Woodland United Methodist
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Sharing God's Hope, Love & Healing

Missions

 
 
Missions Volunteers
Throughout the year, our members have the opportunity to work in the community with various missions.  If you would like to volunteer for any missions opportunities,  please check the Fellowship Hall for information about upcoming dates and a sign up sheet.  You may also sign up below for any projects listed.

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Foreign Mission Teams
Every summer, teams comprised of Woodland and community members participate in foreign mission work. In the past summers one team has gone to an orphanage in Costa Rica where they have labored with the citizens of that country to improve the living conditions for the children, as well as conducting a Vacation Bible School. Read the newsletter from the Zirkles', missionaries who are involved with the orphanage, by clicking on their name. Since 2008, our team has been working with the local Methodist church in Alajuela, Costa Rica, with construction and renovations for their Sunday School area.  Check our photo albums for pictures of 2009's trip.
 
 
 
For over four years, a veterinary team has traveled to Honduras. In this country, the health of humans and their animals is intimately tied together--farm animals provide the livelihoods for many Hondurans. Inspired by the vision of Shawn Terrell, one of Woodland's young adults and a veterinary student at Auburn University, this team will offer a variety of preventative measures to the people and their animals including vaccinating their animals for diseases and educating them through various methods about animal husbandry & farm management.
 
Another of our wonderful mission teams is working with the Living Waters of the World group to install water systems that will provide clean drinking water to several impoverished areas in the world.
 
Community Food Pantry
Woodland now has its very own food pantry. In order for our pantry to begin successfully, we must have plenty of food stocked and ready to share with others! Any non-perishable food is needed. Suggested ideas are: canned soup, canned fruit, spaghetti and sauce, peanut butter/jelly, canned spaghetti-o’s/ravioli, saltine crackers (check expiration date), canned tuna, and trial-sized toiletries.
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