Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church will be sending a mission team to Samara United Methodist Church in Samara, Russia, June 22 – June 30, 2016. The mission team will be lead by Kevin Betts and myself.
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, and Samara United Methodist Church have been ministry partners since 1996. This trip will mark the 20th anniversary of our first trip to Samara, Russia. We will work alongside our Russian brothers and sisters in Samara UMC’s Helping Hand ministry, and be involved in other areas of outreach as directed by the Pastor of Samara UMC. In addition we will be involved in some light renovation projects that will include painting. We will worship together, study together, and grow deeper in our relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, together.
Samara is the sixth largest city in Russia, with a population of 1.2 million people. Government support for those in need is very limited, and Samara UMC has stepped in to fill the gap. Through our partnership, we provide the spiritual, financial, and psychological help that sends the message: “you are not alone”.
Kevin Betts will hold Informational Meetings on Sunday November 8 at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm in the Welcome Center. If you are interested in finding out more about the trip please join us for a time of information sharing and dialogue on November 8.
This is a great opportunity to serve, as the body of Christ, in another culture. Join us, June 22 – June 30, 2016! Let me know if you have any questions. May God’s blessings abound, as we love others, as Christ Jesus loves us. See you in Church!
In Christ,
Doug Johns