Orange Park United Methodist Church reaches out across the street and around the world for Christ our Savior!

OPUMC Phone Number 904-264-2241       

Local Missions

Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet was organized in the early 1950s by Madeline Moore, a member of Orange Park United Methodist Church.  It provides clothing, food and household items for needy families and emergency help for payment of rent, utilities, medical and other special needs. Contact Mrs. Terry Rollen at 269-5491 for more information.

James Boys
This group of men puts into action the scripture James 1:22 “Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only.” The James Boys make repairs and remodels facilities at our church and for those in need in our community. They also participate in Habitat for Humanity and a yearlong bicycle repair project which provides bicycles for needy children at Christmas. Contact Wayne Scott  for more information.

Habitat for Humanity
Our church provides gifts of prayers, talents, and service to Habitat for Humanity.  Homes are constructed for hardworking families with the financial and physical help of this group. Contact Terry Rollen  for more information.

Good Samaritan Ministry
The Good Samaritan Ministry was established in 1986 by the Administrative Board to help meet the needs of the elderly and families in financial crisis.  Contact Pastor Pearl Boles at 264-2241, ext. 229 for more information.

Children's Home
The Florida Methodist Children's Home in Enterprise, Florida is supported every fifth Sunday in our congregation. Contact Carol Kenney  for more information.

Camp AMP
Action Ministries Plus of the Jacksonville District United Methodist Church maintains this project.  It provides a camping experience at Lake Larc for needy children in Duval, Clay, and Baker counties.  Click here for more information about CampAMP.

United Methodist Women  
United Methodist Women (UMW) is open to every woman in the church and focuses on education, Christian service and fellowship. The UMW is divided into smaller groups, or circles, which hold monthly meetings as listed below:

General meetings for all UMW members are held periodically to hear speakers and plan projects that are larger in scope. For information on the UMW, please contact Nancy Allen, president of the UMW.

United Methodist Men 
The goal of United Methodist Men is to provide a supportive fellowship for men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually, and to seek His will daily.  This active group is heavily involved in the church and sponsors an annual Garage Sale on the third Saturday of March each year, an annual Bar-B-Q in May and a Fish Fry in November.  Through these activities, they support many local and world-wide missions.   The men meet for breakfast and a program every 3rd Saturday morning in the Family Life Center at 7:30 a.m.  For more information, contact Paul Cummins at 264-9982 or by e-mail at paul12649@aol.com.

Stephen Ministry
Christ Caring For People Through People

A Stephen Minister is a trained lay member of the congregation who will visit with you weekly (or as needed), listen, offer resources and referrals if needed, pray with and for you, and offer Christian love and support with complete confidentiality.

Stephen Ministers have studied extensively about dealing with feelings, crisis intervention, asserting oneself with gentleness and firmness, and many other aspects of helping individuals through problems and changes. They are caring supportive Christian people, who have a desire to be with you in time of need.

Whom Do I Call?
If you are in need of a Stephen Minister or know someone who is, or if you would like to know more about the program, you can reach one of the Stephen lay leaders by calling the Orange Park United Methodist Church office (904)264-2241. 

Kairos Prison Ministry
Visiting those in prison and sharing Christ's love with them is the mission of this group coordinated by Ridge Corbin.

Quigley House
Quigley House provides shelter and care for abused women and their children.

Emmaus 
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The program's approach seriously considers the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all." The Coordinator for Emmaus is Debbie Frendahl.   Click here to find more Emmaus information.

Mentoring Program - AFlame for Kids
The mentoring program is a partnership with W. E. Cherry Elementary School.  The school has children who need a caring adult to spend one hour, one day per week, with one child at the school through May.  The hour includes: tutoring with material given by the teacher, some general sharing time with the student, perhaps some "work-off steam" time, and additional reading.  Mentors are given training and a bag of materials to aid in planning the hour.  Applications are in the church office or from Mary Cook at 215-2915 or marycook1840@comcast.net.

Other Missions
Our church sponsors Boy  and Girl Scout troops, provides scholarships for seminarians, and supports the Lighthouse Learning Center for children with disabilities.

Foreign Missions

Heifer Project International
Our Sunday School supports the Heifer Project International. The purchase of a gift animal or tree seedling helps families around the world become self-reliant.  Training provided by HPI insures that plants and animals stay healthy and productive.  A heifer can be purchased for $500, a goat for $120, a pig for $120, a sheep for $120, Tiro rabbits for $60, a flock of chicks for $20, honeybees for $30, a llama for $150, a water buffalo for $250 and tree seedlings for $10. Contact Robyn voigt at 264-2241, ext. 233 for more information.

At the Cross Ministry in Mexico
Our work in Mexico began in 1992 with the Volunteers in Mission Program.  A clinic was completed in 1992 and a team will be going this year to build a school.  The United Methodist Men sponsor, Pedro, the Indian pastor, and pay him a salary so that he can work full-time for the ministry of Christ and His Church.  Money is requested for team expenses and building materials.

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
One hundred percent of all contributions made to UMCOR are spent for disaster relief around the world.

Bahamian Mission Trips
This is an on-going project organized by Rev. Gene Zimmerman and involves the rebuilding of homes following devastation by two hurricanes.  Wayne Scott coordinates the mission for our church.

Cuban Caravan
Established as a common bond between the Cuba and Florida annual conferences for the purpose of implementing ministries that strengthen the local churches in each conference. Contact Linda Zelenka at 269-0943, zelenka1@comcast.net for more information.
Click here for more information about our sister church in Cuba.

Ludhiana Christian Medical College USA
The college is located in Ludhiana, India and trains students for medical work in rural mission hospitals and clinics.