Mission Week 2010: June 19-27
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MISSION WEEK IMPORTANT DATES
WORK DAYS―Saturday, June 19; Monday–Friday, June 21-25
FAMILY SERVICE DAY―Tuesday, June 22
NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL―–6 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at St. Paul’s
CLOSING CELEBRATION―6 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Marvin
OUR MISSION
Since 1988, one of the foundations for Marvin's Christian outreach and service has been Mission Week! Participants of all ages experience a wide variety of "hands-on" missions during the week, from construction projects to a neighborhood festival. Mission Week provides fun and meaningful opportunities for service. Our 2010 partners are Pollard UMC, St. Paul’s UMC and Whitehouse UMC.
HOW YOU CAN SERVE DURING MISSION WEEK
- Construction (major and minor)
- Roofing
- Painting
- Yard Work
- Electrical and Plumbing
- Photography
- Delivery and Errand Runners
- Workers at the Festival
- Meal Ministry
- Set-Up & Clean-Up Assistance
- Work with Children
- Work with Youth
- Pray
- Give money
- And lots more!
PROJECTS
- Nine home renovations
- Youth With a Mission
- St. Paul Children's Foundation
- Tiny Tasks
- Neighborhood Festival
- Just for Kids
- Loaves and Fishes
FUNDING & DONATIONS
Mission Week will cost approximately $50,000 this year. Make your checks payable to Marvin UMC and indicate “Mission Week.” We also need donations of Gatorade and water.
JUST FOR KIDS
This year we are offering some Mission Week projects “just for kids!” If you have completed first or second grade: COME MONDAY, JUNE 21 & TUESDAY, JUNE 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. If you have completed third, fourth or fifth grade: COME WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 & THURSDAY, JUNE 24 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Meet in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul’s UMC. Wear grubby clothes and closed-toe shoes (no sandals) for safety. Children’s sizes of Mission Week shirts are now on sale for $10. Pre-register at the Mission Week tables or on-line.
CHILD CARE
Child care at St. Paul's UMC, 215 S. Clayton:
Event: Work Days
Saturday, June 19 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday, June 21 - 5-8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 22 - 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 23 - 5-8 p.m.
Child care at Marvin UMC, 300 W. Erwin:
Event: Closing Celebration Dinner & Program
Saturday, June 26 - 6-8 p.m.