Missons/Outreach
MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
168 Broad Street                                                                                                          
Milford, CT 06460                                                                    
203-874-1982
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The Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater
New Haven are seeking volunteers to assist many
elderly and disabled persons who are trying to
hang on to what independence they have. Please
consider giving some of your time once a week to
make a difference. Friendly Visitors, Respite
Volunteers and Medical Escorts are needed. For
more information please call (203) 230-8994.

~ Donations Needed ~
Support for Milford Rape Crisis

a complete list of additional items and
~Wanted: Volunteers for the Literacy Center of
Milford, Inc.~

(878-4800; Mon.-Fri. 9-4). The Literacy Center of
Milford needs volunteers of all ages and ability. If
you have a heart to help someone, maybe God is
calling you to this ministry. Training is available
free of charge. Please schedule an interview. The
types of services offered by the Center include:

Adult tutoring (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math)
GED Preparation
English as a second language
Storytelling
Conversation Groups
Child care for the families who are receiving
Services
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Anyone interested in information related to upcoming Habitat
projects in the Greater Brideport area should visit the website
at www.bridgeporthabitat.org or call 222-2642 ext. 105 and
speak to Nikita (Tuesday through Saturdays)

~ Become a Volunteer for Wesley Village ~

Wesley Village is Shelton provides a wide range of
opportunities for volunteers to serve seniors. They have the
following opportunities available for adults and students age
12 and older:

Musician
Choir Director
Librarian
Volunteers- Pet Therapy Program
Volunteers- Hands of Care
Volunteers- Evening Recreational Programs

For more information, please call Barbara Quinn, Director of
Volunteers at Wesley Village, (203)-944-8292.

~Educate a Woman, Educate a Family~

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED –
No Experience Necessary!
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport (a literacy training
center for women who need basic education in reading,
English as a Second Language (ESL) and math) seeks
volunteers to help educate women. Tutors meet with students
twice weekly for 2 hours each session from September
through June. For more information, please contact Diane
Holmes at 203-334-6699 or e-mail diane.holmes@snet.net.  

Educate a woman…educate a family!
    AA and Gamblers Anonymous meetings are held in Wesley Center
    located adjacent to the Church Building.

    Alcoholics Anonymous
    Tues., 7:00 P.M.
    Wed., 12:00 P.M.
    Wed., 7:00 P.M.
    Fri., 7:00 P.M.

    Gamblers Anonymous
    Tues., 7:00 P.M.
    1st Floor, Wesley Center
BETH-EL CENTER WISH LIST
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are an integral part of our team!  
Without them, we would be unable to offer the
outstanding quality homeless & hungry.  
Must be 18 or older.
If you are interested in volunteering in the Soup
Kitchen, please call 203-876-0747

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE CENTER'S WISHLIST
American Red Cross needs your help

We are looking for volunteers to work in the following fields;
Drivers to transport Milford residents to medical
appointments, Instructors for Health and Safety Programs;
Disaster/Social Please call 874-2531 or go email
milfordct@usa.redcross.org

If you are already a volunteer, the Red Cross thanks your for
your service!
COMMUNITY TRAINING HOMES

Volunteers are being sought for the Community Training Home (CTH) Program.  This program is similar to foster
care, except that it serves people with developmental disabilites.  A home provides help for thee persons to reach
goas such as improved communication and to develop daily living skills.  Training is offered at the Institute of
Professional Practice in Woodbridge.  Interested persons can contact the coordinator, Agnes Woroniecka at (203-
389-6956 ext. 145 or aworoniecka@ippi.org
Volunteer at the Connecticut Hospice, Inc.
If you or someone you know is looking for an
opportunity to serve others in your
community, we would like to hear from you.
Our patients and families are in need of your
care and support. As a CONNECTICUT
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER, you can fill your
hours (weekdays, evenings or weekends) by
assisting in an administrative capacity, or
offering direct care as a friendly visitor,
provide pastoral or bereavement care, help
in the arts or meet transportation needs.

For more information, please call Pat
Corradino, Director of Volunteer Services at
1-800-8-HOSPICE, ext. 510.    You can also
email at pnowak@hospice.com.

Have you ever asked yourself this question?
Maybe you cannot be a full-time missionary, but
what about just 2 or 3 weeks? VIM (Volunteers in
Mission), sponsored by the United Methodist
Annual Conference, offers missionary opportunities
each year. Learn more about volunteering for VIM
at http://new.gbgm-umc.org/about/us/mv/
                                         Help is still Desperately Needed

    Dear United Methodist Friends,
    United Methodist Communications is working to provide timely and relevant information
    about how The United Methodist Church is responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti and
    how United Methodists can support these efforts. United Methodists have had a long-
    standing relationship with Haiti through the Methodist Church of Haiti.

    The United Methodist News Service has already posted stories on the tragedy and will have
    ongoing coverage about United Methodist mission teams that are in Haiti, response efforts
    by the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and what local churches are doing to provide
    aid. Stay tuned to UMCOR For Haiti Information and Donation Information.
    Support for relief efforts can be made to Haiti Emergency, UMCOR Advance # 418325.

