Missions
The Purpose of Outreach and Missions:
To become more like Jesus through acts of kindness and mercy by serving those in need and by sharing the gospel with the lost.
First Methodist Church of Oviedo is blessed with a serious commitment to reaching out and making a difference in this world. From the regular mission opportunities locally, nationally and internationally, to the support of military members around the globe, we are touching lives. Click through our links to see the different missions our church is involved with and get plugged in!
Types of Missions
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What is a Core Mission?
1. Each core mission at First Methodist Church of Oviedo should fall within the following people groups:
· At risk youth
· At risk seniors
· The Underserved (primarily homelessness and hunger)
2. Each core mission has an appointed leader and at least two additional people who are committed to the mission
3. Core Missions must have a high opportunity for serving
· Local / easy to get to
· Activities and serve opportunities that can be put on the calendar throughout the year.
4. A core mission has a high capacity for personal relationship development.
5. The Core Mission and the people it serves, has an identified leader.
6. The Core Mission has been vetted and is a viable, trustworthy faith-based organization.
7. To enable more focused communications, there will be no more than 4 core missions (unless the Missions Guide Team votes unanimously to add a core mission)
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Missions begin with "loving your neighbor as yourself," and First Methodist Church of Oviedo warmly embraces our neighbors. Missions we are currently involved with:
The Fight Against Human Trafficking/S.A.F.E. Central Florida
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-Food Pantry
-Parachute Team
-Palm Valley
-In addition, our Parachute Team frequently comes to the rescue of residents in the church and community.
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First Methodist Church of Oviedo is ready to travel to spread the word of God!
We have mission opportunities open to individuals, families, and youth.
Volunteer Now!
We love our volunteers at First Methodist Church of Oviedo! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out the information below and let us know the area(s) you are interested in serving. Thank you for your interest!
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Young Life Capernaum
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Young Life Capernaum
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Orlando Union Rescue
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Orlando Union Rescue
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Orlando Union Rescue
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Palm Valley
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Palm Valley
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Uganda Trip
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Uganda Trip
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Uganda Trip
