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Volunteers in Mission

Putting our faith into action is at the very heart of our Christian calling and not just something that we do in our spare time after we have reached our personal goals. Through Volunteers in Mission every person in the church has the opportunity to serve and to live their calling and their lives more faithfully. And when we reach out in this way, using what God has given us in the service of others, we have "life-transforming" experiences.

The Iowa Conference Volunteers in Mission Standing Committee exists to support, encourage, and assist those churches, districts, camps, colleges and individuals engaged in mission work through hands-on active service. Check RELATED FILES below for helpful information, including a list of committee members that you can call on for assistance with mission volunteering activities.

Important VIM Links:

Iowa Storms Volunteer Information

Mission Volunteers Program Area of GBGM

Volunteers in Mission North Central Jurisdiction

Mission Discovery now has a group on Facebook which I invite you to look over and join!  We hope to start posting more events, etc in the future.  http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2401023076

St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Iowa City, is planning a one week VIM trip to Gulfside Camp at Waveland, MS, January 12-16, 2009.  A reservation is being held for 24 persons.  Cost is travel to and from Waveland,MS (probably in vans of 4-6 persons), plus lodging and board which is $15 per day for the five days at Gulfside.  There is no required cost for materials, but donations are always accepted.  Housing is provided in men and women's dormitory rooms.  Work is continuing Katrina recovery in Waveland with virtually all phases of home construction from foundation to finish carpentry available.  If interested please contact Keith Thayer, 319-466-3164, as soon as possible.

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