TEAMS WANTED IN PHILIPPINES

Tagaytay City, Philippines,courtesy agnet.org.

VOLUNTEER TEAMS REQUESTED IN PHILIPPINES

New Project in Ilocos Sur, PhilippinesBishop Rodolfo A. Juan of the Philippines Central Conference has requested a construction team to rebuild the sanctuary of the 77-year old UMC congregation of Pagangpang. He is envisioning a larger church building with a balcony to safely and comfortably accommodate the growing number of worshipers. The team will also have opportunities for fellowship with members of the congregation.

This is a new project relationship that UMVIM is hoping to strengthen and Bishop Juan is hoping to have a team as soon as possible. Please respond to umvimwj@hotmail.com if you are interested in leading a team.

TEAMS FROM THE WJ TO HAITI - SCHEDULE & CONTACT INFO; TEAM TO FIJI NEEDS VOLUNTEERS; TEAMS NEEDED IN TENNESSEE

Teams needed in Tennessee, read below for more info...photo courtesy, cbsnews.com.

UPCOMING TEAMS TO HAITI - CONTACT INFO & SCHEDULE

We have an UMVIM team headed to Haiti, actually eleven teams! The first team leaves September 1st. The members of this team and the details of the other teams are described below. Please contact the team leaders for each team directly to get on that specific team.

I want to thank everyone that came to the program June 22nd at the San Ramon Valley UMC. We had a nice turnout. The pictures and other information I shared are all online on the CN Conference Ning web site. Those of you who are not already members of Ning will receive an invitation to join so you too can directly access the information. We will try to keep all the detailed information on Ning since this site is more private. General information will go on UMVIM Facebook and the most formal information will go on the Conference web site.

California Nevada Conference Team, September 1-11, 2010

Stephen Elliott
Burr Bruce
Leslie Carmichael
Mark Cordes
John Warren McGuffin
Jennifer Murdock
Jay Rosenlieb
Suellen Rowlison, R.N.
Janet Steele
Philip Bandy, team leader
Bob Borah, alternate
Yvonne Murray, alternate

East Bay / South Bay Area Team, January 26 - February 3, 2011

Stephen Elliott, team leader


East Bay / North Bay Area Team, Feb 14-23, 2011

John Warren McGuffin, team leader


California Nevada Conference Team, Mar 9 – 18, 2011

Philip Bandy, team leader




San Francisco Area Team, date for early April 2011 pending

Mark Cordes, team leader



California Nevada Conference Teachers and Students Team, date for mid June 2011 pending

Philip Bandy, team leader



Central Delta Area Team, 2011 date pending

Burr Bruce, team leader

South Bay Area Team, 2011 date pending

Leslie Carmichael, team leader

Sierra and Nevada Area Team, 2011 date pending

Jennifer Murdock, team leader

Fresno Area Team, late November 2011 date pending

Jay Rosenlieb, team leader


Chico Area Medical Team, 2011 date pending

Suellen Rowlison, R.N., team leader


Contact information:

SAE612@msn.com
Stephen
Elliott
925-362-8697

grumpyburr@sbcglobal.net
Burr
Bruce
530-406-1769

carm-lee@pacbell.net
Leslie
Carmichael
650-941-0260

rev.mark.cordes@gmail.com
Mark
Cordes
415-412-4301

warren@mcguffin.com
John Warren
McGuffin
925-828-8090

Murdockjennifer101@gmail.com
Jennifer
Murdock

jrosenli@kleinlaw.com
Jay
Rosenlieb
661-706-2500

suellen@garlic.com
Suellen
Rowlison
530-897-0226

jrsbeliever@aol.com
Janet
Steele
650-380-4459

philb@calnevumc.org
Philip
Bandy
925-808-8138

TEAM TO FIJI LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Ni sa Bula! The third United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) team to Fiji is on the calendar and is looking for volunteers! August 12-26, 2010.
The Fiji Methodist Conference has invited us to the village of Navuniyaro. Opportunities are available for construction and connectional outreach ministries. We want to invite volunteers to join us in using our unique talents to create our outreach pattern.

The project has been ongoing for the last 9 years and has progressed as funds have become available. The Methodist Church / Multi-Purpose Hall we will be working on will be used as an Evacuation Center, Kindergarten, Women’s Project and Village Council Meeting Center.

