VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION

(VIM)

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) is a missionary program within the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church whereby Christians, both lay and clergy, may offer their skills and talents for Christian service at home and around the world on short term assignments.  The theme of the UMVIM is “Christian Love In Action”.

We invite you to watch the Caring Video series to learn more about VIM

Since 1988, the Volunteers in Mission (VIM) Committee at SPUMC have organized teams to do God's work locally, nationally and abroad.  Teams have served in Africa, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Alaska, North Carolina, West Virginia, Iowa, South Dakota, Alabama, Mississippi and Maryland. Trips vary in length from a weekend to more than a week.   Members who venture out of there comfort zones to help those in need find that they are the ones who are truly changed in ways they had never expected.

What We Do

God has given us all unique skills and gifts.  We use our abilities to share the love of Christ in multiple ways whether we serve in our own backyard or in another country.  Mission projects include construction and rehabilitation of church buildings, assistance in disaster relief, teaching, and in other worthwhile church related projects. 

 Funding for supplies, construction material and travel is provided through SPUMC’s Ministries budget, direct contributions, the proceeds of Sunday brunches, garage sales and other fund raisers conducted by VIM members and by team members who each pay a portion of the trip cost. 

For further information call Mel Merrit 410-703-6372