Ministries
We hope to fulfill our Mission Statement: Bring the Light of Jesus Christ to Our Islands through our hospitality and ministries with our community.
Your time, your financial support, and your prayers… all will help.
Along with the listed ministries we have been important Outreach programs for local groups in our community.
You are welcome to join us in any or all of the Ministries and Outreach here at Matecumbe UMC! Your time, prayers and financial assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Crystal Health & Rehab Center:
Providing special events at Crystal Health & Rehab Center on Plantation Key for folks that really need our help and the interaction that means the world to them. Parties to celebrate special days and boutiques that include free shopping to the residents, thanks to our donations of men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and lightweight blankets. These events brighten their often lonely days.
Florida Keys Children Shelter:
Providing an evening out with dinner for the kids at the local Florida Keys Children Shelter, including dinner, games, music
Islamorada Fire Department:
Providing hospitality and honoring the Islamorada Fire Department with an annual dinner for the hard working men and women who care for us in times of need.
Our Missions and Outreach
The Matecumbe United Methodist Church has made great strides in supporting local and overseas missions and outreach. Please consider helping them now during this time of great need. Your prayers and financial support are important to them.
“Rice and Beans Ministries”
PO Box 626
Petal, MS 39465
(Costa Rica) Attempting to provide a two-week supply of food for needy families. Currently no lunches provided at school.
“Innerlight Ministries”
Box 708
Frankfort, IN 46041
(Primarily Bangladesh & Myanmar) Providing food and financial support. Orphanage’s in Myanmar are mixing grass with even less nutritious filler to feed the children.
“Blue Water Surrender”
PO Box 439
Tavernier, FL 33070
(Guatemala) Annual cost to Blue Water to operate “Casa Agua Azul” (children’s home) is $68,000
“United Methodist Children’s Home”
Financial gifts may be written to MUMC stating “Children’s Home” in the memo. A special offering is received every 5th Sunday. The fifth Sunday in May has no live church service for collections.
“International Leadership Institute”
PO Box 1005
Carrollton, GA 3011
(Worldwide) Currently numerous requests are being received for food.
The United States probably offers more assistance than any other country in the world. A Burmese man in Myanmar once told Marcia Pavey…“When America has a cold, we have pneumonia.”