Missions Ministries

“Christ has no body on earth but yours. Yours are the only hands with which he can do his work, yours are the only feet with which he can go about in the world, yours are the only eyes through which his compassion can shine forth upon a troubled world. Christ has no body on earth now but yours.”
~ St. Teresa of Avila

God calls us to love our neighbor. What better way to show that love than helping those in need. Woodlawn United Methodist Church provides such a wide range of Mission opportunities, we believe that every person can find a place to share of themselves. All of God's children have unique gifts and skills which can be used in ministry. Won't you share yours? If you would like to know more information, or would like to help with any of these missions, please call the church office at 316-788-1507.

**Every Person in Mission**
· Derby Community Family Services Derby Community Family Services is an inter-faith ministry supported by churches in the Derby area, serving residents of the USD 260 school district. It is located in Oaklawn, at 4900 South Clifton, in the middle metal building behind the old Carlton school gymnasium. Services include: - The Food Pantry [an emergency food pantry is also kept at Woodlawn United Methodist Church] - The Good Samaritan Fund, which offers rent and utility assistance to residents of the USD 260 school district. - Snack Packs for children who are at risk of not having food in their homes over the weekend are given a sack of food containing simple snacks and easy to fix items before school is dismissed on Fridays. You can help sort, pack food boxes and Snack Packs.
· Drop-in Center The Drop-In Center [a ministry of United Methodist Open Door] is open to homeless adults in need of a meal, a place to shower and do laundry, and to receive mail and telephone messages about potential job opportunities. Once a month, Woodlawn prepares and serves a meal to these needy men and women. You can help prepare and serve a meal. For more information, visit the UM Open Door website.
· GraceMed Health Clinic For more information, visit the GraceMed website.
· Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry, working in partnership with low-income families to help them improve their living conditions. You can help build a Habitat home. For more information, visit the the Habitat for Humanity website.
· Heifer Project For more information, visit the Heifer International website.
· Kairos The mission of Kairos Ministries is to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition to productive citizenship. Events are held at the Hutchinson and El Dorado facilities. You can be part of a Kairos Team inside a correctional facility, provide support during an event, or write a letter to an inmate. For more information, visit the Kansas West Conference website.
· Lord’s Diner The Lord’s Diner is a not for profit entity dedicated to improving the health of the community by offering anyone in need a hot meal, no questions asked. You can help prepare meals or bake cakes, pies and cookies for dessert [a food handler's card is required.] You can also help with deep cleaning the dining hall and kitchen [a food handler's card is not required.] For more information, visit the Lord's Diner website.
· Operation Back-to-School Operation Back-to-School provides backpacks and school supplies to needy children in the USD 260 school district. You can help collect supplies and assemble the backpacks.
· Operation Holiday Operation Holiday collects new toys and distributes them to low-income families through a “Holiday Store” just prior to Christmas. You can help collect items and set up and staff the Holiday Store.
· Overseas Care Packages This mission supports military men and women who have been deployed overseas. Early each month, each troop on our list receives a care package. Alternating every other month the package is either filled with homemade cookies or miscellaneous snack and personal care items. You can help gather items and prepare packages to be mailed.
· Woodlawn’s Ramp Ministry The Ramp Ministry custom-builds wheelchair ramps for people with temporary or permanent disabilities who have trouble going in and out of their homes. You can help build a ramp.
· Woodlawn’s Thrift Shop The Thrift Store is located at 103 N. Baltimore, corner of K-15 and Washington. Anyone can purchase good quality clothes for all ages, plus other small household items and toys. Profits are contributed to various community programs such as Operation Holiday and Operation Back-to-School. The store is open Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You can help staff the store.
· Volunteers in Mission [VIM] VIM’s primary purpose is to radiate the love of Jesus Christ. Volunteers go to numerous locations in Kansas, the United States and around the world to build or repair churches, homes, camps, fresh water facilities, and many other projects. You can join a VIM Team. For more information, visit the Kansas West Conference website.
· Winterfest Winterfest is a craft show held in December at Woodlawn United Methodist Church. The profits go to support the various missions of our church. You can help set up booth spaces, staff the kitchen, support the vendors and clean up afterward.
· Youthville Youthville provides specialized care and treatment programs to youth and families, foster care and permanent adoption services, treatment and therapeutic foster care, and clinical and community-based services. You can help build awareness and support in our church and community. For more information, visit the Youthville website.