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Purpose “Christian Love in Action”. To make a Christian difference by sharing the love of Christ through our participation in short-term mission.
Task Our task is what we do with our abilities; building a church or home, providing medical care, teaching vacation bible school. Our task is always secondary to our purpose. |
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". . .the heart made out of cement mixings was purely by accident. We shoveled and made our volcano and then looked and it was a heart."
Lisa Conrad Hope UMC, Lone Jack VIM to Juarez, Mexico October 2008
"The staff at UMCOR Disaster Recovery had things highly organized and it made for a wonderful experience with the homeowners, the staff and the people of Beaumont."
Gary Waisner First UMC, Warsaw VIM to Beaumont, Texas November 2008
Pat Boddy removes damaged drywall and wood from a flooded home.
"As a team and as individuals we joined hands and let a generous and loving God direct our work. Upon completion of our trip we went home uplifted, feeling we had experienced Gods love in action."
Melissa Clarke Missouri UMC, Columbia VIM to Cedar Rapids, Iowa August 2008
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Warren Hassler fellowships with the Cuban Methodist workers at Camp Canaan.
"The Cuban people are not "the enemy". The ones we met were incredibly warm and friendly ("mi casa es tu casa"), and active in the practice of their faith. I think we helped further positive, lasting relationships between people from different nations and cultures.
Jeff Moran Millersburg First Christian Church VIM to Cuba, October 2008
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"Our last evening. . .It was truly amazing to sit in our circle. . .and see individuals represented from the United States, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and El Salvador all coming together as one, worshipping God. Even though we did not all speak the same language, the hugs and the love shared was universal."
Threasa Ballenger Asbury UMC, Springfield VIM to UBL San Jose, Costa Rica August 2008
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"The team members felt a closeness to each other and the people we served. There was a strong feeling, despite economic differences, that the people we helped were strong Christians and we could feel the power of God's work."
Luetta Cross First UMC, St. Charles VIM to Caruthersville, Missouri April 2008
Tom Mitchell demonstrating how to use a bed net to prevent Malaria.
"As we distribute, I hand out the nets. Should be a Mozambican, but he’s translating . . . I receive sincere slow handshakes, and one lady kisses my hand during the shake. I come close to losing my composure."
Tom Mitchell University UMC, St. Louis Individual VIM to Mozambique, Africa July 2008
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