Global Missions

Regional
Experience serving in your own country, but cross-culturally in Appalachia (Frakes, KY), by repairing homes and other needed construction efforts. Typically in the summer.

International
Costa Rica Missions
Click here for the Costa Rica Mission Center!

Since 1980, Athens First UMC has sent mission teams to work with the people of El Mirador, a village of Nicaraguan refugees, in Costa Rica. It is a great opportunity for parents and youth to be in mission together. While in Costa Rica, we build houses and community buildings with the people there. We play with the children and sometimes lead Vacation Bible School. Typically one trip in the Spring, and one in the Summer.

You can be a part of the Go Team and serve on the trip, or be a part of the Send Team and provide needed prayers, supplies, and finances that enable the Go Team. Together we are One Team for the mission of Jesus Christ. Taking the Go Team to and from the airport is a part of sending, as well. We will collect certain items such as clothing, shoes, and craft supplies prior to our trip to take as donations.

If you are interested in attending this mission trip or helping in any other way, please contact Pastor John Page, johnp@athensfirstumc.org.

We will be focusing our Global efforts to touch the world with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Be looking for an upcoming Global Mission Seminar in the Spring, 2010.