UBC on Mission
"Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, 'Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?' Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!"' Isaiah 6:8
Would you like to make a difference?
Have you ever thought you could be the hands of God? Do you ever wonder how God could use you in our city, state, or even in the world? There is ample opportunity to serve God. If you are interested, and willing, read on!
Some of UBC’s mission trips for 2009 are listed below. Please pray for these missions... give to help support those who will go on these trips... and even go on the trip that is the best fit for you.
Pray. Give. Go.
Mission Trips in 2010
Navajo Nation, July 16–23, 2010
This is the 21st summer of work on the Navajo Nation. UBCers will work to construct a church building, develop leaders among the Navajo church and conduct ministry for students and children. There is need for construction workers to help build the church building as well as VBS workers and church leadership workers to help build the body of the church. This trip is a rural environment.
Oaxaca, Mexico, July 25–August 4, 2010
This summer marks UBC’s sixth year of working in Oaxaca, Mexico with UBC members Rod and Connie Johnson. This trip will focus on medical work among the rural poor in the mountains outside of Oaxaca. In addition to medical work, there will be opportunities to assist with planting the Gospel in the villages. This trip is rural.
Thailand, July, 2010
This trip will plant the Gospel in rural Thai villages and strengthen young churches. This trip will be on the local economy and is considered rural and difficult.
Guatemala City, Guatemala, August 1–7, 2010
UBCers will return this summer to Guatemala City to work in La Limonada, the largest slum in Central America. Projects will work with building cinder block homes and ministry with children. This trip is urban and considered a difficult environment.
Banda Aceh, Indonesia, September 2010 and other dates as organized by BOH
UBCers will continue the work of village development as well as join other trips to assist with Bridges of Hope (BOH) projects. This trip is rural and considered a difficult environment.
Marseille, France, Summer 2010
UBCers are invited to join UBC members and IMB missionaries Ron and Kendall Herriott in Marseille for a scripture distribution and prayer project. The Herriotts welcome volunteers to assist with this project every week of the summer. This trip is an urban environment and will involve walking in the Mediterranean port city of Marseille, France. Accommodations are in a hotel in the historic city center.
Local Opportunities
Habitat For Humanity Bay Area
UBCers will work on May 1st and June 19th to build a house with Habitat For Humanity Bay Area.
Homes for Haiti, CORE (Christians Organized for Relief Efforts)
CORE is assembling homes to ship to Haiti. They have the “old Academy” store in League City at the NW intersection of FM518 and I-45. Hours to volunteer are: Wednesday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you have a group of 8 or more, they will open for your group. Tools and materials are supplied.
In the Works
Collide China
Collide, UBC’s Young Adult Ministry, is exploring an opportunity to minister in China.
Honduras
There are opportunities to work in micro-business development, village development and evangelism through the UBC women’s ministry involvement in Honduras. This is a rural environment.
Kamp Kindness, UBC Children’s Ministry
Check the UBC Children’s Ministry Summer Calendar for additional information.
Living Water International
UBC members interested in providing fresh water for villages are invited to join Living Water International as they work in Central America. In addition to drilling, there are opportunities for health education and ministry to the children. At this time, UBC does not have a stand alone trip, but will work with other groups as they prepare to go. This is a rural environment. Work on the drilling site is considered strenuous.
Navajo Women
In addition to the construction trip, UBC members are exploring the possibilities to discover and meet the needs of the Navajo women.
Piedras Negras, Mexico
The foundation for the community center is complete through the donations of UBC. There are additional construction needs as well as children and student work within the village.
Quito, Ecuador
Larry and Amanda Castro, UBC members commissioned in December with HCJB Global, are completing their orientation in Ecuador this spring. As they settle into their new work, there will be opportunities for UBC members to minister with them in Ecuador.
Student Ministry Missions
Check the UBC Student Ministries Summer Calendar for information on UBC Students on mission.
Would you like to make a difference? Are you willing to go serve God here in Texas or around the world?
Information
Get in touch with us, by contacting Jeff Waldo, Associate Pastor for Discipleship, or calling the Discipleship office at 281-488-8517, ext. 224.
Living Compassion, Hope & Service
Looking for ways to serve your community? Begin here . . .
International Student Outreach
If you desire to enrich your faith with a broader global perspective, and be a gentle, generous example of Christianity in the US, then come join the International Student Outreach ministry as a Friendship Partner. You can find the most detailed, up-to-date information by visiting our ministry blog.
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed
After Hurricane Ike struck, the Bay Area Meals on Wheels program is in need of more volunteers to deliver meals Monday through Friday. Could you spare and hour during your week to bring food to someone in need? If you would like to serve with Meals on Wheels, find out more details by calling Dorothy at 281-486-1491.
Texas Hope 2010
To the 3 million hungry people within our Texas borders, we will offer the sustenance of both food and faith. To the 11 million unchurched individuals in our state, we will deliver the Hope of Christ. We will minister to them in their own language and context. And we will give them a chance to respond—not in some distant era, but by Easter Sunday 2010.
Prayer. Care. Share. Help bring hope to every heart.
“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” -- Colossians 1:27
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