St. John’s Missions

“Open arms and serving hands transforming lives through Christ.”

St. John’s Mission Mandate

Christian service through missions is a vital part of life at St. John’s . We strive to provide opportunities for everyone… people of all ages, interests, skills, and availability…to share God’s love and transform lives through Christian service.

Love in Action

Throughout the year, this group organizes and participates in a number of local opportunities for hands-on mission work.  We frequently partner with ministries such as Interfaith Housing Development Corporation (IHDC), the Ronald McDonald House, and Eastwick UMC Food Cupboard. To receive email notification of upcoming mission opportunities, contact Steve Saddlemire (Saddleste@comcast.net).

Food and Clothing Collections

The need for food and clothing by our disadvantaged neighbors in the Eastwick section of Philadelphia and Northeast Philadelphia goes on throughout the year. Your donations of canned goods and non-perishable dry foods are greatly needed and much appreciated. In addition, there is a great need for clothing that is appropriate for persons seeking employment  Please place your food donations in the shopping carts located in the hallway and clothing may be hung on the coat rack across from the church office. St. John’s frequently partners with the food and clothing banks at Eastwick and Holmesburg United Methodist Churches in the city of Philadelphia.

Trailer Ministry

St. John’s Missions owns and maintains several 53-foot over-the-road trailers. They are located at the rear of the church parking lot. Donations of clothing, furnishings, working appliances and other reusable goods are accepted Monday through Saturday – 9 AM through 5:30 PM and Sundays – 9 AM through 11:30 AM. These goods are regularly transported to the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky, one of the most impoverished counties in our nation.  Monetary donations that will help offset the cost of transporting these goods would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped at the church office (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday, or on Sunday mornings) or mailed to: St. John’s United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA  18974.

Other Mission Opportunities

There are a variety of other opportunities for persons to serve in missions at St. John’s. We organize week-long mission trips for adults and for youth. There are opportunities to provide meals for those in need through Aid For Friends as well as to participate in special collections of food, clothing and gift items during the Christmas and Easter seasons. As local, national, and international need arise, St. John’s responds to requests for assistance through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Please check out the United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry web pages for additional mission opportunities.

For More Information

Contact Arlene Williams, Chairperson of St. John’s Missions (Arlenew13@aol.com)