VIM - Mission at the Eastward (MATE)

For some thirty years, our congregation has sent work teams totaling more than 1000 people to assist Mission at the Eastward (MATE) in an economically depressed area of Western Maine. The team includes building site workers and Vacation Bible school teachers. Projects range from painting to complete roof reconstructions.

In 2010, the VIM team numbered 58 people ranging in age from 14 to 73. The team completed 20 project sites during the week. In addition to construction work, 7 members of the team ran a Vacation Bible School for 20 youngsters from the area community. Most folks returning from the trip tell of life changing experiences while ministering to others. The program has significantly expanded our sense of Community, a Community which now extends from Central New Jersey to Western Maine.

The next mission trip is scheduled for July 23-30, 2011. For more information, contact Bill Reed or print out and review the .pdf files at the bottom of this page.

VIM BREAKFAST PIX

Thanks to all who came to the three VIM Breakfasts in 2010.

Mark your calendars for 2011's breakfast dates:

April 2, May 7, and June 4.

Hope to see you there!

VIM CALENDAR FOR 2010

            April   10          All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Fundraiser (Fellowship Hall)

March  31         Applications available (mail, 10 E. Main, and on FPC WebSite)

            April   18        Minute for Mission & Mini-slide show Breakfast Club

            May     1         All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Fundraiser (Fellowship Hall)

May    10        Applications return date

            June     5         All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Fundraiser (Fellowship Hall)                      

            June     6         STOCK SALES and food sign-ups begin

June    7         VBS Flyers to MATE

June    20        First-timers' meeting (Harry Thomas Chapel in Parish House)

July     11        Site-leaders & drivers meeting (Harry Thomas Chapel in Parish House)

July     18        Team Commissioning before Congregation

July 24-31       MISSION IN MAINE

August 15       VIM Sermon

Oct.      16        Adults review meeting

            Jan.       9        Annual dinner and slide show (Fellowship Hall)

Application-Briefing Document.pdf

VIM APPLICATIONS

for - 2011

will be available here in April 2011

The VIM Mission for 2010 is completed. 58 people made the trip. The important Briefing Document is still available here in printable pdf format for help to folks thinking about the 2011 trip. For questions, contact Bill Reed.