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Mission Opportunities
For Mission Monday, February 25, 2008
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference connectional ministries giving.
Edited by Daniel R. Gangler, director of communication dgangler@inareaumc.org.
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DEADLINE REMINDER
‘ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING’ OFFERING TO BE RECEIVED MARCH 2
The One Great Hour of Sharing offering is essential to UMCOR, gifts to this offering underwrite UMCOR’s “costs of doing business.” That helps us keep our promise that 100 percent of every other gift you make to a specific UMCOR project can be spent on that project-not on home office costs and assisting UMCOR programs that have not been fully funded through designated Advance gifts.
Recently the North Indiana Conference received $15,000 from UMCOR to fulfill the immediate needs of residents for storm relief in North Indiana. These funds were available, because congregations from across the country gave to the “One Great Hour of Sharing” offering last year, making 100 percent of these funds available to those in need.
Offering materials area available by logging on to www.umcgiving.org/content/sundays/OGHS_nav/onegreat.asp. Other resources including bulletin insert, litany of hope, songs, Scripture also can be downloaded from this site by clicking on Worship Resources – UMNS
SOUTHEAST VIM TEAM PLANS TO RETURN TO TAIAMA, SIERRA LEONE
There is a Volunteer in Mission team forming to return to Sierra Leone, West Africa, with tentative dates of April 3-13 inclusive of travel. The team will go to Taiama and serve at the Taiama Health and Maternity Centre. This team will have a pediatrician as a member of the team and will have a child focus. A pediatric medical clinic will be offered and needs allied health workers as well as persons who will learn to dispense medicines. A second focus is a Bible school for the children of the community.
Costs will be $3,300 which includes round trip airfare, lodging, transportation, most meals and your visa. You are required to have a passport and certain immunizations.
A $300 deposit is due now with the remainder due by March 1. Checks can be made out to FUMC and designated for “Africa VIM.” Your check should be sent to FUMC, attn: Dr. Joe Geary, P.O. Box 25, Paris, TN 38242.
The team will be limited to 8 to 10 people of which three are currently enrolled. Questions can be sent to korimissions@yahoo.com or call Dr. Geary at 731-642-4764.
MISSION NEWS
IOWA PASTOR SELECTED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF KOREAN RESOURCES
The Rev. David Kwangki Kim, pastor of the Malvern-Strahan (Iowa) United Methodist Church, has been selected as the new director of Korean resources for United Methodist Communications, effective March 17. A former missionary in the Philippines, Kim served as publisher and managing editor of Word and Ministry and served on the editorial staff of the Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in Manila. – UMNS
RETIRED CAROLINA TEACHER NOW HELPING STUDENTS IN ZIMBABWE
For 28 years, Francie Markham taught high school English to teenagers in South Carolina. Now that she’s retired from education, she’s helping high school kids in Zimbabwe by providing them with textbooks, blackboards and other school supplies. Markham was inspired to start the Zimbabwe ministry after taking four mission trips to Old Mutare Mission Center and noticed that students at the mission’s Hartzell High School were without textbooks – or lunch. For the past year, Markham has collected supplies donated by churches, businesses, schools and families across South Carolina. A 40-foot-long container packed with supplies is expected to arrive at the school in March. – UMNS
NATIVE AMERICAN ISSUES ANALYZED DURING LISTING POST SESSION
The Rev. Chebon Kernell was raised in two spiritual worlds that some people say have little in common. He’s a lifelong United Methodist who responded to a call to Christian ministry at age 17. And he’s a Seminole Native American, no stranger to the ceremonial traditions of his ancestors. “As a minister,” he said, “I’ve wondered where to draw the line between the two-or whether it should even be drawn.” That issue and others faced by Native Americans in The United Methodist Church were analyzed Feb. 16 at a “listening post” hosted by the denomination’s Native American Comprehensive Plan. Participants spent two hours in small group sessions, sharing stories of evangelism in Native communities. – UMNS
BORDER ISSUES DISCUSSED BETWEEN UMC AND MEXICAN METHODISTS
Effective ministry and advocacy related to immigration must begin on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as a partnership of The United Methodist Church and the Methodist Church of Mexico, according to church leaders along the border. Possibilities for such partnerships were explored during a Feb. 8-10 border consultation called “Abrazando a Mi Prójimo,” or “Embracing My Neighbor,” sponsored by the Methodist Border Mission Network. The event’s goal was to help the church reach across the border and work together as neighbors in common ministry, particularly as the church works to respond to the impact of immigration. – UMNS
PRESIDENT BUSH OKs MORE FLOOD RELIEF
Twelve more northern Indiana counties that were damaged in January floods are eligible for federal disaster funds (Associated Press). President Bush approved the additional aid for these counties: Allen, Benton, Dekalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, Lake, Laporte, Newton, Noble, St. Joseph, Starke and Whitley.
