MISSIONS
ACROSS THE STREET ~ AROUND THE WORLD
All throughout the year, Central seeks to engage people with the love and
message of Christ across the street and around the world. Following the guidance of Acts 1:8,
we seek to provide support for local, regional, national and international mission partners.
Our mission effort is funded through a budget totally separate from our general operating budget.
It's raised through our annual Missions Celebration Weekend and Faith Promise Giving for Missions.
Camp Wesley Woods has been a loved ministry since 1959 with dedicated focus on summer camp ministry, outdoor education and retreat ministry. Each year they give children an opportunity to experience God’s love and make spiritual decisions. You can find out more information at www.campwesleywoods.com.
The Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County (GSC) is a private, nonprofit assistance ministry serving the emergency needs of those in need in Loudon County, Tennessee. You can find out more at www.goodsamloudoncounty.org.
Habitat's mission is seeking to put God’s love into action. They bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. You can find out more at www.loudounhabitat.org.
This food pantry is a monthly outreach food ministry of Lennon Seney UMC in East Knoxville and seeks to provide healthy food to meet peoples needs and help develop relationships so that people may know Jesus Christ.
The Wesley Foundation strives to be an open, diverse Christian community, promoting spiritual growth and extending God's love on campus. You can find more out at on their website by visiting www.utkwesleyfoundation.org.
Each Christmas, we collect gifts for children who have a parent incarcerated through Angel Tree Prison Ministry. These families are within the five county area of our church.
In the heart of the Appalachians, Project Crossroads is a United Methodist mission in Southwest Virginia serving the needs of God’s children through home repair, new home construction, firewood delivery, emergency assistance, medical care and an opportunity for faithful witness of Christ’s presence through love in action. Harry Howe is the executive director.
Located in Frakes, KY, Henderson Settlement seeks to create opportunities for better lives through Christ-centered service. For more information go to www.hendersonsettlement.com.
Holston Home provides hope and healing for a brighter future by sharing the love of Jesus with children and families struggling with life's challenges. Visit www.holstonhome.org for more information.
Kairos is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which men and women serve to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. You can find out more at www.kairosprisonministry.org
The Magnolia Women’s Center is a low barrier day center in East Knoxville operated by Magnolia Ministries, a Raising a Voice partner. It's a space where women in the community can come to have their basic needs met, build community and start thinking about taking tangible steps forward. Their goal is to meet women where they are and walk in relationship through all of the struggles and victories. Visit https://magnoliaministries.org/ to learn more.
Red Bird Mission - Red Bird Mission is a United Methodist organization in southeast Kentucky empowering families through spiritual, educational, health and community outreach programs. Find out more at www.rbmission.org.
Each year we contribute $1,000 to the Holston Conference Mission Offering.
BMTS is preparing Christian workers and leaders for ministry in the church as well as in Christian and charitable organizations in one of the most secular countries in Europe. In addition to support, we partner with them to provide scholarship for seminary students.
Rice and Bean's vision is to meet people where they are, share the love of Christ and give hope that does not disappoint. We have engaged in yearly mission trips since 2013. We also collect gifts to provide Christmas boxes for schoolchildren. You can find out more at www.rabmin.org.
IllumiNations is an alliance of Bible translation agencies and resource partners working together with generous givers like you to eradicate Bible poverty. Their shared goal: To see ALL people gain access to God’s Word in a language they can clearly understand BY 2033. For more information visit https://illuminations.bible/about/.
As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, UMCOR assists United Methodists and churches to become involved globally in direct ministry to persons in need. You can find out more at www.umcmission.org/umcor/.
