Introduction
Serving globally does not have to be scary. International
mission gives us the opportunity to see God’s world. We
open ourselves to different cultures and experiences while
serving and spreading God’s Love far from home. Our
abundant resources can make a major impact on the lives
of others around the world who often face the basic lack
of food, clothing, and shelter.
Guatemala Construction Team
Trip Dates: February 9-16, 2013
Faith Community partners with Mayan Families,
a small non-profit grass roots agency in the
Highlands of Guatemala. This year a
Construction Team will be building a home paid
for by the 2011 team. This home will be for
families in transition.
Adults
No building experience required
Team Leaders:
Jim Senne, 513-777-3914
Steve & Dianne Schroer, 513-753-7251
To view our blog, go to http://fcumcguatemala2012.blogspot.com/
Haiti
Trip Dates: TBD
The need in Haiti is tremendously great after
the earthquake of 2010 and will continue to be
for years to come. The people of Haiti are
survivors and they get up each day, count their
blessings and go to work repairing their lives.
Team members will be involved in rebuilding
village infrastructure: churches, schools, or
clinics. This is a United Methodist Volunteer
in Mission trip.
Adults only
Team Leader: Tom Breon, 513-860-9842
Ghana
Next trip will be in 2013
A team from Faith Community travels to Ghana every other
year with Branches of the Vine. They are an ecumenical
non-profit organization that offers medical and educational
assistance and works to support a variety of humanitarian
projects while keeping with their mission to support and
maintain a sustainable presence for Christ. Our teams have
been involved in the building of schools, delivering school
supplies, participating in a medical clinic treating over 3000
people who would not have access to medical treatment
otherwise. For more information visit
www.thebranchesofthevine.org.
Monterrey, Mexico – Senior High Mission Trip
Trip Dates: June 23-29, 2012
Faith’s Senior High Youth will work with Back2Back
Ministry to meet the physical needs of the children
in Monterrey, while also serving them spiritually.
Our team will serve in orphanages on various work
projects while interacting with the children.
Sr. High Youth (incoming 9th-12th graders)
Team Leader: Caleb Henry, 513-777-9533
Guatemala Family Mission Trip
Trip Dates: July 27–Aug 3, 2013
Faith Community sends a mission team to Guatemala
each year to work with Mayan Families. Mayan
Families is a small non-profit grass roots agency
operating in the Highlands of Guatemala. They
operate a variety of programs as a comprehensive
approach to give a hand up to needy Maya people
and the communities in which they live. Team
participants may be involved in many projects
including building stoves, small construction projects,
work in an orphanage, delivering needed clothing,
shoes, and school supplies. For more information
on the projects visit www.mayanfamilies.org.
To view our blog, go to
www.familiesforguatemala2011.blogspot.com/
Adults and families (children ages 8 & older)
Nuevo Progreso, Mexico – Medical Mission
Trip Dates: Late summer/early fall
Serve in a medical clinic that provides free medical
treatment for up to 500 children and adults who
otherwise would not receive treatment. Organized
by Volunteers in Mission, this mission trip provides
treatment to people just across the Rio Grande
River from Mercedes, Texas.
Adults
4-day mission trip
Medical training not required; open to all
Contact: Jennifer Withrow, 513-777-9533