Hands In Mission - May 15th

Pencil in Saturday morning, May 15th, to lend your hands in mission. We'll be cleaning, planting, and possibly painting, at The Bridge, a UM Ministry based at Centenary UMC.

We will meet at 8:00am in the parking lot to carpool.

If you missed the event, her are some great photos . . .

Hands In Mission-The Bridge May 2010

First 2010 Hands In Mission - April 24th

Inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., LIVE THE DREAM - LIVE UNITED is an inter generational, interfaith, multicultural initiative that engages volunteers throughout the year.

We have been invited to join North Grand Neighborhood Services and Sts. Teresa and Bridget Church on April 24 for the next Day of Service in memory of Dr. King. We will be working in the Jeff Vanderlou Neighborhood, cleaning, and planting flowers.

So, find your work gloves and favorite ole’ t-shirt, and plan now to join a local mission team from Lafayette Park UMC as we work with our North Grand neighbors in making the city beautiful.

Meet at the church at 8:30 to carpool over to Sts. Teresa and Bridget Church. Lunch is provided at noon.

Questions? Contact Chris Kinder at or Pastor Sharon at 566-0332

More info on LIVE THE DREAM - LIVE UNITED

Photos from the event:

Hands In Misssion-North Grand Neighborhood Services April 2010

Hands In Mission at Shalom House - July 25

On Saturday, July 25th, we will be gathering to go over to Shalom House and do some things there with and for the residents. Shalom House offers short-term shelter and support (classes, internet access, meals, spiritual guidance, and health care) for women who need help getting their feet back on the ground. There is also a transitional program for those who are making good progress in moving toward becoming self-sufficient again.

The three projects are:

1. Painting a room
2. Mowing the lawn, trimming, and weeding the flower beds
3. Cooking up a hot brunch and serving it to the ladies.

If you are able to bring a mower, please let me know. Their mower broke at the beginning of the summer, and they have been just getting by week by week until a new one is donated. I have a weed-wacker that can also be used for trimming the sides of the building.

If you are interested in being part of the brunch team, please let me know. We would be feeding 10-15 people, and can use the kitchen, but will need to figure out what to serve, and where and how to get the ingredients.

We will meet at LPUMC at 7:45 and car pool over! Hope to see you with HIM!

Pastor Sharon

Hands in Mission - Summer 2009!

Something new is coming . . .

WHAT? Hands in Mission (H.I.M.) will provide teams of workers to be sent into our local mission field to serve local projects and further develop relationships with existing Methodist agencies. The purpose of these opportunities is to nurture personal relationships with staff, volunteers and clients, and to make a difference in our community by assisting with unbudgeted maintenance tasks.

Typically, we will form workgroups within our multi-aged project team and work side-by-side with other volunteers/staff to perform the tasks at hand. During our time at the worksite, we will tour the facility and learn about the services that our host provides.

WHEN? Hands In Mission will usually take place one Saturday morning a month from 8:00 until noon, or whatever part of the morning works into your schedule. We will do three H.I.M.’s this summer, from June through August.

WHY? Because as part of the body of Christ, we are invited to be Christ’s hands in our community, to do his work of building, healing, and loving.

Dates for upcoming H.I.M. Opportunities
Saturday, June 13th Centenary Cares
Saturday, July 25th Shalom House
Saturday, August 22nd TBA

Questions? Contact Jason Stokes, Chris Kinder, or Pastor Sharon