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) and share His love with others. At St. James, we always do this in the context of relationships with the people we serve. We don't just send money. We go.
In 2011 St. James sent international mission teams to: Tanzania, led by LaMurl Morris, that left on May 29 and returned on June 10 and to Estonia, led by Dave Himmelsbach, that left on July 2 and returned on July 15. See video's below about these teams. Teams are planned to these locations in 2012 and hopefully to Montenegro. Watch for new information here.
You’re invited to be a part of these mission efforts, either by serving on a team or through your prayers and financial contributions. 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 email: info@sjumc.org.
Be sure to check out our individual Mission Trip pages located on the right hand side of the page.