Our Mission
The mission of the United Methodist Church is global in scope. It begins locally but through the connectivity of the UMC, it spreads worldwide. The UMC's Global Ministries’ mission theology statement guides our participation in God’s mission to restore all creation. We learn and witness to what God is doing in every land, seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
A Turning Point
Annual In-Person
A Turning Point in Gladstone, where we volunteer en masse at least once a year. If you would like to participate, check out the website at www.aturningpointkc.org.
Here is another opportunity for you to participate in our mission of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, watering the thirsty and giving hope to the hopeless—bringing the Kingdom of God closer to everyone.
“And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’”
Weekly Mission
Physical and Monetary
Sign up to volunteer at Smithville, Trimble or Plattsburg Food Pantries in person at Paradise UMC at the back of the sanctuary.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Smithville & Trimble Food Pantries: Varies monthly
Plattsburg Food Pantry: Cash/Check/*Church Connect
Monetary Collection: Varies monthly
*You can give through the Church Connect App’s “online giving” in the drop down menu. Please note the new drop down lists for designated mission funds.
Trimble Food Pantry
Bi-Weekly in Person
Community food pantry feeding families in need open 9 am - 12 pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. Donations can be dropped off at Trimble City Hall, office of Darla Todd licensed professional counselor or call our number: 816-539-2548. Located at Grace Community Church, 112 East Maple Street, Trimble, MO.
Plattsburg Food Pantry
Volunteer
Plattsburg Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the second Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hours are subject to change so call to verify. For more information please contact us at 816-539-2548 . 117 W Maple St, Plattsburg, MO
Family Worship Center Food Pantry
The FWC Food Pantry is a ministry of Smithville Family Worship Center and serves residents of Smithville and surrounding communities who are in need of assistance with basic food stuffs. This service is offered at no charge to those eligible.
For more info, go to:
https://www.fwcsmithville.com/food
SERVICE AREA: The areas eligible to be served are located North of 152 Highway, to Gower MO, and East of I-29 to I-35. If you are unsure if you qualify please contact the church office at 816-532-4749 so we can help you determine eligibility.
Many Other Opportunities
UMCOR (Disaster Relief)
Special Sundays:
Human Relations Day
Native American Ministries
Peace with Justice
UM Student Day
World Communion Sunday (Scholarships)
