Mission Opportunities

"It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."
Ephesians 4:11-13

We are dedicated to fulfilling outreach to our church, community and beyond. As a visible part of the body of Christ, we are all called upon to participate in mission opportunities.

Please review the choices below. If you need further information or would like to explore something not listed, please contact the church office.

On going mission opportunities:

	Tipton Cares, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Tipton County, TN Program Highlights:  support food bank; provide scholarship for "kids to camp" program; provide     candy/gifts for Easter Baskets, Valentine Bags for Senior Citizens, Christmas, "Safe-Night-Out" Halloween project; Thanksgiving Day meal; furniture for "burned out" victims; formal attire and  accessories for "Cinderella Project" for high school seniors; etc.  Director:  Allen Brown (901) 840-CARE(2273) or (901) 837-1777  http://tiptoncares.blogspot.com
	Reelfoot Rural Ministry "Angels Watching Over Us" - Reelfoot, TN Program Highlights:  pledges and donations program to support Reelfoot Rural Ministries on an ongoing basis. Contact:   (731) 538-9970    website:  www.reelfootruralministries.org
	"Shut-Ins" - Tipton County, TN Program Highlights:  Visit, do light yard work or household duties as needed for our church members needing assistance. Contact:  Church office (901) 837-8881
	WithReach (Assimilation), Munford First United Methodist Church Program Highlights:  Greet, visit and provide information to visitors who attend our worship services. Contact:  Church office (901) 837-8881
	Prayer Small Group, Munford First United Methodist Church Program Highlights:  Meet regulary to pray for the needs of our church, members and family, community, schools, etc. Contact:   Church office (901) 837-8881
	Carl Perkins Center for Child Abuse, Tipton County, TN Program Highlights: Provide support for ongoing work with "children in crisis" within Tipton County. Contact:  (901) 840-3375  website: www.carlperkinscenter.org
	Wesley Ministries: www.wesleyhousing.com
	Memphis Union Mission www.memphisunionmission.org
	Lakeshore- www.lakeshoreuma.com

Annual mission opportunities:

	UMCOR - One Great Hour of Sharing Special Offering Program Highlights: donations go world wide in support of emergency respones; hunger and poverty; refugees & immigration; non -government organizations. website:  www.umcor.org
	World Hunger Special Offering Program Highlights:  donations go worldwide in support of feeding the hungry and the causes of hunger and poverty.
	Project 20/20 - Sunglasses Sunday Program Highlights: donated new & used eyewear and sunglasses are used to prevent blindness in developing countries.

Other mission opportunities:

	United Methodist Disaster Recovery, Jackson, TN Program Highlights: disaster reponse
	Heifer Project International Program Highlights:  A worldwide program which provides livestock to those in need with the condition that the first female offspring will be given to another family in need. website:  www.heifer.org
	Habitat for Humanity, Covington, TN Program Highlights: Buiding a first home for low-income families. Contact:  (901) 475-2829 website:  www.habitat.org
	Hannah's Hope, Memphis, TN Program Highlights:  Conference supported adoption program. website: www.hannahs-hope.org
	Missionaries - United States or Worldwide Program Highlights: serve as a missionary in response to God's calling.
	Nelms Ministry:  Dwyndl, Lori, Noah & Bayley Nelms are a simple family with a Big Dream of taking the Love & Grace of Jesus Christ to the Poor People of Nicaragua.http://www.nelmsministry.com