Volunteers in Mission
20th ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIRE:
November 7, 2021
“United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) is a grassroots movement within The United Methodist Church designed to provide an official channel whereby Christians, both lay and clergy, may offer their skills and talents for Christian service at home and around the world on short term assignments at their own expense.
“Their work includes construction and renewing of mission facilities, teaching, witnessing, conducting medical clinics, conducting Bible study or Bible School for children, and serving in disaster relief efforts around the world.”
Team members have the opportunity to participate in mission trips using their skills in many ways through construction, medical, disaster relief and evangelism and outreach. Mission takes place locally, statewide or nationwide wherever the need arises.
FUMC team members have been involved in missions since 1997 with the first trip to Tijuana, Mexico to paint the parsonage at the Methodist Church.
Construction projects have involved numerous Methodist Churches throughout California, conducting a Bible School at an Indian Reservation, flood repair in Louisiana & Mississippi and campground repair at Lodestar and Monte Toyon. Nationally, sending members on a medical mission trip to Guatemala, a medical & construction trip to Africa and most recently an eyeglass clinic in Cambodia.
Facilitated by VIM members congregational members have the opportunity to participate in feeding the hungry at the Salvation Army and Change the World Day, providing health kits and flood buckets for UMCOR as well as raising awareness of missions through the Annual Holiday Faire. Congregational members support our efforts on a regular basis. This year our emphasis will be on local mission opportunities. Your participation is invited.
A RECENT PROJECT:
VIM members answer the call for help at the Salvation Army by helping to paint the overnight room at Hope Harbor women’s shelter.
From the Salvation Army, Jaimie James, director of women’s ministry, along with her staff members Crystal and Colleen all work together with VIM members, Virginia M., Nancy W., Charlene H., Kathy B. and Paul R. to paint the shelter walls. Great job everyone!!
UMCOR Hygiene Kit
Value: $12.00
Contents
1 hand towel 15″ x 25″ to 17″x 27″ (Kitchen, cleaning and microfiber towels are not acceptable)
1 washcloth
1 comb Must be sturdy with at least 6 inches of teeth No pocket combs or picks, please Rattail and comba without handles are accetable but must have at least 6 inches of teeth
1 toenail or fingernail clipper No emery boards or metal nail files, please
1 bath-size soap 3 oz. and larger sizes only No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content; Do not remove from original packaging
1 toothbrush Adult size only Do not remove from original packaging; Personal advertising not acceptable.
10 adhesive bandages ¾” to 1″ size Common household Band-Aids
1 plastic bag One-gallon size sealable bags only
Assembly Directions
Lay hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth in the center of the hand towel. Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth (except the plastic bag). Fold the sides of the hand towel to cover the items. Grasp the bundle tightly and roll over the remainder of the towel. Place the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag, remover air, and seal.
Important Notes
All items must be new.
Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used.
Please remove all packaging (except soap and toothbrush).
All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items – nothing more.
DO NOT include any personal notes, money or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.
UMCOR is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent. Do not put dollar bills in each kit. Collect all monies for toothpaste and shipping, Place it in a separate envelope and send along with the kit donations.