VIM Team Opportunities USA SCJ

FOODBANK OF NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS, PO Box 128, Norfork, AR 72658. 870/499-7565, F: 870/499-3202. Home repair, construction for the poor & elderly, paint. J, S, A, RV. Max 12-15.

HEIFER RANCH, Beth Newman, 55 Heifer Rd., Perryville, AR 72126. 501/889-5124, F: 501/889-1574. beth.newman@heifer.org, www.heifer.org. Teams will participate in both learning and service at Heifer Ranch. Service: garden & light construction. Learning: global village, challenge course, hands-on activities. Stay in lodges with common area and kitchen. $330 per person includes lodging, meals and programming. J (age 12), S, A, RV (13 hook-ups). Min 15. Max 30.

HOOVER UMC COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT, Rev. William H. Robinson, 4000 West 13^th Street, little Rock, AR 72204. 501/663-9621; F: 501/663-7228. Repair church buildings use to support outreach activities and housing for poor families.

MOUNT SEQUOYAH, http://www.mountsequoyah.org/ Don White, special projects coordinator, 150 NW Skyline Dr, Fayetteville AR 72701. C: 832-794-8162, 501/443-4531. Fax 501/443-4569, mail@mountsequoyah.org. Paint-interior/exterior, wallpaper, light carpentry. A, RV.

OZARK MISSION PROJECT, Roxie Wertenberger, 5830 Gregory Rd., Benton, AR 72015 501/472-2535. Light carpentry, painting, yard work, etc. J, S. Max 20.

KANSAS

Kansas West Annual Conference, Kristina Steuber, UMVIM Coordinator, 9440 East Boston Suite 110, Wichita, KS 67207, 316-684-0266, F: 316-684-0044 Web Site: http://www.kswestumc.org/cim/index.htm

CROSS-LINES COOPERATIVE COUNCIL, Gay Carr, 736 Shawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105. 913/281-3388. Home repair, yard work, computer tutors. J, S, A. Max 20.

FELLOWSHIP INC, Don Anderson, 708 SE Lime, Topeka, KS 66607. 913/354-7262. Home repair. J, S, A, RV. Max 15.

FRIENDLY ACRES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, Cindy Janzen, PO Box 648, Newton, KS 67114. 316/283-4770, F: 316/283-1420, fainfo@friendlyacres.org. Painting, carport construction. & repair, replace sidewalks, yard work, clean-up yards and shelter. S, A, RV parking. Max. 12-15.

WICHITA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Linda Stewart, 316-269-0755, homes@witchitahabitat.org, P.O. Box 114, 829 N. Market Wichita, KS 67201-0114. Blitz Build 9-28 September. Youth (16+), Adults, OA. Max: 20 per team.

KANSAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, Judy Harper, UMVIM Coordinator, 843 N. Conway Springs Rd. Conway Springs, KS 67031, 620/456-2844. Various United Methodist Churches need assistance with interior/exterior painting, plumbing, roofing and general repair work. S, A, RV.

UM MEXICAN-AMERICAN MINISTRIES, Penney Schwab, Box 766, Garden City, KS 67846. 316/275-1766, F: 316/275-4723, mam@gcnet.com. Fix-up, clean-up, repairs, VBS/Day camp, possibly remodeling. J, S, A.

LOUISIANA

DULAC COMMUNITY CENTER – Alice Rothrock, 125 Coast Guard Road, P.O. Box 349, Dulac, LA 70353. Phone: (985) 563-7483, Fax: (985) 563-7826, dcc1@mobiletel.com, www.gbgm-umc.org/dulac Serve the needs of low income families…carpentry, electrical, plumbing, working with children, VBS, work at Clanton Chapel UMC pre-school, computer techs, adult literacy. Daily Fee is ($17.50) per person per day and includes 3 meals. Housed in bunkrooms with bedding, showers and laundry facility. Max 28 Male / 28 Female. RV Parking.

LOUISIANA METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME, Jeff Camp, P O Box 929, Ruston LA 71273. 318/255-5020. New construction, repair, paint (all outdoor work). A. Max 18. RV.

METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN, Volunteer Coordinator, 815 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130. 504/895-7709. Paint, repair, landscape, demolition & remodel. S, A, RV. Max 15.

NAPOLEON AVENUE UMC, Rev. Billy Turner, 504/826-3406, billyT62@hotmail.com, H: 504/391-3438, 2524 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115. Need skilled trades and painters to rehab this lovely urban church. Housing and some meals provided. Visit New Orleans! Adult teams and individuals.

PEOPLES UM COMMUNITY CENTER, Volunteer Coordinator, 504-524-1041 or H: 504-945-1239, 2019 Simon Bolivar Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113. Teams (carpentry, electrical and cement) are needed to repair this center for poor children. Lodging at Tulane Wesley Center. Visit New Orleans!

ST MARK’S COMMUNITY CENTER, Ms. Beverly Andry, 1130 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116. 504/529-1681 ext. 15, Pager 504-480-6937. F: 504/581-5306. Carpentry (window frames, floors, doorways), painting, plastering, light plumbing. S, A, OA, RVs. Max per work site is 6-persons.