FORMER WOMEN’S DIVISION MEMBER BUMPERS DIES AT 86
Bonnie Lewis Bumpers, 86, of Conway, Ark., a former director of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries and its Women’s Division, died Feb. 15. She was an instructor in the Women’s Division regional schools of mission and served on the boards of several mission institutions. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Paul M. Bumpers, a daughter, son, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. – UMNS
CATCH UP ON GINA RIENDEAU’S MISSION TRIP TO AFRICA ON BLOGSPOT
Gina Riendeau, North Indiana Conference mission staff person and her husband Alan, are spending two months in Africa in Zambia as Individual Volunteers. Gina has developed a wonderful blog and has such poetic insights into the life there – you can just peruse through their daily life and enjoy United Methodist missions at work! Go to: www.griendeau.blogspot.com.
HIGHLIGHTED MISSION TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
KOKOMO CHURCH INVITES OTHERS TO UTE INDIANA NATION VIM TRIP
We are looking for a trade ... Are you planning on a summer mission trip where you will be needing an additional van and are looking for a way to cut cost all at the same time? I can help. Main Street UMC in Kokomo will be taking a group from our congregation to Southwest Colorado to be in ministry with the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Nation from July 17 through July 29. We would be interested in sharing our van if you would be interested in doing the same. If you are interested in finding out more information about this opportunity call the cell number below. I look forward to hearing from you! Seeking God’s Horizon, Paul Rogers, cell phone: 765-863-0127.
NORTH INDIANA SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SET FOR JULY 9-12
The North Indiana Conference United Methodist Women announces the 2008 School of Christian Mission to be held Wed., July 9 for the Drive-In Day and Wed. evening, July 9 through Saturday, July 12 at Manchester College, in North Manchester, Ind. The 2008 theme is “Living the Sacred: Psalm 21:1” including these studies: I Believe in Jesus, Israel and Palestine, Giving Our Hearts Away – Native American Survival. More information to come.
SOUTH INDIANA SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION SCHEDULED FOR JULY
The South Indiana Conference School of Christian Mission will be held on the campus of the University of Indianapolis, July 26-Super Saturday Session or July 27-30 Weekday School. The 2008 Theme is “Living the Sacred.” Studies this year are: Spiritual Growth Study, “I Believe in Jesus” with Bishop Michael Coyner; Geographic Study: “Israel-Palestine” with the Rev. Mary Wilder Cartwright; Current Issue Study: “Giving Our Hearts Away: Native American Survival” with the Revs. Dr. P.T. Wilson and Billie Nowabbi; Young Women’s Study: “Giving Our Hearts Away: Native American Survival” with Rita Gaither-Gant, Kathy White and Barbara King.
This school is designed for mission committee members, lay leaders, pastors, United Methodist Women members, young women, youth and children. Activities will include: Mission studies, worship, music, UMW officer update, mission update, mission education resources, videos, hands-on mission project, fellowship and banquet. For more information check out the “Southwind” newsletter by logging onto: www.gbgm-umc.org/sicumw/
CHURCHES CAN FINANCIALLY HELP FLOOD SURVIVORS IN NORTH INDIANA
Churches wishing to make monetary donations to assist victims of the recent flooding in North Indiana may send funds to:
North Indiana Conference UMC
PO Box 869
Marion, IN 46952
Note for Flood Relief in North Indiana – Account 030401
Flood buckets and flood bucket materials are being collected by the Monticello UMC, 200 South Main Street in Monticello. For more information, contact Pastor Brian Beeks at 574-583-5545.
