MISSIONS

We actively share the love of Christ by engaging with our community through outreach programs, discipleship, and service, empowering individuals to grow in faith and become dedicated followers of Jesus

Supply meals and services for those in need
Provide school supplies
Support local blood banks
Donate to Operation Santa Claus

What We Do

Missions Volunteers

Our people are what make us unique. We are strong believers in giving and are committed to sharing Christ's love with the global community.

News & Upcoming Events

ONGOING FOOD DRIVE FOR SHARE OURSELVES

As food shortages become more acute in our community, MVUMC has an opportunity to provide shelf-stable food on a regular basis to Share Ourselves (SOS) in Costa Mesa.

Examples of food for donation include:

—Rice, pasta, dried beans, boxed Mac and Cheese

—Boxed cereal; oatmeal packets

—Canned vegetables; tuna in pouches

—Peanut butter

—Snacks such as crackers, granola bars, cookies

—Applesauce in small sizes (6-pack)

—Juice boxes; instant coffee

Donations can be placed in the large tub in the church Narthex. Please consider making donations as you feel led, possibly when you find something on sale. We will get food to SOS on a routine schedule. Thank you for partnering with you on this worthwhile endeavor. Our congregation continues to generously support all of the Missions programs, sharing God’s love with those in need.

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NOVEMBER MISSION BUCKS--CONNECTIONAL GIVING

Mission Bucks for November will support Connectional Giving, that part of our annual apportionment paid to the United Methodist Church annual conference. The funds support vital mission projects, both in the U.S. and world wide. Through our Connectional Giving contributions, children orphaned by war's impact are being cared for worldwide. Many refugees left homeless by war and poverty receive shelter, food, and spiritual support. Those hearing God's call to ordained ministry are being given vital assistance for their education. Nearly 120 colleges and universities around the world, including 11 historic colleges and seminaries, are supported by much needed funding and prayers. These are only a few of the ministries funded by your contributions. Thank you!

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Fresh Beginnings Food Drive a Great Success!

Thank you for your generous support of our recent food drive for Fresh Beginnings. Your generosity is so appreciated. We delivered four car loads of food that will be used by Fresh Beginnings as they assemble Thanksgiving food boxes for families in the Costa Mesa area. Also, a big shout-out to First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa for also participating in the food drive. Happy Thanksgiving!

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JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR COSTA MESA

Prayer fuels everything else. We join churches, leaders, and residents of Costa Mesa to foster city-wide transformation, unity, and collaboration and to address spiritual, relational, and practical challenges. When we seek God, he unites hearts, renews vision, and releases breakthroughs for Costa Mesa. Prayer points will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Thanks for keeping the prayer wheel turning with prayers for our community:

• Pray for peace and wisdom for families navigating financial pressure.

• Pray for those who feel unseen, lonely, or disconnected.

• Pray for compassionate, effective support for people experiencing homelessness.

• Pray for long-term housing pathways that restore dignity and stability.

• Pray for the elderly to receive care, safety, and meaningful presence.

• Pray for immigrant families to experience security, access to help, and peace.

“Let us not grow weary of doing good…” — Galatians 6:9

JOANIE'S PURSE PROJECT

A Missions Project in Honor of Our Church's 65th Anniversary

Make Room in Your Closet and Make a Difference!

Joanie’s Purse Project is a wonderful outreach program that provides purses filled with personal care items and small gifts to women in Orange County shelters and support programs, including Wise Place.

At our UWF Christmas Tea on December 19th, we will be collecting new or gently used,

medium- to large-sized purses to donate to this special outreach.

If you’d like to add a little extra joy, feel free to fill your purse with sample- or travel-sized personal care items or small gifts such as earrings, hairbrushes, hair clips, perfume, scarves, and other little treasures.

Ladies, here’s a great opportunity to clean out your closets while helping brighten someone’s day! Your gently used purse and thoughtful donations can make a real difference in another woman’s life.

Unable to attend the Christmas Tea? No problem!

You may drop off your donations at the church office or in the Narthex before December 19. Thank you for sharing your generosity and helping make this outreach a blessing to women in our community!

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