Missions &
United Methodist Women
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Local Mission Work
Local Mission Work
The Patmos family supports a variety of ministries in our local communities, including:
Lake Christian Ministries
Good Neighbors of Smith Mountain Lake
Food for Kids
CarePortal via Patrick Henry Family Services
Bedford Rides
The Society of St. Andrew
Global Mission Work
The Patmos congregation, along with co-founders, Wayne & Carroll Brown, have been involved and supported Mercy Care Foundation missionaries in Africa.
United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.
United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.
United Methodist Women and The United Methodist Church's principles and values include:
Promoting the empowerment of women, children and youth.
Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism.
Promoting inclusion and equity.
Promoting fair labor practices.
Promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Missions accomplished at Patmos UMC:
Missions accomplished at Patmos UMC:
*120 cans of soup collected in February by "Souper" Bowl Sunday
and donated to Lake Christian Ministries
*$252 collected for "Pennies for Potatoes" and donated to Society of St. Andrews - EndHunger.org
*provided a bike, helmet, and knee/elbow pads for a 3 year old little girl through a Care Portal request
*provided 2 feedings for 100 people for Cafe Wednesday at Park View Community Mission
*worked with 7 churches to raise $4k to help drill a new well through a Care Portal request
*donated Christmas gifts to 21 children in 11 families through
Good Neighbors of Smith Mountain Lake
*donated Christmas gifts to 15 "Elves for Elders" through Central Virginia Alliance for Community
...THE JOURNEY CONTINUES!
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