St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Volunteers in Mission (VIM)

The purpose of St. Paul's UMC Volunteers In Mission is to provide an opportunity for adults to share their God given gifts and skills to help people in need.  It is our vision to encourage individuals to participate in mission work, either as part of a group or as individuals.  Our intent is to complete several local mission projects and one national project each year.  You do not need previous mission experience or any particular skills; you only need a desire to serve the Lord through your works.  

Since the fall of 2006 54 members and friends of St. Paul's UMC have volunteered with our VIM team and have completed:

• 18 local projects

• 1 conference project

• 2 work camps (Gulfport, MS and Cedar Rapids, IA)

• 40 1/2 work days

• Over 2,300 volunteer hours

In addition to working on several local projects in 2009, 15 members of our group spent a week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assisting the people of that area in recovering from the floods of 2008.  

Our 2010 work camp will be at the Red Bird Mission in Kentucky, May 2 - 8.  Read about Red Bird Mission and details of our work camp.

Red Bird Mission Information

Work Camp Details

Work Camp Application

 

 

For more information about St. Paul’s VIM contact Dave Mitchell (88mitchell@comcast.net) or Dick Rishel (rishel219@aol.com).