It will benefit about 600 people in 100 households in the village of Navuniyaro and the community of Luth, Naitasiri.

The Fiji Team’s next team meeting will be at on Sunday, July 4th at 11:30am @ Centennial UMC
Address: 5401 Freeport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95822

If you are interested in joining us on the team and would like more information please call the team’s leader Virisila Batiratu @ 916 256-9599 or email her at vsbyou@yahoo.com If you would like to donate funds to this team you can do so through Viri as well. The team plans to raise at least $3500 to cover materials they will need to do the work and supplies for the team.

Thank you, Virisila Batiratu

TEAMS NEEDED IN TENNESSEE

Recent flooding in Dyer County in Northwest Tennessee has devastated the lives of hundreds of people. Areas hardest hit are comprised of uninsured older homes in a low income area. The result of this combination is the need to demolish and rebuild most of these homes. The victims cannot afford to rebuild their homes as they have merely the money they have received from FEMA. Skilled volunteer teams are needed to defray some of the costs for these families. Teams are also encouraged to bring funds to assist if at all possible. Housing is being provided by Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. The facility can accommodate up to 60 people. A kitchen, 3 laundry units, and 12 showers are available. Please contact Rev. Robert Craig at Dyersburg FUMC (731.285.6454) to register a team.

OPENINGS ON TEAM GOING TO HAITI FROM ALABAMA-WEST FLORIDA CONFERENCE

There are openings on a scheduled August 17-25, 2010 UMVIM Team to Haiti, coordinated by the Alabama-West Florida Conference. The team will be lead by Rev. John Fox, Auburn UMC, Auburn, Alabama, who has extended experience in Haiti. If you know of someone, particularly a potential team leader, who is looking for a team, please have them contact Glenn Glover ASAP.

The cost will be $655 per person plus airfare (currently $595 from Atlanta to Port au Prince), plus we ask that your church provide $350 towards the required $3500 project costs required for each team. UMCOR is matching the $3500 donation, so that $7000 will actually be available for use in Haiti. The team plans to purchase individual airline tickets (as opposed to group tickets). Once the team is set and the airline schedule is determined, you will be responsible for purchasing your airline ticket to match the airline schedule for the AWF team, if possible (AWF team will fly from Atlanta to Miami to Port au Prince -- hopefully on the same day).

If not possible, or substantially cheaper, you must plan to arrive in/depart from Haiti on the same day as the AWF team to accommodate transportation in Haiti. Some flight schedules require an overnight stay in Miami or if we leave early, you may want to overnight in Atlanta. Please email Glenn Glover at umvim@awfumc.org if you are interested in participating or have questions. Once an open slot is confirmed, I will email you an application form to complete A $500 deposit will be required with the application.

TEAMS NEEDED IN LOUSIANA; DISASTER RESPONSE RECOVERY TEAMS NEEDED; TWO TEAMS NEEDING MEMBERS

Team members needed to Haiti. Please read below and read for updates for teams forming from the WJ. If interested in joining a team going in 2011, contact Heather Wilson at umvimwj@Hotmail.com.

TEAMS NEEDED IN LOUSIANA

Louisina VIM is still scheduling teams to do VBS or youth sports camps in the communities effected most by the oil spill. We presently have two slots available for July 12-16. Teams are invited to use materials from their own congregations VBS to effect greater stewardship of this material. All teaching materials, craft supplies and VBS snacks and team meal supplies need to be carried in by the team due to the increased population in these areas as well as demand on local supplies and distance to markets. Each location can house up to 20 volunteers. LAVIM suggests a gift to the hosting church to cover utilities and housekeeping. Teams should bring their own bed rolls or linens and towels. Showers are provided as well as kitchens for teams to prepare their own meals. Youth are welcomed on these teams. Please contact Larry Norman, LAVIM, 225.346.1646 or LduckN@aol.com if you wish to schedule.

DISASTER RESPONSE RECOVERY VOLUNTEER TEAMS NEEDED

Iowa - Flood recovery in Eastern Iowa is still going strong in Oakville and with Block by Block in Cedar Rapids and is NOT closing down! Oakville has brought back 177 residents with a goal of bringing back 300 - that's inspiring. They have a vision to rehab 25 homes in 5 years. For volunteer information, contact Tanya Lantz at 319-759-7685. Cedar Rapids, Block by Block program is also working hard to rehab flood affected homes. We currently have 19 blocks signed on for a total of 253 homes, approximately 85 are currently being worked on. Volunteers are STILL NEEDED! Our greatest need is for semi-skilled or skilled volunteers this fall. Registration for volunteering can be found at www.stormrecovery.org or www.blockbyblockcr.org.

