Answers to Some Questions

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Who are we?

We are a non profit, non denominational mission organization which constructs small 3 wheeled utility vehicles primarily for use in remote areas of the world where other forms of motorized transportation are non existent or extremely limited. Use of the vehicles is not limited to these areas, however.

Our board of directors is made up of persons from different denominational church groups.

Where are we?

We are located just a few miles north of Johnstown, Pennsylvania in a small community known as Echo. It is a short distance off Rt. 271 North from Johnstown. We occupy a small abandoned church building which has been modified and expanded for construction of the muv's. Financial help and donated labor by work teams made the expansion of the building possible.

Just what is a "MUV"?

A MUV (mission utility vehicle) is a vehicle with a small one cylinder engine mounted over the front wheel. There is a frame upon which the seat and wooden bed are attached, supported by 2 rear wheels as seen in photo at top of this page.

The engines are either an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton or a Lister-Petter diesel. Rate of speed is determined by one of 3 belts for low, medium, or high range. The wheels are small automotive type.

Simplicity of design and availability of parts enable the MUV to be very useful and effective in remote areas of the world.

What are some of the latest happenings?

In recent months 2 MUV's have been shipped to Bolivia, 1 to the Heifer Project in Arkansas, 1 to the McCurdy School in New Mexico, and 2 are presently on the way to Nicaragua -- for more information as to how MUV's are used go to Tell me more!

How can you get involved?

• For starters, you can specifically pray for us:
  • that God will give direction in our work to the end that His will, rather than ours, will be done
  • that we will be able to connect with those persons and groups that need a MUV in their part of the world
  • that barriers often encountered in paperwork, shipping and import tariffs, will be removed
  • that financial needs will be met

• you can help with your personal financial support
  • Contributions can be sent directly to us at
    Mission Utility Vehicles, Inc.
    150 Page Road
    Mineral Point PA 15942
    
  • Mission Utility Vehicles, Inc. is also a conference advance special mission project of the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church -- Advance # SS000500-M
  • Churches and/or individuals can send their support via the Western PA Annual Conference -- send to:
    The United Methodist Center
    1204 Freedom Road
    Cranberry Twp. PA 16066-0002
    
  • Be sure to identify the MUV project with the Advance # SS 0005000-M
• you can encourage your church board to provide financial support out of the annual mission budget
• if you are part of a church group you can encourage taking on Mission Utility Vehicles as a mission project:
  • Sunday School class or the whole Sunday School
  • Women's group
  • Youth group
  • Men's group
  • Other special groups within the church
• And, pastors, you can help in different ways also, including printing the name and address of the Mission Utility Vehicles web site in your bulletin so members of your congregation can look into this mission work.
• And if you are in the Johnstown PA area, call us and arrange to stop by for a visit -- we'll be glad to discuss possibilities as to other ways of being involved!

You can contact us in one of three ways -- by phone or fax at 814-322-1331 or by Email: muvinc@helicon.net and request a brochure containing information and photos which gives a condensed description about Mission Utility Vehicles, Inc.

We also have a 12 minute video or DVD for loan which tells all about us and what we are attempting to do in the cause of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom. Contact us as mentioned above if you would like to obtain it for viewing.