UMCOR SAGER BROWN, Volunteer Coordinator, PO Box 850, Baldwin, LA 70514. 800/334-4221, F: 318/923-4849, volunteers@sagerbrown.org, www.sagerbrown.org. Year-round work in depot to sort, package, clean supplies, campus maintenance, landscaping, painting, home repairs and tutoring. Sorting work is good for people who can not stand. Meals are available on campus. Live in dorms with showers. Own transportation. J, S, A, OA, I, RVs. Max. 50.

UNITED METHODIST CAMPUS CENTER @ TULANE/LOYOLA-NEW ORLEANS, Judy Shema, 504/866-8681, H: 504/392-7467, JShema@tulane.edu. Need construction teams (all skills) to tear down and rebuild center. Meals provided. Lodging and RV hookups on site. S, A. OA, college teams. Max: 12.

UNITED METHODIST MISSION CENTER, Volunteer Coordinator, 4643 Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. 504/355-0702 (Phone and fax). Paint, repair, construction. J, S, A, RV parks.J, S, A, RV parks.

MISSOURI

UMVIM CoordinatorS Office 3009 David Drive Columbia, MO 65202, 573/474-7155, F: 573/474-6898, Web: www.umocm.com

UMVIM USA & International - Barbara Stone, stone@umocm.com

UMVIM PROJECTs in MISSOURI - Joe Bartelsmeyer, bartelsmeyer@umocm.com

BLUE MOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CAMP, Steve and Elaine Lewandoski, Site Directors, 1020 Madison #9570, Fredericktown, MO 63645, Phone: 573-546-6265, Fax: 573-546-0005, e-mail: bluemt@centurytel.net. All skills & skill levels are needed for this building project. 20-50 people needed per week. Types of work activities that will be needed, beach work, erect water tank, RV campground, outdoor recreational center, new dining hall and hillside cabins/lodge. J, S, A. Max 50 if camp is not in session.

CAMP GALILEE, Mike Coffey, Manager, P.O. Box 520, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744; Phone: 417-876-3024; F: 417-876-0825, campgalilee@centurytel.net. All building skills/levels needed. S, A. Max 25.

CAMP JO-TA, Terry Mefford Camp Director, 1272 Hwy. MM, Clarence, MO 63437, Phone: 660-699-2393; Fax: same as phone, e-mail: tlmcjo@yahoo.com. All building skills & levels are needed for this mission project. Types of work activities that will be needed include fence building, barn building, possibly other activities as needed. 10-20 people will be needed for 3-4 days. S, A. Max 30.

WILDERNESS CAMP & RETREAT CENTER, Dennis Hisek, Camp Manager, 34030 W. 204^th St., Lawson, MO 64062, Phone: 816-296-7484; Fax: same as phone, e-mail: umden@aol.com. All skills are needed to maintain the present facilities and add others to enhance a pleasing and safe environment. Work activities include cleaning, painting, maintenance, some new construction and remodeling. J*, S, A, RV. Max 20. *-Adult supervision.

Projects:

ARK OF HOPE, Jacquies Hinchey, Facility Director, 14362 City Rd 531, Dexter, MO 63841, Phone: 573-624-6151, Fax: 573-624-6321, e-mail: arkofhope@semo.net. All building skills & skill levels are needed for this building project. Types of activities: remodeling building, partition off rooms for bedrooms, types of work: plumbers, carpenters, electrical and some painting. S, A, RV Max 10-20.

CABANNE UMC, ST. LOUIS, MO, Kimberly Payne, 5760 Bartmer Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112, Phone: 314-361-0022; Fax: 314-972-7420; E-mail: theotrip-aol.com; accommodations: contact Tom Fogarty – 314-739-0434, Ext# 23; activities for Volunteers: Construct a handicap ramp, replace carpet in offices and fellowship hall. Paint sanctuary and tuck point of the lower level, repair bathroom. A. Max 15 – 20.

CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Sara Chaney, 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248; Toll-free: 1-888-262-1854. General maintenance & repair as per skill level. All skill levels needed. S, A, RV.

CLARKSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Church needs help with caulking, painting, cleaning, concrete work, and yard work. Contact Eugenia Webdell (573)754-4412 or jgwebdell@earthlink.net for more information. A. Max 20.

COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF THE OZARKS, Dennis Rutledge, Connections - Handyman, 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802. Phone: 417-862-3586, F: 417-862-2129, drutledge@ccozarks.org. Springfield ministry serving those in need; wheelchair ramps, grab bars, clean yards, paint, minor plumbing, electrical, door widening (sleep and meal in churches). J, S, A. Max 200.

DELLA LAMB COMMUNITY SERVICES, Judy Akers, 500 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106; Phone: 816-842-8040; Fax: 816-842-7727. Wash day-care cots, wash walls, inventory donated goods, thrift store: clean/sort/sack. J, S, A. Max 20.

DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION, Sharon Howard, Project Coordinator, 110 E. 5^th St., Portageville, MO 63873, 573-379-3603, E-mail: revskh@yahoo.com. Construction; painting, porch repair, wheel chair ramp repair, application of sealant to trailer roofs.

DOUGLAS COMMUNITY SERVICES, Peggy Walley, 1100 Broadway, Hannibal, MO 63401; Phone: 573-221-3892; Ext. 248; Fax: 573-221-6196. Minor home repair, construction, maintenance, roofing, yard work and painting. J, S, A. Max 20.

EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Jeanette Bragg, Hwy 49, PO Box 546, Viburnum, MO 65566; Phone: 573-244-5249. Painting interior rooms and exterior trim - housing available in private homes and church basement. S, A. Max 12.

EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES, Kevin Drollinger, 110 N. Elm, St. Louis, MO 63119; Phone: 314-961-5718; Fax: 314-965-3503. Maintenance and repair.

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH -ST. LOUIS, MO, Mark Harvey, 6199 Waterman Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112, Phone: 314-863-1992, Fax: None, e-mail: pastormark@graceumc-stl.org. All skill levels needed for general home repair, painting, yard clean up, window replacement, & fence repair. J*, S, A. Max 50. *with supervision

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECTS IN MISSOURI, Mark Lassman-Eul, P.O. Box 8955, Springfield, MO 65804; Phone: 417-890-6080; Fax: 417-890-6090; e-mail: Mlassman-eul@hfhi.org. New home construction, home rehab and repair. Volunteers must be 16 to be on the construction site and 18 to use power tools. S, A.

IGLESIA CAMINO VERDAD Y VIDA – OAKLEY, KANSAS CITY, Gustavo Morales, gdmoralescvv@juno.com; Phone: 816-241-1204; Cell: 816-213-7691, Louisa Silva-Spanish speaking (913-281-0299), 541 S Elmwood, Kansas City, MO, 64124. Repair bathrooms (plaster), painting, laying cement blocks, re-brick church display sign. Experienced electrical & plumbers needed.

INTER/SERV, David Howery, PO Box 4038, 200 Cherokee, St. Joseph, MO 64504; Phone: 816-238-4511; Fax: 816-238-3274; e-mail: intersrv@inter-servorg; www.inter-serv-org. Construction, Rehab, elderly housing repairs, neighborhood cleanup, painting, yard work. J, S, A. Max. 15.

JESUS ES EL CAMINO-CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, Hispanic church in Cape Girardeau needs help with carpet removal and installation, plumbing, painting, cleaning, tiling floors, and electric. Contact persons are Geovanna Chavez & Jose Luis Zamora (573)332-0410, jose@metodistasenmissouri.org. S, A. Max 15.

KINGDOM HOUSE, Eugene Morse, 1321 S. 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63104; 314/421-0400; F: 314/241-2366; KH@Kingdomhouse.org. Cleaning, painting, light repair; daycare and yard work. J, S, A. Max 20.

LONGVIEW UMC, Rev. Nora Jones, 7205 Longview Road, Kansas City, MO 64134, Phone: 816-763-7100, Fax: 816-763-5447, Painting the trim of the church.

MAKIN MEMORIAL UMC, Ronald Tiller, PO Box 6, Winfield, MO 63389, 636-566-8266, rev-sue@hotmail.com, Housing available in church, meals prepared for mission team for a fee. Build new steps, deck and new sidewalk. J, S, A. Max 25

METRO MINISTRY, Reginald Lee, 1040 S. Taylor, St. Louis, MO 63110; Phone: 314-534-1010: Fax: 314-534-2630; Food and clothing pantries, work with shelter clients, maintenance, repair, painting, yardwork. J, S, A. Max 15.

MISSION MISSOURI, Rev. Rick Lasley, 218 Dixie St. Sikeston, MO 63801; Phone: 573-472-4141: Fax: 573-472-3867; e-mail: missionmo@bootheel.net. Structural remodeling, painting, cleanup of interior, landscaping, move furniture, roofing & electrical work. S, w/ supervision. A. Max 20-25.

NORTH HILL UM, Allyn Buchta, 10772 Trask Dr., St. Louis, MO 63136; Phone: 314-524-1686; Fax: 314-524-1701, E-mail: nohills@swbell.net; Housing available in church members homes; meals will be prepared by local members, upgrade bathroom to make it more handicap assessable. A. Max 12.

NORMANDY UMC, Rev. Aubry Jones, 8000 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63121; Phone: 314-385-3000; Restore building that is in very poor condition; painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing – Extended VBS in 2004

OZARKS METHODIST MANOR, Brenda Garner, PO Box 403, 205 S. College, Marionville, MO 65705; Phone: 417-258-2573, Fax: 417-258-2240. General maintenance, room visit, resident activities, yard work. If you play a musical instrument please bring it along. S, A. Max 12.

