Embrace the Call,
Embrace the World
International Partnerships
As we step into the new year, our congregation is excited to expand our global outreach by partnering with new churches and mission organizations around the world. Through Vision 2030, we are committed to bringing hope and healing to those impacted by suffering, striving to make a difference in as many lives as possible, for as long as possible. Like pebbles cast into the water, we believe God sends us to create ripples of His transformative love, flowing through us and beyond.
BOLIVIA
Rio Colorado Technical Agricultural High School
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Rio Colorado Technical Agricultural High School was founded in 1984 by Reverend Robert Caulfield, a missionary from the North Alabama Conference. Built through the hard work of volunteers from the United Methodist Church and local families, the school has been a place of learning and opportunity for students in a remote area of Bolivia. It provides education for children in grades 4 through 12, some traveling over 100 miles to attend.
The school focuses on agriculture and technical skills, including computer training in one of the only labs in the region. However, recent forest fires have destroyed many of its buildings and crops. Rio Colorado is now working to rebuild and replant essential crops like corn, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Help is needed to buy seeds and restore the school's farm. Your support will help keep this important school running and provide students with the education they deserve.
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The Bolivia Planting Partners campaign is dedicated to helping Rio Colorado Technical Agricultural High School recover from recent forest fires by restoring its farm and garden programs. By contributing, you are directly supporting students as they learn valuable agricultural skills while growing essential food for their community. Every seed planted brings Rio Colorado one step closer to recovery. Join us in growing hope and opportunity for these students!
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$20 – Buys a bag of seeds, planting 50–250 crops
$100 – Funds a small community garden plot, providing fresh food and hands-on learning.
$250 – Supports multiple garden plots or large seedling projects to rebuild the school's agricultural program.
MONGOLIA
NGO Mongolia Mission Initiative
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The Mongolia Mission Initiative focuses on helping the people of Mongolia by sharing the Christian faith, planting new churches, and providing support for health, education, and basic needs. With only 1% of the population being Christian and many living in poverty, especially in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar and rural areas, there is a great need for help. Winters in Mongolia are extremely harsh, with freezing temperatures, making basic survival even more difficult for many people. The project works to spread the gospel, train church leaders, and support communities through programs that improve living conditions, offer services, and provide help during the harsh winter months.
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Mongolia has long, harsh winters, with temperatures dropping as low as -40°F from October to March. Many Mongolians live in gers, traditional round tents made of felt and wood. Gers are designed to keep heat in, but they need constant heating from coal, wood, or other fuels. Without enough heating materials, churches and families struggle through the freezing months, making it hard to gather for worship and support. By providing heating assistance, we can help keep Mongolia UMC churches warm and open, giving people a place to come together, find hope, and stay safe through the winter. Your support makes a real difference!
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Mongolia UMC churches are struggling to stay warm during the harsh winter. Without proper heating, it becomes difficult for churches to continue their vital work in serving their communities.
Your support can help provide necessary heating materials, ensuring that these churches remain a place of worship, fellowship, and support throughout the freezing months. Every contribution brings warmth and hope to those in need.
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$20 – Basic donation
$70 – Small Church Heater: Keeps a small church warm for a month.
$200 – Ger Heater: Covers monthly heating for a family’s home.
$1,000 – Big Church Heater: Heats one of the larger churches for an entire month.
FIJI
Benevolent Missions International
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Benevolent Missions International (BMI) was founded by Dr. C. Downey Price and B.T. Williamson with a mission to provide free eye care and cataract surgeries to those who need it most. Through the dedication of volunteers and medical teams, BMI has reached communities where proper eye care was once out of reach.
Since its founding, over 1,500 volunteers have come together to help restore sight to those in need. BMI teams have examined and treated more than 125,000 patients and performed 50,000 cataract surgeries, allowing people to see clearly again. By supporting BMI, we hope to help bring life-changing eye care to those who would otherwise go without it
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The Sight for Fiji campaign is dedicated to providing essential cataract surgeries and eye care to underserved communities in Fiji. Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness, but with your support, a simple surgery can restore vision and transform lives. By sponsoring individual surgeries, your support will help patients regain their sight, improve their quality of life, and make a lasting difference in their future.
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$75 - Sponsor a surgery + a free checkup
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Each sponsor will receive a personalized packet from BMI via mail or email with the patient's first name, story, and before-and-after photos post-surgery.
ZAMBIA
UMC Churches of the Lusaka District
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The United Methodist Church in Lusaka, Zambia has been active since the mid-20th century, starting its work by focusing on education, healthcare, and helping local communities. Over time, it has continued to support people in many ways, including efforts to protect the environment. Zambia produces about 3.7 million tons of waste each year, but only 6.5% of it is recycled. As a result, the church has recently begun leading a recycling project to help deal with the country’s growing waste problem.
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The Rebuild with Recycling campaign is focused on supporting the United Methodist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, as they transform waste into useful products. By contributing, you are helping provide essential tools for woodworking, but your support doesn’t stop there. We also need your advice and expertise! If you have experience in construction, recycling, or sustainable practices—whether through expert knowledge or simple tips and tricks—your insights can inspire and guide the community in building with recycled materials. Every donation and bit of advice brings the community one step closer to a more sustainable future. Join us in sharing your skills and empowering the youth of Lusaka to create lasting change!
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$10 – Buys sandpaper and basic finishing tools
$25 – Provides a glass-cutting tool for upcycling bottles
$50 – Helps purchase essential woodworking tools like saws and drills
$150+ – Supports larger equipment and workshop improvements
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We invite you to share your expertise with our friends in Lusaka. Whether it's tips, advice, or a helpful video, your knowledge in areas like sewing, recycling, basic construction, and sustainable practices can make a real difference in their journey toward independence. Your contribution could have a lasting impact!
AUSTRIA
English/German Speaking United Methodist Church
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The United Methodist Church in Vienna, Austria, has been serving the community since 1871. As an international and welcoming congregation, it draws people from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. The church is committed to spreading the message of Christ’s love and serving those in need through both local and global outreach. Their ministries focus on social justice, supporting refugees, providing food and shelter, and promoting peace and reconciliation. The church also prioritizes building a supportive faith community, offering worship services, educational programs, and opportunities for personal growth.
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The United Methodist Church in Vienna is dedicated to serving its community through ministries like the Wärmestube, which provides food, medical care, and legal assistance to those in need. The Wärmestube (a German phrase meaning “a warm place”) was established in 2012 as a joint ministry of the English-Speaking United Methodist Church of Vienna and the Fünfhaus Gemeinde, a sister German-speaking UMC congregation. By contributing, you’re directly supporting these vital services and helping to strengthen the church's outreach efforts. We look forward to strengthening our connection and shared mission to care for those in need. Join us in making a difference and building community in Vienna!
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$10 – Provides a meal for one person at Wärmestube
$25 – Covers medical care for one individual
$50 – Supports legal assistance for someone in crisis
$100+ – Helps fund ongoing services like food, care, and outreach programs
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