Spirit FM Becomes Platinum Sponsor of Mission Celebration
Imagine your company logo and article featured here as the Platinum Sponsor of the highly publicized event featuring Mercy Me in concert.
We will be driving thousands of active Christians from the United Methodist Church to this site who will all see your proud support of their event. Keep in mind that there are more than 11,000 members of the United Methodist Church in the Danville District alone.
Now imagine how this audience will respond to your support of their event… resulting in new patron, donors, customers and fans.
Evangelism Mission Trip To Ghana, Africa by Walter Hughes
This video shows evangelism of three mission teams in Ghana from Redwood UMC, NewSong Community Church, and New Life Fellowship Church in June, July, and September 2006. It also shows Mamprusi Bible distribution in northern Ghana.
Ferrum College Spring Break Mission Trip To Brazil
Enjoy these images of the work and reward from the Ferrum College Spring Break mission trip where the students helped to refurbish a school.
Food Vendors
Food vendor opportunities will be given to participating churches first before being made available to area businesses.
We are seeking a sponsor for the pre-concert pizza party for participating youth groups. Please contact Patty Gann at (434) 793-3166 for sponsorship details.
Mission Expo
Mission Expo starts at 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 22nd.
United Methodist Church mission groups are invited to set-up their booth or display in the Community Room at Community Market in Danville at “The Crossing of the Dan.”
The Community Room can hold up to 60 booths approximately 10 x 10 feet. Table and chairs will be provided for each booth. Some electrical hook-ups are available on a first come, first served basis.
Cost: FREE
Reserve Your Booth Space Now:
1. The Friends of Barnabas Foundation
2. Leroy and Pegg Jones Evangelistic Ministries
3. Henry Fork Center
4. Project Crossroads
5. Teens Opposing Poverty
6. St. Andrew’s Society
7. Habitat for Humanity
8. Camp Rainbow
9. Danita’s Children
10. UMCOR- MERCI Mission Center
11. Samaritan Purse
12. Gods Pit Crew
13. Danville Cancer Association
14. Pregnancy Care Center at MHC Inc.
15. Stop Hunger Now
16. US-2 Program (Young adult mission intern program)
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22. Heifer International
23. Gods Store House
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Friday, May 21st – Banquet and Youth Rally
January 17, 2010 by Brian
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Banquet
6:30 pm – We kick off the Mission Celebration 2010 with a banquet at the Mount Calvary Church, 350 A.L. Philpott Hwy, Axton, VA 24054. This church is located about 12 miles outside of Martinsville on U.S. Highway 58 heading toward Danville.
Remember to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to the local food pantry.
Keynote Speaker – Rev. Denise Honeycutt, Director of Mission & Global Outreach and COSROW
Banquet – Catered by Cateen Catering with a menu consisting of:
- Baked Italian Chicken
- Sliced Roast Beef with gravy
- Green Beans
- Whipped Potatoes
- Glazed Carrots
- Tossed Salad
- Rolls
- Assorted Deserts
- Coffee and Tea.
Tickets – $15 each plus a non-perishable food item is required to attend the Mission Celebration Banquet. Tickets for the banquet will be available at each Danville District United Methodist Church.
One of our goals for the weekend is to fill the food banks in the Danville District.
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Youth Rally
6:30 pm – There will also be a Youth Rally starting at 6:00 pm held at The Rives Theater located at 215 Church Street, Martinsville, VA 24112.
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Saturday, May 22nd
January 17, 2010 by Brian
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Planned Schedule: Times may change
8:30 am – Potato Drop at the warehouse on Depot Street in Martinsville has been canceled.
9:00 am – Kids 1 Mile Fun Run begins
9:30 am – Bridge to Bridge 5 K Fun Run begins
11:00 am – “Barefoot Mile” begins at Dan Daniels Park in Danville and at the Martinsville High School Track in Martinsville.
12:00 to 5:00 pm – Mission Expo held in the Community Room at the Community Market.
2:00 to 5:00 pm – Family fun activities including:
Inflatables
- Dalmatian Bouncer
- Monster Slide
- Pirate Ship Combo
- Animal Balloon Puppets by Ella Wickam
Carnival foods
- Sno-Cone Machines
- Popcorn Machine
Games
- Plinko
- Mini-basketball
- Spill the Milk
- Frog Hop
- mini golf
- others with prizes
Entertainment (Located in Pepsi Center)
- 2pm – Ventriloquist & Puppets by Rita and Bobby Shivley
- 3pm – Gospel Music by Ken Horn
- 4pm – Henry Fork Service Center Choir
Emergency Services
- Danville City Fire Department w/ fire truck
- Danville City Emergency Services
Health Screenings
- Centra Health Nurse to take your blood pressure and give you health material to take home
Food Vendors (click to see details)
- There’s something for everybody.
6:30 – Statement in concert at Carrington Pavilion. Statement is a Christian Bluegrass band from Floyd, Virginia.
7:15 – Henry Fork Service Center Children’s Choir takes the stage at Carrington Pavilion.
7:30 – MercyMe in concert at Carrington Pavilion. Ticket prices go up $5 on day of the event.
TBA – Concert ends the day’s activities. Remember to join us for worship services Sunday morning.
Directions to Carrington Pavillion:
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Sunday, May 23rd
January 17, 2010 by Brian
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Mission Celebration concludes with church services across the district.
Every United Methodist Church in the Danville district will have mission interpreters sharing their personal experiences in mission work with the congregation from the pulpit. Be sure to visit our Mission Interpreters page on this site to learn more about who’ll be sharing their experiences from recent mission trips.
So Long Self by Mercy Me
So Long Self by MercyMe on iNO Records, May 25, 2006
