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The Missions
Service Committee meets every second Saturday at 10:30 am in
the Conference Room. Please Join us. |
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God's various
gifts are handed out everywhere; but they all originate in
God's Spirit.
God's various ministries are
carried out everywhere; but they all originate in God's
Spirit.
God's various expressions of
power are in action everywhere; but God himself is behind it
all. EACH PERSON IS GIVEN SOMETHING TO DO THAT SHOWS WHO GOD
IS:
Everyone gets in on it,
everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the
Spirit, and to all kinds of people! The variety is
wonderful (I Corinthians 12: 4-7) The Message |
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Some Missions We Support |
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United Methodist
Committee on Relief – UMCOR
UMCOR is an organization that alleviates human suffering –
whether caused by war, conflict, or natural disaster. |
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United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
– UMVIM
UMVIM provides opportunities for service in places around the
world by developing and nurturing relationships with domestic
and international leaders. |
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Pastor Richard and 'Ofa’s mission work
in Tonga
Since the hurricane in 2000, the Thompsons and a group from
Tennessee have been taking a construction and medical team –
every two years – to help rebuild the island. |
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Jonathan and Nicole Hollon’s mission
work in Afghanistan
The Hollon's have an outreach ministry in a village in
Afghanistan. They bring the word of God to the villagers and
help with everyday needs. |
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Jim Tuttle and his mission work
Jim helps foreign students adjust to college life in the U.S.
He answers Tough Questions about Christianity. He will be going
on a mission trip to Uganda July 3-14, 2008. |
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and
homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter
of conscience and action. |
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Heifer Project
Heifer Project provides animal livestock for families in need.
The animals’ offspring are then shared with more families. |
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Red Bird Mission and School in Beverly,
Kentucky
This school services children who live in poverty in the
Appalachian Mountains. With less than 2% of the costs coming
from tuition because of poverty in the area, funds are needed to
help keep the school in operation |
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Bakersfield Homeless Center and
Discovery Depot
These local organizations provide support and resources to
families and individuals in crisis. Our church helps serve
dinner one Monday night each month. If you are interested in
serving dinner on Monday nights, please contact Barbara
Breedlove. |
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Love INC – Love In the Name of Christ
This organization mobilizes the Church to transform lives and
communities in the Name of Christ. |
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CASA – Court Appointed Special
Advocates
This program supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer
advocacy for abused and neglected children so they can thrive in
safe, permanent homes |
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Liz Kidz & More Kidz
This is an FUMC program which was created to support educators
from our congregation who teach in Title One (poverty
designation) schools throughout Kern County. |
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FUMC Youth
Michelle Pitcher leads the youth in various projects, such as
Souper Bowl Sunday and the 30-hour Famine. |
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United Methodist Women
This group supports local and global mission projects. All women
of the church, 18 years and older are eligible for membership.
They meet every second Thursday in the Fellowship Hall. If you
are interested, please contact Edna Rothrock. |
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Prayers and Squares quilt ministry
This group sews lap quilts to those requesting prayers from the
congregation. Anyone wishing to sew with the group, contact
Isabel Carrera. |
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Prayer Shawl ministry
This group knits and crochets shawls for those in need of prayer
and comfort. If interested, contact Sharon Wainwright. |
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FUMC Food Pantry
The Food Pantry provides canned goods and a fresh produce gift
card to those who come to the church office in need of food. |
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Vacation Bible School mission project
Each year, VBS chooses a mission project to support. The contact
person is Susan Greuter. |
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Good News Club
This program is a Christian non-denominational after school
program in public schools. The contact person is Joyce Perrone. |
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Counseling Center of FUMC
Professional, licensed therapists offer lower-cost services to
our wider community. If you need these services, you may call
325-5371. If you wish more information, the contact people are
Audrey Heivly or Diane Carothers. |
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Nothing But Nets
A global grassroots campaign to save lives by
preventing malaria through the distribution of bed nets. |