RESTART, Volunteer Coordinator, 918 E. 9th, Kansas City, MO 64106; Phone: 816-472-5664, X 243; Fax: 816-472-5664; swhitney@restartinc.org; www.restartinc.org. Emergency shelter, carpentry and painting, meal preparation. S, A. Max 10-15.

“RE-SOULING THE BOOTHEEL” EASTWOOD MEMORIAL UMC, CARUTHERVILLE, MO, Dwight Chapman, 512 Ward Ave. Caruthersville, MO 63830; Phone: 573-333-2705; Fax: 573-333-0089; E-mail: emcum@semo.net. Improve living conditions, home repair, building handicap ramps, plumbing, painting & roofing. Team member housing available in church; team members may prepare their own food in church kitchen. J*, S, A - *with Supervision; Max 30.

SAMARITAN UM CHURCH, Preston Bosley, 4234 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, 314-721-0425, www.gbgm-umc.org/samaritanrjl . Church renovation, tuck-pointing, plumbing, electrical work, painting, repair and construction. A, RV. Max 10.

SCOTT’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-HANNIBAL, MO, Church needs help with scaffolding, painting, siding, roofing, and tiling. For more information contact 314-918-2759 or lindaarlette@yahoo.com. S, A.

SMITH CHAPEL UMC: SIKESTON, Byron Jordan, 3208 Themis St. #5, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; Phone: 573-651-0103; Fax: 573-339-0104; e-mail: ministerbyron@hotmail.com. Church renovation, roof, gutter, and painting. Paint parsonage. S, A. Max 20.

SOUTH CITY COOPERATIVE MINISTRY, Linda Cramer, Shaw UMC, 4265 Shaw, St. Louis, MO 63110 314/771-0780. HOUSING AVAILABLE. St. Louis area church, agency, and home construction and repair, food pantry, children’s day care and recreation ministries, VBS. J, S, A, RV. Max 25.

SPOFFORD, Bill McCarty, 9700 Grandview Rd., Kansas City, MO 64134; Phone: 816-508-3400, Fax: 816-508-3425. Light repair, cleaning, stuff envelopes. A. Max 10.

SUSANNA WESLEY FAMILY LEARNING CENTER, INC, Jeanie Griffin, Youth Program Coordinator, 207 N. Washington, PO Box 249, East Prairie, MO 68345; Tel: 573-649-3731, F: 573-649-5028, epec@bigriver.net; Mentoring enrichment & recreational activities of at risk rural youth in the rehab youth activity ctr. Light construction, painting, caulking, some ladder work. A. Max 4-6.

TRUMAN HERITAGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-RAYTOWN, Vicki Mitzner, 201 West Lexington, Suite 303, Independence, MO 64050; Tel: 816-461-6551, F: 816-461-7039. Construction of homes, painting, cleaning windows, floors and cleaning–up outside on the lots if needed. A. Max 12.

UNITY UMC 627 Cornell, Webster Grove, MO 63119, Phone: 314-962-6488, Fax: 314-962-6488; E-mail: hbrewer@juno.com; Construction of ramp/siding of building/remodel bathroom/build storage room. S, A, RV. Max 50.

WESLEY FOUNDATION @ LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Alan Joplin 805 Atchison Court, Jefferson City, MO 65109, Phone: 573-257-2802; E-mail: ajoplin@clergy.net; Repair tile flooring, replace exit doors to meet fire code, install exit signs over all doors, relocate hall coat rack, repair ceiling tile panels. *S, A. Max 15, *S with Supervision.

WEST PLAINS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rev. Mark Mildren, 2002 Sycamore, West Plains, MO 65775; Phone: 417-256-6167; e-mail: fumcpastor@twnsgr.com. Home repair and maintenance. J, S, A. Max 20.

WINWOOD UMC, NE 45^th Terrace, Contact Person: John Smith 816-452-8972, this project involves remodeling their existing education building; installing trusses, decking for roof, shingling, repairing windows, painting, some plumbing and electrical, and installation of acoustical tile. S, A.

NEBRASKA

CAMP FONTANELLE, 9677 Co Rd 3 Nickerson, NE 68044. 402/478-4296 Repair bridges, trails and other outdoor work. New building construction. Carpentry & painting. J, S, F, A, OA. Limited RV.

EPWORTH VILLAGE, Bridget Smale, PO Box 503, York, NE 68467. 402/362-3353. Grounds and building maintenance, painting and landscaping. J, S, A. Max 20.

NEBRASKA PEACEMAKER MINISTRIES, Charles and Robbie Lonewulf, RR1, Box 159, Walthill, NE 68062. 902/846-5277. Need various skills for Anglo and Native American peacemaking and reconciliation ministries. S, A, OA, F, I.

NEBRASKA RURAL MINISTRY, Koni Purcell, 1101 Riverside Blvd., Norfolk, NE 68701. 402/454-3425, Providing a “Bible School on Wheels” to small, rural communities in northeast Nebraska. S. A. F, AO, I.

