Our Program

Makes clear to the congregation the calling of the church as the People of God.

Offers the congregation the opportunity to contribute offerings of their time, presence, treasure, and prayers.

Advocates programs that train men, women, and children for Christian discipleship and servant leadership in meeting the needs of the poor and marginalized and in working for social justice.

Through Our Leadership The Congregation

Provides immediate relief of acute human need.
Responds to the suffering of persons which is caused by natural, ecological and civil disaster, as well as political turmoil.
Works cooperatively with others in the identification of, advocacy for, and assistance with ministries relating to hunger and poverty, refugees and disaster response.
Works cooperatively with others in the promotion of six special Sundays, including:

• Great Hour of Sharing
• Human Relations Day
• World Communion Sunday
• Native American Ministries Sunday
• United Methodist Student Sunday
• Peace with Justice Sunday

Sponsored Events

Monthly in-kind giving programs.
Quarterly programs highlighting particular needs.
Periodic fund-raising.

2005 Missions Report for Giving

Tsunami Relief
Collected 5 Medicine Boxes, 51 health kits, 24 School Kits and made cash donations worth: $9,425.75 Qualified for pharmaceuticals worth: $15,000.00

Hurricane Katrina: $7,798.00
Cash/Cans for Afghanistan: $403.00
Earthquake Relief: $640.00
Baby Bundles/Backpacks of Love/
Adult Summer Relief Kits: Unknown Value
Epworth Children & Family Services (Collected 268 batteries and games): Unknown Value

Feed My People
August - Value Unknown: 1000 cans Throughout the year: Not known
Food Pantry: $260.00
Food Assistance Cards (44): $710.00
Gas Assistance Cards (25): $205.00 Supported: $2,777.00
Human Relations Day
Peace with Justice
One Great Hour of Sharing
Doorways
Native American Sunday
Earth Day (Purchase Rain Forest)
Rain Aids
Worldwide Communion Sunday
Native American Children's Fund
Pastors' Discretionary Fund

Mexico (2005 VIM Trip): $11,694.00
(VIM Trip in 2006): $2,000.00

Louisiana Bishop's Appeal: $11,031.00

The Missions Committee is active in keeping the congregation aware of the needs of our community and our world, and brings forth programs to address these needs. The committee conducts fund-raisers, solicits donations of food and clothing, and sponsors an annual church-wide garage sale to raise money for charity.