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First Church Volunteers=
in Mission Trip to Gulfport:=
March 18-26, 2006
Portland =
First UMC will send a UM Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) trip to Gulfport, Mi=
ssissippi, Mar. 18-26. The team, led by Dee Poujade, will be working with F=
UMC's "partner" church, Handsboro UMC, in recovery work in the af=
termath of Hurricane Katrina. The cost of the trip, excluding air fare, is =
estimated at approximately $350. Currently, air fare to Gulfport from Portland is about $400; however, l=
imited seats are available at this price, and early registration is encoura=
ged in order to obtain the best possible air fares. Several team members ar=
e planning to fly into New Orleans, and drive the 90 miles to Gulfport.
Because t=
he recovery work in Mississippi remains in a state of flux, the team does n=
ot yet know exactly what work they will be doing, but the work could includ=
e carpentry, painting, general cleanup, cabinetry, and working with childre=
n. A "team cook" wo=
uld also be very welcome! To register for the trip, please contact Dee Pouj=
ade at 503-243-3337 or email mimi99@easystreet.com. A team orientation meet=
ing has been scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 29, starting at approximately 12 no=
on (a light lunch will be provided). Anyone who would like additional infor=
mation about the trip, or about the Jan. 29 meeting, can contact Dee.