National & International Missions
We take the call of Jesus in Matthew 28 to “Go into all the world” very seriously. Our international missions have served in Tanzania, Haiti, Cuba, Bolivia, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Brazil, and other countries around the world. As we come out of Covid protocols in the coming months, we will be seeking ways to serve in the United States.
McFarlin has been blessed to be able to partner with and support the ministry of Pastor Umba and Ngoy Kalangwa in Tanzania for many years. As you see from this video, what they have accomplished in the Name of Jesus Christ throughout Tanzania has been life-changing and impactful; it has addressed immediate needs and long-terms needs that have transformed the lives of so many people.
Thanks to the faithful giving of McFarlin people, we have been able to help support the Kalangwa’s efforts in Tanzania. And, we look forward to many amazing things in the years to come.
In late June 2023 we hope to send a team from McFarlin back to Tanzania. This will be our first mission there since the Summer of 2018! We are looking for people with a variety of skills to travel as ambassadors from McFarlin! If you are interested in traveling on this mission, please contact Scott Meier via email or call the church 405-321-3484.
Praying for Peace in Ukraine – How You Can Help
Throughout the past few worship services we’ve turned our collective hearts towards the people of Ukraine with prayers of peace. As the situation has been unfolding, we’ve been attentive to the most effective ways we can pour our prayers into support. The United Methodist Committee on Relief has created a relief offering where 100% of financial gifts given goes directly to relief efforts. Learn more here.
Gifts to support the people of Ukraine can be made in the following ways:
- Online
- By toll-free telephone: 888-252-6174
- By check made out to Global Ministries/UMCOR with “Advance #982450-Ukraine” written on the memo line, either mailed and addressed to Global Ministries/UMCOR, GPO, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY, 10087-9068 or given at or through any United Methodist church
One hundred percent of all Advance contributions go to the designated cause.
The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine, and our hearts and actions are with them.
McFarlin is blessed to support Rev. Umba & Ngoy Kalangwa and their work in Morogoro and throughout the country. Pastor Umba serves as the District Superintendent of the Morogoro District of the Tanganyika Annual Conference and an active church planter, while Ngoy is the coordinator of Methodist schools and Director of the Susannah Wesley Education & Healthcare Center. A mission to Tanzania is being planned for June, 2022.
Each spring break the McFarlin Student Ministries serves in the Rio Grande Valley by repairing homes and leading a Vacation Bible School. The Spring Break Mission has been a McFarlin tradition since 1994.
Chile is a new location for McFarlin International Missions, with a trip being planned there in 2022. This mission will be geared towards older high school students, college students, and young adults. Watch for more information on what will be planned.
- Gloria Ajinomisanghan (Nigeria, OU Wesley)
- Rev. Umba & Ngoy Kalangwa (Tanzania)
- Junior Mayanga (Brite Divinity School)
- Rev. Courtney Randall and Rev. Daniel Randall (Middle East)
- Rev. Fuxia Wang (China, OU Wesley)