Missions
Matthew 25:35
"...Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40
Missions News
Smithfield Rebuilding Project has been Completed
Check out this great picture of the crew that finished the last house from the Smithfield Flood from October 2006
Hurricane Katrina Rebuilding Project Update
Want to be a part of the Katrina Rebuilding in D'Iberville, MS? Sign up now for the Covenant of Virginia Beach's last trip April 5-13, 2008. See Richard Norman for more details.
Here is a link to a story on D'Iberville that was on PBS.
Habitat Update
Work has now begun on the house at the corner of Aragona Blvd. and Carnation. To learn about the work schedule and volunteer needs, go the web site at www.vabeachcovenant.org, select Projects, and select Aragona Blvd. There you will find Volunteer and work schedules as well as up to date photos. The floor slab was placed on May 23rd and framing began May 25th. Work takes place from 8:30 to 3:30 every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To volunteer for a particular day, call the Volunteer Coordinator, Cathy Roberts, at 491-6921. For general information contact Richard Norman at 464-1029. Thalia we need you to participate in this very important ministry! Find a time on the calendar that fits your schedule.
Thalia participates in the mission program of the United Methodist Church through our connectional system. On a local level, we are also involved in several outreach programs. A few are listed here.
Habitat for Humanity
TUMC is a member of the Virginia Beach Covenant of Habitat for Humanity. As such, we financially support Habitat through our annual budget and provide volunteers to assist in their projects to provide affordable housing in the area. For more information on how you can become personally involved, visit their website http://www.vabeachcovenant.org or see Richard Norman, TUMC's representative to the Virginia Beach Covenant.
JCOC
TUMC is a member of the Judeo Christian Outreach Center [JCOC]. JCOC provides numerous services to the homeless and less fortunate in Virginia Beach. To learn more about their various programs, visit their website http://www.jcoc.org. For a number of years, TUMC has been preparing and serving four meals a year at the JCOC dining hall on Virginia Beach Blvd. near Birdneck Rd. We have also worked with their Kid's Club programs. See Belynda Kirby, Thalia's representative to see how you can minister to the needy through the JCOC.
Relay For Life
Whether it's a friend, a family member, or the neighbor down the street, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. Many of us are concerned about this disease and want to do something to make a difference. That's why the Thalia Striders have decided to take part in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® . It's an event that brings together the whole community and helps raise funds for the fight against this disease. I know you care about cancer, too, and I'd love for you to join us as part of our Relay team.