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All Methodists are members of the Methodist Missionary Society but of course, we cannot all go out as preachers and missionaries. Instead, we can support those who do. The motto of our JMA collectors holds good for us all: to learn, pray and serve.
Junior Mission for All.:- Children and young people collect on a regular basis from friends and relatives. The money is divided 20% to home projects and 80% for overseas work (contact:Janet Parker). Apart from JMA contributions, money is also raised directly for home and Overseas Mission (Contact:Christine Burley).
JMA collectors celebrate their certificates and medals 2004
Mission in Britain. This addresses a variety of issues: evangelical outreach (especially the work of Cliff College); youth work; chaplains to industries, prisons, hospitals and Universities; local radio; church expansion and interfaith relationships all come within its remit. Locally, we work with other churches in Mission Doncaster, and we contribute to the support of a Schools' Worker. (Contact: Pam Rollin)
Action for Children was founded by the Methodist Church, and receives our active support, led by a committed team. There is an annual house-to-house collection, as well as carol singing in the village. (Contact: Mrs Liz Reeve.)
World Mission. The Methodist Church in Britain nowadays supports local churches overseas to develop their own ministries, according to their local needs. We are kept informed of this work by visiting missionaries and other events through the year. (contact: Mrs Margaret Crompton.)
Network is the umbrella organisation for all women's groups/activities in the Methodist church nationally, and is affiliated to the World Federation of Methodist Women. At present there is no local women's fellowship meeting, but a monthly Circuit meeting addresses issues of the day at home and overseas. A quarterly journal, Magnet, is available. (contact: Mrs Margaret Crompton.)
In a Birthday Scheme, members are encouraged to contribute on their birthday to medical work overseas, in appreciation of the high standard of medical care that is available to us in Britain. Currently we support Maua hospital, Kenya. (Contact: Mrs Heather Blacklock).
Christian Aid. Our church takes part in the annual house-to-house collection in aid of this inter-denominational organisation which encourages self-help projects in needy parts of the world. We have also been enthusiastic supporters of
'MAKE POVERTY HISTORY'
Fair Trade:- We actively encourage the use of fairly traded products and use these for all our refreshments. There is also a regular 'Trade Craft' stall run by Helen Smyle.
Cambodia:- The church actively supports work in Cambodia with vulnerable children and young people. Lynne Barnett raises money for this cause and visits on a regular basis to offer training and support to workers in the field.
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A number of years ago we extended our church with a new entrance porch, but we decided to raise money pound for pound for ourselves and also for the building of a new church in Varna, where Methodism is emerging after the decline of Communism. Although the project is over, contact is maintained with one of the ministers there. Lately we have sponsored the travel costs and hospitality of delegates to international meetings here. |
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