Missions

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

– Mark 16:15 

The following are some of the mission opportunities Hamilton UMC supports with our time, talents and financial gifts to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For more information go to the "Resources" tab at the top of this page and click on Resource Websites.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Their network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas: Disaster Relief, Supporting America's Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, Health and Safety Services and International Services.

Bashar Children's Home

Bashor Children’s Home is a 501-C-3 non profit child welfare agency affiliated with the United Methodist Church. They provide help for troubled children and their families through residential care, day treatment/ alternative education, foster care, and many other services. Bashor has become a regional provider for services over the last 80 years and works with over 50 children daily from 22 counties and 3 different states.

Impact 2818 - Children's Camp

Impact 2818's  primary focus is in summer, residential, and Christian Camping.  Facilities are also available year round for retreats and meetings for all ages and occasions.  The camping ministry is comprised of 7 different locations throughout the State of Indiana.

Matthew Meal

Using Matthew 25:35, as inspiration for hospitality, Hamilton UMC serves the local community with a meal on the second and fourth Wednesday of  each month. Dinners are prepared and served in the church to everyone who walks in the door and church volunteers deliver to the homebound. Currently, we average 50 meals delivered and slightly more served in Fellowship Hall. This mission allows members from the congregation to serve their neighbors in the immediate area.

Project Help

Project Help is a community food and clothing pantry in Steuben County.  It's focus is to meet the needs of the under-resourced by having one place to obtain various necessities.

Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Wannabee's

The Wannabees is a group of Christians from many denominations which began in 2003 as a Bible Study/Mission Group.  Their common desire is they "wanna be like Jesus" and strive to fulfill that purpose by serving, helping and loving others locally and internationally.  Since 2009, their main mission has been serving three orphanages in Jamaica.