in Mission (VIM)

A hands-on ministry to persons in need anywhere in the world is available through our United Methodist Volunteers in Mission. Often this involves travel to another part of the country or world (e.g., Senegal Africa, Chile, North Dakota Indian reservation). Although volunteers are usually adults, older youth may join in some of these teams. Work assignments often involve light home repair, support for medical workers or teaching of children. Exploration of VIM opportunities can be with any pastor, or any member of our Missions Commission.

PADS – Public Action to Deliver Shelter

Monday (October–May), 7 p.m.–7 a.m., provides meals and shelter for up to 30 homeless people. Volunteers provide food, work at the shelter (3 shifts) and morning clean-up. www.padstohope.org

Feed My Starving Children

ALL Church Mission Adventure at Packing Depot for Feed My Starving Children, a global hunger ministry. Children as young as five are welcome when accompanied by a parent. Food packs include food staples, such as beans and rice.