Wellsboro District Mission Statement

We are called to do ministry and mission in the name of Jesus Christ as we seek to make disciples for him. We proclaim the kingdom of God. We care for persons by feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, and caring for the neglected, so all may know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

3) General Advance Project recommended for special promotion and
support in the Wellsboro District:
a ) LUDHIANA CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE Board, USA, Inc.


World Service Special Gifts
This is a special channel of designated giving for approved projects of
general church agencies not eligible for Advance gifts. One hundred
percent of all contributions go the the selected projects.

click here for Advance Numbers for above projects


THE WELLSBORO DISTRICT GOOD SAMARITAN FUND was formed in 1988 after recognizing the need for churches in the Wellsboro District to assist community members experiencing crisis, tragedy or those in need of assistance. The Wellsboro District will maintain a commitment to serving the community through the Good Samaritan Fund by:
1. Providing direct aid to families in times of crisis.
2. Support for programs which already assist those in the community who are experiencing difficulties.
3. Seed money to begin new outreach programs to individuals and families of the community who are in need of assistance especially programs dealing with children.


Disbursements from the Good Samaritan Fund are made through requests directed to the District Superintendent from local churches and/or clergy. All contributions received for this fund are kept in this account solely for use within the Wellsboro District of the Central Pennsylvania Conference.
Donations should be made payable to “Central PA Conference” indicating that the check is for the “Good Samaritan Fund” and sent to

Central PA Conference – UMC
Finance Office
PO Box 2053
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-2053.


MERCY KASAMBIRA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND provides assistance to international and ethnic minority students attending Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pennsylvania. It is the hope that these students can return to their native countries and assist in the development of their countries.

The fund is named in memory of one of our conference pastors whose native country is Zimbabwe and who took great interest in the development of Africa University. The Rev. Mercy Kasambira graduated from Mansfield University. Her ministry in the District ended prematurely by an untimely and tragic death. Her Christian life and work is memorialized thorough this mission enterprise.

Originally named the Africa Student Scholarship Fund when created in 1989, the fund has provided financial assistance for five students during the 10 years of existence. These students have been from Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Malawa, and Liberia.

All inquires about the ministry and donations to the ministry should be directed to Wellsboro District Office, 35 Fair View Acres Road, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 16901.


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UNITED CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Overview of Programs

• Emergency Housing for men & women
• Transitional Housing for women in Osceola
• Transitional Housing for men in Tioga
• Transitional Housing for families or adults with children
• Food Pantry

Emergency Housing covers the following:

Transitional Housing
• Garnet House in Osceola for women
• Kenner Court in Tioga for men
• Transitional Housing for families or adults with children, David's by the Lake

Adjunct Programs
• GED classes through Mansfield University
• Computer classes through Experience Works
• Drug & Alcohol counseling through Tioga County Dept of Human Services Clinical Services
• Eyeglass program through Northwest PA Optical Company
• Life Skills programs
• Mental Health Counseling
• Case Management
• Referral Program to various agencies

ENDLESS MOUNTAIN MISSION CENTER is a ministry involving the community, churches and human service agencies networking to reach out to people in need. Since 1986 the Endless Mountain Mission Center has served over 2100 people. Throughout the years, Mission Center ministry has grown and expanded to meet the constantly changing needs of the community.

The Endless Mountain Mission Center helps people with immediate response to their needs for:
* Food
* Shelter
* Clothing
* Transportation
* Referral to other helping agencies.


The Endless Mountain Mission Center responds with crisis intervention for victims of:
* Eviction
* Homelessness
* Domestic abuse
* Utility termination
* Drug and alcohol abuse


The Endless Mountain Mission Center services include:
* Food
* Shelter
* Referral
* Fuel assistance
* Rent assistance
* Volunteer programs
* Community education

The Endless Mountains Mission Center is a ministry that touches people by attempting to create an atmosphere of trust and compassion for people needing help. This is a Conference ADVANCE Special. All inquires about the ministry and donations to the ministry should be directed to David Good, Telephone 570-265-7745

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LUDHIANA CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE is a General ADVANCE Special. Their mission is to advance Christian Medical Education in India as an expression of Christ's healing love; and to promote the work of the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India. They provide medical and dental care; and share good news of Jesus Christ in word and deed. They have three goals for the second century: To make their services more available for the poor whose medical care in the country is deteriorating due to high costs;