“The most important commandment,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord with all your heart and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Mark 12:29-31
No matter your talents and interests, you can make a difference in someone’s life. New Haven seeks to share God’s love with our neighbors in Tulsa, in Oklahoma, and all over the world! We offer mission opportunities throughout the year ranging from serving a meal at the Day Center for the Homeless to going on an overseas mission trip.
If you are interested in Missions or serving on the Missions committee, or just want to get involved in one of our many missions, please contact the Church at (918) 743-6491.
The following is a list and brief description of our regular mission activities.
Angel Tree – In November and December, opportunities are provided to purchase gifts and host parties for children of families in need.
Day Center for the Homeless – Four times every year, we prepare and serve dinner at the Day Center for the Homeless.
Happy Children’s Home – A Christian orphanage in China built and sponsored by the Tulsa District UMC. New Haven raises money for the orphanage through various fundraising efforts.
Mission Sunday– Once a year (generally in August) we suspend regular Sunday services and spend all day in service throughout the community.
Memorial Tree – A Christmas tree is decorated with ornaments brought or made by New Haven members to honor deceased friends and family members.
Mountain of Food – After Easter, we fundraise thousands of dollars that goes to purchase many, many pounds of food for the United Methodist ministry Restore Hope Ministries.
Murdock Villa – Birthday celebrations are provided in May and July for residents of Murdock Villa, a low-income apartment complex for those with disabilities.
Project Transformation – A summer literacy program for underserved children in grades 1-6. New Haven provides readers one week during the summer, as well as financial and other support.
Restore Hope – An affiliate of the Oklahoma Conference of the UMC, Restore Hope provides basic needs to working poor families and helps them regain stability and move toward economic and spiritual vitality.
