Outreach Ministries
Updates will be posted regularly.
 

The Epworth Center is pleased to keep you updated on its endeavors for new Outreach Ministries!  The following are some of our ideas, plans, and things we have been working on during the past year. 

Parish Nurse Ministry: The Epworth Center would like to work with pastors and laity to establish parish nurse programs in local churches and communities.  The first parish nurse program was started in the Neffs community and has been a success.  God is good!

Medical Ministry: Another area aside from parish nurse ministry is the Epworth Center's medical ministry outreach.  In the past we have held health fairs, health screenings, and CPR / AED training.  In the fall we are going to have another health fair and flu shots with the help of Ohio Hills in Barnesville.

Hunger Outreach Ministry: The Epworth Center is beginning a hunger outreach for former SOWER clients and local communities.  Baskets are passed out for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and at the end of each SOWER work week.  We have also began Easter dinners and basket deliveries.

Prison Ministry: The Epworth Center has been developing its prison ministry outreach program over the past few years.  We have dinners for inmates and staff at Christmas, and this year at Easter. 

Make a Donation 

For more information about these ministries or if you would like to get involved, please contact the Epworth Center or email Brenda at myersbren77@aol.com.  By viewing photographs and information under "Newsworthy" below, or by viewing our "Archived Articles" page you can learn more about outreach events the Epworth Center has had in the past.  You can also visit our Mission Opportunities page for more ideas on how you can make a difference!

Epworth Center's ministries really do make a difference!

Many lives have been touched through the Epworth Center's SOWER Work Mission and outreach ministries.  At the time of year where donation requests increase, it's important to take a moment to praise God for the good that has been accomplished!  The Epworth Center's hunger ministry has been fruitful and helped a number of people.

One story in particular is that of Shirley and her family.  We delivered a basket of food to them at Thanksgiving.  They were SOWER clients in the past, and we try to help SOWER clients in tangible ways.  When we were visiting with Shirley and her family, her eyes filled with tears as she brought out her Bible.  She began telling us that earlier that morning she wrote a shopping list of things she would like to have to be able to prepare a nice Thanksgiving meal.  Shirley said she knew they couldn't afford these items, so she put the list in her Bible and prayed.  She prayed, knowing God would provide; that they would be okay.  A few hours later... we showed up with a box of food - most of which was on her shopping list. 

God has blessed the ministries of the Epworth Center.  We encourage you to prayerfully consider how you can get involved and make a difference!

Health Fair & Run/Walk - Spring 2008

Planning is underway for this exciting event during Chautauqua Days on July 12, 2008!  Free screenings, informational booths, youth run/walk and much more!  Details will be posted as they are made available.
 

Epworth Center to be recognized at national PAUMCS conference

The Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS) will feature the Epworth Center and the SOWER Work Mission as its 2008 mission project for its national conference that will be held in Dayton. All attendees will be asked to bring an item to help SOWER Work Mission teams, such as paint brushes, safety goggles, painting tape, dust masks, etc. The Epworth Center will also have a chance to speak about its SOWER Work Mission and other ministries.
 

Continued furniture donation

THANK YOU to Wilson's Furniture in Bridgeport for their continued donations.  They have graciously donated items such as sofas, love seats, chairs, and bedroom pieces, which has helped enable us to reach out to the area in a tangible way.  Below are photos from the  donation of a queen sized box spring and mattress, a reclining couch, a recliner and living room chair.  The Epworth Center passed on the mattress set and living room chair to a single mother and her two teenage daughters.  They were really thankful and will get a lot of use out of the items. 
Photos below are from various donations.

East Ohio Conference Advance Special Numbers:
9140 - SOWER Work Mission; 9191 - Extension Ministries
General Board of Global Ministries General Advance Numbers: 180758 - Cabins; 180759 - Ministries