October Missions Donations
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​The Missions Team is asking for a donation of beans (canned or dried) during the month of October. These will be donated to the Well Outreach. The Well helps feed the hungry in our community.
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“Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike? May we not be of one heart, though we are not of one opinion? Without all doubt, we may. Herein all the children of God may unite, notwithstanding these smaller differences.”
― John Wesley
Volunteer Assistance Needed
The Trustee Committee is still in need of volunteer assistance in the following areas:
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-Remove dead bushes on the side of the church.
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-Regular changing of HVAC air filters and light bulbs on a routine basis.
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If you are able to assist with these contact Gary Pinson @gdpinson@gmail.com
Volunteer Assignments for October
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Announcments - Cheryl Morrison
Liturgist - Tammy Vann
Pew Patrol - Scott Vann
Pew Supplier - Elaine Newcomb
Ushers - Chelsea Bumpus (right side), Teresa Teresa Dixon (right center), Kevin
Odom (left center), Ellen Craig (left
side)
“There are only three things you need to let go of: judging, controlling and being right. Release these three and you will have the mind and heart of a child.” ….Hugh Prather
Trunk or Treat, Sunday Oct. 27 Spooktacular!
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5:00 p.m. with Dinner to follow. Hot Dogs and fixings will be provided by Church and Family Team. Plus chili cook off and prizes for best chili, best trunk, best adult costume, best children's costume, and best family costume.
People's Table, October 29th @ First United Methodist - Columbia
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We need people to assist in preparing and serving the meal. We need volunteers to cook (arrive @2:30 p.m.), and to serve and clean up (arrive @ 5:15 p.m.) If you can volunteer, please see Lawrence or Mary Ann Horner. We will also prepare treat bags for the guests, you can contribute candy for the bags. Please leave at the designated basket located across from upstairs restrooms.
Disaster Relief
The Tennessee/Western Ky. Conference of the UMC is seeking donations to assist in disaster recovery from Hurrican Helene. An offering will be taken on Oct. 20th. If donating by check make payable to St. Luke UMC in the memo line write "Hurricane Relief"
"The Important thing is not to think much....but to love much.......St. Teresa of Avila
St. Luke United Methodist is a community based church committed to serving the citizens of Columbia, TN. We believe as St. Francis said, "Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary use words." We are service oriented, supplying food to the homeless and needy, supporting local alcohol and drug recovery ministries, and supporting a local dental ministry for low-income patients. We partner with other ministries supplying financial and physical support in their area of expertise. We cannot do everything, but we can assist other ministry programs in their "call". See our "Community Ministries page" to learn more about these helpful ministries.
We are affiliated with the Tennessee Western Kentucky Conference of the The United Methodist Church.
Our Partner Ministries
Duck River Dental Outreach exists to create a healthier community by providing comprehensive oral health care for the underserved population in our area.
Our mission is to find REAL, LIFE CHANGING, WORKABLE, DEEP solutions for families struggling with the effects of addiction, alcoholism, poverty, incarceration, mental health issues and abuse.
District Recovery
Court
The People's Table is operated by First Methodist - Columbia. They provide weekly nutritious meals for needy residents. St. Luke's partners
with First UMC by providing food and volunteers for this ministry.
St. Luke's provides a monthly meal
to participants of our District Drug Court.
The drug court is making inroads in aiding in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.
(931) 766-2825
The Family Center
Phone: 931-388-3840
Email: family@familycenter.org
921 Beckett Street, Columbia, TN 38401
Harvest Share - Columbia
Harvest Share is a food pantry located in Columbia. It is a faith-based hunger relief organization.
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419 W 9th St
Columbia, TN 38401
931 381-4285
(website under construction)
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Community Ministries
TENDING TO THE NEEDS OF WOMEN COMING OUT OF CRISIS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Cowboy Up, Inc. Support Group
604 North High Street, Columbia, TN (back door)
For those (18 and up) who have lost family members or loved ones to suicide.
Meets every 2nd Tuesday 630p-8p (no meetings in January or May)
Room in the Inn - Columbia
Westminster Presbyterian
https://www.wpccolumbia.com/ministries-community-outrea
Call: 931-981-4447
A Homeless Ministry
MUMS (Maury United Ministries)
Web site: http://www.mauryunited.org/
Email: randy@mauryunited.org
Phone: 931-626-6867
812 N Main St.
Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
Randy Nichols – Executive Director
(Providing Transportation to those in need.)
Love Thy Neighbor - Columbia
A ministry to the homeless in Maury County.
928-605-5842
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A free online resource to help veterans live better by seeing better. This free resource highlights VA coverage for
vision care.
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Catholic Charities Family Resource Center
Help with housing, utilities, meals, medical care, job training, and more.They can also help with applications for:
SNAP benefits
Public housing
Disability income
Unemployment benefits.
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