Missions
Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church reaches out to people next door and a world away. Following are the many mission efforts we support in varied ways. A special gift may be made by check to Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church, designating the organization. For many of these efforts, web addresses are provided that include information on how to give directly.
On occasion we send short-term volunteer teams as well.
- Feb '10: Cuba
- Dec '07: Cuba
- Jul '06: Costa Rica
- Oct '05: Belize
- Jul '05: Costa Rica
- Nov '04: Avon Park, FL
- May '04: Cuba
- Mar '04: Chile
Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM)
Hands On!
Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) is an independent, nonprofit, ecumenical service center dedicated to providing short-term social services for residents of the Beaches. BEAM seeks to provide social outreach to help people through periods of financial crisis with the goal of assisting them to become functional, economically productive, self-reliant, and fulfilled in their lives. PVUMC supports BEAM through a twice yearly collection of groceries. Visit http://www.jaxbeam.org for more information.
Cuba
Hands On!
As part of Methodists United in Prayer we have a sister church in La Sierra, Cuba. Folks from our church traveled to Cuba in May 2004, December 2007 and February 2010. Check out our La Sierra Methodist page for information on the covenant we share with our sister church in Cuba, especially the presentation made February 17, 2008 by our group that traveled to Cuba in December 2007.
Like more information? Get in touch with Loree Reed, 285-8796.
Florida United Methodist Children's Home
Our church is a proud supporter of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home in Enterprise, Florida. Their purpose is to create an atmosphere which enables children and families with special needs to experience God's love and care as presented in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Combining Christian influence with a healing, caring, therapeutic community, the Home provides highly specialized services designed to strengthen individual and family life.
We receive a special offering for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home every fifth Sunday.
Hart Felt Ministries
Hands On!
Hart Felt Ministries is seeking volunteers to help frail, elderly seniors maintain their independence and "age in place" with dignity. Telephone reassurance and transporting to medical appointments are but a few opportunities. It's all about neighbors helping neighbors. For more information please contact Bette McEvoy, 280-4678. More information on Hart Felt can be found at http://www.hartfelt.org.
Mission House
Hands On!
PVUMC's Cornerstone Sunday school class prepares and serves a Sunday meal at Mission House six times each year. A women's team prepares and serves lunch each fifth Monday. Between 95 to 130 plates of food are typically served. The expense of providing the meals is borne by our church. The Cornerstone coordinator is Brett Merrill (273-4593); the women's team coordinator is Jill Bennett (285-2134).
Mission House is located at 802 Shetter Avenue in Jacksonville Beach.
Operation Christmas Child
Hands On!
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift. Along with shoe box gifts, millions of children are given Gospel booklets in their own language.
Our church sponsors this mission by filling shoe boxes for the children each November. For more information visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org.