Homes that flooded along the Tippecanoe River last month, were flooded again last week. Once the water recedes, volunteers will be able to muck out houses. Information about volunteering will be posted when volunteers are needed.
EARLY DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING SET FOR INDY ON MARCH 8
The Indiana Area of The United Methodist Church is sponsoring a United Methodist Volunteer in Mission EARLY DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING event on Saturday, March 8 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th Street in Indianapolis (one block west of North Meridian Street (US Highway 31). Coffee and snacks from 9:30-10 a.m., training from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. UMCOR approved trainers
Who should attend? All volunteers interested in Early Disaster Response work, pastors, District Disaster Response Coordinators. Cost $20 per person, includes lunch, snacks and materials.
For more information contact: Bob Babcock, South Indiana Conference disaster response coordinator, or Gary Peterson, North Indiana Conference North Conference.
To register send name, address, city, state, ZIP code, home phone, e-mail address, plus name of church, district and either SIC or NIC, to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
Make check payable to: St. Luke’s UMC, add to memo line “Disaster Training.”
DISASTER MINISTRY CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS JUSTICE IN DISASTERS
Complex issues like global warming, battered local economies, predatory lending practices, and changing immigration laws are worsening the impact of disasters in the U.S. on the nation’s most vulnerable people. A national conference of disaster recovery experts, scheduled for Nashville this March, will tackle those issues at the national Domestic Disaster Ministry Forum presented by humanitarian agency Church World Service.
This year’s “Economics and Justice in Disasters” Conference, March 29-April 1, at the Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tenn., will feature speakers from academia, government agencies, and faith-based disaster-response groups. Participants are expected to include leaders from national faith groups and denominations with programs and ministries dedicated to the increasing and specialized work of disaster ministry, as well as representatives from FEMA, the American Red Cross, and VOAD groups (Voluntary Organizations Active In Disasters).
A Domestic Disaster Ministry Forum registration form and information may be downloaded from www.cwserp.org/reports. (Follow the links for 2008 Forum Brochure and 2008 Forum Registration Form.)
NORTH IND. TO HOST VIM TEAM LEADER TRAINING AT KOKOMO APRIL 12
The Mission Volunteers Resource Team of the North Indiana Conference has scheduled a Volunteers In Mission Team Leader Training event for Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s UMC, 700 East Southway Blvd. in Kokomo, Ind. Penny Krug will be the trainer for this event. Leaders and/or participants of VIM work teams and youth leaders need to attend this important event.
The cost is $10 person, which includes lunch and basic materials plus $25 for a VIM Training Manual (only one needed per church). Topics include: How to plan a mission trip? Where to go when your church wants to send a team, spiritual enrichment, being a team member, cultural sensitivity, insurance and liability forms regardless of where you go, issues of risk and answers to questions.
For more information: Contact Bonnie Albert, bonkay@hotmail.com, or phone 219-464-1447.
Registration deadline is Friday, April 4. To register, send name, address, phone number with area code, church, city. Make checks payable to North Indiana Conference, memo VIM training and mail to P.O. Box 869, Marion, IN 46952. For registration form, log on to www.nicumc.org.
RX CONNEXION TO HOLD ANNUAL CONSULTATION IN LINCOLN COUNTRY
The North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ) health arm of United Methodist Volunteers In Mission, RxConnexion, will hold its annual consultation in historic Lincoln country at Sugar Creek UMC in Chatham, IL near Springfield on May 2-4. In addition to workshops, program components will include exhibits, team presentations, fellowship, singing, musical entertainment and an opportunity to visit historic Lincoln sites.
Special guests include: Dr. Cherian Thomas, Executive Secretary Health & Welfare, General Board of Global Ministries, New York, NY; Dr. Roger Boe, Medical Consultant for GBGM Individual Volunteers, Pocatello, ID; Beth Ferrell, RN Mission Interpreter in Residence for the North Central Jurisdiction, OH; Nancy Eubanks, GBGM Consultant for Individual Volunteers, Brownsville, TN; Joe and Carolyn Wagner, Directors of Operation Classroom and Operation Doctor, Indiana Area Conferences. Dr. Elias Lara, UMVIM coordinator for Mexico Medical Teams will give a workshop on the need for medical teams in Mexico.
