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, South 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 since 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 Otterbein United Methodist Church 15634 Paxton Run Road Newburg, PA 17240 717-423-5218 |