The church helps to support some of the more than 2,000 United Methodist missionaries and mission projects in the United States and around the world.  
The congregation supports The Good Samaritan Mission in Balm, Florida, Anchor House, Metropolitan Ministries and others are added as the mission need is required.

APPOINTING MISSIONARIES

Over the next five months C.J. and Jeff Kligora will be camping around the country. The Ministry Executive Team appointed them as missionaries on behalf of the church. They will be leading worship events at various campgrounds they will be staying at plus prayer groups when possible. They will be reaching a segment of the population that most churches are unable to touch. Keep them in your prayers as they reach out to the camping culture throughout the nation.

Recently, we started a cub scout pack and it has Really taken off. With a consistent 25 boys coming weekly, we have one of the largest packsin the area.

Just from cub scouts alone, in 2 weeks we received 5 ESL students that were the parents of the boys. Uniforms are an important part of cub scouts and most of the families we have can’t afford them. We are asking this month that we focuson either partially sponsoring or fully sponsoring a cub scout.

To get a uniform, go on 2 outings a year (one including a weekend camping trip) and for their supplies it will cost the boys $175 a year. We would like to help as many boys as possible. They will also be doing some fundraising during the year as well as helping at church events as a way to give back. Please think about giving a priceless gift that these boys will never forget. Just write July mission on your check and continue to pray for thee ministries.

We also have begun girl scouts at our church as well. They take the summer off but as of August we will have 2 troops meeting here. One ledby our own Amanda Jordan. They will be doing several project around the church
including a summer camp this summer one day a week for six weeks. This is an exciting way we can reach into ourcommunity and make a difference. 

Just write July mission on your check and continue to pray for these ministries.

Volunteer Pick-up Team member or Coordinator - This team member would pick up and/or coordinate donations in the community, necessary for building, running, and maintaining the quality of services provided by Good Samaritan Mission.  No need for bilingual skills. We have to turn down many opportunities for free food and beds and such because we don't have the resources to do many pick-ups.  

Instructors for Tutoring, GED, and ESL - Will work around your schedule either evenings or weekends.  Bilingual skills helpful, but  not necessary.  Prefer small class sizes to promote mentorships. 

Volunteer Fund Raising Coordinator - This leader would coordinate his/her team to plan and implement fundraising opportunities in an effort to make the Seeds of Change program at GSM self sustaining, and fiscally healthy.  No need for bilingual skills. (This has become a critical need as our donations are down (55% less than past year) for the past 6 months.  

Program/Scheduler -  This volunteer would be responsible for coordinating programs, rooms, instructors, and students, keeping attendance and other records up to date.  No need for bilingual skills. This individual may do most work from home, with minimal need to come to GSM, but will need computer and internet.  Proficient phone skills a must. 

For more information go to the website http://www.gsmission.org/joomla/

SALVATION ARMY
The Red Kettle Program  

Sala Halm, South Eastern Regional Director for The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Program, announced that Sun City Center United Methodist Church remains the champion fund raiser among all the churches in Hillsborough County .Our church has, for the past several years, reigned as the largest church contributor to The Salvation Army’s program with monetary contributions, stocking stuffers and bell ringing volunteers.

The Salvation Army is an international human services organization founded by Methodist Minister William Booth in England in the nineteenth century. It spread, motivated by the love of God, to the United States and on to Tampa in 1893. For more than a century, the Tampa command has been a leading provider of human services to underprivileged and homeless families.  

Remember when Rex Almquist, a friend of Pastor Fred, came and you as a congregation gave him $2000 to build 2 houses. Thepictures to the left are the before and after of one of the homes you helped build. Thanks to you, this family now has a safer and more secure home in which to live. The other home is being built now as well as several orphans being trained to fix motorcycles so they can make a living. All of this was made possible by your love and generosity! Thanks so much for being the loving congregation you are!  

 MULUNGWISHI WOMEN'S SCHOOL 
Over $4000 was raised for the Women's School.

When we called Rev. David Persons, head of the Mulungwishi Seminary, to tell him, he was overjoyed.  He and his wife, Lori, who heads the Women's School, were invited by the North Texas Conference to come for a few weeks to itinerate and tell people about their work in Congo.  There is no telephone service in war-torn Congo, and we normally communicate with him by email, so it was wonderful to give him the good news on the phone. 

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more information.

Summer High Seas VBS Camp

 New Symphony Orchestra 

UMC SCC Building Expansion 

"The Seekers" Class
Sunday Morning
Chapel - 9:30 AM