NEW MEXICO

Includes the Navaho Nation in NE Arizona and El Paso & Odessa Districts in Texas – see Texas for those projects

UMVIM Coordinator, Skip Hodges, 9915 Montwood Drive, El Paso, TX 79925, 915/591-8126, F: 915/591-7981, H: 915/598-2706 skip@StLukeMethodist.org. Web: http://nmconfum.com.

ALAMO NAVAJO RESERVATION, Palmer Clark, 505/838-0169, Fax 505/443-1752, jubilee@sdc.org, Magdalena, NM 87825. Install air-conditioning, plumbing and painting/rehab community center, repair or build homes with residents without housing, and rehab shelter for Boys and Girls Club. A/OA. Max: 15.

CASA ESPERANZA, Angelica Medina, Guest Services Supervisor, PO Box 40472, 1005 Yale NE, Albuquerque, NM 87196. 505/277-9880, F: 505/277-9876, info@casaesperanzanm.org, www.casaesperanzanm.org. Casa Esperanza provides a convenient and affordable home away from home for out-of-town cancer patients and their family members while the patient undergoes treatment at an Albuquerque, NM health facility. Needs are for general maintenance, painting, yard work, repairs, wash windows, reorganize storage units and flip mattresses. Youth will help with cleaning, organizing, yard work, basic office work. Stay onsite, or at local hotels or area churches. Own transportation. S (16 +), F, S, A, OA, I.

FOUR CORNERS NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY - NAM, Rev. Paul West, P.O. Box 400, Shiprock, NM 87420, 505/368-4402, revpwest@aol.com. Families are invited to help with VBS, church repairs, home repairs, construction of new Navajo churches. Bring sleeping bags, cook own meals, provide own transportation. NAM is a group of 20 Navaho churches, two thrift stores, a home for abused women, an alcoholism treatment center, a Day Care and pre-school, and a leadership training center. There are 7 major construction projects for 2006 in addition to their outreach services. S, A, F, OA, RV. Max 30.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Clay Bridgeford, 507 Hunter St, Espanola, NM 87532. 505/747-2690. Construction and remodeling. S,A,RV. Max 15. No housing provided. Check McCurdy School.

McCURDY SCHOOL, (Summer) Eufemia Romero or Joe Morris, 261 McCurdy Rd, Espanola, NM 87532. 505/753-7221, F: 505/753-7830, eromero@mccurdy.org, www.mccurdy.org/. Painting, general maintenance of buildings and grounds. McCurdy School is committed to providing quality education in a Christ-centered environment for students from pre-k through 12^th grade. Volunteers are needed for general maintenance of buildings and grounds, to include indoor/outdoor painting, minor repairs, cleaning and landscaping. Stay in dorm (two persons / room with one bath for every two rooms). $37.00/person/day includes housing and most meals. One adult per 5 youths. J (age 15+), S, A, OA, RVs. Max 15.

McCURDY SCHOOL, Margaret Robinson, 261 McCurdy Rd., Espanola, NM 87532. 505/753-7221, ext. 290, F: 505/753-7830, Web: www.mccurdy.org/. Short/long term during school year; room/board available. Maintenance, teacher’s aides, tutoring, computer and office help. Near Santa Fe, NM. Adult teams or individuals only, 6-8 RV parking and hook-ups.

MOUNT SUBASIO HERMITAGE, Palmer Clark, 603-16 Springs Canyon Road, Cloudcroft, NM 88317. 505-687-2507, F: 860-9340, mtsubasio@geocities.com/mtsubasio. Building individual prayer houses (straw bale construction) for prayer, reflection, and community worship. Need masonry, framing, plumbing and electrical skills. Clean out dead work, build prayer path, and install solar collectors. Primitive camping and local homes. A, OA, I, and RV.

NARA VISTA UMC, Rev. Jeanie Williams, 505-487-9647 or Nita Bailey, 505-633-2209. PO Box 433, Logan, NM 88426. Install new roof, caulk and paint interior and exterior of church. Conduct VBS for children of isolated ranchers. One meal per day served by church members. Primary housing will by in member’s homes. About 25 miles away is the Ute Lake State Recreation Area with additional camping. S, A, F, OA, and RVs. Max: 12+.

NAVAJO UNITED METHODIST CENTER, Isabel Beyale, NavajoUnitedMeth@qwest.net, 505-325-7578, F: 505-325-4199, 1200 West Apache Building #17 Farmington, NM 87401. Work Camps with native Americans. Various skills needed – call for information. Housing and dining hall. S, A, OA, Individuals and NOMADS.

OPERACION HOGAR- Support Office, Becky Wimsatt, (505) 687-3414, f: (505) 687-4219, Hogar@pvtnetworks.net, c/o Sacramento Methodist Assembly, P. O. Box 8, Sacramento, NM 88347. Volunteers needed in the El Paso area to operate and support the US side administration and coordination. Operácion Hogar works with the Methodist Church of Mexico to build cinder block houses with the working poor in the Anapra Colonia of Ciudad Juarez, conduct Mission Bible Studies for children, repair the Albergue refugee shelter, serve at the Inesita nursing home for elderly poor, and complete the Bethesda Medical-Dental Clinic (community medical and dental services), build churches, and volunteer at Methodist Church camp, medical clinic and Board School with Tarahumara indigenous peoples in the mountains of Chihuahua State near the Copper Canyon. S, F, A, I.

