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VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION

The Call to Mission
As old as the church itself

calling.jpg (5283 bytes)Volunteers in mission have been present since the beginning of the church. St. Paul was one of the earliest volunteers in mission. As a tentmaker, he financed his own missionary journeys to preach the Christian gospel and share the love of Christ with persons in many places.

In more recent times, the concept of giving personal time in volunteer Christian service has developed into a major mission effort.  All of God's children have unique gifts and skills which can be used in ministry. The Mission Volunteers Program Area facilitates the wise use of these gifts and skills.

 

The work of the church is done largely by volunteers!

In 1976, a special movement was organized in the Southeast called United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM).  This "grass roots" organization gave direction and impetus to the volunteer effort in the United Methodist Church.

Since that time, thousands of volunteers have served throughout the world. For many who have chosen this form of mission, it has been a life changing experience.

The Volunteers who serve Volunteers In Mission, both lay and clergy, are engaged in Christian ministry. In fulfilling the work to which God has called us, we embody the UMVIM motto "Christian Love in Action".

All of God's children have unique gifts and skills which can be used in ministry.   Volunteers may serve locally in churches and communities - visiting, assisting in nursing homes, repairing houses, tutoring, etc.

They may serve in annual conference projects such as community centers, children's centers, camps, and Vacation Bible Schools.

They may serve nationally or internationally, sometimes ecumenically, in projects ranging from construction to evangelization to social outreach and medical assistance.

Community Church at Ocean Pines Answers The Call For Help!

This coming week, January 6-15, a group of Volunteers from Community Church will be heading to Mississippi to help in the hard work of cleaning, fixing, and rehabbing of Hurricanes "Katrina" and "Rita" damage. Their work will be coordinated by VIM/UMCOR and the Mississippi Conference of our United Methodist Church.
Our VIM Team, From Left to Right: Front Row; Bev Thomas, Laura Lassiter, Anne Cooley, Rev. Linda Jacobus, Rev. Dottie Clark, Joannie Stearn. Back Row; Mike Strobel, Dan Jones, Todd Peterson, Ron Wist, Rick Schoellkopf, Jake Gatrell and Rev. P.Thomas McKelvey Team Leader.
Members not in the photo but joining the Team in Mississippi are members Jim Duke, Betty Prichard, Clark Pritchard and Ray Ulatowski.


Keeping in Touch with our Team

While they are in Mississippi, they will be reporting back via the internet using a BLOG. To access their reports just click on "VIM BLOG" in the left navigation panel or go to http://ccaop.blogspot.com .

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