Mission Teams provide oversight and planning for ministry in the community and beyond. The Outreach Mission Teams are involved in many activities which include: Blood drives; Visiting shut-ins, hospitals, and nursing homes; Meals on Wheels; Communion service at nursing homes; Prayer Shawl Ministry; and other special events.
Missions reminds us that the church is not just a building. Jesus did not stay in one place and missions doesn't either. No matter what your skills are, you are needed. Whether you have an hour and are a electrician, or you have a week and you are a "people person", missions will fill your heart and your mind. That's how it changes people, by showing them how God can use them as they were created. You don't have to become someone else, just be everything that God created you to be.
You can "go" to church, or you can "be" the church. Outreach Ministries is a great way to "be" the church and experience God's presence.
Ann Butt, Barbara Winslow, Bob Pardue, & Jim Darnell
Outreach Children's Mission Team—2008
This summer the Outreach Children's Mission Team will be visiting nursing homes. On Sunday, June 8th Pastor Bill Masciangelo presented the children with their name tag crosses so that they will be recognized as they represent New Hope UMC when visiting nursing homes in the area. Parents also visit the nursing homes along with their children. Lindsay Chambers, Director of the Children's Ministry assisted in the ceremony. Pat Capps is the coordinator.