Sacramento Methodist Assembly, Ace Wimsatt, P O Box 8, Sacramento, New Mexico 88347, 1-800-667-3414, sma@pvtnetworks.net. Nestled high (7,500 ft) above the Tularosa Basin, this facility serves the New Mexico Conference as a summer camp and retreat facility. Work is restoration of forest trails, general forest rehabilitation, clean up after fire damage. Some light construction work. Teams are bunked in our dorms eat meals in our dining room. $25.00/day for stay and meals. Located 125 miles from El Paso, TX. J, S, Y, F, OA, NOMADS, power available for RVs. Min 10 / Max 80.

SAINT FRANCIS MOUNTAINAIR UMC, Bob and Donna Jernigan, rtdwjernigan@hotmail.com. Restoration and repair of UM church in need. The church is located in the Manzano Mountains 75 miles south of Albuquerque, New Mexico and serves an isolated community of ranchers and artists. Immediate need is for stucco repair of the Sanctuary's interior. Bring masonry hand tools. Building materials, first aid and safety items provided. No site supervisor. Motel/campgrounds with hookups located within one mile. Transport to and from the Airport provided by church, as is one meal per day for team. Great diversity of recreation/shopping nearby. F, S, A, AO, Nomads and Individuals. Max 12.

THE STORE HOUSE, Bob Warren, 106 Broadway SE, Albuquerque NM 87102. 505/842-6491; storehse@flash.net. Construction, electrical, painting, client services. A. OA, and Individuals. Max 8.

OKLAHOMA

oklahoma Conference

UMVIM CoordinatorS, Tish Malloy – Director 1501 NW 24^th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73106

800/231-4166; 405/530-2028 F: 405/530-2048 vimok@okumc.org Web: www.okumc.org/vim/ok.asp

Richard Norman – Coordinator Oklahoma & National Missions, Schedules teams

Same address as above, 405/530-2032 RNorman@okumc.org

oklahoma indian missionary Conference (OIMC)

UMVIM Coordinator Rev. Chebon Kernel - OIMC Interpreter 4047 NW 30^th Terrace Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405/632-2006, F: 405/632-0209 CKernell@oimc.org www.gbgm-umc.org/oimc

Schedule teams for OIMC through Richard Norman 405/530-2032 RNorman@okumc.org

CONFERENCE UMVIM MISSIONS IN OKLAHOMA, ---All Over Oklahoma--- “THE RIGHT THING” Mission Opportunities. There are no better people to serve in mission than those in need right in our own backyard. Throughout the year, Oklahoma VIM works with the local churches of the Oklahoma Conference to determine the unmet needs of their physical facilities in which VIM assistance may be utilized. Many of these churches would not be able to get this much needed work done if it was not for the great volunteers of VIM! The projects may include churches, parsonages, fellowship halls, youth centers, childcare homes, campus ministry centers and other projects, both refurbishment and new construction. Call for complete mission schedule. There are certain priorities in life we need to make and taking care of our pastors homes and our church homes is not only a priority, but it’s “THE RIGHT THING TO DO!!” ---Construction, VBS & Service--- All year. J, S, A, YA, OA, RV (at some sites). No Max.

OPERATION I CARE, ---Inner Oklahoma City--- Various types of inner city/urban ministry mission opportunities are available. Some of the options include: (1) neighborhood restoration; (2) working in the food banks or pantries; (3) repairing homes of the physically or economically disadvantaged; and (4) Prayer walks, ministering in shelters for homeless where you can express love in ways that make a Christian difference. The summer months are the focus for this special ministry; however, VIM provides year-round team scheduling, including during school breaks and holiday seasons. ---Construction & Service--- J, S, A, YA, OA. No Max.

LANGSTON CAMPUS MINISTRY, ---Langston--- Wesley Foundation Building. The Wesley Foundation at Langston was established 20 years ago, and is the only one of 17 United Methodist campus ministries in Oklahoma that does not have a building where they can meet. The Langston group has met temporarily in a variety of places on campus and nearby. Most of the students don’t have cars and this makes it very difficult for them to participate in the present activities of the Wesley Foundation. Your mission team can help this vital ministry to young students receive a long over due permanent home. ---Construction--- J, S, A, YA, OA.

PANHANDLE HISPANIC MINISTRY UMC, ---Guymon--- the HISPANIC Oklahoma UMC is expanding it ministry in Guymon to reach the ever growing Hispanic community there. The mission projects include the replacement of the carpet in the church, building a utility room, replace floor tile in different areas, replace 37 old windows, insulate walls in the activity room and replace electrical wire throughout most of the rest of the church. This is great opportunity for your mission team to see the unique beauty of the Oklahoma Panhandle and also develop a relationship with our Hispanic brothers and sister in Christ. ---Construction--- S, A, YA, OA

HOUSE OF MANY COLORS YOUTH CENTER, ---Oklahoma City--- Quayle UMC YOUTH---The mission of Quayle’s Community Youth Outreach (CYO) is to offer the underserved population of children, youth-at-“promise”, adults and senior citizens opportunities to expand and refine their lives; relating to social behavior, economic development and increasing self esteem. The building of the House of Many Colors Youth Center is mission opportunity for missioners to be involved in the overall CYO mission in OKC.---Construction--- S, A, YA, OA.

