May 10, 2011
“God’s Mission in Mongolia, GBGM Style”- Helen Sheperd, Missionary
One of the last mission sites to have been developed by the United Methodist Church is outer Mongolia. The General Board of Global Ministries became involved in this country in 2002 with the establishment of a formal presence with the Mongolian government under the name of “GBGM of Mongolia.” This… Read more
March 30, 2011
When asked why I chose to serve in the Republic of Panama as a missionary pastor, I often reply, “I didn’t choose Panama. Panama chose me!” My Christian formation in the Canterbury United Methodist Church UMYF under the guidance of Youth Minister Leon Precise in the early and mid 1970′s instilled in me a desire to serve “the least of… Read more
In many parts of the world canyons and rivers are major barriers to medical care, education, trade and cultural development. In the late 1980’s a Clarksville, Tennessee UMVIM team, led by Glenn Abernathy, built a pedestrian suspension bridge across the San Juan River in the mountains of western Panama between the road-accessible community of Cienaguita and the isolated Ngobe Indian… Read more
Who knew you’d always want running water over electricity? Anyone who has served at Cienaguita in Panama! The mornings there start with a bucket line of missioners hauling water up from the spring to fill the tubs in the bathrooms, kitchens and any area that depends on water. The line meanders through a banana grove, it’s on a dirt… Read more
March 24, 2011
A letter of request from Alabama Rural Ministries:
If you are interested, email: Beth Ann Hopkins at hopkinsba@gmail.com
Are you searching for a meaningful summer of service where you can experience and share Christ’s love through hands-on ministry with others? Do you want to be steeped in friendship ministry of Christ where you serve with families, children, and mentor youth? The work is hard,… Read more
March 15, 2011
Many have emailed our office expressing concern for Japan and what can be done to help. Right now, we are referring all volunteers to the information that the United Methodist Committee on Relief has distributed. Below is a compilation of their responses.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is serving as the denomination’s conduit for financial contributions. A… Read more
March 9, 2011
Alabama Rural Ministries is still accepting team registrations for 2011.
Alabama Rural Ministry coordinates home repair efforts and children’s day camps in rural parts of Alabama. We are interdenominational but are connected to the United Methodist Church. All denominations are welcome to come and serve!
“For the service that you give is not only supplying the needs of everyone but… Read more
March 1, 2011
With Spring Break quickly approaching, we understand that many teams will be going out to serve and we ask that the Team Roster/Payment form and Project Commitment form are returned to our office at least 2 weeks prior to departure.
Our office is here to serve and equip our volunteers and we strive to do so in the most efficient… Read more
February 28, 2011
May 12-14, 2011 SIFAT Training Campus
Goals:
This workshop is an invitation to mission volunteers to:
-Engage in reflection and dialogue about the impacts of volunteer service: who is impacted and how?
-”Consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds”
(Hebrews 10:24) for lasting change
-Explore key components of mutual empowerment:
-community development and appropriate technology for impoverished… Read more
February 25, 2011
April 11-14, 2011
Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center
707 Fourth St.
Blackstone, VA 23824
Everyone is invited but Conference Disaster Response and UMVIM Coordinators
are encouraged to attend.
Click here for detailed information about the event
Click here for the agenda of the event
For questions, call VUMAC at 434.292.5308
"Cuba will always have a piece of my heart. I have been on short-term mission teams throughout Central America, to South America and to Africa, but my favorite place to go remains Cuba." - Pam Buzbee,...
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