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One of the most rewarding experiences possible for lay people is an international mission trip. There are so many people in our world in need of help of basic needs like food, shelter, and medical care. How easy it can be to forget the many privileges we have and to forget that daily survival may be a struggle for others.
For many who go on these trips, the first step "out of the boat and onto the water with Christ" is the greatest. It takes a step of Faith on the part of the servant answering the call. But once that call has been answered, the opportunity to grow and serve others is incredible. Through these acts of Faith and Love, you can bring Hope to a world that is so desperately in need of the message of God's Love.
| God takes the initiative in crossing the cultural bridge. You participate in the work of God's spirit by following him across the cultural bridge and entering into other's lives. |
- Tim Dearborn
Short Term Missions Workbook |
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Annual "Fall Classic" Golf Tournament and BBQ |
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The Annual "Fall Classic" Golf Tournament and BBQ is a wonderful way to support international missions while enjoying a shotgun/captain's choice style golf tournament, great prizes and a family BBQ dinner. All proceeds go toward the support of the Saint Francis United Methodist Church International Missions Program.
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Mission Trip to Leon, Nicaragua |
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February 9-16, 2008
This mission effort is to build upon the work completed during the February 2006 and 2007 SFUMC Teams. The 2008 team will be working in and around Leon and other communities of the Pacific Coast region.
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Mission Trip to El Salvador (Habitat for Humanity) |
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July 2008
In July of 2007, SFUMC teamed with Apex UMC to be a part of the "Building on Faith 2007" Habitat for Humanity International Program. During this time, four members of SFUMC worked as part of an international team of volunteers (U.S., Canada, and Ireland) and local El Salvadorans to complete 15 homes in three weeks for those living in the remote Ahuachapan region of El Salvador.
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Serve International Missions at Home |
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Not everyone can serve in the mission field for a variety of reasons...family, health, work, etc. But for all who receive God's calling, there is the opportunity to serve.
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Gusta Java Coffee Fund Raiser |
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Do you like a good hot Cup o'Joe? Do you like to support international missions of Saint Francis? Do you like to multi-task? Saint Francis International Missions have teamed with Gusta Java Coffee to provide a fund raising opportunity to support our efforts in Nicaragua.
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