The Mission Committee oversees the many mission opportunities sponsored by First Methodist Church. Every church member is encouraged to be active in any of the projects during the year. These are areas where our members often volunteer:

Limestone County Churches Involved LCCI: 
This is an organization consisting of volunteers from over 30 churches. LCCI provides emergency food, general assistance, and Christian counseling to the families and individuals of Limestone County. Several small church groups, Sunday School classes, and individuals from our church make food donations to LCCI and assist with LCCI throughout the year. Jerry Boyd is the Volunteer Coordinator. Max Tomlin, John Hamner, Amy Caldwell, Laura Simes, Miles Ward, and Anne Carter are members who would be happy to discuss this effort in more detail. Volunteers are always needed in various areas of this service.

For more information, call 256-262-0671

When: Monday - Friday 9:00-11:00 at LCCI other projects various

Where: LCCI  201 N. Jefferson St Athens, Al 35613

Crisis Services of North Alabama
Domestic violence shelter (Hope Place)
 
Donations requested:
hair dye
disinfectant wipes/spray
size 6 diapers
baby wipes
baby socks
full-sized shampoo
body wash
hand soap
dish & laundry detergent


Birdie Thornton Center
Donations requested:
Bingo prizes
Crafts and activities
$5 - $10 Fast food gift cards
Cups
Paint kits
Coloring kits
Notebooks
Pens
Fidget toys
Cards


Learn to Read Council of Athens and Limestone County
Donations requested:
Copier paper
Dry erase markers
Cardstock
Fine point Sharpies
#10 envelopes
Long pink erasers
24-count crayons
2 scientific calculators
HP ink 962
Multi-color file folders
Clorox/Lysol wipes
Hand soap
(no hand sanitizer is needed)


Limestone County 4-H
Donations requested:
Tablecloths for 4-H Events (Forest Green Color)
Brown paper lunch sacks
10 sets of 10-count Crayola Classic colors
Hobby Lobby gift cards to purchase easels for Programs
Rubbermaid Tubs for 4-H supplies
(40qt)

God's Blooms:
God's Blooms ministry creates and delivers beautiful flower arrangements for individuals who are unable to leave their homes.

When: Mondays 10:00am
Where: Church Parlor

Needs: mid sized vases, ribbon, flowers from your yard or an arrangement volunteers when there is a greater need or volunteer absence

Full Tummy Project:
This ministry fills weekly snack bags for school children at Athens Intermediate School.

When: Tuesdays 10:00am
Where: Youth Building

Needs: monetary donations for funds to purchase food items in bulk. Delivery, and packing.

Contact: Youth Director

Wheel Chair Ministry:
This ministry builds wheel chair ramps for homes.

When: Meets as needed

Where: Bus Barn

Needs: Volunteers to build and install

Contact: Bernie Sims & Tom Forse

Manna Meals: 
This ministry provides by purchasing or cooking meals and delivering them to shut-ins.

When: Wednesday evenings
Where: Beasley Center Kitchen

Needs: finances to purchase food and/or help in preparing food

 

Hospice of Limestone County: 
Pam Smith is the Volunteer Coordinator, and there are many ways to volunteer. Mac Graham is a long-time volunteer at Hospice, and he or Pam can give you ideas on how you may be of service in this area. Hospice of Limestone County is the only local non-profit hospice in Limestone county. For more information, call 256-232-5017 or visit the Hospice of Limestone County website.

 

Department of Human Resources:
Jennifer White is the Volunteer Coordinator for the community services projects at DHR. Maggie Tomlin and Claire Jones are members who can let you know how your help is needed throughout the year and during special seasons at DHR.

For more information, call 256-216-6380.

 

Boys and Girls Club:
Suzanne Rainey is the Executive Director and can give you more details if you would like to volunteer at this location.

For more information, call 256-232-5545 or visit the national Boys and Girls Club website.

 

Methodist Children’s Home:
The White Christmas offering is one way our church supports this home. Donations can also be made throughout the year to help with the costs of sending children to summer camp. In addition, our donations help the staff with simple but special events for the children such as movie nights and trips to the mall.


 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing:
This is a seasonal activity performed leading up to the Christmas season. Sign up sheets are posted on the mission bulletin board for participation.

Salvation Army Angel Tree:
Our church sponsors approximately 100 children each Christmas during this drive. The Angel Trees are found within the church during the Christmas season with information about donating to our local children in need.

District Disaster Buckets:
This ministry fills disaster relief buckets with cleaning supplies.

Meets As Needed


District Disaster Warehouse:
This organization has periodic projects that receive our church’s assistance. Volunteers are welcomed for various work.

Tornado Relief:
Athens First Methodist Church continues to provide on-going relief since the April Tornadoes damaged Limestone and surrounding counties. Bill Dunnavant is our relief coordinator. If you wish to volunteer for tornado relief activities as they are scheduled, Bill may be reached through the church office.

Strong Faith Ministry: 
This ministry helps to build houses in northern Mexico within the cities of Miguel Aleman and Reynosa. These projects are similar to our local Habitat for Humanity projects. Teams have worked on as many as three houses during a week-long trip. More information can be found on the Faith Ministry website.

Blood Drives:
These occur throughout the year as needed.

Mission Trips:
Various trips are planned from year to year.


When: Various Time In The Year
Where: Mexico