On Friday evening, the program will kick off with Dr. Thomas’ Keynote on “Community Based Health Care and Opportunities for Medical UMVIM” Saturday’s workshop topic choices are: “Personal Challenges”, “Water Safety and Purification”, “Packing Tips”, “Dental Teams “, “Health Team Basics”, “Community Based Health Care Teams,” “ Spiritual Care”, “ Individual Health Volunteers”, “Managing Parasites”, “The New UMVIM Blog”, and “Team Conflict Management”. A VIM Leader training course will be offered on Saturday and may be registered for separately.
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Registration is 4-5 p.m. on Friday, May 2. The meeting concludes after 9:30 a.m. Worship on Sunday, May 4.
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Fees: $75 - Meeting Registration, 3 meals, snacks (no breakfast)
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Lodging: $65 - Reserved Room at near-by Baymont Inn or $15/night Limited lodging space is available at the Midwest Distribution Center
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Optional Tour: $10 Lincoln Springfield Tour Saturday evening
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Registration Deadline is April 15 (tax day).
For more information or to receive a registration form, visit www.gbgm-umc.org/northcentralvim/rxconnexion.html or write umvim-ncj@brookings.net for a copy.
NEWLY LISTED MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
BLOOMINGTON DISTRICT TEAMING WITH AMES CHAPEL FOR MISS. VIM TRIP
The Bloomington District is teaming with Ames Chapel UMC in Orange County during March for a week of work in the Gulfport, Miss. area working on rehabilitating home devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Dates are March 22-29. Some persons will be leaving on Saturday, March 22. Others will need to wait until after Easter services on March 23. Travel will be by car or van, with carpooling encouraged. Details about costs will be available after the first of the year. Ames Chapel is inviting as many as 40 people to join them from around the district. If you have questions, please contact the Bloomington District office at 800-919-8161 or 812-339-1445 or Rev. Gary Loy at Ames Chapel at 812-366-4139.
In September, the district is teaming with Ames Chapel again for a week-long work trip to John’s Island, S.C.
MADISON CHURCH PLANS MISSION TRIP TO ENGLAND IN SEPTEMBER
A mission trip scheduled for September 22 through October 1, 2008 is being led by Debi Partridge of Trinity UMC in Madison, Ind. The trip will consist of touring John Wesley sites in several areas London, Oxford, etc. and then doing a short mission project in York, England. Team members have the option of staying on in England at their own expense. For more information, call Debi Partridge at 812-273-4601 or email her at partridge2@verizon.net. The price for this trip is $3,000 and the team is almost full.
SEWING MACHINES NEEDED IN SIERRA LEONE
Each of the six United Methodist schools in Sierra Leone is in need of a minimum of seven sewing machines. Since the Bloomington District is compiled of eight counties, the district goal was to receive enough money from each county to purchase at least eight machines. To date the Bloomington District office has received enough money to purchase 21 sewing machines! For more information, call the Bloomington District office at 800-919-8161 or 812-339-1445.
PREVIOUSLY LISTED MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
TERRE HAUTE DISTRICT OFFERS TRIP TO MISSION DISTRIBUTION
March 5-7 & April 16-18 – Mission Trips to Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, Ill. Trip cost will be $125 per person, plus transportation and food en route. Project: Assembling flood buckets, health kits, grounds keeping and much more. CHALLENGE: Each person participating or church to sponsor Flood Buckets with a donation of $45 each. (No supplies, just cash) Limit of 25 persons to Chatham ages 16+ years.
For more information on these mission opportunities please contact the Terre Haute District Office at 800-919-8165 or 812-237-0101.
BLOOMINGTON DIST. ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR HAITIAN ORPHANAGE
The Bloomington District Mission Trip to Haiti is quickly approaching. The trip will take place March 7-16. The project for this mission trip will be the construction of an orphanage on the grounds of the Haiti Methodist Church Project at Gebeau, which is near Jeremie, Haiti. The cost of this project will be around $40,000. The Bloomington District Office is accepting donations for this project. Please make checks payable to the Bloomington District UMC and mail to the District office, 1520 South Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403-5167.
