Mission Outreach
"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and prosper for us the work of our hands--O prosper the work of our hands! " (Psalm 90:17)
WOODVILLE MISSION OUTREACH - Coordinator: Mission Outreach Chair Elizabeth Adkisson
NEW MISSON OUTREACH PROJECT BEGINS MARCH 12!
SECOND FRIDAY LUNCH will be launched on March 12 for a three-month trial period. The other dates are April 9 and May 14.
Three teams are in operation to cook, bake and serve a free hot meal to those in need. The meals will be served between noonand 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The goal is to offer table hospitality as urged by Jesus and to develop a greater understanding of the needs in our community.
Coordinators are Martha Stark 283-2891 for food preparation and Elizabeth Adkisson 331-9935 for service. Members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church are joining with us. If you are interesting in serving on a team, please contact Elizabeth.
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES - see that section for more information
Angel Food Ministries is a nation-wide effort to provide quality frozen and fresh food at a greatly reduced cost. Anyone may purchase the food for themselves or donate food to others. Volunteers are needed to take orders, pick up and organize the food for delivery and assist people in loading their vehicles at the Youth Center on the WUMC campus. Contact: John Gazzaway at 283-0479.
Angel Food is now accepting donations for basic boxes to go directly to Caring Is Sharing's food supplies for distribution.
CARING IS SHARING
WUMC joins with other organizations to sponsor this agency which labors to meet the food, medication and utility needs of people with limited means in our community. Volunteers are needed to work in the facility Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays between 9 and 11 a.m. and to help with food drives, the holiday meal for the indigent, Christmas baskets and the yearly fundraising dinner. Contact: Sue DeHaven at 331-4431.
CHRISTMAS IN JULYJust before school begins, WUMC volunteers greet Angel Tree families with children in need of supplies and services to prepare for the school year. They are offered the following services: Free Immunizations provided by the Tyler County Health Department, free Dental Screening provided by Southeast Texas Dental Hygienists, school supplies, haircuts, Kid ID fingerprinting provided by the City of Woodville Police Department and cleaning supplies, as well as backpacks with school supplies donated by the WUMC congregation. Contact: Stephanie Smith at ssmith@livingstonisd.com.
NEEDLE AND THREAD MINISTRIES
If you can thread a needle, you can stich up any number of useful items for this ministry. You can work at home or join the sewing groups on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. in the area above the Fellowship Hall. Current projects include:
Pillows for the Veterans' Hopital heart surgery patients. Coordinator: Sue DeHaven at 331-4431.
Patient Care Bags (toiletry items) for Tyler County Hospital patients. Coordinator: Martha Stark at 283-2891.
Quilts and squares for quilts for new babies in the congregation and others. Contact: Sue DeHaven at 331-4431.
CONSTRUCTION/RECOVERY TEAMS
During 2010, WUMC construction/recovery teams will continue with Ike recovery.
We have been called to help restore the United Methodist Church at Sabine Pass. Currently we are waiting for word from that church that their building has been raised on to piers. Until then we are on hold and do not have firm work dates.
There are experienced people to act as team leaders and there is a mission trailer filled with tools and equipment. People are needed to do both skilled and unskilled labor. Activities could include clean-up, construction insulating, drywalling, painting, etc. You may learn new skills.
Teams leave at 7 a.m. on Saturday mornings and return by 6 p.m.. You can pick dates to suit your calendar. Joins the teams as often as it is convenient for you.
Contact: Elizabeth Adkisson at 331-9935.
NOTICE: The parsonage we worked on is to be dedicated by Bishop Huie on April 11. Team members are invited to travel down for morning worship there.
SENIOR FACILITIES ACTIVITIES AND OUTREACH
Residents of The Orchard enjoy domino bingo led by Dee Stanley on Mondays at 10 a.m. Dee is also interested in helping others start a "Sit and Fit" exercise program and an "Adopt a Resident" program. Contact: Dee Stanley at 283-7534.
Residents of The Orchard enjoy singing favorite hymns every other Thursday from 3-4 p.m. Contact: Margaret Young at 283-2501 or, Huntley and Judy Kenesson at 283-7257.
YOUTH IN MISSION OUTREACH - Coordinator: Youth Director Jimmy Robertson
BIG HOUSE
Students in grades 6-8 may apply for a July 22-25 trip to do beginning level clean-up, repairs and painting projects with teenagers from other Methodist churches. The activities are designed to encourage growth as givers, as disciples and as Christian friends. Adult leaders are needed to go with the youth. The cost is $100 per person.
U M ARMY
Students in grades 9-12 may apply for a July 11-17 adventure where they will do a more advanced level of construction/recovery projects. They share these work experiences, as well as worship, group entertainment and interaction with those whom they are helping. The experience is designed to encourage growth as Christian disciples. It also serves as community service for resumes. Adult leaders are required to lead work teams. They must have their own transportation for carrying supplies. The cost is $215 per person.
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