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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

 
Some Missions We Support
 

United Methodist Committee on Relief – UMCOR
UMCOR is an organization that alleviates human suffering – whether caused by war, conflict, or natural disaster.

 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Heifer Project
Heifer Project provides animal livestock for families in need. The animals’ offspring are then shared with more families.
 
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
 
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.
 
Love INC – Love In the Name of Christ
This organization mobilizes the Church to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ.
 
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
 
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.
 
FUMC Youth
Michelle Pitcher leads the youth in various projects, such as Souper Bowl Sunday and the 30-hour Famine.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Prayer Shawl ministry
This group knits and crochets shawls for those in need of prayer and comfort. If interested, contact Sharon Wainwright.
 
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.
 
Vacation Bible School mission project
Each year, VBS chooses a mission project to support. The contact person is Susan Greuter.
 
Good News Club
This program is a Christian non-denominational after school program in public schools. The contact person is Joyce Perrone.
 
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.
 

Nothing But Nets
A global grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria through the distribution of bed nets.

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