UM Volunteers in Mission South Central Jurisdiction

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
South Central Jurisdiction
Newsletter – January 01, 2012

Celebrate the Savuto’s, Jerri and Bill

Friends of Kenya

You are invited to celebrate the Savuto’s, Jerri and Bill, with a potluck dinner. Please feel free to invite other team members or friends also.

Date: Saturday, January 14

6:00 p.m.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. A main course will be provided.

Please rsvp to Kathie Mann

713-521-9383

texaspim@methodists.net

Partners In Mission Team Leader Trainings

Partners In Mission Team Leader Trainings: Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., January 14, Memorial Drive UMC, 12955 Memorial Dr, Houston, 77079; January 21, Atascocita UMC, 19325 Pinehurst Trail Dr, Humble, 77346. Train to lead a mission team. $15, pay at the door; Jan Bierwirth, 713-521-9383, jbierwirth@methodists.net.

Haiti Mission Team Openings January 2012

Haiti Mission Team Openings: 2 Teams going to Haiti in January 2012 each have one opening. Contact Rev. Wineva Hankamer, 409-892-7733 x 17; 409-782-6042, 3810 N. Major Dr., Beaumont, 77713, ilycul@yahoo.com.

Costa Rica 2012 PIM Mission Trip

Costa Rica 2012 PIM Mission Trip: Jack Aulick, 832-928-2981. Teams will work on a small west coast church. zjwa02@comcast.net, http://pimcostarica.wordpress.com/.

Russia 2012 Mission Trips

Russia 2012 Mission Trips: Becky Canter, Winterfield UMC, 903-238-1149, rlcanter@sbcglobal.net. Cost: $3000 each (includes transportation, lodging, visa processing, supplies, materials, meals and most activities).

Tomsk: July 8-22, 2012. Provide Christian ministry to orphans and construction assistance to complete the UMC.

St. Petersburg: July 18–August 5, 2012. Provide Christian ministry camping program to children from broken homes and poverty.

Belize Mission Trip: August 6-14,

Belize Mission Trip: August 6-14, Rev. Bonnie Osteen, 979-297-7991 x 212. Construction on church sponsored school in Belmopan, Belize. Six openings remain; first timers welcome. Approximate cost: $1300; Bonnie.osteen@chapelwoodumc.org.

Mission Journey to Jamaica: July 22-29

Mission Journey to Jamaica: July 22-29, Rev. Kendall Graham, 281-808-3901, kcg@aaahawk.com. Work includes construction and Vacation Bible School . Work includes construction and Vacation Bible School . Cost: $1,500 all inclusive. Call ASAP. Sponsored by Wesley First UMC, Clute and the South District.

Partners In Mission Team Leader Training

Partners In Mission Team Leader Training; Saturday, May 14 or 21, 9a.m. – 12p.m., Lakewood UMC, 11330 Louetta Rd., Houston, 77070, Kathie Mann, 713-521-9383, texaspim@methodists.net. Last opportunity to be trained to lead a mission team this summer. Pay $10 at the door.

Planning Meeting for Mission-minded Sewers

Planning Meeting for Mission-minded Sewers: Wednesday, March 9, 10-11:30 a.m., UM Service Center, 5215 Main St., Houston, 77002, Shirley Broome, 713-521-9383, sbroome@txcumc.org. Does your church have a sewing group? Special fabric, designed for the Texas Conference to raise money to support the Cote d’Ivoire Adopt-a-Student program, will be provided to churches/individuals willing to make items to sell at Annual Conference. If you cannot attend but would like to participate, let us know.

UMCOR Consultants Training Event,

Registration Deadline, March 7: UMCOR Consultants Training Event, Wednesday-Saturday, March 23-26, Lakeview Methodist Retreat, Palestine, Rev. Alan Van Hooser, 254-739-2095. A multi-track disaster training open to everyone. Cost: $75 Dorm, 3 nights; $54, meals. Curriculum and RSVP; revavanhooser@aol.com, website.