PERU CHURCH ASKS FOR ASSISTANCE IN APRIL 13 MISSIONS FAIR
The Main Street United Methodist Church in Peru, Ind. is planning a Missions Fair on Sunday, April 13 at the church. Main Street UMC invites representatives of the many missions fields we support (local, U.S., and worldwide) to attend and set up displays on ongoing missions work. Tentative plans include a missionary speak from the pulpit at both our 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service. Between services (9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) and after the second service, tables or booths will be set up with materials and as many missions representatives as possible available. Also following the second service there will be an “International Luncheon” featuring many dishes from various mission countries. All mission guests are invited to take part in this luncheon.
For more information and ways you can support Main Street UMC Mission Faith, contact Miles Straly, mission commission chairman, home phone: 765-472-2273, cell phone: 317-850-1448 or by e-mail: mstraly@mcremc.net. Home address: 1859 S 400 W, Peru, IN 46970.
OPERATION CLASSROOM PACKING PARTY IN TERRE HAUTE DISTRICT
Operation Classroom’s next Packing day is Thursday, April 24, at 9 a.m. at Breden Memorial UMC, 2228 S. 7th St. in Terre Haute. The church will be open on Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to collect supplies. In addition to regular classroom supplies, we are emphasizing sewing supplies, chalk, and vitamins. Joe Wagner is in West Africa until mid-March. Bill Green received an email from Joe stating that the van is in need of approximately $3,000 in repairs. If anyone wants to make a monetary donation for the repair, please contact the Terre Haute District Office, 1403 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Call 812-237-0101 or 800-919-8168.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AT CENTERVILLE, IOWA
NEW CHURCH CONSTRUCTION – The members of Faith United Methodist Church of Centerville, Iowa, continue construction of their new building. Volunteers are needed and are most welcome to come and help with the construction. Work Day is every Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. with lunch and refreshments provided. Groups can make arrangements for other days. There are various jobs available with volunteer professional supervisors on site. Contact the church office at 641-856-3862 or the Trustees Chair at 641-895-0381.
SMITH VALLEY UMC ANNOUNCES MISSION OPPORTUNITY TO COLOMBIA
Dr. Joe Bottorff of Smith Valley UMC in Greenwood, Ind., will be leading a group of Lay Missioners to Cartagenta, Colombia, South America, July 19-26. There is room for four more participants. Cost is $1,495 with a $150 deposit required at the time of reservation. Contact Pastor Joe for more details at 317-432-6706. Our focus on this trip is medical, women’s prison, children’s ministries and support of vocational youth education.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GULF PORT HURRICANE RECOVERY IN AUGUST
Gulf Port, Miss., Aug. 9-17. Leaders: Peg and Arley Ellingson, 203 S. 1st Ave Hinton, IA 51024, phone: 712-947-4551(h), 712-947-4553 (o), 712-203-8068 (c) or e-mail: pellingson@usa.net. We will continue assisting with recovery efforts in the Biloxi, Gulfport, Pass Christian and Long Beach areas. Our tasks will include: dry walling, mudding, sanding, tiling, setting doors, installing cabinets, painting and trim work etc. The cost is $250, which includes all lodging, transportation and meals (except those on travel days and one evening meal. Maximum of 12 participants are needed.
DETROIT CONFERENCE VIM TEAM PLANS TRIP TO HAITI FOR NOV. 7-14
Curtis Bartz of the UMC Detroit Conference will be leading a team to Haiti, Nov 7-14. He serves as an active member of the Michigan Area Haiti Task Force and has led over 15 teams and raised more than $100,000 for projects in Haiti through church support and individual contributions. If you would like to join the Haiti School Project team as we work and worship with our Haitian partners in mission, contact Curtis Bartz, 313- 278-4849 or jbartz@mich.com for information and an application.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES REMINDERS
More information about these opportunities as well as a listing of ongoing projects and contact information can be seen at www.inareaumc.org/general_info/mission_opportunities_listings.htm, which has all the details for these opportunities.
PENNIES FOR PEACE MISSION PROJECT IDEA FOR THIS SUMMER’S VBS
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For more information, contact Operation Classroom at ocmisson@frontiernet.net or log on to www.operationclassroom.org
PLACEMENT REQUEST: HEALTH VOLUNTEER COUPLE
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Family physician with one-year experience serving in Zaire and his wife seek a 3- to 12-month Individual Volunteer assignment. Physician is able to do minor surgery, clinical teaching and direct care. Physician’s wife is fluent in Spanish. Both have received Individual Volunteer training. Notify Roger Boe at boeroger@cableone.net for more information.
