Local Missions

Birthday Bags

Kelley Seitz (901-414-2716)

www.cheerfulgivers.org

Making "Birthday Bags" for children in need. Every child should be able to celebrate their birthday.

 

Calvary Rescue Mission

Paul Sammons (861-0853)

www.calvaryrescue.org

Ministering to the homeless and needy in Memphis.

 

Church Health Center

www.churchhealthcenter.org

Providing medical care for thousands of uninsured and their families in Memphis and Shelby County, as well as promoting healthier lifestyles.

 

Common Cup

Ashley Powell (853-8383)

A ministry and fellowship supporting the country and people of Rwanda by purchasing their coffee to serve in our coffee house.

 

Disaster Relief

L.C. Averill (853-4246)

Teams offering early response, as well as longer term recovery and rebuilding, to residents who have lost their homes due to natural disasters.

 

FirstWorks

Bobbie McCarty (853-8027)

Helping to enrich the lives of underprivileged children in the inner city, Providing an after school program which gives them a safe and loving academic environment that encourages them in their school work and life skills.

 

Habitat for Humanity

Tommy Hart (853-8408)

Hands-on construction of homes for low income first time home owners.

 

Handyman Outreach

Hal Perry (850-9739)

John Winchell (854-1805)

A team of church members providing assistance with minor home repairs for those in need.

 

Holy Community Breakfast

Ed and Diana Quinton (853-9602)

CUMC Youth cook and serve on the second Sunday of each month to feed approximately 180 people.

 

Holy Community Christmas Lunch and Program

DD Jackson (854-5518)

CUMC hosts the children and youth of Holy Community for a Christmas meal and activities during the holiday break.

 

Holy Community Khaki's and Backpacks Program

DD Jackson (854-5518)

CUMC collects khaki pants and backpacks for inner city school children served by Holy Community Church at the beginning of each school year.

 

Holy Community Sabbath School

DD Jackson (854-5518)

A weekly Saturday morning one-room Sunday school program for children ages 2-18 with lesson, crafts, and lunch provided. CUMC volunteers lead the first Saturday of each month.

 

Hope House

www.hopehousedaycare.org

Improving the lives of HIV-impacted children and their families by addressing their educational, psychological and health needs.

 

Hospice

Celeste Yanes (853-8339)

Offering a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness, emphasizing palliative care.

 

Kairos Ministries

Men's - John Duncan (854-4627)

Women's - Margaret Lawrence (861-4050)

Twice per year weekend visits to men's and women's prisons to share God's word.

 

Knitting Groups

Joyce Haggard (853-4868)

Two small groups (one morning and one evening) meet once a month to knit for missions (hats, baby items, sweaters for the needy)

 

Lifeblood

Brenda Schingle (861-2863)

Donating blood to ensure our local blood supply stays sufficient to save lives.

 

Meals on Wheels (MIFA)

Carol Knop (853-0947)

Delivering meals and a smile to Collierville shut-ins.

 

Methodist Hospital Auxiliary

Jane Crabtree (854-5685)

Supports patients, physicians and staff of the Methodist Healthcare system financially and otherwise. Additionally, supports the future Methodist Hospice care facility.

 

Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center

Herbie Krisle, Executive Director (854-1200)

An independent non-profit agency that provides high quality weekday care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss while providing much needed respite for their caregivers. Volunteers are needed for direct client interaction, assistance with special events, activities, and projects.

 

Project 20/20

Bruce Holt (877-7277)

A Volunteers in Missions (VIM) program sponsored by Emmanual Methodist. Donate all old prescription glasses/sunglasses to give the gift of sight to thousands around the world.

 

Relay for Life

Bonnie Allman (854-4977)

Annual community event benefitting the American Cancer Society.

 

St. John's Soup Kitchen

Bob and Beth Vornbrock (853-7220)

Families and Sunday school classes work together once per month to serve the homeless in the midtown Memphis area. Meals and fellowship are shred at St. John's Methodist church.

 

SAM (Senior Adult Ministires)Soup Kitchen

Melanie Duncan (854-4627)

Providing meals the first Monday of each month for church members needing assistance.

 

Service Over Self

Norm Kennel (853-2709)

Richard Rochester (853-7071)

Inner-city Memphis home repair projects performed by youth and adults.

 

United Methodist Neighborhood Centers

www.umnc.org

Providing daycare as well as a variety of educational efforts. assistance programs and social services.

 

Wesley Senior Ministries

www.wesleyseniorministries.org

Providing financial assistance to those residents who have oftentimes outlived their families and financial resources.

 

Youth Villages

www.youthvillages.org

Helps children and families to live successfully. Develops innovative programs that helps them in facing the most challenging of circumstances.