Mission Journey to Tomsk, Russia, July 10-24,

Deadline February 25: Mission Journey to Tomsk, Russia, July 10-24, Winterfield UMC, Becky Canter, 903-238-1149, rlcanter@sbcglobal.net. Spread the love of Christ to orphans; provide construction assistance to complete the UMC. Cost: $3000 includes transportation, lodging, visa processing, supplies, materials, meals and most activities. You’re responsible for passport and visa photos.

2011 PIM Trip to Costa Rica:

2011 PIM Trip to Costa Rica: Jack Aulick, 832-928-2981, zjwa02@comcast.net. Mission teams invited to refurbish small church in Puntarenas, Costa Rica (Summer months). Cost: $1450 (+/-); http://pimcostarica.wordpress.com/.

UMCOR-Sager Brown Mission Trip with a Slice of Mardi Gras!:

UMCOR-Sager Brown Mission Trip with a Slice of Mardi Gras!: Sunday-Friday, March 6-11, 1:30 p.m., Depart Old River Terrace UMC, 16102 I-10, Channelview, 77530, Rev. Clay Whitaker, 281-452-2861; 281-917-6309, claytonwhitaker@sbcglobal.net. Daily Work Options: Sort/prepare relief kits; Sew Blankets/School Bags; Light Construction on the Campus; Community construction projects. Cost: $250; A $20 non-refundable processing fee due asap.

Mission Opportunities

UMCOR-Sager Brown Mission Trip with a Slice of Mardi Gras!: Sunday-Friday, March 6-11, 1:30 p.m., Depart Old River Terrace UMC, 16102 I-10, Channelview, 77530, Rev. Clay Whitaker, 281-452-2861; 281-917-6309, claytonwhitaker@sbcglobal.net. Daily Work Options: Sort/prepare relief kits; Sew Blankets/School Bags; Light Construction on the Campus; Community construction projects. Cost: $250; A $20 non-refundable processing fee due asap.

Mission Journey to Tomsk, Russia: July 10-24, Winterfield UMC, Becky Canter, 903-238-1149, rlcanter@sbcglobal.net. Spread the love of Christ to orphans; provide construction assistance to complete the UMC. Cost: $3000 includes transportation, lodging, visa processing, supplies, materials, meals and most activities. You’re responsible for passport and visa photos.

Cultivating Cultural Intelligence

Saturday, February 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First UMC, West Campus, 10570 Westpark Dr. , Houston, 77042, Kathie Mann, 713-521-9383, texaspim@methodists.net. Seminars for mission volunteers and leaders. Learn how to be culturally aware in mission situations. Speaker: Dr. Robert Hunt, Perkins School of Theology; Cost: $15 includes 4 seminars, lunch and snacks; Registration form: www.partnersinmission.org.

PIM Team Leader Training:

PIM Team Leader Training: Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Memorial Drive UMC, 12955 Memorial Dr., Houston, 77079, Kathie Mann, 713-521-9383, texaspim@methodists.net. Training for anyone planning to lead a mission team in the near future. Learn to recruit, develop and complete a successful mission. Cost: $15 includes manual, snacks and lunch.

PIM Team Leader Training: Saturday, January 8

PIM Team Leader Training: Saturday, January 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., First UMC, 539 Main St., Liberty, 77575, Kathie Mann, 713-521-9383, texaspim@methodists.net. Training for anyone planning to lead a mission team in the near future. Learn to recruit, develop and complete a successful mission. Cost: $15, includes manual, snacks and lunch.

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Early Responder Team Training: Saturday, November 20th

Early Responder Team Training: Saturday, November 20, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Van UMC, 304 W. Main, Van, 75790, Rev. T. Paul Kethley, 903-389-2556; Doris Nealy, 254-739-2167; Steve Reinhart, 903-312-9982. Teams are trained and equipped to enter a disaster site soon after one strikes; provide a caring Christian presence; are self-sustaining (cover their own transportation, fuel, food, equipment, and lodging. Cost: $25 includes lunch. tpaulkethley@gmail.com, dnrn0723@sbcglobal.net, cryfrosty@gmail.com.