Celebration of Mission Event 2018

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1 Celebration of Mission Event 2018 West Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church Celebration of the One Who Calls Us to Mission Supporting: The West Virginia Conference Mission Projects Church & Community Ministries and Volunteers in Mission Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he that considers the poor.

2 2018 CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018 District Rotation List Contact Information ,9 Dates for Celebration of Mission Events ,18 District & Conference Coordinators District 2018 C.O.M.E. Schedule Donation Policies Monetary Gifts Donation Policies Tangible Gifts ,6 Ebenezer Community Outreach Center (Celeste Sheffield) Greater Clarksburg Cooperative Parish (Gayle Lesure) Heart an Hand House-Philippi (Brenda Hunt) Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries (Vicki Ballengee) House of the Carpenter (Michael Linger) Project Remittance Numbers Sales at Celebration of Mission Event Scott's Run Settlement House (Shay Niland) Southern District Church & Community Ministry (Joanne Davis) Tyrand Cooperative Ministries (Belinda Toms) Undesignated Funds Distribution Upshur Parish House (Alicia Rapking) Volunteers in Mission (David Stilgenbauer)

3 2018 CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENT INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS Welcome to the 2018 Celebration of Mission Event. We celebrate the ONE who calls us to mission will be the 21st year of Celebration of Mission Event gatherings to support our Conference Mission Ministries, which include the Conference Mission Projects, the Church and Community Ministries and the Volunteers in Mission. DATES: It is recommended that Celebration of Mission Events be held on or near the last Saturday of April. Some districts may select optional dates. It is also recommended that districts schedule their C.O.M.E. on a day separate from District Conferences, where possible. Celebration of Mission Events that stand alone usually produce greater results with both monetary and tangible gifts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: ØContact your district office. ØContact your district coordinator (See separate page). ØContact the conference co-coordinators: Cliff Schell Belinda Toms PO Box 1279 PO Box 365 Bridgeport, WV Mill Creek, WV cliffschell@frontier.com tcm@frontiernet.net ØInformation can be viewed and printed from the Conference Website at wvumc.org under Change the World Special Ministries. FUNDRAISERS THAT HAVE WORKED IN VARIOUS DISTRICTS þfishing Tournament þcraft Sales þbake Sales þbakeless Bake Sales þspecial Offerings þchurch Challenges þdinners þchildren's Projects þwalk-a-thons þsilent Auctions þregular Auctions þyard Sales þcollect Loose Change þdollar-a-member Sunday þfive-dollar-a-member Sunday þyouth Fund Raiser It is absolutely essential that most funds for the Celebration of Mission Event are raised before the date of the event. Each local church is requested to complete at least one fundraiser before the date of the Event. 3

4 The Celebration of Mission Event is: An opportunity for all persons and churches to present the fruits of our faith, labors and commitment to the support of our United Methodist Mission Projects, Church and Community Ministries and Volunteers in Mission. Reaching out to help the needs within our annual conference through local fundraising by making and selling crafts, quilts, food items, and by gathering material goods for mission kits and/or other designated needs. Celebrating the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to do good in this world as the Body of Christ. COME join other congregations in supporting conference missions with your presence the day of the event. All sites will have informative project displays and representatives to share up-to-date information. Many sites will have craft and quilt bazaars, bake sales, refreshments, worship services, various forms of entertainment, auctions and much more. DONATIONS OF GOODS Each Celebration site will be accepting goods for specific conference missions. Please consult the rotation for each year to determine which missions have been assigned to your district. Informational pages for each mission can be found on the pages that follow. We urge you to use these pages to target the specific needs of the missions. Matthew 25:35-36 (NIV): I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty an you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me. 4

