Workshops for Annual Conference

Dear All,
We are working on several workshops for Annual Conference. One of them is called “30 projects in 60 minutes”. The idea is to find churches in our conference who are active in mission outreach using their own skills and ingenuity. We are looking for inexpensive start up projects but have made a big impact on the church and the community.

So I need you to give me the ideas from your churches and a contact person. It doesn’t matter how small or how large the project. We are looking for some ideas to pass on to others so they can realize missions in their own community.

It will be a great way to make your church stand out as a leader in missions. So send me your great ideas!

God Bless,
Kathie L. Mann
Director, Partners In Mission

Local Mission Project

Dear All,
I just visited St. Matthew’s UMC on 4300 N. Shepherd Drive in north Houston. This church has a declining congregation who have had some serious financial set backs. They have been trying over the past year to do some up keep but the facility is quite large for an aging congregation. There are many projects that would be great for a weekend mission trip or even longer mission commitment.

Things that need to be done by volunteers:
Wrought iron doors to be removed
Scrap and paint
Caulking
Replace a few window panes
Replace wooden floor in parlor
Move some outside doors to new locations
Re-hang doors
And many other odd jobs

You will have to bring your own tools and money for supplies. If Tom (see below) can give you a list of items needed for the job you decide on, then you could purchase supplies before you arrive.

I am hoping that some of you who have teams needed a place to work for a few hours will give the church a call.
Contact: Tom Blummer
713-864-8068
tomblummer@yahoo.com

Thanks
Kathie L. Mann
Director, Partners In Mission

Does anyone have a need for these text books?

Hi Kathie,

My husband has a box of math and engineering textbooks in excellent condition that he wants to find a home for. They are undergraduate and graduate level books that are still being used in universities. Last time he gave some away a missionary took them with her to an African university. These are very expensive books to buy! Any ideas?

Thanks, Terry Dougherty
ministerterry@hotmail.com

“Mission Academy” for youth

“Sharing in God’s mission” is the purpose of our experiential and hands-on international mission for Sr. High Youth. This “Mission Academy” will be a unique experience for you and your youth mission team (YOUth going into 9th grade through graduating Seniors). The dates of this mission opportunity are June 21-28, 2008. The location is McAllen, Texas and border area San Pablo Dis­trict churches of the Eastern Conference of the Methodist Church of Mexico. [ View Flyer ]