Vineville UMC - Missions

“Designated Giving” Opportunities:

(Please make checks payable to Vineville United Methodist Church and your contribution will be sent by Vineville UMC to the appropriate opportunity. All giving is tax deductible.)

1) Epworth Training Center- Noah Kjireh

2) World Hunger: Heifer Project

3) Missionary: William Lovelace

4) Missionaries: Gordon and Teca Greathhouse

5) Missionaries: George and Nancy Carew

6) Missionaries: Steven and Gail Quigg

7) Lifeline (24 Hour Crisis Hotline)

8) World Methodist Evangelism Institute

9) U.M.C.O.R./ Sager Brown

10) Wesley Community Center

11) Volunteers in Mission

12) Macon Outreach

13) Wesley Glen

14) Wesley Foundation: Mercer

15) Wesley Foundation: UGA

16) Wesley Foundation: Wesleyan

17) New UMC Congregational Development

18) Green Bough House of Prayer

19) Mountain T.O.P.

20) Morning Star: L.H. Williams

21) Resurrection House

22) Habitat for Humanity

23) Good News TV

24) School of Missions

25) Russia Initiative

26) Bobby Gale/ Unto the Least

27) Salvation Army

28) Humble Place (Africa)

29) Crossroads Counseling Center

30) Macon Hispanic Ministries

31) Vineville Central America Mission Trip

32) Vineville Domestic Mission Trip

33) The Methodist Children’s Home

34) Magnolia Manor

Special Offering Sundays:

35) One Great Hour Of Sharing

36) Peace With Justice

37) Native American

38) World Communion

39) UM Student Day

40Golden Cross

41)Good Samaritan

42)Human Relations

“Missional Opportunities”:

*Resurrection House: What an incredible journey this has been with God and the members or our church! Only God could use the hands of doctors, lawyers, housewives and business men and women to build a beautiful home like this. I pray that we have been the light of Jesus for others to see by ending the suffering for Shelia and her grandmother. I pray that this gift from God will give them new hope and assurance in His promise to provide for our needs and that their lives will be changed forever.

This I know is true in regards to this ministry: Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Be aware of God interacting in our lives and be looking to see what other good works He has prepared for us to do. --–Sonny Seneker

*Crossroads Counseling Center is an ongoing outreach centered in Martha Bowman and Vineville United Methodist Churches. This year, we are making a special effort to undergurd and support the ministry of Crossroads. Please contact Nancy Cornett (746-8297) for more information on Crossroads or Bill Shockley (745-3331) to donate to this important ministry.

*Sunday School Class Mission Outreaches: Throughout the year, our Sunday School Classes will be offering numerous opportunities for persons to be involved in missions. Some of the opportunities include local missions, domestic missions, and international missions. Be sure to check the worship bulletins and the Vine on an ongoing basis to join a Sunday School Class in the work of the Lord!

*Mountain T.O.P: Participants join with other churches from around the country to conduct major and minor home repairs. The summer Vineville trip will be June 15-20, 2008. Contact: Tommy Haliburton, 477-6397 or Bill Shockley 745-3331

*Sager Brown: Our fourth trip to UMCOR-Sager Brown is planned for Sunday, March 8 - Saturday, March 14, 2009. UMCOR is the Methodist Church's agency which responds to disasters around the world. Our church bus will soon be filled with 15 enthusiastic individuals who will be willing and able to help at the depot in any way that we are needed that week. Please contact Rev. Barry Giddens to reserve your spot. Cost of the trip – $230.00

*Costa Rica: Our church is partnering with the United Methodist Church in Costa Rica and Goodwill Industries to foster/ create new clothing stores that provide funds for job growth and training in Costa Rica. Contact Ivey Hall (755-0867) for more information.

*Exodus Tour and Mission Trip This tour will include concerts and mission opportunities for youth for one week during the summer. Contact: Mike Kinnebrew 745-3331

*Operation Christmas Child will be a summer outreach opportunity. Contact Melanie Shell (787-3350).

*Fall Festival: is an opportunity for our Church to experience unity with God’s children living in the neighborhood in which God has placed us. God blesses us with the smiles of children, with karaoke singing, dancing, “the walking wounded” from the Jerles’ tent, bouncing little boys and girls, horse-riding, painted faces, cake-walkers, and so much more! Interested in participating or helping lead? Contact Rev. Barry Giddens, 745-3331.

*Wesley Glen is the South Georgia Conference’s ministry to adults with special needs. An auxiliary, including many people from Vineville UMC, has been established to support and uplift the ministry. A Christmas Party is held each year to show the residents God’s love. To know more and/ or join the auxiliary, contact Helen Weathers, 474-5571.

*Central Georgia Family Autism Support Group Christmas Party: We will host a Christmas event for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This will include: sensory activities, themed games, a time with Santa, etc. Our Youth will man this event to reach out with God's love to these families. Contacts - Melanie Peacock Shell - 787-3350 and Mike Kinnebrew - 745-3331

*North Pole at Vineville: A ministry to provide Christmas for needy children. Parents will be able to choose toys for their children. Contact - Melanie Peacock Shell - 787-3350

*LH Williams Tutoring: Members of our church volunteer their time to read to/ with a child. Training provided. Contact Jan Tripp 475-1715.