5 RESPONSE GUIDELINES MONETARY GIFTS Celebration of Mission Gifts of Money for credit: Monetary gifts from the local church may be sent to the Conference Treasurer in Charleston as they are generated throughout the year. Monetary gifts should be checked in at the Celebration of Mission Event site the day of the event. Make checks payable to the West Virginia Conference Treasurer and send to PO Box 2469, Charleston WV For church credit, all contributions must be written on a church check signed by the local church treasurer. To mail checks to the Conference Treasurer, complete the conference remittance form and note the project number and "COME' on the memo line of the check. Send checks or money orders only to the Conference Treasurer. Do not send cash. Please do not send Celebration of Mission Event money directly to the conference mission ministries. All funds should be sent to the Conference Treasurer. Undesignated giving is preferred, but if you wish to support a specific project please use the assigned numbers below on your remittance form. #875 Undesignated gifts (All Ministries) #880 Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries (South Charleston) (Formerly CDOM) #881 Ebenezer Community Outreach Center (Huntington) #883 Heart and Hand House, Inc. (Philippi) #884 House of the Carpenter (Wheeling) #886 Southern District Church & Community Ministry Joanne Davis #887 Scott s Run Settlement House (Osage) #888 Tyrand Cooperative Ministries, Inc. (Mill Creek) #889 Upshur Parish House (Buckhannon) #896 Greater Clarksburg Coop. Parish Church & Community Ministry Gayle Lesure #892 Volunteers in Mission-David Stilgenbauer Undesignated Gifts will be distributed using the following formula: ü Up to $2000 deducted for administrative costs if needed. ü 10% of the undesignated gifts total deposited with The United Methodist Foundation for the Conference Mission Projects' Trust Fund. ü The remaining 90% will be distributed to provide equal funding for each mission project and Volunteers in Mission. ü Church and Community Ministries will receive ½ the amount given to Conference Mission Projects and VIM. 5

6 GIFTS OF GOODS TO MISSIONS Please donate only new items (check food expiration dates). All undamaged, commercially packaged foods are appropriate. Home-canned foods cannot be accepted. Collect items on the NEEDS LISTS of your district's target missions and bring to your district's sites. No GOODS donation will be given a monetary value or church financial credit. If you wish to prepare an inventory of items donated (item, cost, amount) for your own records or report to your local church, please do so. Please designate the mission ministry for which you are providing donated items. Donated goods are to be specified for one or more of the projects your district is assigned to support. SALES OF ITEMS AT CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENTS Record all onsite sales on the fundraising report form provided at the site. All onsite sales are undesignated and will be distributed to mission ministries in accordance with the funds distribution formula. 1 John 3:18 NIV: Let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth. 6

7 2018 CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENT SCHEDULE DISTRICT DATE TIME LOCATION GREENBRIER LITTLE KANAWHA APRIL 28 8:30-1:00 pm JORDAN CHAPEL APRIL 28 5:00-7:00 pm STOUT MEMORIAL UMC MIDLAND SOUTH MAY 6 3:00-6:00 pm ST. MARKS UMC MONVALLEY APRIL 28 9:00-2:30 pm FAIRMONT EAST HIGH SCHOOL NORTHERN MAY 6 3:00 pm MT. OLIVET UMC POTOMAC HIGHLANDS MAY 6 3:00 pm BURLINGTON UMFS GYMN SOUTHERN APRIL 29 4:00 pm UM TEMPLE-BECKLEY WESLEYAN MAY 5 9:00-1:00 pm QUIET DELL UMC WESTERN MAY 6 1:00 pm FIRST UMC-HUNTINGTON SPECIAL EMPHASIS UGreenbrier District will serve breakfast at 8:30 am. ULittle Kanawha District will end the day with a dinner at 5:00 pm. UMonValley District will again have an abundance of "silent auction baskets" prepared for the Event by district churches. UNorthern District has set the goal of 100% participation of every church. USouthern District will again have a competition among the churches. The choir from the church raising the most money for COME will sing at the District Conference. ULunch will be available at the Wesleyan District Event. 7

8 2018 CELEBRATION OF MISSION EVENT DISTRICT ROTATIONS DISTRICT EMPHASIZED MISSIONS Greenbrier Ebenezer Community Outreach Center Southern District Church and Community Ministry ("Hope in the Mountains") Little Kanawha Midland South Mon Valley Northern Potomac Highlands Southern Wesleyan Western Heart and Hand House Philippi Upshur Parish House The House of the Carpenter Upshur Parish House Volunteers in Mission Heart+Hand Outreach Ministries (Former CDOM) Tyrand Cooperative Ministries Heart+Hand Outreach Ministries (Former CDOM) Tyrand Cooperative Ministries The House of the Carpenter Greater Clarksburg Cooperative Parish Scott's Run Settlement House Greater Clarksburg Cooperative Parish Ebenezer Community Outreach Center Southern District Church & Community Ministry ("Hope in the Mountains") Heart and Hand House - Philippi Scott's Run Settlement House Volunteers in Mission PLEASE NOTE: The Rotation List is for the designation of tangible goods only. Cash gifts may be designated, but undesignated giving is encouraged. Undesignated cash gifts will be divided to provide an equal amount for all Conference Mission Projects and VIM and a 1/2 share for Church and Community Ministries when cash funds are distributed. 8

