Missions

Showing Christ’s love to people locally and globally by reaching out to the hungry, sick, poor, homeless and those with spiritual, physical and emotional needs through prayer, concern, educational awareness and the stewardship of the congregation’s time, talents, and financial gifts. Click here to see pictures of recent mission projects.

"Offering HOPE Throughout the World" Missions Celebration

Childrens Mission Outreach

Adoring Christ Through Service. The ACTS Team is a small group for kids in 3nd – 5th grade, with a special focus on serving God in the community. Contact Lindsey for more info.

Family Promise

Family Promise is a nonprofit, community-wide effort through the religious community to provide shelter, meals and services to families who are homeless. Click here for more details.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Be a part of a one-day work team to be scheduled in Spring or Summer.

Hands on Mission

Hands On Mission Project: Food Buckets for Zimbabwe. For more information click here.
Contact Susan for questions.

United Methodist Women

United Methodist Womens primary purpose is to support groups that assist women and children. The primary fundraiser is Rummage Sales held twice a year.

Youth Missions

Ongoing youth outreach, mission, studies, April 24, 30 hour famine; April 25, pancake breakfast; June 3-10, Costa Rica; June 21-28, Gulf Coast mission. Contact David for more info.

Costa Rica Mission Trip

This year we will be focusing on medical and veterinary needs. All hands are needed, the only requirement is to share Christ’s love for all. Contact Natalie for more info.

FISH Network of Food Pantries

FISH Ministry is part of a Knoxville wide church network of food pantries. On the first Sunday of each month workers prepare groceries and on the first Wednesday bags of food are delivered. Contact Nancy for more info.

Local Mission

Appalachian Outreach is a poverty relief ministry serving people in Christ’s name. Join us in the fall as we repair a home and also provide a meal to the residents of the homeless shelter called Samaritan House. Contact Terri for more info.

Hope for the Children of Sudan

An offering in May will support teams to provide pastor training, medical care, Vacation Bible School, develop relationships, and assist with church growth and community development. Contact Lori for more info. Click here for a brochure.

Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC)

VMC is a nonprofit interfaith agency serving the poor and homeless of Knoxville. Be a part of a team that prepares and serves a meal the fourth Saturday of each month. The menu is simple: spaghetti and meat balls, green beans, fruit cocktail, bread, ice tea, bread. It only takes about 1 ½ hours, 10:30 to 12:00. Currently there are six teams. This is a great ministry opportunity for people of all ages to help others. Please contact Nina McPherson 691-0148 for more information

Mission Updates

Click here for updates about missions and for news about mission work. Contact Susan to learn more about how to get involved in missions.