The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 “Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Jesus directs us: "… have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." John 13:14-15
Paul to Titus: "…And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone." Titus 3:8
FUMC offers dozens of opportunities to carry out God’s directions to us. The Missions Committee meets once every other month at members’ convenience, usually the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30. Presently, the Africa Team meets approximately once a month at 6:30 pm based on the members’ schedules, preparing for Namibia in August 2011.
Within Our Local Church and Community:
· Vineyard meets the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am.
· Community Luncheon Ministry is held the second Saturday of every month, except June and July.
· Angel Food Ministries meets the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of every month to distribute food orders.
· Meals Ministry supplies temporary meal preparation for members in extenuating medical circumstances.
Outside our Church’s Walls:
We support the following missionaries and missions:
Bob and Barbara Alber
[http://www.wycliffe.org/]
Located in Texas, we help to support Bob & Barbara in their mission of helping missionary teens handle culture shock while attending school far from parents.
Luis & Elsie Centeno
[http://amfmission.org/ministry/]
Located in northeast Philadelphia, FUMC help to support their mission of gathering the poor, the police, and immigrants of many faiths to Jesus.
Jeff Chipriano
Located at Penn State Schuylkill Campus leading students to follow Christ.
Jill Reading
Jill was one of our church’s own youth now at Penn State Main Campus leading students to follow Christ.
Pennies for Missions Offering
[http://pennies4missions.org/]
Each week FUMC Sunday School classes collect an offering to help sponsor four children through Christian Children's Fund and also a child through "New Life Center Bethlehem Hostel". Through Pennies for Missions, we are able to bring a little of Christ's love to give of His children.
CareNet
[http://www.carenetschuylkill.com/]
CareNet Pregnancy Center of Schuylkill County is a Christian, non-profit organization that provides life affirming, evangelistic ministry to families facing an unplanned pregnancy. FUMC supports Care Net through inviting representatives to provide a talk on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday; participates in collecting monetary donations in their baby bottle program, in the Walk for Life, and in providing assistance for baby showers; volunteers at both Care Net and The New Life Shoppe; organizes work days at the facilities; attends banquets; and the Needlework Circle FUMC Women’s Group through the Eastern Conference have supported Care Net through grants for the past three years.
Children of Zion Ministry
[http://www.childrenofzionvillage.org/]
Children of Zion, Inc. is a Christian ministry providing care for children orphaned by war, poverty, neglect, and the international AIDS Pandemic. The Children of Zion Village is a Christian home for orphans in the southern African nation of Namibia. It is located along the Zambezi River in the northeast corner of Namibia. The children receive love, nutrition, shelter, healthcare, academic, vocational and Bible education, and become part of one large Christian family.
Bethlehem Bible College
[http://bethbc.com/]
Educates Arab and Israeli students to carry the Gospel of Peace in a battle zone.
Israeli Bible Society
[http://www.biblesocietyinisrael.com/]
Produces Scriptures and help for people struggling in that region of conflict.
Peniel Fellowship
[http://www.israelprayer.com/GalileeRegionProfiles.html]
Peniel Fellowship is a Messianic ministry on the shores of the Sea of Galilee bringing Jews and Gentiles to completion in Jesus in northern Israel.
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)
[http://www.cefonline.com/]
Reaching and leading the elementary school age children of Schuylkill County to Christ. For more information on CEF, check out our Ways to Serve Page or the CEF link above or on our Resources page.
Trans World Radio
[http://www.twr.org/]
Broadcasts the Gospel into antagonistic and closed countries around the world.
Voice of the Martyrs
[http://www.persecution.com/]
Ministers to Christians suffering in poverty, persecution, and chains around the world.
The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 “Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Jesus directs us: "… have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." John 13:14-15
Paul to Titus: "…And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone." Titus 3:8
FUMC offers dozens of opportunities to carry out God’s directions to us. The Missions Committee meets once every other month at members’ convenience, usually the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30. Presently, the Africa Team meets approximately once a month at 6:30 pm based on the members’ schedules, preparing for Namibia in August 2011.
Within Our Local Church and Community:
· Vineyard meets the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am.
· Community Luncheon Ministry is held the second Saturday of every month, except June and July.
· Angel Food Ministries meets the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of every month to distribute food orders.
· Meals Ministry supplies temporary meal preparation for members in extenuating medical circumstances.
Outside our Church’s Walls:
We support the following missionaries and missions:
Bob and Barbara Alber
[http://www.wycliffe.org/]
Located in Texas, we help to support Bob & Barbara in their mission of helping missionary teens handle culture shock while attending school far from parents.
Luis & Elsie Centeno
[http://amfmission.org/ministry/]
Located in northeast Philadelphia, FUMC help to support their mission of gathering the poor, the police, and immigrants of many faiths to Jesus.
Jeff Chipriano
Located at Penn State Schuylkill Campus leading students to follow Christ.
Jill Reading
Jill was one of our church’s own youth now at Penn State Main Campus leading students to follow Christ.
Pennies for Missions Offering
[http://pennies4missions.org/]
Each week FUMC Sunday School classes collect an offering to help sponsor four children through Christian Children's Fund and also a child through "New Life Center Bethlehem Hostel". Through Pennies for Missions, we are able to bring a little of Christ's love to give of His children.
CareNet
[http://www.carenetschuylkill.com/]
CareNet Pregnancy Center of Schuylkill County is a Christian, non-profit organization that provides life affirming, evangelistic ministry to families facing an unplanned pregnancy. FUMC supports Care Net through inviting representatives to provide a talk on Sanctity of Human Life Sunday; participates in collecting monetary donations in their baby bottle program, in the Walk for Life, and in providing assistance for baby showers; volunteers at both Care Net and The New Life Shoppe; organizes work days at the facilities; attends banquets; and the Needlework Circle FUMC Women’s Group through the Eastern Conference have supported Care Net through grants for the past three years.
Children of Zion Ministry
[http://www.childrenofzionvillage.org/]
Children of Zion, Inc. is a Christian ministry providing care for children orphaned by war, poverty, neglect, and the international AIDS Pandemic. The Children of Zion Village is a Christian home for orphans in the southern African nation of Namibia. It is located along the Zambezi River in the northeast corner of Namibia. The children receive love, nutrition, shelter, healthcare, academic, vocational and Bible education, and become part of one large Christian family.
Bethlehem Bible College
[http://bethbc.com/]
Educates Arab and Israeli students to carry the Gospel of Peace in a battle zone.
Israeli Bible Society
[http://www.biblesocietyinisrael.com/]
Produces Scriptures and help for people struggling in that region of conflict.
Peniel Fellowship
[http://www.israelprayer.com/GalileeRegionProfiles.html]
Peniel Fellowship is a Messianic ministry on the shores of the Sea of Galilee bringing Jews and Gentiles to completion in Jesus in northern Israel.
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)
[http://www.cefonline.com/]
Reaching and leading the elementary school age children of Schuylkill County to Christ. For more information on CEF, check out our Ways to Serve Page or the CEF link above or on our Resources page.
Trans World Radio
[http://www.twr.org/]
Broadcasts the Gospel into antagonistic and closed countries around the world.
Voice of the Martyrs
[http://www.persecution.com/]
Ministers to Christians suffering in poverty, persecution, and chains around the world.