At Platte Woods UMC we believe all people have a call placed on their hearts by God to spread the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ and serve in response to that love. We believe the Holy Spirit empowers and gives us everything we need to accomplish wonderful, adventurous and challenging acts of mission. Our call as part of the body of Christ is to serve those in need. Come serve and seek justice with us! Below are just a few of the opportunities available through PWUMC. For more information about missions and service at PWUMC, please contact Brandi Molina, director of Missions.

PWUMC has traditionally set aside one Saturday of each month (Saturday GO Serve) as a day to serve together.  In September, we are kicking off the fall season focusing on how we can begin (or continue) a spiritual rhythm of going in acts of mercy and justice and pilgrimage through serving with our ministry partners throughout the month. 

During September GO Serve, whether through a project organized by your grow group or Sunday School class, or by joining a pre-planned project with one of our ministry partners, we invite you to be a part of serving our community and sharing the love of Jesus through simple, practical acts of kindness and service. 

Check out our September Go Serve schedule and follow the link below to sign-up!   

 If you have questions, please contact Brandi Molina, director of Outreach and Missions for more information.

Refugee Resettlement 

Platte Woods UMC partners with Della Lamb Community Services to support refugee families in Kansas City.  As part of that work, we have developed two teams:

Our House to Home Team works to fully furnish homes for newly arrived refugee or evacuee families.  Our team is always updating and collecting donations of new and used household items to help furnish these homes.  Furniture donations must be approved prior to dropping them off at the church.

If you are interested in more information on how you can get involved with our refugee resettlement work, e-mail Brandi Molina, Director of Missions.  

Pine Ridge American Indian Reservation

Pine Ridge is one of the poorest places in the United States, with over 90% living below the poverty line and a life expectancy rate that is one of the lowest in the western hemisphere. For many years, Platte Woods UMC has been building relationships, and providing hope and encouragement. During our summer serve trips we provide support for local organizations and ministries. We also connect with the people of Pine Ridge (especially children) through interactive activities and learning about the culture and history of the Lakota people.

At other times during the year, we take up collections to help fulfill on-going needs and to provide support to local organizations working directly with the Lakota people. Most notably, before “prom season” we collect donations of dresses and men’s dress clothing, and we collect school supplies before the start of the school year.

Guatamala

Platte Woods Church has been serving the poor in developing countries in Central America for more than 20 years.  Most recently, Platte Woods Church has provided support through connections with ODIM, the Organization for the Development of Indigenous Maya.  ODIM operates medical and dental clinics in Guatemala as well as provides educational programs addressing childhood malnutrition, adolescent health, diabetes, safe stoves and safe drinking water. They focus not only on giving quality medical care but preventative health care as well, and address root causes of some of the health issues these communities face. ODIM is staffed predominantly by local Maya/Guatemala employees, mostly women.