UNITED METHODIST VOLUNTEER IN MISSION TEAMS NEEDED IN MEXICO
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Contact information: Jerry Hill jerry.hill@bsumc.com or call 864-320-3165
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS
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March 2008
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March 7-16 – Bloomington District Mission Trip to Haiti
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March 23-30 – Ames Chapel UMC Trip to Gulfport, Miss.
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June 2008
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Harrodsburg UMC to Henderson Settlement, Ky.
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Youth District Mission Trip Location TBA
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July 2008
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July 12-19 – Mooresville First UMC to Calnali,, Mexico
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Summer 2008
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Bedford First UMC to Louisiana
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South Indiana Native American Mission Trips
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September 2008
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Sept. 20-27 – Ames Chapel UMC to John’s Island, S.C.
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Sept. 22-29 – Mooresville First UMC to Henderson Settlement, Ky.
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UM MISSION INITIATIVE SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR TEXAS APRIL 17-18
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For details and registration visit: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/news/events/?i=16762
TWO OPEN SLOTS FOR UNITED METHODIST VIM TEAM TO CUBA
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April 18-30, 2008
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For more information, contact the team leader, Larry Burke: ljrdburke@comcast.net
HENDERSON SETTLEMENT OFFERS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS APRIL 20-26
UNITED METHODIST VIMS NEEDED TO BUILD MONTANA PLAYGROUND
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May 2-5, 2008
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For more information, contact: Barbara Galusha Karst, High Plains Coordinator, bgkarst@vcn.com.
OPERATION CLASSROOM SCHEDULES MORE WORK TEAMS THIS YEAR
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Pine Creek – May 3. Rev. Bruce Mowery is coordinating the project. For more information contact bemowery@hotmail.com.
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Bo Centenary School – June 19-July 11. For more information contact Kay Hess at: hess100@juno.com.
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Itabuna Methodist Church, Brazil – June 27- July 11. For more information, contact the Wagners at Carolyn Wagner.
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Henderson Settlement – July 20-26. Applications are due March 12. For more information contact Anne at annekumeh@aol.com
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W.PL. Brumskine UM School – Oct. 4-19. Kay and Lamar Zeigler are the team leaders. Contact the OC office or Tom at ttillett@ralis.com for more information.
OPERATION 2008 CLASSROOM TEAMS
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Sierra Leone
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May 6 to 22 – Sierra Leone – Koidu Secondary School - U of I, Lang Brownlee, team leader
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June 18 to July 9 Sierra Leone – Bo Centenary School, Kay Hess, team leader, hess100@juno.com
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To Liberia
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June 24 to July 11 – Liberia – Tubman-Gray School, Ken and Kitty Decker, team leaders, ken.decker@prodigy.net or kitty.decker@prodigy.net
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October 9 to 28 – Liberia – W.P.L. Brumskine School, Lamar and Kay Ziegler, team leaders, lamar@rnthompson.com
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MISSION TO CUBA HAS AN OPENING FOR MAY 17-28 TRIP
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Please contact Neil Vander Linden, ngvl@charter.net, 864-859-3652 for further information.
MINNESOTA MEDICAL MISSIONS TO SIERRA-LEONE NEEDS PHYSICIAN
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June 26-July 8, 2008
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September 27-October 7, 2008
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For further information please contact Doris Acton, RN at doris.acton@nhylandsumc.org or at 952-835-7585.
MISSOURI CONFERENCE SPONSORING HEALTH VIM TRIP TO MOZAMBIQUE
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Late June through early July, 2008, sponsored by the Missouri UM Conference
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For more information, call Tom Mitchell if you have questions or want more information. Phone 314-725-4003 or e-mail TomM8132@aol.com.
WARSAW DISTRICT PLANS 2009 MISSION TRIP TO LIBERIA
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Jan. 10 through 24, 2009
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If you are interested, call the Warsaw District Office at 800-783-6111.
Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.
Last updated on 04/01/2008