New York - Gowanda and Silver Creek flood recovery - a flash flood in July 2009 devastated two villages south of Buffalo NY. They are in the rebuilding phase and need additional teams. Contact the Tri-County Disaster Recovery office at 716-254-1783 or 717-766-1533. Housing is available.

Oklahoma - From Rev. Richard W. Norman, Disaster Response Coordinator: In May2010 Oklahoma was struck again with devastating storms. These storms included tornados which damaged or destroyed over 1400 homes and businesses. These tornados were followed a week later by a record setting hail storm which packed hail ranging from pea size hail, which stripped siding from houses like shredded paper, to softball size hail which broke thru roofs and ceilings. In addition homes had thousands of broken windows and many people were caught stranded on the roadway in their cars while the record hail totally damaged their car around them. FEMA has set up five Disaster Recovery Centers so far and the information for the Long Term Recovery efforts are just now beginning to come to our office. The early numbers are indicate this recovery will take some time to help victims affected by those storms as they rebuild their lives. Volunteers are will be needed to help with this effort in the coming months during Long Term Recovery. Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older. Housing may be available upon request. Contact Persons: Richard Norman, 405-530-2032 or Lori Foster, 405-530-2070.

Tennessee - From Jason Brock, Disaster Response Coordinator: Currently we are in transition from cleanup to rebuilding, expecting to need teams from late summer through the next 18 months to 2 years. Across 28 declared counties, we are expecting upwards of 2,400 long term recovery cases, many involving construction. We are currently putting together our team info packet, team size, age restrictions, forms, etc. for rebuild teams. However, interested churches can go ahead and make an initial inquiry to DisasterResponse@tnumc.com and we'll provide them an initial registration form. We will post periodic information at TNUMCRelief.blogspot.com and will soon have an email newsletter available. Our disaster phone line is 615-695-2765. All disaster communications should be sent to DisasterResponse@tnumc.com so copies of correspondence are shared among the Conference Disaster Response Team.

Texas Annual Conference - Needs lots of long term recovery teams in July, Aug. and Sept., 2010 for Galveston/Houston - Verronda Flanagan, 832-370-3099. Director of recovery, Eddie Hilliard, 713-417-7536.

TWO TEAMS TO HAITI LOOKING FOR MEMBERS

Deirdre Garvey / Pat Toschak team to Haiti July 26-Aug 1 has room for several more future team leaders if they are willing to return to Haiti with their own team within a year. Contact Deirdre Garvey with your interest. 651-779-2700.

I currently have openings on a scheduled August 17-25, 2010 UMVIM Team to Haiti, coordinated by the Alabama-West Florida Conference. The team will be lead by Rev. John Fox, Auburn UMC, Auburn, Alabama, who has extended experience in Haiti. If you know of someone, particularly a potential team leader, who is looking for a team, please contact Glenn Glover ASAP.

Operation Resurrection 2010 - Responding to the Haiti Earthquake

NEWS FROM TENNESSEE RE FLOODING

NEWS FROM TENNESSEE

A note from Tennessee Conference Disaster Response Coordinator Jason Brock:Currently we are in transition from cleanup to rebuilding, expecting to need teams from late summer through the next 18 months to 2 years. Across 28 declared counties, we are expecting upwards of 2,400 long term recovery cases, many involving construction. We are currently putting together our team info packet, team size, age restrictions, forms, etc. for rebuild teams.

However, interested churches can go ahead and make an initial inquiry to DisasterResponse@tnumc.com and we'll provide them an initial registration form to get on our calendar.

We will post periodic information at http://tnumcrelief.blogspot.com/ and will soon have an email newsletter available. Our disaster phone line is 615-695-2765. All disaster communications should be sent to our DisasterResponse@tnumc.com email address so copies of correspondence are shared among the Conference Disaster Response Team.

