Northside United Methodist Church

Have you been thinking about going on an international mission trip?

Well, here’s your opportunity! Northside will be taking a Volunteers in Mission team to Leon, Nicaragua January 23 – 31, 2009. That may seem like such a long time from now, but because of airlines and other necessary planning and preparation for this type of international mission experience, it is critical to plan this far in advance. This team will be involved in several types of ministry while in Nicaragua, including medical clinics, Vacation Bible Schools, feeding programs, spending time with the children in the orphanage, and construction. Team members will be involved in the ministry areas they feel called to participate in. The total cost will be no more than $1,200 per person.

We have 28 airline tickets reserved and a deposit of $200 will reserve one of these spaces on the team. Deposits should be made out to Northside UMC and given to Daphne Moses in the church office. Questions? Contact Daphne at 668-0617 or daphne@northsidemethodist.org .

Gusta Java – Coffee from Nicaragua

Two couples from Jackson, Tennessee, who traveled to Nicaragua with El Ayudante have purchased a coffee plantation in Gusta Java in Nicaragua. Their mission is to bring people the world’s finest tasting specialty coffee and directly improve the lives of the people of Nicaragua. They are roasting the coffee from their plantation, as well as coffee from other countries, right here in Jackson. For every bag of coffee (cost of $10) that is purchased from Northside UMC, members, or friends, Gusta Java will donate back to the church $4. This money will be used to purchase supplies used by the mission teams from Northside who minister in Nicaragua. Also, Gusta Java will donate a percentage of the Nicaraguan coffee that is sold directly to El Ayudante.

Coffee may be ordered 2 ways:

On Gusta Java’s web site, www.gustajava.com . Select the coffee you want (the cost is $10, although it says $12 on the web site) and enter your name and other information as asked. Payment is made with your debit or credit card. Put in this coupon code for Northside to get credit for the sale: EA005 . Select “Delivery” on the shipping option. The cost will be recalculated to $10 per bag after the coupon code is entered. Tax will be added, but no shipping cost.

The second way is to call Kary at Gusta Java: 265-2060. She will take your order, and you may pay by check or credit/debit card. Make sure you tell her EA005 coupon code or tell her you are with Northside UMC.

Coffee ordered each week by Wednesday night through Gusta Java will be delivered to Northside each Friday by noon. Your purchase will have your name on it and will be available to pick up in the narthex on Sunday morning. None of this coffee is available for sale at Northside. In order for Northside to get credit for this sale, the purchase must be made in one of the two ways explained above.

See www.gustajava.com for more information about Gusta Java, and www.nicamissions.com for more information about El Ayudante.

"Sharing God’s Love Through Service"

- Find opportunities to serve others on The Tree of Service, located in the Narthex.

March Mission Tree to Support centers for homeless women and children.

The Outreach Team has designated March for gathering donations for The Dream Center and The Care Center.
These ministries provide shelter for homeless women and children year-round. This is where you can help.
The following items are needed: toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, paper towels, toilet
paper, laundry soap, bleach, cleaning supplies, trash bags (13 gal), diapers (size 3 & 4), light bulbs, dishwashing liquid, gallon size freezer bags, canned food and gift cards (Kroger & WalMart). Please share God’s love by purchasing some of these items. Donations should be placed in the Mission box in the Narthex. Gift cards can be given to Denny Dix, Glenn Penney or Roland Peavy.

Room in the Inn

WANTED: SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES, BIBLE STUDY GROUPS, MINISTRY TEAMS, YOUTH, STAFF, INDIVIDUALS

Room in the Inn needs YOU!! Beginning MONDAY, November 2, 2009, Northside UMC will be hosting Room in the Inn. We will provide a warm meal and a warm place to sleep for the homeless men of Jackson EVERY MONDAY NIGHT beginning November 2nd and ending APRIL 26, 2010. There are many ways you can help out. Prepare and serve a meal; drive the church van to pick up and deliver the men; spend the night (men only); help tear down class rooms and set up cots; set up clothes closet each week, etc. Sign up sheets are located on the Ministry Opportunity Board in the Narthex. You can sign up as a group or as individuals.

Donations needed: Gently used men’s clothing, shoes, coats, blankets, towels, wash cloths, gloves, toboggans, new socks, new underwear, razors, shave gel, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, combs, travel size shampoo, soap, and lotion, backpacks, duffel bags, and gently used or new BIBLES. All donations can be dropped off with Karen Fisher at NUMC (call to schedule) or if dropped in the mission box, please LABEL ITEMS RITI.

Training: Volunteer training will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 6:30 pm in Rooms 401 – 404 (at the back of Hope Hall). It is very important that all volunteers attend one of these sessions.

If you have questions or would like to know more about this ministry opportunity, contact Karen Fisher at 423-8018 (home) or 217-4689 (cell). You may email at fisher5@eplus.net.