We realize that Jesus calls us not only to our local community but to the world! Thus, we feel this aspect of our missions ministries is very important.
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Beyond Our Local Community
Meeting World Needs – As needs arise beyond our local community (i.e. tsunamis, hurricanes, flooding, epidemics, etc.) we strive to provide for needs monetarily and / or in needed supplies (i.e. flood buckets, hygiene kits, etc.). Check back here to see if there are particular projects we are trying to assist.
Mission Trips – Beginning in 2009 we started a tradition of doing at least annual mission trips to areas beyond our local community, answering Jesus’ call to “go to all the world.” Our hope is that these trips will not only make a difference at the destination of the trip but in our lives to inspire us to serve together not only beyond our community but in our community. Look below for details about mission trips!
For more information, contact Rev. Georgia Harrison, Adult Education Pastor: 940-766-4231, x276.
Check out this compelling video overview of The Global Fund, the world’s leading source of funds to support the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. It’s relationship with Imagine No Malaria vis-a-vis The United Methodist Church marks the first time The Global Fund has partnered with a faith-based organization. This video features commentary from world leaders, celebrities and global health advocates about the need for an accountable, sustainable mechanism for fighting diseases of poverty.
As United Methodists, we are strong—11 million strong. We believe the world is our parish. Every life is important to us, and every one of us is important in making this vision real. In reaching out to people to relieve suffering, we find a revitalization of our own faith and our understanding of what it means to be Christ followers.
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We had flags from all around the world (thanks to Noros & DeeAnn Martin);
We had breads from all around the world (thanks to Ann Clarkson & Gail Key);
We shared in the covenantal meal of Holy Communion with people all around the world; and
We shared in a potluck meal featuring foods from all around the world.
During Communion and the Pot Luck, we took up an offering to benefit the United Methodist initiative (Imagine No Malaria) to eradicate malaria deaths on the continent of Africa by 2015. Thanks to the generosity of individuals and families as well as children who went from table to table during lunch to take up the offering, we raised $641.50!
Praise the Lord for these things that bind us together!
On World Communion Sunday, October 3, 2010, we will take up an altar rail offering during Holy Communion that will benefit Imagine No Malaria, the United Methodist initiative to eradicate malaria on the continent of Africa by 2015. This video includes stories of survivors of malaria. Through our giving, we can allow other stories like this to be told.
Did you know. . . More than 90 percent of the one million malaria deaths each year occur in sub-Saharan Africa. One in five children who dies before age five will die of malaria. Malaria was eliminated in the United States in the 1950s, but it remains a serious health issue across the globe, particularly in developing African countries. The United Methodist Church has been operating hospitals and clinics across Africa for more than 160 years, allowing us to reach the most remote areas, providing care and treatment where people need it most.
On World Communion Sunday, October 3, 2010, we will take up an altar rail offering during Holy Communion that will benefit Imagine No Malaria, the United Methodist initiative to eradicate malaria on the continent of Africa by 2015. This video shows how even young people can make a difference in the fight against malaria. What can you do?
Why is this effort to fight malaria different than what we have done before? Imagine No Malaria is a comprehensive effort to deliver a sustainable solution to the malaria burden in Africa. Imagine No Malaria represents an unprecedented approach, which includes prevention, education, communication and treatment resources in a life-changing ministry.
On World Communion Sunday, October 3, 2010, we will take up an altar rail offering during Holy Communion that will benefit Imagine No Malaria, the United Methodist initiative to eradicate malaria on the continent of Africa by 2015. This video shows how our donations can help prevent malaria by providing needed drainage.
Did you know. . . Thanks to a generous grant from the United Nations Foundation that will pay for all administrative costs of Imagine No Malaria, 100% of your donation to this ministry will go to the fight against malaria.
On World Communion Sunday, October 3, 2010, we will take up an altar rail offering during Holy Communion that will benefit Imagine No Malaria, the United Methodist initiative to eradicate malaria on the continent of Africa by 2015. Watch this video to learn more.
We realize that Jesus calls us not only to our local community but to the world! Thus, we feel this aspect of our missions ministries is very important.
We had flags from all around the world (thanks to Noros & DeeAnn Martin);
