Advance Specials
TENNESSEE CONFERENCE ADVANCE SPECIALS
2009 – 2010
Conference Advance Special offerings are approved by The Tennessee Annual Conference. By donating to the Advance Specials, we can participate in “second mile” giving to meet the special missional projects and ministries within the bounds of the Tennessee Conference. All of your gifts (except for a small handling fee for online donations) go directly to the Conference Advance Specials that you designate when you select the special missional areas listed below.
You can pay by check or PAY ONLINE!
101: GRACE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM United Methodist Urban Ministries – Clarksville
The Grace Assistance Program provides emergency assistance to families in crisis and to those in poverty; operates a food pantry; a homeless program; publishes a community director; provides a church clearinghouse for persons seeking assistance from local churches; seasonal needs such as fans & air conditioners; school supplies; winter clothing and blankets.
102: TENNESSEE UNITED METHODIST VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION
Funds will be used to provide partial scholarships or materials funds for persons/teams involved with VIM short-term mission work teams in construction, medical, evangelistic, and teaching (Vacation Bible School) in impoverished or unstable areas. Special consideration will be given for financial need, “younger” adults, and VIM “First-timers.”
103: COMMUNITY CARE FELLOWSHIP
The mission of Community Care Fellowship is to relieve the suffering among the poor and homeless, and to assist them in various ways to improve their lifestyle and standard of living, through services such as counseling, feeding, showers, laundry facilities and a food bank.
104: TENNESSEE CONFERENCE DISASTER RESPONSE
Funds will be used to respond to disasters as needed, such as tornados, wind damage, flooding and other crises within the Tennessee Conference. Monies are used for materials, food, water, equipment, training, and truck operation.
105: MOUNTAIN T.O.P. ADULTS IN MISSION
Funds received will go to help provide needed materials to improve the quality of life for Grundy County families in need. The focus will be on Grundy County to serve people through weekend major home repair and construction projects and the Kaleidoscope program for children.
106: TENNESSEE CONFERENCE CORRECTIONS MINISTRY
Funds will be used to provide Disciple Bible Study materials (videos, Bibles, and study manuals) for prison units and help transition persons back into society. Leadership for these programs would be provided by local churches. Disciple programs are one way to provide strong discipleship training to help inmates grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. By linking inmates with local congregations, an added benefit is that a network of caring Christian friends can be established to help nurture parolees as they rediscover their place within the community.
107: TENNESSEE CONFERENCE HUNGER MINISTRIES
Funds will be used to support hunger agencies and congregation-based hunger ministries within the bounds of the Tennessee Annual Conference to feed children, individuals and families experiencing hunger, food insecurity and food related crisis.
108: MIRIAM’S PROMISE
Miriam's Promise is a full-service non-profit agency serving families and children in Middle Tennessee. They are dedicated to promoting healing and emotional health by providing pregnancy counseling, mentoring, child and family counseling, and adoption services.
109: EDGEHILL BRIGHTER DAYS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Brighter Days reaches out to the children in the Nashville community of Edgehill by helping them with their studies, forming positive relationships with children and families, and providing daily structured activities.
110: BETHLEHEM CENTERS OF NASHVILLE
BCN promotes self-reliance and positive life choices for children, teens, adults and families in Middle Tennessee by delivering and advocating quality programs and services, especially with the poor and marginalized.
111: FRIENDS OF BEERSHEBA SPRINGS ASSEMBLY
Funds will support ministry events/programming held at Beersheba Springs Assembly, as well as, offset costs of equipment replacement, maintenance, and facility improvements. Beersheba Springs Assembly “provides a sacred space which fosters a hospitable community retreat experience.”
112: FRIENDS OF CEDAR CREST CAMP
Funds will support ministry events/programming held at Cedar Crest Camp, as well as, offset costs of equipment replacement, maintenance, and facility improvements. Cedar Crest Camp “strives to provide sacred space which fosters Christian Community and to develop programs that further the ministry of our local churches and allows each individual that God brings to this ministry to Know they are Loved . . . Special . . . Chosen.”
113: GALLATIN SHALOM ZONE
This project seeks “to rebuild and renew the health and relationships, economic life, church and spiritual life of the Clearview Heights community” through cooperative community partnerships. This ministry was born out of local United Methodist congregations in Gallatin as a part of the General Board of Global Ministries Shalom Initiative.
114: SALVUS CENTER
The Salvus Center seeks to reach some of the estimated 22,000 uninsured Sumner County residents as a “faith-based health center that seeks to reclaim the Biblical and historical commitment to care for those who are sick and in need so they might experience wholeness, wellness, and healing. This ministry was born out of work by Dr. Ted Hill of the Cumberland District, as well as, support from a number of churches and other non-profit organizations.
115: EAST END CHILDREN’S PROGRAM—Lawrenceburg
The East End United Methodist Church After School Program is an ecumenical ministry that reaches out to children and youth whose parents often have challenging economic financial situations. Every Tuesday afternoon during the school year, children come to experience a safe place with fun peer interaction and a positive Christian message, as well as a substantial snack provided by local churches that typically looks more like a meal. Also, on a regular basis, we strive to meet the physical needs of the children who attend the After School Program whether it be through personal care items, school supplies or food boxes. On each child’s birthday, he or she is also given a full sized birthday cake from a local bakery and candles to take home for a family celebration. At Christmas time, the children are also presented with a small gift consisting of an age-appropriate toy and some type of clothing. The gift also consists of gift coupons supplied by local fast food restaurants.
116: STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY
This respite camp for adults living with HIV/AIDS provides a supportive environment for spiritual, emotional, and physical renewal. Sponsored by the TN Conference and staffed/supported by several local churches, this camp provides an experience for persons who otherwise might not have an opportunity to “get away.”
117: JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIBHBORS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
This UMCOR-modeled program reaches out to immigrants and refugees through “high-quality, free immigration legal services” and “a program of education and advocacy.” Local churches host monthly legal clinics where persons experience a “warm welcome and hospitality” as church members show faith in Christ and love of neighbor.
119. Feed America First (Murfreesboro)
Feed America First was chartered in June 2000 with the mission “to provide food to those who feed the hungry”. The purpose of FAF is to seek and collect large-scale donations of food from manufacturers, distributors, growers, and other charities, and to distribute that food _at no charge_ to the numerous small hunger relief ministries in poor communities in this region who are already engaged in hunger relief.
Through 2009 Feed America First has distributed approximately 20 million pounds of food, serving almost 150 small charities each month in the Tennessee Conference area. For each dollar donated FAF has historically been able to provide enough food for 12-15 meals.
DOWNLOAD PDF OF ADVANCE SPECIALS FOR 2009-2010
Make checks payable to:
Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church
(Place name and number of the designated ministry)
- Tennessee Conference Connectional Ministries
Advance Specials
304 S. Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
For more information on any of these ministries, please contact
Rev. Bill Lovell, Chairperson
Tel: 615-329-1177
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