Two days, four work groups with about six or seven in each group, translator for each group, national work site leader, possibly other national workers, team leader, big insulated tubs with ice and cold water, and a tub of lunch … Continue reading →
After a welcomed night of rest, the Puerto Rico Mission Team woke to sunshine, warm temperatures, and ready to begin our task. After a time of fellowship we enjoyed a filling breakfast and has a short team meeting. Warmly Welcomed … Continue reading →
Up early Saturday, January 19 and meeting the rest of the team at the Rochester International Airport at 4:30 AM, team members checked their bags and waited to depart for a week in Puerto Rico to assist in rebuilding efforts … Continue reading →
As the combined mission team from Livonia UMC, Homer UMC, Rush UMC, Lansing UMC, and two from Philadelphia, PA heads to Puerto Rico today, January 19, anticipation rises as members wonder just what it will be like in Puerto Rico, … Continue reading →
As the team prepares to leave for Puerto Rico to help with construction to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Maria in September 2017, anticipation runs high as they head to a place never visited before and doing work that has … Continue reading →
Commissioned to Go Sunday, January 13, Pastor Hoyt Brown, also a member of the team, commissioned the Puerto Rico mission team from the Livonia United Methodist Church to go, work, and bring hope and healing to Puerto Rico. Team members … Continue reading →
Mission work can be many different things from helping people in distress, feeding hungry children around the world, teaching indigenous people how to farm, or spreading the Word and telling people about Jesus. Why Puerto Rico, a lovely island in … Continue reading →
Entering its Third Century The Livonia United Methodist Church is entering its third century. To me that is amazing. For over 200 years the faithful have worked, struggled, prayed and tithed to be sure that God’s message of love and … Continue reading →
