Elkhorn Hills UMC is a Missions church. Throughout the year, our members are actively involved in serving others, both locally and internationally, with monetary and volunteer support. “Sharing our love for Jesus Christ by serving others” is our mission statement. It reflects our faith in Christ and our desire to answer his call. In the words of John Wesley, “All the world is my parish“.
The Missions Committee puts forth great efforts towards raising funds to assist in covering mission shares and to use towards worthy causes. The Raise Right Gift Card Program and the annual garage sale are ongoing fund-raising projects whose proceeds supports “Missions.”
Some of our Missions Programs include:
RAISE RIGHT
Jana’s Fund
Jana Koopmans, a young mother and wife, was a member of the Elkhorn Hills United Methodist church when she was diagnosed with Leukemia. While fighting her battle with cancer, Jana and her family felt comforted by the kindness that her church family provided. Elkhorn Hills UMC members gathered together to support the family by offering prayers, by visiting with her…
Volunteers in Mission
We participate in United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM). UMVIM is a grassroots movement within The United Methodist Church designed to provide an official channel whereby Christians, both lay and clergy, may offer their skills and talents for Christian service at home and around the world on short term assignments at their own expense. UMVIM exists to promote,…
COPE
COPE is a vital part of the ministry of Elkhorn Hills UMC. The Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn (COPE) is located in Elkhorn, Nebraska. COPE is a multi-denominational organization of Christians whose goal is to assist families or individuals who have needs that are temporarily greater than their resources. COPE provides short and long term assistance to the…
Camp Fontanelle
A Place To Grow With God In Any Season… Camp Fontanelle is 183 acres of wooded hills provided by the Camping Ministries of the Nebraska Conference of the United Methodist Church. This unique setting allows persons to deepen their Christian experience, grow in understanding, and respond in faith joyfully. Our camps offer opportunities for intentional Christian…
Epworth Village
Epworth Village, Inc., is a National Mission Institution of the United Methodist Church. Located in York and Grand Island, Neb., Epworth Village, Inc. focuses on family-centered treatment for male children ages 7 to 18 and their families who are dealing with severe emotional and behavioral disorders. The agency serves more than 1,000 people a month. Their mission is to…
UMCOR
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the globe. UMCOR is a ministry of The United Methodist Church, and our goal is to assist the most vulnerable persons affected by crisis or chronic need without regard to their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. We…