FUTURE TEAMS; VIDEO FROM CRISFIELD, MARYLAND - HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY

FUTURE TEAMS OPEN TO VOLUNTEERS

The Cal-Nevada Conference has several future teams available for you to join. Please find them below.  In addition, they will be listed on this website's "Future Teams" page.  For more information about how to join the team and/or find out more information about their mission service, please connect with UMVIM Conference Coordinator for Cal-Nevada, Phil Bandy at philb@calnevumc.org.

STRUMICA, MACEDONIA - (June 20 - July 2, 2013) - San Jose - St. Paul’s UMC

OCEAN, NEW JERSEY / Sandy Recovery - (June 23-28, 2013) - Sacramento - FUMC

TONGA & FIJI / International Connectional- (July 1-12, 2013) - Palo Alto UMC

KENYA / Youth & International Connectional (July 7-29, 2013) - Eureka - FUMC

CAMBODIA / Youth & Vacational Bible School - (July 17 - 30, 2013) - Escolan UMC

NAVUNIYARO, FIJI / Construction - (July 25 - August 5, 2013) - San Jose - Wesley UMC

NEUVA GUINEA, NICARAGUA - (August 1 - 16, 2013) - Berkeley - Epworth UMC

CRISFIELD, MARYLAND / Sandy Recovery - (August 27 - Sept. 6, 2013) - Elk Grove UMC

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / Kit & Relationship Building - (Sept. 2 - 6, 2013) - Los Gatos UMC

SHASTA, CALIFORNIA / Shasta Camp - (September 8 -20, 2013) - CARE-A-VANers

WILSEYVILLE, CALIFORNIA / Camp Lodestar - (Sept. 16 - 20, 2013) - Livermore - Asbury UMC

OCEAN GROVE, NEW JERSEY / Sandy Recovery - (October 5 - 19, 2013) - Santa Rosa - FUMC

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / Kit & Relationship Building - (October 14 - 18, 2013) - Galt UMC

ISTAMBUL, TURKEY / Educational - (October 14 - 24, 2013) - Davis UMC

THOMAS, HAITI / Educational & Construction - (Oct. 22 - 31, 2013) - Livermore - Asbury UMC

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA / Katrina Recovery - (Nov. 1 - 9,2013) - Retired Clergy Association

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / Kit & Relationship Building - (Nov. 18 - 22, 2013) - Elk Grove UMC

KUMI, UGANDA  / Construction & Connectional - (Feb. 9 - 23, 2014) - Oakland - Chinese CUMC

CAMBODIA  / Opthomology - (February, 2014) - Sponsoring Church & Team Leader to be named

VIDEO FROM CRISFIELD, MD - HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY

I am sending this to all who have inquired about coming to Crisfield, those who have already served here, and those who are on the calendar and are still anticipating the trip.

This is a video I created and we just showed it publicly for the first time at our Pen-Del Annual Conference last week.   It is heartfelt to me and has been so to others also, so I thought I would share it with you as well.  The link is below.  

 For those who have already been here, this will be a reflection of the work you have done and a reminder of the impact you have already made on lives here in this little community.

For those who are yet to come,  you can see that there is still a great need here.  We are committed to at least 2 years but will not leave until the last family is back in a safe home.

For those planning trips, this may help to motivate people to want to be part of this wonderful outreach of Christian presence.

For those who cannot come, you might use it as a means of inspiring a campaign to help with funding this immense project.

I trust that however you use the film, the result will be to God's glory, as it is Him we are representing in this mission field.

Blessings to all of you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbuQ_5TpnL4&feature=youtu.be

Blessings and Shalom!
Shirley Secrest

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24–26).

umcorteamcrisfield@comcast.net
Peninsula-Delaware Conference
Disaster Response Team  

443 859-4447

ERT NEWS FROM OKLAHOMA; TEAMS NEEDED IN URUGUAY; PASSING OF MADAME DEPESTRE; FLOODS AND FIRES IN CO, TX, & MEXICO; RECOVERY TRAINING; UMCOR JOB OPENING

ERT TEAM FROM CAL PAC TO OKLAHOMA 

An Early Response Team (ERT) from Southern California left a week ago to go and serve in Oklahoma and surrounding areas until June 28th.  In addition to their team they also had a trailor of tools and other items that will aid in their service! The team is led by Doug and Judy Lewis of Ontario First UMC in Ontario, CA.  To hear about their experience serving as ERT short-term volunteers please email them at dfjklewis@aol.com.  Or call them at 909-621-9076. If you are interested in serving in Oklahoma please contact Doug and Judy Lewis for contact information and details. 