9 2018 DISTRICT SCHEDULES District Location Date Time District Coordinator(s) Greenbrier Jordan Chapel UMC April 28 8:30-1:00 PM Karen & Tom Grafton Little Cynthia Eakle, Stout Memorial UMC April 28 5:00-7:00 PM Kanawha Patsy Flensborg Midland South St Marks UMC May 6 3:00-6:00 PM TBD Mon Valley Fairmont East High School April 28 9:00-2:30 PM Janice Watts, Ginny Davidson, Barbara Metcalfe Northern Mt Olivet, Wheeling May 6 3:00 PM Barbara Cover Potomac Highlands Burlington Aux. Gym May 6 3:00 PM Nathan & Amanda Epling Southern UM Temple, Beckley April 29 4:00 PM Martha Wilkinson Wesleyan Quiet Dell UMC May 5 9:00-1:00 PM Brian & Saundra Boley Western First UMC Huntington May 6 1:00PM Jane Morse DISTRICT AND CONFERENCE COORDINATORS District Coordinator(s) Address Phone Karen and Tom 138 Egypt Road Greenbrier kaygee@frontier.com Grafton Lookout, WV th Street Patsy Flensborg pflensborg@suddenlink.net Vienna WV (C) Little Kanawha Midland South Mon Valley Northern Potomac Highlands Southern Wesleyan Western Cynthia Eakle th Street Parkersburg WV cynthiaeakle@gmail.com TBD TBD TBD TBD Janice Watts Ginny Davidson Barbara Metcalfe Barbara Cover Nathan and Amanda Epling Martha Wilkerson Brian and Saundra Boley Jane Morse 15 Fairway Lane Fairmont WV Sunset Drive Fairmont WV Redwood Drive Fairmont WV Wainwright Street Wheeling WV Early Avenue Petersburg WV Mercer Street Beckley WV Trinity Road Mt. Clare WV Township Road Chesapeake OH (H) (O) (C) Rwatts1@ma.rr.com pealed@aol.com bbmetcalfe@aol.com bcover@cpcable.com revepling84@gmail.com martha.wilkerson79@gmail. com pastorboley@gmail.com pastorsaunie@gmail.com (O) (C) (H) (O- Brian) (O- Saundra) sheepshot@netzero.net C.O.M.E. Event Coordinators Belinda Toms Clifford Schell PO Box 365 Mill Creek WV PO Box 1279 Bridgeport WV tcm@frontiernet.net cliffschell@frontier.com

10 Vicki Ballengee, Executive Director 212 D Street South Charleston, WV executivedirector@hhomwv.org Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries is the mission project of the Midland South District. Established over 50 years ago in South Charleston and from that location also serves St. Albans, Tornado, Dunbar, Institute, and Alum Creek. The Putnam County office was opened three years ago in space provided by Winfield United Methodist Church to provide utility assistance, diapers, formula, and emergency food. In October, 2017, another satellite office was established at Chesapeake City Hall to provide utility assistance to low income families in the Riverside High School District every Friday. Programs include: Food Pantry Thrift Store vouchers for clothing, shoes, household items, and furniture Utility or Rent Assistance Vouchers for new work boots or non-skid shoes for employment purposes. Medical and Vision Assistance Baby Diapers and Layettes Christmas Food, Clothing, and Toys Needs list: Toilet Paper Peanut Butter & Jelly Hand Soap & Shampoo Soups & Canned Pasta Deodorant Breakfast Foods Laundry Detergent Dry Pasta & Canned Spaghetti Sauce Garbage Bags Canned Fruit & Canned Meat Size 4 & 5 Diapers, Pull-Ups, & Baby Wipes Adult Back Packs, Duffle Bags, or Reusable Grocery Bags for carrying pantry food on foot or bus. Please consider a mission trip to Heart + Hand. We need volunteers to help us process donations for our food pantry and thrift store. 10

