Missions and Outreach

Four Areas of Focus

The Severn UMC Missions Committee supports efforts that fight hunger and provide relief to the needy. Some efforts are ongoing, others are one-time projects, but there is always something to participate in, learn from, and develop our Spiritual Gifts. We align our mission efforts with the Four Areas of Focus for 2009-2012 of The United Methodist Church:

Creating new places for new people and revitalizing existing congregations
Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world
Engaging in ministry with the poor
Combating the diseases of poverty by improving health globally

"Come, follow me, Jesus said,

and I will make you fishers of men." - Matthew 4:19

United Methodist Mission Resources

The General Board of Global Ministries, the global mission agency of the UMC oversees mission efforts
Through the GBGM, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission teams respond to worldwide needs
SUMC UMVIM Alumni projects: UMVIM Russian Initiative, Domestic Disaster Response
Current UMVIM Opportunities (Northeastern Jurisdiction)
The Advance - The Advance is an accountable, designated-giving arm of the Church