Gouverneur First

United Methodist Church

Ongoing

Volunteers-in-Mission are sought for trips to the areas of our Upper New York Conference affected by the flooding. Please contact the Office if you can assist with this work, the administrative assistant can put you in contact with the appropriate person.

Cleaning Kits (Flood Buckets), Hygiene Kits, and Menstrual Hygiene Kits are always being collected to aid in various relief projects through UMCOR.

April - The Easter offering is collected to support several mission opportunities.

June – August - Scholarships for those attending Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Ministries. $75 and go!

July – Vacation Bible School offering faithfully brought in by the children support various opportunities.

August – We’ve Got Your Back to School. We collect school supplies to distribute to those who need assistance.

October – We’ve Got Your Back in the Cold. Donated coats are available at the church.

December – The Christmas offering is collected to support several mission opportunities.

In Years Past

2018 – Prison Fellowship, to scholarship support for children of incarcerated persons to attend a Christian summer camp.

2017 – Flood relief in the Mohawk Valley, NY.

2016 – North Country Mission of Hope.

2015 – the Ugandan Water Project.

2014 – Ryan’s Wish Foundation to support local families and individuals needing assistance as they travel to medical appointments.

2013 – “To Haiti With Love” for burn creme.

2012 – the Fresh Air Fund.

2011 – UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) to assist with tornado and flood relief in the Midwestern US.