Helping Churches Help the World!

Share your bread with the hungry. - Isaiah 58:7

Exciting Resources from Heifer International, go to: www.heifer.org

Express your spirit of caring for other people and the planet!  Gift List for the World:

1. Heifer $500

2. Water Buffalo $250

3. Llama $150

4. Goat $120

5. Sheep $120

6. Pig $120

7. Rabbits $60

8. Trees $60

9. Bees $30

10. Chicks, Ducks and Geese $20

What a unique gift for those in need!   (yes you really can buy a cow!)

Missions

Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the souls you can, in every place you can, at all the times you can, With all the zeal you can, as long as ever you can.
  -- John Wesley

Our congregation has a strong commitment to missions. In addition to the following mission projects, our church gives over $13,000 annually for missions through our Conference Appointments.  

Rainbow Covenant: 

On the Road to Mission

Rainbow Covenant seeks to help churches develop an intentional approach to funding mission.  Travel the road to the rainbow, and remember that each mile means service with more of god's people.  Remember, too, that each color of the rainbow represents a different aspect of the mission.  A road and a Rainbow helps us keep track of where we are and where we are going!  

Underlined Missions have  link attached, simply click on and it will take you there!

Red: World Projects

Love in the midst of tragedy - Central Asia  The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is involved in the faith-based response to the plight of the Afghan people. From its office in Tajikistan, UMCOR is working with Mercy Corps, an American nongovernmental organization, to help internally displaced families survive the winter in northeastern Afghanistan.  (More on link above)

Poor Children's Assistance Fund - Haiti  The Poor Children's Assistance Fund program does more than just bring health and wholeness to the children in Haiti. It provides materials that enable youth and children in North America to get involved. By learning about mission, health development, poverty, and hunger at villages like Duffaiye, North American children can begin contributing in a meaningful way to the health of Haitian children. They can develop a true mission partnership with children and youth in Haiti.  (More on link above)

Orange:  United States Projects

Redbird Mission  The Red Bird Mission is an agency of the Red Bird Missionary Conference and is comprised of Red Bird Mission, Inc. and Red Bird Clinic, Inc., two national mission agencies related to the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church.  The Red Bird Mission, guided by Jesus Christ, empowers individuals and advocates justice by providing spiritual, educational, health, and community outreach ministries. (More on link above)

Habitat for humanity   Habitat for Humanity  is a partnership of churches, businesses, individuals, organizations and families of low resources that has a proven track record in addressing the need for affordable housing in the community. (More on link above)

ALERT!  On May 4, 2002, It was our day to shine!  Thank you for all who helped at the Habitat for Humanity Home in Carroll!  Volunteers are always appreciated!

Yellow:  UMCOR Projects

Medicine Box   Despite the generous support of American pharmaceutical manufacturers, many clinics and hospitals do not have basic medicines available on a regular basis. However, with the help of congregations, women's/men's/youth groups, and service clubs here in the United States, Medicine Boxes will be packed and shipped to designated hospitals and clinics for use in community health clinics and emergency medical response programs overseas.  (More on link above)

Soup Kitchens and Cottage Industries in Russia  Helps expand soup kitchens and cottage industries serving older adults.  When United Methodist food parcels were delivered to the elderly the church found persons not only hungry for food but also for fellowship and activity. As the church searched out those who were truly hungry and helpless, it became clear that the food parcel was just a beginning to an essential ministry, and so the first soup kitchen was begun. Then the ministry was expanded to include an unusual hospital for the elderly. The hospital ministry with the elderly need to be expanded to provide productive activities and opportunities for fellowship.  (More on link above)

Green:  World Hunger and Poverty

Blankets  In more than 30 countries, working cooperatively with other denominations through Share Our Substance (SOS), the "Material Resource Program" of the Church World Service (CWS), distributes significant amounts of food, clothing, blankets, medical, health, family planning, supplies, agricultural, vocational, and other forms of self-help equipment and supplies, to needy areas of the world.

Heifer Project  An interfaith organization that provides animals and other forms of assistance to rural families.  (More on link above)

CROP  Collects cash and commodities for overseas distribution through appeals outside denominational channels.  (More on link above)

St. Andrew Potato Project  A hunger-relief ministry that salvages potatoes and other produce for distribution nationwide. (More on link above)

Ingathering  The Thanksgiving Ingathering is a manifestation of God's loving kindness in addressing hunger problems locally and around the world.  Micah 6:8 tells us what the Lord requires us to do:  "To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with our God."  When we share from our abundance we are acting justly and reflecting our desire to serve God. 

Blue:  Iowa Conference Advance Specials

Children's and Families Urban Ministries  Addresses the concerns and conditions of school-age children, youth and their families.

Native American childcare center  Provide child care services and an early childhood education and development program to preschool children and their families who identify with the Native American background.

Neighbor helping neighbor  A fund of last resort to meet the needs of people caught in Iowa rural/community crisis

Indigo:  Parish Development Advance Specials

St Pauls Hispanic UMC  The mission of St. Paul's is to reach Hispanic families in Muscatine and the surrounding area with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help Hispanics in social and economic need.

UM Builders  This is a way for United Methodists to donate twice yearly to Iowa Conference Churches that are building new churches or remodeling existing ones.

Purple:    Special Offerings

Third Mile:    

Rev. Campbell - Russian Far East  There is also videotapes (VHS) available for viewing.  Inquire at the church office!

Local Charities (one of which is pastors discretionary fund)

Serving the Community

First United Methodist Church strives to support organizations that serve the community. A building use policy is available upon request from the church office. The following groups currently use our facilities:

In an on-going effort to encourage mission giving a collection bin for redeemable cans and bottles is located on the east side of the building.

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