    100% of gifts to UMCOR through the Advance support the
    designated project.

    United Methodist Communications
    810 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
                     
    Volunteers and Health Kits
    According to UMCOR  United Methodist Committee on Relief), there will be a great need for
    volunteers to help rebuild once the initial crisis is past, but it is not safe or possible for
    volunteers to go to Haiti at the present. However, UMCOR's two relief supply warehouses
    are asking United Methodists to provide health kits that will be sent to Haiti. Instructions for
    assembling and shipping health kits are available here .
                      
    Donations
    We are grateful that donations continue to come in online .Donors may also contribute by
    placing a check in the offering plate at a local church or by mailing it to UMCOR, P.O. Box
    9068, New York, NY 10087. Checks should indicate "Advance #418325" in the memo line.  
    United Methodist Communications is creating a special bulletin insert for churches' use,
    which will be available Friday at www.umc.org/haiti.
                      
    Ministry Resources
    Following the Asian tsunami, United Methodist Communications produced a video and
    study guide titled "God, Why?" to help people cope with the spiritual and emotional impact of
    disasters. The resource, available from EcuFilm , explores why such tragedies happen and
    God's role in them.  The study guide provides a basis for group study and discussion.
                      
    During this time of pain and suffering, let us take comfort in the promise of Psalm 46:1,
    NRSV: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
                                                      
    United Methodist Communications
    810 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203                        
    A lovely meal and evening was enjoyed on Thursday, April 8th. Jude
    and Dadu from Haiti joined us and shared their first-hand account of the
    devastating earthquake, facts about the government infrastructure and
    the difficulties Haiti faces trying to meet the everyday needs of all their
    people and rebuild their homeland.  Jude stressed how important the
    financial support and presence of the faith community has been and
    continues to be in Haiti.  They are a strong and resilient people,
    sustained by their unwavering faith and love of God.  Jude and Dadu,
    with the help of the Wethersfield UMC, are trying to establish residency
    here, find employment and housing.  We will continue to keep them in
    our prayers, as well as all the people of Haiti.  We pray that God will
    provide for them as He does all His children.

    On Thursday, April 22nd we held our third dinner for Beth-El residents
    and other needy families of our Milford community.  We thank the
    Jordans and the Mervas for sponsoring and hosting this     dinner.  We
    also appreciate all the MTMUMC families that help to set up, serve, and
    clean up, and most important – welcome and make our guests feel at
    home.  If your family, in partnership with    another family, would like to
    sponsor and host one of the monthly dinners, please contact Paul
    Downing.  We are in need of  sponsors for our next dinner in May on
    Thursday, May 27th. What a wonderful opportunity God has provided us
    to share our abundance with and serve those in our local community.  
    God is good!

    On Saturday morning, April 24th, some of our MTMUMC disciples
    participated in our first “Random Acts of Kindness” event, followed by
    a luncheon where we  shared our experiences.  A fun and heart
    warming time was had by all.  We surprised people going into Beth El
    Center Soup Kitchen with food gift certificates for local eateries.  We
    visited residents at Golden Hill Heath Care facility and surprised them
    with flowers to brighten their rooms and prayer shawls to warm their
    hearts!  The greatest gift that day was our presence – God’s
    presence!   What a gift all of us who participated   received – in our act
    of giving.  I can’t begin to describe the faces of those  to whom we
    extended our love.  Thank you Lord Jesus!  

    We continue to collect Health Kits for Conference.  Gallon-size baggies
    with a list of needed items are still available.  Contact Jane Vink or
    Carol Gantter.  There is a box in Dodd Hall to put the filled bags.  Be sure
    to follow instructions exactly.  Your Conference delegates will take
    them in early June – but why not fill them and bring them now?!  
    (Deadline before June 1.)  These kits will help people in Haiti and other
    areas of great need.  As you fill them, pray for those who will receive
    them.  Thank you for your generosity.
    We continue to support Golden Hill Soup Kitchen with a team who
    prepare the meal.  The next date is Wednesday, May 26th, at 2:30 PM.  If
    you are available and would like to participate contact Dan Walker.  We
    are thankful for those who give their time and energy to this worthy
    ministry.

    We are looking forward to another “Rent-a-VIM” day, Saturday, May
    15th. Rachel Merva is organizing this event.  Please contact her or Carol
    Walker if you are able to be one of the worker bees/disciples.  If  you
    have a job you have been putting off, a job you need some help with,
    some spring cleaning projects or some light yard work, let our willing
    and able disciples do the job!   Contact Rachel asap so she can set up a
    schedule and match disciples to the job. As this is a fundraiser for
    missions, a kind and considerate donation would be greatly
    appreciated.  
    Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 6:15 PM in Wesley
    Center Library.   Please join us if the Spirit moves you!   
    "I thank my God for every remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3    
    In Christ's Love,
    Carol and Jane