HEAVENER HISPANIC FELLOWSHIP, ---Heavener--- This growing HISPANIC CHURCH is trying to provide a safer and more dignified worship facility for reaching the ever growing Hispanic community in the Green Country of eastern Oklahoma. Please consider helping this wonderful congregation repair leaks, electrical problems and overall remodeling of the fellowship hall in the basement of the church. Projects include a new floor, new ceiling, storage and making the nursery safer and healthier. ---Construction--- S, A, YA, OA.

HOPE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP UMC, ---Oklahoma City--- This is a “NEW START”. congregation giving a Mission of Hope, a Purpose of Hope, Values of Hope and Ministries of Hope in an “Older Established” building, to a community in need. New Hope needs “Partners of Hope” to help make it more accessible to the disadvantaged and others in need. The projects include providing handicap access to many areas of the church in order to meet the needs of handicap individuals already touched by Hope. Another project is an outside basketball court for the youth of the church and the neighborhood. Hope Community is reaching out and giving hope to others. ---Construction--- S, A, YA, OA.

COOKSON HILLS CENTER, ---Cookson--- NATIVE AMERICAN. The Cookson Hills Center is a project of the UMC. It is the only rural mission program in the Oklahoma area and the only mission program that is a joint effort of the Okla. Conf., the OIMC, the UMW and the GBGM. Ongoing programs include such things as a thrift store, food co-op, food pantry, craft co-op, medical clinic, home repair and much more. There are many opportunities to work in the homes of the families of this ministry to Native Americans. Projects include painting, roofing, siding, plumbing, electrical work, sheet rocking, and many other projects. J (15 year olds), ---Construction--- S, A, RV hook-ups. Max 20.

Circle of Care is a not-for-profit agency with historic roots in the Oklahoma United Methodist Church. Our mission is to provide help, healing and wholeness to children, youth and families who are hurting or in need. Since 1917, Circle of Care has been helping people make better choices, live happier lives, and find hope and promise in their tomorrows. We combine Christian influence with a therapeutic continuum of professional services. Our residential group homes and foster care services minister to the changing physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals. We do not see the children, youth and families who come our way as "at risk." Rather, we see them as "at-promise," filled with God-given potential. Volunteers are very important to the Circle of Care. They are the lifeblood that helps us keep the doors open and allows us to accomplish much more than we could possibly do without them. They construct buildings, make repairs and improvements, paint, clean, and do a host of other jobs that we often don’t have the time, the money, the know-how, the man power, or the energy to do. Volunteers work frees us up so we can help children and families in need live better and more efficiently.

OKLAHOMA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME, ---Tahlequah--- The mission of the United Methodist Children’s Home is to provide residential care for boys ages 6-12 and girls 6-18 who need help because of behavioral problems or family problems that prevent them from living at home. We provide educational, emotional and social support for the children to better them for success in life. There are year round volunteer opportunities to serve these very special “at-promise” youth!! Opportunities include general repair to buildings and grounds, exterior/interior painting, construction, remodeling, special events help, MBS, tutoring, computer support, landscaping, interior decorating. ---Construction & Service--- J, Y, S, A, OA, RVs. Max 20.

UNITED METHODIST BOYS RANCH, ---Gore--- HOPE for YOUNG MEN. Overlooking Lake Tenkiller on 400 acres of land, the Boy’s Ranch provides care for young men, ages 12 to high school graduation. These young men have experienced problems that prevent them from living at home. Some of these problems include physical or sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, gang involvement, difficulties with the law, depression, and/or out of control behavior. We have great hope and love for these “at-promise” young men!!! We provide them with a quality education, therapeutic programs, community service, counseling, independent living and individualized treatment preparing them for life on their own. You have many opportunities to help make improve the quality of life for these “at-promise” young men. Opportunities include general repair to buildings and grounds, exterior/interior painting, construction, remodeling, special events help, MBS, tutoring, computer support, landscaping, interior decorating, etc. ---Construction, MBS & Service--- J, S, RV. Max 80

HOLSINGER HOME, ---Enid--- Ministering to CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES. The Holsinger Home is a premiere facility that provides foster care home for sibling groups and handicapped children ages 0 to 17. A married couple, Holsinger Home Coordinators, provide care for children who have been removed from their parent's home due to physical abuse or sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, and/or other family problems. The coordinators of the home are licensed by the state of Oklahoma, Department of Human Services (DHS) as foster parents for children in DHS custody. The children attend the local public schools. The staff work closely with the teachers and school administration to assure that the children have the best educational opportunities possible. Call for possible mission projects.