Volunteers Needed for Team to Uruguay

September 28-October 6. The team will be focusing on the Friendship House and Church in Montevideo. This is a special needs school for teens and older adults. They will be painting, installing tile on the floors and ceiling and other work around the school and church. If you would like more information, please contact Rev. Dara Austin atfaithworks2035@whiteschapelumc.com. 

STRONG MISSIONS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER TEAMS

Strong Missions, an Advance with the UMC and listed on the UMVIM project listing, still has plenty of room for individuals and teams this year-especially in the fall and early winter months, as well into next year. We really need help to complete the project list for this year. We're working in two churches building space to feed and educate children. Also, for those with a green thumb, you'll have the opportunity to dig your hands into some of the most fertile soil in the world. We need help preparing the new garden that will directly provide food for the children's feeding programs, and you'll also be able to visit such programs during your trip with us. There are also some home improvement jobs to get to if we have enough teams sign up. We need you! We hope to see you, and serve at your side.  For more information please contact Rebecca Rusnack at freiburgerose@hotmail.com.

UMCOR RESPONDS TO FLOODS AND FIRES IN COLORADO, TEXAS, AND MEXICO

UMCOR is providing the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference with emergency assistance to respond to the Black Forest Fire which charred hundreds of homes and acreage. Rocky Mountain will use funding to work with families affected by the fires near Colorado Springs. 

The Black Forest Fire, just recently contained, blazed through 16,000 acres, destroyed nearly 500 homes and claimed two lives, according to news reports. UMCOR’s US Disaster Response Executive, Gregg Forrester is in communication with Gary Haddock, disaster relief coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Conference, to assess future needs and support. 

UMCOR is also responding to recent flooding in Texas with two emergency grants to the Southwest Texas Annual Conference. The grants will aid affected communities in the San Antonio area and residents affected by flooding in Eagle Pass.

In San Antonio, floodwaters deluged numerous roads, killed two women, and forced more than 235 rescues by emergency workers. Nearly 10 inches of rainfall was reported in a matter of hours by the city airport.

Piedras Negras, Mexico, a border town located three hours west of San Antonio, also was affected by flooding. UMCOR is in talks with Bishop Raul García, Eastern Conference of the Methodist Church of Mexico, to secure assistance there.

Your gifts to US Disaster Response, Advance #901670 can aid fire and flood survivors in their recovery, and help UMCOR to respond to needs as they occur. 

Photo: Cleaning buckets, by Mike Dubose of UMNS.

PASSING OF MADAME DEPESTRE

UMCOR extends its deepest condolences to families and loved ones of Madame Anne Ruth Depestre, who passed away on Friday, June 21. Madame Depestre was the manager of the Methodist Guesthouse in Petionville, Haiti, and wife of Rev. Marco Depestre of the Methodist Church in Haiti (Eglise Méthodiste d'Haïti). The Rev. Jim Gulley, UMCOR consultant, is attending Madame Depestre’s memorial service in Haiti this week on behalf of UMCOR and Global Ministries. 

As manager of the Methodist guesthouse, Madame Depestre was central in facilitating arriving volunteer groups or visiting staff who were coordinating or implementing recovery efforts in Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake. You are welcome to sign the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission online guest book to share your condolences. 

Photo: Madame Depestre from website www.umvimhaiti.org.

LONG TERM RECOVERY BASICS TRAINING 

On July 9-10, at 2 p.m. EST, the Emergency Response Specialists of Church World Service will present Long Term Recovery Basics. This series will cover a wide range of topics designed to help you and your community rebuild and recover after a disaster. This presentation is in response to requests from those who have been affected by recent summer storms.

Each webinar session will be approximately 75 minutes long, with a 15-minute break between sessions. 

Register for the series by clicking here:

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/744781514

The sessions are:

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

2:00-3:45 pm Part 1

4:00-5:30 pm Part 2

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

2:00-3:45 pm Part 3

4:00-5:30 pm Part 4

Among those who will find this series of interest are:

- Clergy and lay leaders from houses of worship in disaster affected communities.

- Persons serving on local Long Term Recovery Groups.

- Disaster Case Managers and the staff of organizations who may provide disaster case management.

- Local, state, and federal Voluntary Agency Liaisons.

- Emergency Managers.

- Anyone concerned for those affected by recent disasters.

- Anyone planning to mitigate the hazards in their community before a disaster strikes.

Best, 

Kuulei

Ku'ulei Funn 

Emergency Response Specialist 

Church World Service 

808-226-6432 

Honolulu, Hawai'i

kfunn@churchworldservice.org

visit www.churchworldservice.org

JOB OPENING WITH UMCOR NEW YORK OFFICE

UMCOR is seeking a program manager to be based in its New York City headquarters. This professional would guide and oversee UMCOR field offices in their program development, monitoring and reporting of activities, strategic development, and exit/transition planning. 

Please visit UMCOR’s Careers page on our website for more details.