Our mission is striving to be a spiritual home that welcomes, equips and sends all into the ministry to which Christ has called us.
To volunteer for any of these activities, call the church office at 319-385-1740 and our staff will assist you in getting connected.
Be sure to check out our local and global missions pages to see more ways to volunteer.
A wonderful way to be in ministry and serve God by serving others is participating on a Mission Trip.
Sr. High Mission Trip
Henderson Settlement Mission Trip
June 30 – July 6
Work Camp serves two purposes at Henderson Settlement. First, and primarily, it serves as an opportunity to educate persons in mission and the needs that exist amongst the less fortunate in our society. Secondly, work camp often serves as the bridge between dreams and reality for families of the Laurel Fork Valley of southeastern Kentucky, while giving groups the opportunity to witness for Christ through home repair.
Work camp teams travel within a twenty mile radius from Henderson Settlement located in Frakes, KY. Work teams are able to adopt home repair projects and raise the money for the project, adopting projects within their team’s means. The project (or projects) a team selects should be equal to the skill level of the team leaders. Projects can also be adopted on the Henderson Settlement campus that helps maintain the ministries we can’t take out into the community.
Cost:
(June, July, August) $225.00/ person plus traveling and food while traveling.
As a group we will decide our projects at our team meeting and then raise the funds for the projects.
The $225.00/ person include all lodging, meals, supervision, recreation facilities, and even program activities while at Henderson Settlement. Wireless Internet access is available at the Mission Dorm facility.
We will leave Mt. Pleasant on June 30 and return on July 6.
Team Meeting April 6 to decide projects and plan fundraisers.
Middleburgh, NY Mission Trip
May 27-June 5
Rebuilding from Hurricane Irene Hurricane Irene was an eight day tropical cyclone, late August 2011. Irene is currently ranked as the seventh costliest hurricane in United States history.
Why not Super Storm Sandy? Several reasons
Rebuilding efforts have been greatly slowed due to city permits and local builders unions.
Federal bureaucracy has really slowed efforts.
Faith based organizations are really struggling. UMCOR is discouraged.
UMCOR is supporting the Middleburgh efforts. Greg Forrestor, who was in Cedar Rapids July 6, 2008, has been encouraging the locals.
Jack Hill came to Cedar Rapids with teams three times. Then, he helped 6 weeks during the summer with team coordination. Jack will be our coordinator. This is Iowa giving back to New York.
Cost (based on ten or more participants): $300 plus traveling food {$30 a day}
$100 building supplies, $120 gas ($3.80 gallon), $80 lodging and food
Register Online: Click Here
Leaving Mt Pleasant, Iowa Monday, May 27 at 7:00 am
Staying Memorial Night in Buffalo NY
Arriving Middleburgh, NY Noon Tuesday, May 28
Optional Day Trip to New York City Saturday, June 1 Additional $200
(Train ticket, Hop on Pass)
Returning Mt Pleasant IA Wednesday June 5 1:00 am (Straight through driving)
Team Meeting May 18th Mt Pleasant FUMC 10:00 am (can be done via Skype)
Registration Deadline: May 12th Trip Funds due May 18th
Where will we be staying? Middleburgh UMC or the parsonage
Are there hot showers? Yes, an eight stall shower trailer is on site.
What tools do I need to bring? During the May 18 team meeting, we will update you on our projects and tools needed. Then two days before we leave – an up to date email will be sent. The projects we do will depend on what the teams before us complete.
I’m not very skilled in rebuilding, can I come? If you have a flexible and willing spirit, we can use you. Helping skilled workers. Painting. Cleaning up. Running errands.
Why not leave on Sunday, May 26? Mt. Pleasant High School graduation is Sunday.
Who are the team leaders? Rev. Dave Bracht-Wagner (IWC, FUMC Mt Pleasant) 319-480-4469
dave.bracht-wagner@iwc.edu and Rev. Melisa Bracht-Wagner (New Sweden UMC, Iowa VIM teach UM) melisa.brachtwagner@yahoo.com
Red Bird Missionary Conference
1st UMC is a long-time supporter of mission work throughout the United States. Among these is the Red Bird Missionary Conference. Located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Red Bird is a witness for Christ in the heart of Appalachia. To get involved, go to: www.redbirdconference.org