HAITI EVENT IN CAL-NEVADA CONFERENCE; UMVIM NEWS FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE; FUTURE TEAMS & PRAYER REQUESTS

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RESPONDS TO HAITI EVENT<

Time: June 22, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church
Organized By: Philip Bandy


Event Description:
Program is open to the public and specifically highlights the current and future volunteer response teams from the Methodist church headed to Haiti. Phil Bandy, Director of Volunteers in Mission, reports on his recent trip to Haiti, presents a briefing to the next wave of teams going to Haiti, and provides a venue for the public to learn about these important relief programs. All individuals who have already signed up as volunteers to serve in Haiti and anyone interested in what is happening in Haiti are invited to attend. Team leaders for teams headed to Haiti are also present to accept volunteers to their teams and provide additional information.

If you have signed up to go to Haiti on the September team, please be here for this event; the first orientation session. Everyone is invited to stay through this part of the program and hear all the details as this team prepares to go to Haiti.

See more details and RSVP on UMC California Volunteers:
http://caumvim.ning.com/events/event/show?id=5316321%3AEvent%3A674&xgi=60XyHgKp8HK7Ot&xg_source=msg_invite_event

UMVIM NEWS FROM THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE

1) UMVIM Team Leader Training - for those who would like to lead a mission team or learn more about Volunteers in Mission. Wednesday, June 16, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Hope UMC, Englewood, CO. To register contact Betsy Keyack, bkeyack@att.net. This would be a good opportunity for those coming to Annual Conference early.

2) MEXICO - Volunteer teams are needed in San Luis Rio Colorado to replace a roof destroyed due to a recent earthquake. Details are still being worked out. Contact Betsy Keyack for more information.

3) HAITI - A Conference team led by Rev. Jon Laughlin recently returned from Haiti. They worked along-side Haitian people on construction projects and delivered supplies. The weather was hot and the scene was emotionally difficult but the team felt they made a difference. Jon has room on a team leaving October 30, 2010 and has tentative plans for a team in February 2011. Contact Jon at pastorjon@bresnan.net.

4) GUATEMALA - Hurricane Agatha recently caused devastating mudslides in some of our UMVIM destination villages. In addition to significant loss of houses and crops, 109 have been killed and 27, 560 people have been affected. Stay tuned for more information about future mission volunteer needs. To view regular updates go to http://puravidaguatemala.wordpress.com/

5) LAITY WORKSHOP - if you are attending Annual Conference, we invite you to attend the Laity Workshop on UMVIM, the ADVANCE and Missionary Covenant Relationships on Friday June 18 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the Longs Peak Room.

6) WARREN VILLAGE needs adult volunteers to help supervise field trips for children on July 2 and 30 and August 13. Call Sarah at 303-320-5032. Blessings,Betsy Keyack (bkeyack@att.net) and Ann Fort (annfort8269@comcast.net)Co-coordinators, UM Volunteers in Mission, Rocky Mountain Conference.

FUTURE TEAMS & PRAYERS REQUESTS

Individual Volunteer to Hope School – Bethlehem, Palestine: March through June
Yvonne Turner of Grass Valley - Sierra Pines UMC will be serving as a teacher at the Hope School in Ramallah, Palestine.

First UMC of Lodi Team to Kings Beach, CA: May 30 – June 5
Kathy Baldauf will lead the first UMVIM team from the Cal-Nev Conference to Kings Beach, CA. Serving with her are Henry Geiszler, James Schultz, Phyllis Geiszler, Bill Davidson, George Bonadurer, Carol Bonadurer, Jim Naylor and Dolly Naylor of Lodi - First UMC.

First UMC of Santa Rosa to Nikiski, Alaska: June 1 - 13
Cassandra Lawrence leads and serves with Melissa Perry, Joseph Major, Jacob Wilbur, Travis LaBrucherie and Alicia De Toffoli of Santa Rosa - First UMC.

Rancho Cordova UMC Team to SLC, Utah UMCOR Supply Depot: June 12 - 19
Alice Haas of Rancho Cordova UMC leads a kit building team to the UMCOR Supply Depot. Serving with her are RaeAnn Travis, Florence E. Harmor, Thelma Coppin, Marolyn Tullis, Fay Kerekes, Carol Good and Susan Walker.

