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Missions at Otterbein

When asked what the greatest commandment is, Jesus answered with two: “You must love the Lord your God” and “You must love your neighbor as you love yourself” (Matthew 22:34-40). 

Following Jesus's call, founder of the early Methodist movement John Wesley taught us to grow in our faith by “doing good of every possible sort, and, as far as possible, to all” (General Rules).

At Otterbein United Methodist Church, we serve locally and nationally and support missions globally.

Sharing the Valentines Day Love

"Share Our Love" Snack Baskets
for
PA State Police (Carlisle) and Cumberland County Department of Public Safety (911)

On February 2nd, during all services at Otterbein UMC, we assembled flood buckets to replenish the supply at Mission Central. We had previously utilized buckets from Mission Central to distribute to Tennessee in support of Hurricane Helene relief efforts. We gathered together in prayer over each item and placed them into the designated buckets.

A label was attached to each bucket indicating that we had prayed over every item.

Local Mission Opportunities

We encourage you to volunteer for these opportunities recommended by the Susquehanna Conference by contacting them directly.

Neighborhood Center of UMC - Harrisburg - Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

The Neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church has served a multi-ethnic uptown neighborhood, as well as the total Harrisburg community, since 1910 with educational, cultural, social service, basic needs, leadership, and recreational programs for children and their families.

https://www.neighborhoodcenterumc.org/

The center welcomes volunteer groups of all ages for various projects. Please contact QueTrina at   or 717-233-6541

Mission Central - Mechanicsburg, PA - Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Mission Central (https://missioncentral.org/) is looking for mission volunteers to fill a variety of roles within the organization. Volunteer opportunities are flexible and accommodate almost all physical abilities. Volunteers can volunteer once a week, once a month, or at any interval they choose. There are opportunities in the warehouse and in the office, as well as internship opportunities. Please contact   or call 717-766-1533 for more information.

otterbein's supported organizations and missionaries

Local Missions

Bethany House - Bethany House | Transitional Housing | Foster Care | Aging Out
Mission Central - www.missioncentral.org
UMCOR (UM Committee On Relief) - www.umcor.org
UM Home for Children, Mechanicsburg - www.umhcservices.com
Project Share - projectsharepa.org
Project Share Volunteer Hub - https://projectsharepa.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
Community Cares - www.morethanshelter.org
Samaritan Fellowship - samaritanfellowship.org
Safe Harbour - safeharbour.org
Salvation Army - salvationarmy.org/...
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties - www.dvscp.org
South Middleton School District – Back-to-School Clothing
Toys for Tots
Carwood Farms - Beef Sponsorship - Carwood Farms
Hope Walks – Freedom from Clubfoot
Rise Against Hunger

National Missions

Red Bird Mission - Kentucky
McCurdy Ministries, New Mexico - www.mccurdy.org
Bo Memorial Church 
Sierra Leone Initiative - www.susmb.org/...

Global Missions

UMCOR - United Methodist Committee on Relief
Rise Against Hunger
Hope Walks - Freedom from Clubfoot
Dr. Emmanuel Mefor and Nurse Midwife, Florence Mefor
Lisa Nichols 
Jubilee Project, Sneedville, TN - www.holston.org/jubileeproject