11 NEEDS LIST: Food Pantry: Canned meat, canned milk, macaroni and cheese, dry beans, side dishes (stuffing mix, cornbread mix, instant potatoes, etc.) Backpack Program: Cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, pudding cups, fruit cups, applesauce cups, cereal in individual servings, granola bars, juice boxes (100% juice preferred) Household: Paper towels and toilet paper Layette Items: Baby lotion, baby wash, baby bottles, children's Bible or Bible story book Personal Care: Brushes, combs, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shaving cream, razors Office Supplies: Copy paper, masking tape, scotch tape, mailing labels (Avery #5160) 11

12 EBENEZER COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER Celes Sheffield, Executive Director th Avenue Huntington, WV ebencomout@gmail.com Ebenezer Community Outreach Center offers: Pre-school program (ages 2-5) Youth Energized for Success (Y.E.S) - a before, after and summer school program which is licensed for 60 children Family Enrichment Center Baby Bassinette (meets the needs of mothers with newborns) Clothing Closet School Supply program Christmas Angel program 4-H Program (mentoring program) Girl Scouts Program NEEDS LIST: Infant Items: Newborn baby items, pull-ups and baby wipes Kids Stuff: Bean bag chairs, play kitchen food, riding toys (for toddlers), match box cars, ethnic baby dolls, puzzles, small toys, playing cards, footballs, basketballs, hula hoops, blocks, bubbles, Educational Items: Leap-frog games/computers, new children's books, Office and School Supplies: Copier paper, construction paper, batteries (all sizes), Personal Care: Children's toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner Household: Paper towels, toilet paper, glass cleaner, laundry detergent 12

13 HEART AND HAND HOUSE Inc. Brenda Hunt, Executive Director PO Box 128 Philippi, WV Heart and Hand House is located in north central West Virginia, where we provide emergency services to low-income families in Barbour County. Our ministry programs include a food pantry; a backpack feeding program; home repair and construction program; assistance with utilities, rent, clothing and certain medical expenses; providing layettes for newborn babies; and a community garden market. We also operate two thrift stores, one in Belington and one in Philippi. NEEDS LIST: Food Pantry: Peanut Butter, jelly, dry beans, breakfast items, corn bread mix, stuffing mix, macaroni and cheese, instant mashed potatoes, soup, canned vegetables (other than green beans and corn) and canned fruit Backpack Program: Cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, pudding cups, fruit cups, applesauce cups, cereal in individual servings, granola bars, juice boxes (100% juice preferred) Household: Cleaning supplies, pots and pans, towels, washcloths, bed linens, pillows, kitchen towels, paper products, trash bags Tools: Hammers, screwdrivers, paint brushes and rollers, drop cloths, power tools Layette items: Diapers, crib linens, receiving blankets, clothing, towels, washcloths, powder, lotion, shampoo, bibs Personal Care: Brushes, combs, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shaving cream, razors Office Supplies: Copy paper, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags 13

14 Michael Linger, Executive Director 200 South Front Street Wheeling, WV Facebook: HouseoftheCarpenter01 Updated Celebration of Mission Request The House of the Carpenter has to be in both the Midland South District and the Potomac Highlands District on Sunday, May 6th at 3pm. Because of this the project will be limited on the amount of donated items that can be transported back to Wheeling. As a result, the HOC is modifying the donation request list. The new list includes: School Supplies: Folders Crayons Pencils Pens Underwear Room: Underwear of all sizes Bras of all sizes Cooking Classes for all ages: Plastic measuring cups and spoons Paring knives Plastic cutting boards Dish towels Backpack Program: Snack crackers Pudding cups Snack bars Thanks for all your help in allowing us to be in ministry with our neighbors. 14

