Ministries in Action ~ United Methodist Ministries-Missouri River District

About Our Ministries

United Methodist Ministries--Missouri River District is here to help you! We are the risk-taking mission and justice arm of the the Missouri River District and a resource for local missions.

Mission of the Month Series

The mission of the month series features local, conference and international missions along with recommended readings and needs from our agencies. The Mission of the Month series is intended as an educational opportunity to learn more about ways to get involved in the field of risk-taking mission and justice work.

Local congregations and church organizations have incorporated the series into their monthly newsletter, purchased books for their church libraries or started personal and group studies or used the resource as a way to educate the local church on what agencies the United Methodist Church supports locally and globally.

More resources about the featured missions and activities are available through the United Methodist Ministries office at (402) 898-9862 or lmaupin@bigmuddyumc.org.

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Discover the World of Food and Faith

Interested in learning more about Food and Faith? United Methodist Ministries has compiled resources for you and your church to utilize as the Nebraska Annual Conference explores this theme at the 2008 Annual Conference meeting in June.
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United Methodist Ministries Speakers Bureau

Do you have a meeting or event coming up but do not have a speaker? United Methodist Ministries--Missouri River District can help! We have compiled a list of speakers who are available to talk about various risk-taking mission and justice issues. These speakers are available for UMW and UMM meetings, youth groups, mission committees or all church meetings!
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Play In Our Dirt--The Big Garden

One of the initiatives of United Methodist Ministries is The Big Garden. The Big Garden is a series of community gardens located in the metro-Omaha area focused on empowering neighbors to grow nutritious food, build community partnerships, improve their health and start small businesses. Each community garden site is specifically designed for the needs of the neighborhood. Programming at each garden sites focuses on the garden as a centerpiece for not only growing fresh food but for building communities, creating safe neighborhood spaces and development of a healthy lifestyle. New programs to be launched in Summer 2008 will include garden yoga classes, health and nutrition classes, public art displays and literacy and art events.

For more information about The Big Garden contact Jessica Mews, The Big Garden, Coordinator, 402.650.0426, jmews@bigmuddyumc.org
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Be Hands On with Local Missions--Take A VIM Trip

That's right we said local! United Methodist Ministries--Missouri River District is VIM mission site and it is now possible to teach your church about local missions in a hands-on and interactive way. Participants will learn about how to create community change by working with local mission agencies, develop an understanding about how to get involved with justice work and empower their inner leadership skills.

Mission experience packages are available for one day, 3 days, 5 days or one week. Packages can include: meals for kitchens for food preparation, lodging, visits to local attractions and recreational activities. Your mission package can be personalized for youth, adult and intergenerational. Total cost of experience is dependent on package size. For more information or to schedule a VIM trip contact Lisa Maupin at (402) 898-9862 or lmaupin@bigmuddyumc.org.

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