Category: VIM (Volunteers in Mission)

86. Karen Sander, Individual Volunteer in Mission, in Honduras

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Karen SanderutilaDuring the summer Karen Sander, from First United Methodist Church, in Sedalia, Missouri, served as an individual volunteer in mission on the small island of Utila, Honduras.  Karen tells about her experience during this MissionCast.  You may read Karen’s blog for a daily account of her experience and a lot of great pictures of this beautiful island. 

For information about serving as an individual volunteers in mission call the Office of Creative Ministries at 573-474-7155 or email to marble@umocm.com.

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83. St. Clair UMC Spreads Hope in Slidell, Louisiana

St. Clair TeamAfter Katrina the St. Clair United Methodist congregation made a commitment to help the city of Slidell come back from the terrible destruction of the hurricane.  The church continues to send volunteers in mission teams to work on the homes of individuals and families still waiting to return to their homes. St. Clair also became a partner of the Aldersgate United Methodist congregation in Slidell and has been helping the church financially by funding continuing education for the church staff.  MissionCast was on hand when the Rev. John Williams, pastor of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church was the guest of the congregation in St. Clair. This video tells about the rewarding outreach of the St. Clair United Methodist Church in Slidell, Louisiana.

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67. Gulfside Assembly – VIM Project – Paula King

VIM TeamGulfside Assembly, in Waveland, Mississippi, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, is slowly being rebuilt with the help of Volunteer in Mission teams. One such team from Missouri has returned to share their story. Paula King, chair of the Missouri Conference Global Connections Team, served as the team leader for this team. For information on organizing a team to serve at Gulfside call the Office of Creative Ministries (573-474-7155) To see a previous MissionCast on Gulfside click on this link http://www.momissioncast.com/?p=74


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58. Operation Hogar Team Leader Training – $300 Grants Available

boyOne of the very best international Volunteers in Mission opportunities available is Operation Hogar. It is wonderful because in four days the team builds a home from beginning to completion and the family that will be living in the home works along with the team. Nance Thuer, who serves as the major project leader for the Office of Creative Ministries for Operation Hogar will be leading a team of persons who wish to experience Operation Hogar in preparation for leading a future team to Operation Hogar. The Office of Creative Ministries will pay $300 of the $750 cost of the trip for those who wish to apply to serve as a conference VIM team leader and then recruit and lead a team to build a home. Operation Hogar is located in Juarez, Mexico just across the boarder from El Paso, Texas. Nance’s team will leave on Saturday, October 11 and will return on Friday, October 17. Click on the picture to hear Nance tell about this exciting opportunity of international mission ministry. To receive a brochure and registration form for this trip call the Office of Creative Ministries 573-474-7155 and speak with Audrey Phelps or email her at phelps@umocm.com.To View MisionCast click on the picture or on one of the links below.

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56. Building Homes in Mexico – Aldergate UMC – 3rd Place Contest Winner

HogarDorothy Brucks, produced this video, which took third place in the MissionCast video contest. The video tells about the Aldergate UMC Volunteers in Mssion trip to Juarez, Mexico where they built a one room concrete block home for a family previously living in a cardboard shack. Click on the picture to the left to see the video.
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