15 HOUSE OF THE CARPENTER Michael Linger, Executive Director 200 South Front Street Wheeling, WV Facebook: HouseoftheCarpenter01 The House of the Carpenter is located on Wheeling Island. Because of its unique location, it serves people from across the region. The ministries of mercy include a food pantry, thrift store, utility assistance, home repairs and more. The ministries of transformation include cooking classes, money management programs, after school program, mentoring program, mid-week worship service and the Homes of Promise helping to build a new home on Wheeling Island. Volunteers and work teams to work on any of these projects is always a blessing. Need List Food Pantry: non-perishables of cereal, soup, peanut butter, crackers, tuna and complete meal boxes. Underwear Room: adult socks (one of our greatest needs); larger size diapers, bras 40D and up Personal Care Items: toothbrushes and tooth paste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper School Supplies: pens, pencils, notebooks, loose leaf paper, highlighters, folders, binders, reference books 15

16 SCOTT S RUN SETTLEMENT HOUSE Shay Niland, Executive Director PO Box 590 Pursglove, WV admin@srsh.org Scott s Run Settlement House, located outside Morgantown in Osage, has been providing for the needs of Monongalia County s low income residents since Services offered include: Food Pantry and Baby Basics Pantry Housing Repair and Weatherization Backpack Snack Program (and summer feeding program) Seasonal Outreach Activities: School Supply Give-A-Way, Thanksgiving Meal Baskets, Easter Meal and Treat Baskets and Christmas Sponsor-a-Family Senior Programs: Quilters on the Run, Senior Covered Dish Luncheon and weekly Seniors on the Run (lunch & learn) NEEDS LIST: Personal Care and Household Items: Baby items (diapers, sizes 3-6, baby food, formula, wipes), Personal hygiene items for men, women and children; household cleaning supplies/detergents Food Pantry: pasta, peanut butter, canned meat, canned milk, fresh, frozen or canned vegetables, spaghetti sauce, fresh, frozen or canned fruit, dried beans, cereal, butter, eggs, cheese Housing Program: Tools, drills, nail aprons, extension ladders, measuring tape, levels, brooms, paint rollers, tarps, volunteers General Office/Other: Postage stamps, copy paper, address labels, post-it notes, paper plates, cups, cooking utensils, and plastic utensils Backpack Snack Program: Single serving canned fruit and vegetables, snack-size applesauce and puddings, canned pastas, individual servings of cereal, packets of instant oatmeal, shelf-stable milk boxes, dried fruits, whole grain cereal bars or granola bars (without nuts), snack-size bags of pretzels 16

17 TYRAND COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES Belinda Toms, Executive Director PO Box 365 Mill Creek, WV Tyrand Cooperative Ministries, Inc. is a mission project located in Randolph County that offers: Emergency Assistance with rent, utilities and prescriptions Food Pantry, Christmas baskets and Thanksgiving meals Thrift Store - provides clothing and household items Christmas Store - provides toys, underwear and other items and school supplies throughout the year Home Repair Program Day Camp Program Bible School for children (K-6) Bunkhouse is available to youth groups and adult groups for spiritual retreats and mission studies Labyrinth available for those wanting to take a spiritual walk. Approved Agency with the Randolph County Schools - allowing students to get volunteer hours Approved Disaster Shelter NEEDS LIST: Christmas Store: New toys, underwear, gloves, socks Food Pantry: Canned vegetables, sweet peas, sauerkraut, green beans, tomatoes, corn, carrots, applesauce, fruit cocktail, flour, dry beans, cereal, canned pork-n-beans, macaroni, peanut butter School Store: 70-sheet spiral notebooks, glue, crayons (24 ct), loose leaf paper, highlighters, rulers, book bags, erasers, scissors, folders, pens and pencils Home Repair: Hammers, nail aprons, paint brushes, paint rollers & pans, work gloves, tape measures, chalk lines, drills, saws (hand or electric), shovels, posthole diggers and rakes Main Building and Bunkhouse: Paper towels, toilet tissue, dishwashing liquid, bleach, window cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, garbage bags, copy and computer paper, paper clips, staples, postage stamps 17

