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Whether you are a life-long Christian or someone just starting your journey, we invite you to come worship, be part of our family and become actively involved with the ministries of this congregation. Hamilton UMC's purpose is to connect each person with the Creator, serve our Savior, Jesus Christ and seek the discernment of the Holy Spirit. We support various missions and community events to spread the grace, love and hope found in Christ. All are welcome and we encourage you to join us.
– Pastor Larry Dimick
– Pastor Larry Dimick
Wannabees News!
Eighteen excited Wannabees left March 1 for ten days in Jamaica. We arrived on Saturday; Sunday morning we worshiped together, then left for Garland Hall where we gave all the kids a great birthday party. Julie Headley provided an awesome “31” bag filled with goodies for their present. She and Caitllyn, a college student, also took supplies to decorate for the party
For the remainder of the week, we divided into three teams.
Six people built a 12 x 24 home for Jinette and her 3 children who had lost their home to a fire. Without this home, the government would have been forced to put her children in an orphanage. Jinette worked every day with our team and was very appreciative for her new home even though she would have no kitchen or bathroom.
Our second team worked extremely hard long days finishing the bathroom at Garland Hall that we started a year ago. We even hired two local men to help. Our summer crew will paint it inside and out, install a clothes pole and shelf and put the finishing touches on.
Our third team spent quality time with the kids at Garland Hall and visited the nursing homes several times. We had thought we would only see the kids after school – with the exception of a few who aren’t in school – but we learned on Monday that they didn’t have school from Tuesday through Friday because of Ash Wednesday! They truly make it a holiday! It was a blessing because we were able to do VBS type activities including a Bible story, music and crafts with all of the kids. Julie and Debi, a mother/teacher from Fort Wayne also spent time teaching a few of the ones who aren’t allowed to go to school because of disabilities. We are also hiring a teacher to tutor them when we aren’t there.
On Friday we had the pool party for them – oh how they love it! Our chef cooked them a delicious lunch and then they swam more. We ended their day with an ice cream cone. They truly look forward to this day.
You can learn more and see pictures on our website www.wannabees.org or facebook.
The Wannabees are now planning the next three trips:
Chicago June 26 - July 1, 2019
Jamaica July 1-10, 2019
Jamaica July 12-23, 2019
We have openings for the July 1-10 trip and there are two available for the July 12-23 group; however, note that this group will be leaving from Cleveland. If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of these trips, please register at www.wannabees.org.
Our Chicago team will be partnering with Urban 7, following the Holy Spirit to help the city of Chicago where the most gangs live. Our goal is to reach more for Christ.
As stated previously the first group will be painting along with our normal activities with the kids at Garland Hall, Westhaven Children’s Home and the nursing homes. Our Cleveland group will be building another 12 x 24 home for a family along with the same at the children’s homes and nursing homes.
The Wannabees are also studying and striving to “teach them how to fish instead of giving them the fish” - I believe that’s how the saying goes. It’s a difficult process because when you see a need, the first thing you want to do is give it to them. We are learning that is not always the best thing for them. Having the people help build the home and hiring local help when possible is a step in that direction. Our goal is to empower them and not to enable them. At the same time we have learned that we cannot hire them if we are not there to work with them.
Again, we appreciate your prayers, your financial help and spreading the word to those who would be willing to support us or desiring to go on a mission trip. Their life will never be the same!
Questions – Contact
Sharon Shaver or Tammi Elwood
beanhaver@gmail.com telwood@defcity.org
419-487-1295 419-438-3661
For the remainder of the week, we divided into three teams.
Six people built a 12 x 24 home for Jinette and her 3 children who had lost their home to a fire. Without this home, the government would have been forced to put her children in an orphanage. Jinette worked every day with our team and was very appreciative for her new home even though she would have no kitchen or bathroom.
Our second team worked extremely hard long days finishing the bathroom at Garland Hall that we started a year ago. We even hired two local men to help. Our summer crew will paint it inside and out, install a clothes pole and shelf and put the finishing touches on.
Our third team spent quality time with the kids at Garland Hall and visited the nursing homes several times. We had thought we would only see the kids after school – with the exception of a few who aren’t in school – but we learned on Monday that they didn’t have school from Tuesday through Friday because of Ash Wednesday! They truly make it a holiday! It was a blessing because we were able to do VBS type activities including a Bible story, music and crafts with all of the kids. Julie and Debi, a mother/teacher from Fort Wayne also spent time teaching a few of the ones who aren’t allowed to go to school because of disabilities. We are also hiring a teacher to tutor them when we aren’t there.
On Friday we had the pool party for them – oh how they love it! Our chef cooked them a delicious lunch and then they swam more. We ended their day with an ice cream cone. They truly look forward to this day.
You can learn more and see pictures on our website www.wannabees.org or facebook.
The Wannabees are now planning the next three trips:
Chicago June 26 - July 1, 2019
Jamaica July 1-10, 2019
Jamaica July 12-23, 2019
We have openings for the July 1-10 trip and there are two available for the July 12-23 group; however, note that this group will be leaving from Cleveland. If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of these trips, please register at www.wannabees.org.
Our Chicago team will be partnering with Urban 7, following the Holy Spirit to help the city of Chicago where the most gangs live. Our goal is to reach more for Christ.
As stated previously the first group will be painting along with our normal activities with the kids at Garland Hall, Westhaven Children’s Home and the nursing homes. Our Cleveland group will be building another 12 x 24 home for a family along with the same at the children’s homes and nursing homes.
The Wannabees are also studying and striving to “teach them how to fish instead of giving them the fish” - I believe that’s how the saying goes. It’s a difficult process because when you see a need, the first thing you want to do is give it to them. We are learning that is not always the best thing for them. Having the people help build the home and hiring local help when possible is a step in that direction. Our goal is to empower them and not to enable them. At the same time we have learned that we cannot hire them if we are not there to work with them.
Again, we appreciate your prayers, your financial help and spreading the word to those who would be willing to support us or desiring to go on a mission trip. Their life will never be the same!
Questions – Contact
Sharon Shaver or Tammi Elwood
beanhaver@gmail.com telwood@defcity.org
419-487-1295 419-438-3661
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