We fulfill this vision statement many ways. We wish to share one the many ways the church feels is unique; our Mission Program.
We offer many different mission opportunities to the congregation. They, in turn, may choose to support one, several, or if they are so inclined, all of the missions.
Listed below is a brief outline of the many missions we support here at NFUMC:
Locally we work with or give money to:
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Covenant Hills Christian Camp - Volunteer camp counselors, work day participants, Click here to read about the work we did in June 2009. |
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Partners in Service (PINS) - local social worker working with children |
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HOPE - encompasses: Thrift Shop, job training, and many other needs to self-help |
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John Graham Shelter - groceries |
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Economic Crisis Community Response Team (ECCRT) of Addison County - help with fuel costs |
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Christmas Shop - towels, soap, etc. |
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Emergency Pastor Fund - local urgent needs |
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Souper Bowl Sunday |
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Fuel Fund - provide gasoline money for vehicles of people in need - operated through the John Graham Shelter |
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Operation Christmas Child - Shoe Box Project through Samaritan's Purse |
Globally we work or give money to:
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Mission Trips
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Sponsor a child in Texas |
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Habitat for Humanity - house to be built in Middlebury - Click here to read about the help we gave in January 2009. |
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Heifer Project International |
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Pay apportionment - 1st mile missional giving |