18 UPSHUR PARISH HOUSE Alicia Rapking, Executive Director 65 Meade Street Buckhannon, WV The Upshur Cooperative Parish House/Crosslines, Inc, is a mission project powered by prayer and volunteers. Growing out of the need from the 1985 flood we offer medical needs assistance, clothing assistance, rent, utilities, transportation vouchers, layettes. We serve community meals twice a week that are free and open to everyone. We operate the Clothes Closet, a store offering gently used clothing and household items. In the summer we operate a home repair program for families in Upshur County. We operate two community gardens that provide fresh produce for our families and provide new fresh produce for our onsite meals. We are a busy place filled with love and laughter and always looking for ways to meet the needs of God s children. NEEDS LIST: General Needs: Work teams, volunteers, groups to cook and provide community meals Layettes: Sleepers, diapers, diaper bags, receiving blankets, sweater sets, hats, hooded bath wipes, powder, baby oil, bottles and nipples Kid s stuff: Baby car seats and beds Personal Care and Household Items: Personal Hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, food and school supplies 18

19 SOUTHERN DISTRICT CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MINISTRY "Hope in the Mountains" Joanne Davis Church and Community Worker 213 South Heber Street Beckley, WV "Hope in the Mountains" is a brand new Church and Community Ministry in the Southern District that will minister to the entire district. The ministry is in its infancy and more information will be posted as it is available. In the meantime the districts supporting this ministry in the 2017 Celebration of Mission Event are encouraged to contact Joanne Davis to get a list of items that would be helpful for her ministry. 19

20 GREATER CLARKSBURG COOPERATIVE PARISH Gayle Lesure Church and Community Worker PO Box 2043 Clarksburg, WV The Greater Clarksburg Cooperative Parish consists of 20 United Methodist Churches located across Clarksburg and Bridgeport. The parish conducts training/leadership events for laity and clergy, sponsors youth and children's activities and shares worship experiences. There are 3 food pantries serving the physical needs of the poor and low income families. Several congregations are involved in the backpack feeding program Open Heart Ministries began 7 years ago as a shared outreach project of the Greater Clarksburg Cooperative Parish. The ministry is now an ecumenical partnership, consisting of 20 United Methodist congregations and 11 ecumenical partners. Over the last two years Open Heart Ministries has provided over $100,000 to help more than 2,500 persons with rent and utilities. We praise God for this vital ministry and pray for guidance and strength as we continue our journey serving Christ. NEEDS LIST: Food Items: Canned meat, vegetables, cereals, peanut butter, dried milk, fruit Personal Care Items: Toothbrushes for all ages, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, wash cloths, disposable razors, toilet tissue and paper towels Cleaning Supplies: Dishwashing soap, laundry detergent, bleach, garbage bags, sponges and all-purpose cleaners Backpack Program: Snack-size (easy-to-open) prepared foods, pop-top canned fruit and vegetables, snack-size apple sauce and puddings, canned raviolis, spaghetti and pastas Office/General Use: Copy paper, stamps, envelopes, etc. Thank you for your support! 20

21 VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION David W. Stilgenbaur, Coordinator 355 Pocahontas Avenue Ronceverte, WV (H) (W) or The West Virginia Annual Conference has been organizing work teams since the mid 1970s. The first teams traveled to Central America and the Caribbean. More recently the world has been the parish as VIM Work Teams have traveled to Africa, Europe and Asia, as well as sending work teams to various locations in the USA. As the West Virginia Conference UMVIM Coordinator, David Stilgenbaur is mandated to train and mobilize volunteers for mission, and to provide opportunities and resources for training and support for those going out into the mission field. This year there are presently four mission opportunities scheduled. 1. Puerto Rico Date TBD 2. Mountains to Mountains Haiti trip June 23-July 4, Fairbanks Alaska trip July 6, - July 20, Anchorage, Alaska trip July 27-Aug 10, Inquiries and information should be addressed to David at the above address. All monetary contributions should be sent to the WV Conference Treasurer, Receipts Office, PO Box 2469, Charleston, WV Following are ways churches and individuals can help VIM through the Celebration of Mission Event and throughout the year: 1. Become a Partner in Ministry Church. 2. Hold a fundraising event for VIM at your church. 3. Participate in leading or joining a VIM team in the WV Conference. 4. Circulate VIM promotional materials. 5. Make a cash contribution for VIM support. 6. Observe VIM Awareness Day in your church each February. VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION IS ABOUT VOLUNTEERS! 21