Multi-Church Team to Slidell, Louisiana: June 19 - 25
Viki Inouye leads and serves with Daniel Ishida, Alex Iwagaki, Jordan Jones, Connor Longmire, Courtney Nakashima, Kyle Nakashima, Ryan Osada, Justine Urauchi, Stacey Urauchi, Mari Yanai, Keith Inouye, Shelley Nakashima and Kristin Yasukawa of San Jose - Wesley UMC , Mason Matsubara, Andrea Wong, Brett Wong, Natalie Wong and Laurie Wong of Clovis - United Japanese Christian Church.

San Ramon Valley UMC Youth Team to Mexico: June 19 - 26
Michael Stephenson of Alamo – San Ramon Valley UMC leads a youth team to Mexico. A list of volunteers was not available at the time of posting.

Japanese UMC - Sacramento Team to New Orleans, Lousiana: June 20 - 26
Motoe Yamada leads a youth team to Louisiana to continue hurricane recovery work. She serves with Shelli, Kashiwagi, Kevin Kato, Katie Nakashima, Austin Takechi, Mitchell Takechi, Sue Teranishi, Bret Williamson, Carol Williamson, James Williamson and Krista Williamson of Sacramento - Japanese UMC.

NEWS FROM HAITI; TORNADO RELIEF IN MISSISSIPPI; WANT TO SERVE IN HAITI? TEAM FORMING TO SERVE IN SEPTEMBER 2010

Volunteer in Haiti serving in the town of Mellier.

NEWS FROM HAITI

Team members returning from Haiti are reporting on their experiences in profound and moving ways. Some of their stories can be found at Haiti Response Plan. In addition, churches and conferences are reporting on team experiences through their own web sites.

If your team has a story that you would like to share, please send the link to the US-based Calendaring Coordinator and we will be happy include it.

To find out more about the Haiti Response Plan, go to the web site or send an email to me, the US-based Calendaring Consultant. Thank you to Sandy Rowland Binotto, West Virginia Conference, for the photos in this week's newsletter.

In His Service,
Susan Meister
Haiti Response Plan, Mission VolunteersGeneral Board of Global Ministries
The United Methodist Church

TORNADO RELIEF IN MISSISSPPI

For more information, and to help, visit http://www.mississippi-umc.org/pages/detail/1090.A message from Rev. Wayne Napier, Mississippi Disaster Response Coordinator Thank you to all the United Methodist who are responding in so many ways to this latest disaster.

We are often told in our connectional church United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is US -- each and every church and church member volunteering their time, their skills, their money, their prayers. Thank you.

There is much work to be done. Here is our priority list for this week:Debris removal for Holmes and Yazoo counties and Yazoo City needs teams and also heavy equipment.Corinth needs muck-out work. We have assisted the state VOAD as well as the Long-Term Recovery committee in Yazoo City and other areas with logistics as well as critical materials and supplies.

We will continue to call for volunteers for immediate needs. You may watch this update for the latest.As we are continuing to respond to the response phase we are at the same time making steps to transition seamlessly to the recovery phase.Please continue to help in "every way you can, as often as you can." We are the church together.God bless,Wayne

To Give: Donations to 2010 Tornado Recovery can be sent to MS Conference at P.O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215-1147, clearly marked for: 2010 Tornado Recovery.You may also give through UMCOR Advance #901670

To Help: Calls are now being accepted by calling 866-647-7486 or alternatively 601-354-0515 ext. 21.Or email: tornadorelief@mississippi-umc.org

TEAM FORMING TO SERVE IN HAITI - LEAD BY PHIL BANDY, UMVIM COORDINATOR FOR CAL-NEVADA

Dear Volunteer,

Come join me in Haiti.

We have all been waiting patiently for the news we can go help Haiti and the time is now. I have just returned from Haiti and now I am inviting you to consider joining me for the next trip to Haiti.

Date for this trip is September 1-11th, 2010.

Please let my know if this date is possible for you. There will be many more times in the future to serve in Haiti but this is the first one. Haiti can handle only a limited number of volunteers at one time so to assure we do more good than harm we are adhering to a strict scheduling system. I cannot assure you a spot on this first team but I need to know very quickly those who might go at this time. Please respond by June 2nd.

The estimated cost for this trip is $1600, housing will be rustic, the weather will be hot, the food will be great, and the poeple will be fantastic.

Phil Bandy, 916-374-1582, philb@calnevumc.org