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Volunteers in Mission are committed to Christian mission and outreach by proclaiming, serving and witnessing in love the gospel of Jesus Christ though hands-on mission work projects to persons in need throughout the world.
Haiti Earthquake Mission Trips - We are working with UMCOR and our jurisdictional VIM to coordinate future mission trips to Haiti as soon as conditions are such that we can ensure the safety of our volunteers as well as providing for their basic needs while in the ground. If you would like to join a mission trip to Haiti, please register on UMCOR's National database.
Volunteers in Mission Team Training - watch for future training dates.
Volunteers In Mission Teams & Dates
This Volunteer in Mission listing includes mission opportunities offered by local churches and districts. Often there are openings on these mission trips and room for additional volunteers from elsewhere to join the team. For more information on any of these projects, contact the individuals listed or Don Weeks, Arkansas Area Volunteers in Mission Coordinator, 18 Montagne Ct, Little Rock, AR 72223. 501.681-2909; dweeks@arumc.org
2010 In-State Mission Opportunities
- This Olde Church - Mission teams are needed now for in-state mission trips. Teams will repair and restore local Arkansas United Methodist Churches. Tasks to include painting, weather proofing, general repairs, landscaping and other duties as teams are able. Teams will not do roofing, plumbing or electrical work.
Any church can apply to their district superintendent for a VIM team to come to their church. Churches are asked to provide housing and showers and help prepare meals (teams will supply their food, materials, tools and labor.
Brochure | Application
Current This Olde Church Requests:- FUMC DeQueen. Contact Rev. David Williams, 870.784.4427
- St. James UMC, Lonoke. Contact Rev. David Scruggs, 501.676.7575
- North Pulaski UMC, Jacksonville, Contact Rev. Carole Goddard, 501.835.1368
- Earle UMC, Contact Rev. Jim Wilson, 870.792.7314
- West Helena UMC, Contact Pete Smart, 870.572.3572
- Elaine UMC, John Wildberger, 870.827.3248
- Mount Eagle Christian Center Clean-up: there is still a large amount of downed trees and debris from the ice storm earlier this year. Individuals are needed to clear debris and cut broken limbs, etc. Contact Don Weeks, dweeks@arumc.org, 501.681.2909 or Lu Harding, lu@mounteagle.org, 501.723.4580.
- Wesley Foundation, UALR: Help needed with general maintenance, clean-up, painting, etc. Contact Rev. Maxine Allen, mallen@arumc.org, 501.663.1153 office or 501.539.0280 cell.
2010 Out-of-State Mission Opportunities
- Volunteers! The Grandriver Station of Louisiana Disaster Response is very much in need of volunteer teams to fill its calendar. Teams are presently rebuilding homes damaged by the last two hurricanes. What a great way not only to be in mission, but to "practice" for your upcoming LAVIM endeavors! AND, there will be folk in your church area that will have an interest in disaster work here in the conference that might never consider international or out of state mission. Get more folk involved in mission! Build your church's ministry and enthusiasm! Build the Kingdom of God! Do the Gospel! Contact Michelle at the phone, e-mail and address below. You can also register your team by going to www.la-umc.org and clicking on Louisiana Disaster Response.
- March 20-27 - Belize (Cayo district). Construction, medical, language. Contact Ken Duncan, Grace Community UMC, Ft. Smith, 479.285.9600 or DuncHogs@aol.com
- March 21-26, Cookson Hills, OK. Chlidren's Ranch Retreat Facility Repair. All youth, college and adults are welcome. Contact: Scott Gallimore, FUMC Jonesboro, sgallimore@fumcjonesboro.org; 870.370.1163 or Dawn Fox at dfaowxn@sbcblobal.net. Cost is $160 plus cost of five personal meals.
- May 29 - June 6, Guatemala Mission Trip. Surgical and medical team. Doctors and surgical nurses are needed for the medical clinic in Guatemala. Contact Gwen Efird, 666-8446, or call Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, 664-3600. Over the next few months mission team members are collecting items for neighbors in Central America. As you travel, shop and clean, please keep these needs in mind. Items may be dropped off at church for the mission closet: soap, shampoo, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste for health kits (collect travel size toiletries from hotels as you travel); sunglasses (new or gently used); ball caps and visors (new or gently used); crayons; small toys - Beanie Babies, matchbox cars, balls (new or gently used); suitcase / duffle bag on wheels (used); Ziploc bags (snack, sandwich, quart, or gallon).
- July 16 - Aug. 1 - Rev. Gary B. Lunsford is announcing a mission trip to Bunda, Tanzania. Volunteers are invited to help with finishing a library for Bunda, construction starts on two churches, building water filters for purification, possibly starting a medical clinic, Contact Rev. Gary B. Lunsford at either of these numbers: Wiggins Memorial United Methodist Church - 479.442.8633 or his home number (leave a message) 479.442.6500.
- Aug. 26 - Sept. 2, Haiti. Join a group from Christ of the Hills UMC on a mission trip to Haiti. Contact Rev. Walter "Bubba" Smith, 501.922.4503 or srpastor@cohumc.com for information.
