David & Lori Persons, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
Biloxi, Mississippi (October 2008):
Community Partner: Habitat for Humanity
Purpose: Disaster Recovery
Leader: Steve Wenger (12-15 Team Members)
Katosi, Uganda (October 2008):
Community Partners: Covenant Clinic, Katosi Orphanage, and Rev. Timothy Kakooza
Purpose: Vocational training for youth and helping to start a chicken farm for a sustainable food and livelihood
Leader: Dr. Dennis Gray (9 Team Members)
Belize City, Belize (January 2009):
Community Partner: Methodist Schools of Belize
Purpose: Educational supply delivery
Leaders: Gwyn and John Morton, for the Pioneer Class (7-12 Team Members)
Biloxi, Mississippi (March 2009):
Community Partner: Habitat for Humanity
Purpose: Disaster Recovery
Leader: Ted Champion (12-15 Team Members)
Honduras (April 2009):
Community Partner: Methodist Mission Church of Honduras and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM)
Purpose: Begin partnership; provide construction assistance
Leader: Allison Colby (10-15 Team Members)
Nigeria (March 2009):
Community Partner: Rev. Joseph Kolawole, The Evangelical Church of West Africa, and Igbaja Seminary
Purpose: Open the Igbaja Clinic, to be built with Christ Church United Methodist funds
Leader: Dr. Rajah Kara
Other local and state opportunities are available for individuals, families and small groups.
Interested? To find out more, or to suggest a mission trip, contact Dr. Bonnie MacDonald, Minister for Outreach and Justice.
Supporting others in mission
Missionaries through:
:::The Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church:::
David & Lori Persons, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mike and Sherri Morrissey, in Thailand
Missionaries through Christ Church
Certain members of our community of faith have sought to respond to God’s calling on their lives through missionary service. We celebrate and support their knowledge of God, their growth in faith, and their willingness to serve!
Called to Serve Fund
This fund provides initial grants to those members who feel a calling to missionary service. To inquire about this fund, contact Dr. Bonnie MacDonald. You may contribute to this fund through a check payable to “Christ Church” with Called to Serve Fund in the memo line.
Serving Through United Methodist Connections
The Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church
United Methodist Committee On Relief
United Methodist Volunteers In Mission
(UMVIM)
Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children & Youth