Otterbein United Methodist Church is committed to outreach both in our local community and beyond. Our local church Mission Statement is: We put God first, others second and ourselves last. We are sharing Christ's love in a changing world. We support local and national missions. Currently collecting non-perishable food items for area food banks on the first Sunday of each month. Among our many missions are: 30 Hour Famine (World Vision) Benevolent Homes Blanket Sunday Harvest Home - collect canned goods and non perishables for local food banks Heifer International Meal Ministry - for people in need (anytime) Mission Central - both monetary and volunteering Missionary Elizabeth Nichols in Rocky Mounts, Virginia Mission Trips - Members of the congregation have been to Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, Maryland and to Bolivia, South America and the Bahamas. Neighborhood Center - collected coats Newburg Hopewell Fire Department Once More Ministries - collect items One Great Hour of Sharing Outreach Uganda Peace with Justice Planted Corn Patch - Delivered over 500 dozen ears of corn in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Garden expanded to red and sweet potatoes. Raised and gave away over 35 - 5 gallon buckets in 2013. Delivered over 400 dozen ears of corn in 2011 and 2012 to neighbors, friends of the church and local food banks Prayer Shawl Ministry - Prayer shawls are given to members/friends of the church to provide a constant reminder of the care and concern of the congregation. Prison Ministry Samaritan's Purse - we filled 61 boxes and raised $256 in 2015, 35 boxes and raised $135 in 2013, 52 in 2012, 64 in 2011 and 67 shoe boxes in 2010 Otterbein United Methodist Church 15634 Paxton Run Road Newburg, PA 17240 717-423-5218 |