The Church of the Dunes is involved in Mission projects around the world and here at home. The Missions and Social Concerns Commission has the responsibility of helping our congregation to be more educated and involved in the connectional missions of the United Methodist Church. As a commission, we continue to educate ourselves of the mission opportunities in our community, across our nation and around the world. We strive to make informed recommendations to our congregation about mission giving and mission support.

We have financially committed to supporting the following local missions on a regular basis:
Love INC (In the name of Christ)
M.A.P.(Mission to Area People) Supper House
International Aid
The Salvation Army
These organizations also receive regular volunteer support from many members of our congregation who have recognized the value of giving their time and talents to our community. We also support, through our generous giving, the food pantries and clothes pantries of Love INC and the Salvation Army.

In addition to these local ministries, we provide regular financial support to two missionaries who faithfully serve those in need around the world.

The Church of the Dunes has committed to long term support of an on-going mission in the Philippines which helps to provide everyday health care to needy families in United Methodist Church neighborhoods. This program; CB-HELP (Church Based-Health Education for Lay People) is presently in it's first expansion phase. The original project has been established and self-supporting for several years thanks to the generous giving of our congregation.

To become more involved in these missions or to learn more about any of the mission organizations that our congregation supports; see more information at the organization links.

This link has some interesting photos and information from the Kram's recent Mission trip to Panama.  Look under Panama 08 Health Mission at www.umvim4health.blogspot.com