The international missions outreach at St. James is continually increasing, as we honor the commission that Jesus that gave to His disciples: “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.” (Mark 16:15). Those who go out to bless and encourage other people often return being even more blessed themselves while introducing others to the Lord. This has been a life-changing experience for the many who have been team members. Those who support the mission teams, both financially and through prayer cover, also serve a vitally important role in the work.

St. James UMC's first mission trip was to Panama, followed by many trips to Mexico and Paraguay in 1998 and 1999. In 2000-2008 there have been trips to Mexico, Scotland, Russia, France, and Africa. Teams have built and painted churches, conducted Bible schools, helped with summer camps, worked with disabled orphans, prayed for cities, provided leadership training, preached, taught, worshiped and ministered to the people of the world.

This year we will be sending out 2 teams. Our mission to Tanzania has been postponed until 2011.

Please support all of our teams with your prayers, contributions, and participation in our fundraisers (“Missions Possible” 5K Run/Walk ). If you would like to make a financial contribution to a specific mission team, or to our International Mission efforts as a whole, you may send a check made out to St. James UMC (and mail to: 111 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, 30606) with the name of the specific mission trip in the “For” line, or simply designate it for “International Missions”. We appreciate your generosity—your contributions are instrumental in lives being changed around the world. )

For more information about our International Missions, please call the church office at 706-548-1680 or contact John Prescott or email: info@sjumc.org

Be sure to check out our individual Mission Trip pages located on the right hand side of the page.