FRANCES E. WILLARD MINISTRY CENTER, ---Tulsa--- The MINISTRY CENTER campus is located in the rolling, tree covered hills of northwestern Tulsa. 40 acres provides ample space for recreation and activities. There are several buildings available for meetings as well as overnight accommodations. The Susanna Wesley Center provides spacious accommodations to facilitate meetings and retreats. Just like all our ministry properties, this much needed facility requires the help of volunteers for its upkeep and maintenance. Please consider serving our Oklahoma Methodist Conference in this way!! Opportunities include general repair to buildings and grounds, exterior/interior painting, construction, remodeling, special events help, landscaping, interior decorating, etc. ---Construction, MBS & Service--- J.S.A. Max 25.

OKLAHOMA UNITED METHODIST CAMPS, ---Camp Eagan, Tahlequah; Canyon Camp, Hinton; Cross Point Camp, Kingston--- Year-round mission opportunities of all types are available at the conferences three beautiful and unique camp and retreat sites. Opportunities include volunteer staff, teachers, nurses, camp leaders, water safety, yard work, painting, & repairs/construction. Volunteers and volunteer teams are needed throughout summer; lodging and meals provided with 3 campsites to choose from.---Construction & Service--- J, S, A, RV Parking and Hook ups, Max. 20

The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC) was organized and established in 1844 to serve “distinctly Indian congregations” in Oklahoma. The boundaries have since been extended to include four churches in Kansas and one in Dallas, TX. Today there are 89 congregations in OIMC. Many of the congregations are small and include less than 50 members, frequently located “at the end of the road” in very rural areas. Others are small churches located in small cities and towns, while a few larger churches may be found in bigger cities. Many of the churches are historic, having been around since the tribes were forcibly removed from their homelands beginning in the early 1840’s. Most of the work will be new construction or repairs for OIMC congregations that could not afford the work nor do it on their own. Many sites are in beautiful rural settings. Most OIMC churches prefer to conduct their own Bible Schools, but occasionally they ask for assistance from outside their congregation. Presently, there are no medical mission opportunities in OIMC. The OIMC mission site is an opportunity for you to serve Jesus Christ and be personally involved in fulfilling a real and great need, while learning about the wonderful heritage of our Native American Christian Brothers & Sisters.---Construction---J, S, A, F, OA, RV. No max.

List of some of 2005-2006 OIMC Mission Sites. (Locator keys following each site may be used to locate the sites on the Oklahoma Official State Map)

Christ UMC - OIMC*, Claremore, OK (N-2), Construction of a new parsonage. Multi-phase project.

Kulli Tuklo UMC - OIMC*, Idabel, OK (P-7), Refurbishment of sanctuary and fellowship hall.

Ponca Indian UMC - OIMC*, Ponca City, OK (K-1), Addition of handicap-accessible bathrooms on to the current fellowship hall. Painting, siding repair, cookout building repair.

Horton Indian UMC - OIMC*, Horton, KS, Strip off old roof and decking and install new decking and composition shingles on the church building.

Sullivan Chapel UMC - OIMC*, Topeka, KS, Strip off old roof and decking and install new decking and composition shingles on the church building.

Lawrence Indian UMC - OIMC*, Lawrence, KS, multiphase construction of an addition to the church building. The foundation is poured and plumbing is in place.

Southeast Region Parsonage, Atoka, OK (M-6), General repairs, roofing carpentry, window frames, flooring.

Southeast Region Multi-Purpose Building, Antlers, OK (N-7) Construction of 110’x 60’ metal building.

Dallas Indian UMC, Dallas, TX, Multi-Phase project consisting of removal of old property and construction of multi-purpose building.

KulliChito UMC, Broken Bow, OK (P-7), Construction of 30’x15’ building for restrooms and showers.

Mary Lee Clark Memorial UMC, Del City, OK (K-4), New roof & trim for church & fellowship hall.

Angie Smith Memorial UMC, Oklahoma City, OK (K-4), General Repairs on Parsonage and Renovation of Fellowship Hall.

William Anderson UMC, Hugo, OK (N-7), Painting of exterior and interior of church, replace sign and heating/cooling.

Norman First American, Norman, OK (K-5), Addition of classrooms and kitchen to fellowship hall.

CHEROKEE NATION OF OKLHOMA, ---Cherokee--- NATIVE AMERICAN. Rev. Ricky Gassaway (rgassaway@cherokee.org), 918-431-4173, Volunteer and Community Organizing Coordinator. Opportunities include construction of community buildings, homes for families, cemetery cleanup, wheel chair ramps, and porches. No donation is required. Wednesday is usually a cultural awareness day where teams can learn about Cherokee language, history, and spirituality. UMVIM teams are invited to worship with local congregations. See web site http://www.cherokee.org for more information on the tribe, cultural information and recreational activities. Lodging is contingent on where a team is assigned to work within a fourteen county area of Northeast Oklahoma. Inquires are welcome from NOMADS, Individual Volunteers, youth teams, adult teams and family teams.

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