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Mission Programs:
Brian Bowen's Snax Sax
Liaison: Alvalyn Pope
The PUMC Missions Committee has started a "Snax Sax" food program at a local elementary school for children that are in need of food. The bags of pre-packaged food will be given to the children on Fridays so they will have food to eat over the weekend. <more info>
The Missions Committee had entertained the idea of naming a Mission Project in memory of Brian Bowen. Kellie Bowen gave us the idea of renaming Snax Sax to include Brian’s name.
Brian was the chairman of the Missions Committee for several years and had a passion for helping people. During his time as chairman, the Missions Committee became very active and took on many new projects. Snax Sax was one of those projects.
We can still hear Brian telling us that we needed to “Do it to it!”
Operation Christmas Child
Liaison: Kathy Thompson
Perry UMC is proud to participate in Operation Christmas Child, a Samaritan's Purse program which sends shoeboxes of essentials and gifts to underpriviledged children around the world. Gifts are delivered along with special Bibles and discipleship materials, sharing the love of Christ in a meaningful way. <more about OCC at PUMC>
PUMC Relay for Life
Liaison: Lynne Phelps
The Missions Committe organized our first Relay for Life team in 2009, raising almost $3000 for the American Cancer Society. Flamingo Flocking is our main fundraising activity. <more>
Hospice Casserole Ministry
Liason: Mark Ferris
PUMC participates in a
Casserole Ministry through Heart of Georgia Hospice, (a registered non-profit organization), extending the comfort of a home-cooked meal to families in distress. Sunday School classes are asked to donate in a particular month, individual donations are also welcome at any time. Label form is linked in the right column.
Milledgeville Veterans Home
Liaison: Joyce Dunham
We support the 227 men and 6 women with cards and/or small gifts throughout the year to make sure they know they are not forgotten.
Emergency Response Services Latin America (ERSLA)
Liaison: Linda Mason
This charity started by local resident Rodney McDonald coordinates donations of fire trucks and fire fighting equipment from US fire departments, air force support to transport the equipment, and training in Nicaragua. Once they have gained access to a community, they also provide water filtration systems to each family in entire villages, cooking stoves that reduce chances of burns and fires from cooking over an open flame in the homes, and more. See more at ersla.org.
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Mission Committee:
Members of the Missions Committee would like to thank you for the funds you provide for the mission work of the Perry United Methodist Church. Many lives all over the world have been blessed though your generosity.
The Mission Committee administers the PUMC missions budget and coordinates additional fundraising and donations of goods and services. We are always in need of your help and your prayers!
- Linda Mason, Chairman
- Kim Cassell, Asst. Chairman
- Lynne Phelps, Secretary
- Rev. Roland Fall
- Alvalyn Pope
- Judy Golden
- Kathy Thompson
- Peggy Williams
- Joyce Dunham
- Mark Ferris
Community Organizations We Support:
Perry Volunteer Outreach (PVO)
Liaison: Judy Golden
Provides many service in the Perry area.
Loaves and Fishes
Liaison: Alvalyn Pope
Perry Food Bank, run by PVO. We support them with donations and periodic food drives. <more about Loaves and Fishes>
Bill Glass Champion for Life Ministries
Liason: Kim Cassell
We support activities in the Middle Georgia area, which offer salvation opportunities that results in thousands of decisions for Christ each year. This is followed up with Bible study and fellowship programs within the facilities and encourages joining churches and small groups upon release.
Abba House of Perry
Liaison: Joyce Dunham
Faith-based drug rehabilitation for girls and women.
Thee Lord's Table
Liason: Joyce Dunham
PVO Weekly Soup Kitchen
Reading on My Mind
Liaison: Joyce Dunham
started by a local teenager, This program, (also known as the "free library") provides free books to homeless and poor people.
Perry Ministerial Association
Liaison: Rev. Roland Fall
Acts as a local traveler's aid society, working in tandem with the Perry Police department. They assist with food, shelter and gas for transients who are in difficulty. In a unique community wide, denomination independent unity under Christ, they offer the Holy Week Lunch Worship Program, Praise Sing in the fall and Christmas at the Crossroads. All are a joyful and inspiring experience for all participants.
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Welcome! As Christians, we are constantly striving to live more Christ-like lives. One of the ways we can do this is by reaching out, as Jesus did, to those who are poorer, weaker, or disenfranchised. Here at Perry UMC, there are many opportunities to enrich your Christian experience by reaching out to others.