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MFCC
seeks to serve God by serving others -
doing so in a variety of ways:
- through individual volunteering with Dogs for the Deaf; Habitat for
Humanity, S.M.A.R.T. (Start Making A Reader Today), Children's Advocacy
Center, Habitat for Humanity, and other local agencies;
- in service to home-bound members, providing transportation or meals
as needed;
in mission adventures where we "get dirty for Jesus" in places
like the Yakama Christian Mission in White Swan, Washington, or on "Miracle
Day" outings in Oregon - may be one day or one week long.
- by making financial contributions to our six Special Day Offerings
received at Easter, Pentecost, Thanksgiving, and Christmas as well as
the Reconciliation Offering (October) which builds bridges of racial
understanding, and the Week of Compassion Offering (February) that addresses
human needs globally that result from famines, natural disasters, and
wars and acts of inhumanity;
- Hands-on helping ventures right here on the MFCC campus include our
ACCESS Pantry and Small Steps Child Care & Preschool. Both offer
volunteer opportunities through the week for those seeking to help local
families in a hands-on, caring way. Hours are flexible and the work
is rewarding.
On
the Mission Field
There are various Mission opportunities around the northwest. We have
sent crews of volunteers for a week of worship and work at the Yakama
Christian Mission in White Swan, Washington. We also participate in
the annual Miracle Day, where Disciples from all over Oregon visit a
particular church for a day of work on repair/remodeling projects. Future
outreach dreams include annual or bi-annual trips to Quito, Ecuador,
to work with Victor and Violet Vaca. 

Our Global Mission Partners are Victor & Violeta Vaca, who serve in
Quito, Ecuador. Their work with "Fedice" focuses on providing
the indigenous population in that area with education and sustainable
agrarian opportunities, as well as working against human rights abuses.
One example of their work is the funding of micro-loans for women in that
region to purchase farm animals and equipment which help these women to
become more self-sufficient and better able to provide for their children.
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