UM ARMY seeks projects in Newton

The UM ARMY is coming to Newton for summer projects, and Joe Miller, pastor of First United Methodist Church, is looking for projects to keep them occupied.

The UM ARMY is the United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth. According to Miller, it "is a mission-oriented organization" that recruits youths from many churches to help people in need.

"The types of work include minor home repairs, painting, cutting grass, yard work, and wheel chair ramps," Miller said. "I need help in finding projects for the group to work on while they are here, projects within a five mile radius of Newton... We would like to find the ones most in need."

Miller says his church will provide accommodations for approximately 100 high school-aged youths and the Newton High School will provide shower facilities. The UM ARMY brings their own supplies and tools.

The type of projects they are looking for, and seeking recommendations from the community, are painting houses for the elderly, repairing plumbing, yard work or cleaning for handicapped, or building a wheelchair ramp.

Call Charlet Meyer at 379-4831 to recommend a project.