OPPORTUNITIES in California to Serve in Mission

Battle Mountain UMC, JP McGuire. jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916-374-1582. Historic church in a small high-desert town.  Need to pour a new concrete foundation. This will be done section by section so as to not have to "lift" the sanctuary from its current position. S/A/RV.

Camp Lodestar, West slopes of the Sierra Mountains in the California Gold Country, 2-hour drive from Sacramento. Kitchen renovation; new sleeping cabin construction; cabin renovations and re-roofing; landscaping; deck and stair reconstruction; and general maintenance. Accommodating groups of 12 to 120 Y, A. A, S, J, RV, Contact JP McGuire. P.O. Box 980250, West Sacramento, CA 95798; 916-374-1582. jpmcguire@calnevumc.org:

Camp Monte Toyon, JP McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916-374-1582. United Methodist camp set in the redwoods near Aptos, CA, between Santa Cruz and Monterey.  Numerous camp renovations.  Available year-round.  A, S, J, F, RV.

CITRUS HEIGHTS UMC, Shim Habte, shim53jesus@soffcom.net, 7833 Highland Ave., Citrus Heights, CA 95610. 916-412-6089. (or jpmcguire@calnevumc.org). Remove existing sanctuary carpet, subfloor, old tile. Level floor and install new tile. Build up altar area. (near Sacramento, CA) Teams need to bring minimum of $1000 to help with supplies. S, A.

Downieville UMC - Historic Church, Downieville, CA; California Gold Country, Sierra foothills, about 2-hours east of Sacramento. Parsonage repairs and church painting.  JP McGuire. P.O. Box 980250, West Sacramento, CA 95798; 916-374-1582. jpmcguire@calnevumc.org. No on-site accommodations. A, J, S, RV.

East Salinas Family Center UMC,  JP McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916/374-1582. This is a mission outreach center and church to the Hispanic community in Salinas, CA – Home territory to John Steinbeck.  Available year-round.  On-site kitchen.  A, S, J, F, RV.

Ely UMC, JP McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916/374-1582. This is a new sanctuary construction in Ely, Nevada (near to the Utah border).  Progress on the construction project is according to funds available and weather conditions.  If interested please check for availability.  A.

Emanuel UMC, JP McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916/374-1582. This is an inner-city church in Sacramento with a very diverse congregation, including service to the Hispanic population of South Sacramento.  Renovation projects include paint in/out, floor covering replacement and ceiling repairs. Available year-round.  On-site kitchen available.  A, S, J, RV.

Fred Finch Youth Home, City of Oakland.  JP McGuire. P.O. Box 980250, West Sacramento, CA 95798; 916/374-1582. jpmcguire@calnevumc.org: Interior and Exterior renovations: painting, some carpentry. Accommodations not available at the center. Adults only.

Fred Finch Youth House-Vacaville, CA, JP McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916/374-1582. This is a youth facility that needs extensive renovations. Volunteer must work with local contractors. (painting, wall repairs, wall construction, landscaping, floor finishings replaced). Location is country with lots of acreage and lots of RV parking. S / A/ RV.

HILLTOP UMC, 1340 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, 831/394-6394, Fajavalo Latu or JP McGuire at 916/374-1582, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org. Roof work (low pitch, near to ground) and install gutters. Located near Monterey, CA and near beaches. Poor congregation needs assistance. Bring $100per person or $1000 minimum material fee.

Mount Shasta United Methodist Camp, Dave Wolf, mdflow@earthlink.net. Help construct a retreat center at the beautiful Camp in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest between Mt. Eddey and Mt. Shasta. June through mid-October, 2005. The footings are in place for the two-story building with basement. Skilled and experienced builders as well as eager helpers are needed.  Accommodations include a small chalet, tent and RV sites.  Motels are nearby. Volunteers will pay for their food costs.  Teams and individuals are invited to stay for one or two week duration. A, RV.

North Sacramento UMC (CA), JP McGuire. jpmcguire@calnevumc.org. 916-374-1582. This inner-city church serves a very diverse congregation from Anglo to Hispanic to Tongan to Russian Orthodox.  The gathering hall needs plaster repair and extensive repainting.  The fellowship hall needs hard-wood floor installed, and repainting.  The sanctuary needs to have (1) pews removed, (2) altar staging for handicap accessibility built, (3) organ pipe hiding screens installed, (4) murals painted, (5) complete repainting on inside, and (6) some remodeling of the altar.  Outside, the church wants constructed a permanent labyrinth. S/ A/ RV.

North San Juan UMC, Historic Church, Location: North San Juan, CA - in the California Gold Country, Sierra foothills, about 80 miles east of Sacramento. JP McGuire. P.O. Box 980250, West Sacramento, CA 95798; 916-374-1582. jpmcguire@calnevumc.org. Rebuild steeple; replace some exterior siding; exterior and interior painting; foundation repair. No on-site accommodations.  A, J, S, RV.

Round Valley UMC - Native American Historic Church, Built in 1857 as the Indian Commissary for the reservation. JP McGuire,  jpmcguire@calnevumc.org. Needs interior and exterior work.

Point Arena UMC,   JP McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916-374-1582.  This is a small-town church along the California coast near Mendocino, to the north of San Francisco.  Church sanctuary exterior painting.  Not available November – April.  A

Portola UMC, JP McGuire, jpmcguire@calnevumc.org, 916-374-1582. This is a small-town church in the “gold rush” area of the Sierra foothills.  The parsonage needs upgrading renovations: door and window replacement, painting, new siding.  Not available November-March.  A, S, RV (limited).

SIERRA SERVICE PROJECT, Rick Eaton, PO Box 992, Carmichael, CA 95609, 916/488-6441, F: 916/484-0917, rickeaton@sierraserviceproject.org, www.sierraserviceproject.org. Sierra Service Project (SSP) runs week-long service experiences for senior high school youth or adult groups at Native American reservation sites throughout the West.  The work consists of home repairs. Evening activities include cultural exploration, faith development and celebration.  Cost is $275/person/week; fee includes food, lodging and building materials.  Scholarship and financial assistance is available.  Registrations are accepted at any time (depending upon space availability.)  The primary registration period is in the Fall.  2005 locations are: Navajo Nation, AZ; McDermitt, NV; Round Valley, CA; Big Pine, CA; Chiloquin, OR; and Los Angeles, CA.  S, A, RV. Max 30.

SIERRA SERVICE PROJECT (SSP), Rick Eaton, Exec. Dir., PO Box 992, Carmichael, CA 95609, 916/488-6441, F: 916/484-0917, rickeaton@sierraserviceproject.org,  www.sierraserviceproject.org.

St. Mark's UMC, Inner-city Location in Stockton, CA, JP McGuire. P.O. Box 980250, West Sacramento, CA 95798; 916/374-1582. jpmcguire@calnevumc.org. Mortar repair; window repairs; interior and exterior painting; drywall replacement; carpentry. On-site accommodations available including shower and kitchen for teams up to 24. Year-round availability. A, S, J, RV.