Missions
Welcome Table:
Jesus told us to feed the hungry. In response, several churches, including First United Methodist Church, have launched Welcome Table, a free community meal every Monday evening. Drive-thru and pick up your meal from 5:00-6:00 pm. Enter from the back of the church (Toms Street) and follow the arrows.
Habitat for Humanity:
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity is blessed to have deep roots within our church. In 1987, through the vision and actions of First Church members Rev. Vernon Stutzman and Dr. Ernest Yelton, Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity was born. The following year, a lot was cleared, a foundation was laid, walls were raised, and a roof was placed on our first house. And our first Habitat family realized the dream of homeownership - a dream that would have been unattainable for them if not for the loving and caring nature of people like Vernon and Doc.
As Habitat continued to grow, so grew the deep roots in our First Church community. As of 2015, Habitat has completed 69 homes with families in each home. Currently Habitat has 4 homes under construction. They have 3 more lots available to build on in the Hopeview Estates subdivision.
In 2004, Habitat initiated the FaithWorks Coalition, a collaborative venture among 17 local churches to finance and build the "Matthew House". First Church was a vital partner in that endeavor, contributing financially and providing many hours of volunteer labor to construct the house that became a home to a family who previously had little or no prospect of ever owning their own home. In subsequent years came the "Mark House", then the "Luke House". First Church has continued to take a foremost role in each of these missions and has pledged continued support and leadership for the years ahead. 9 homes have been completed in the FaithWorks Coalition.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity's mission is to ensure that all of God's children have a simple, decent, affordable place to live. Habitat's ministry is based on the conviction that to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, we must reflect Christ's love in our own lives by loving and caring for one another. Our love must not be just words; it must be a love which demonstrates Faith in Action. With continued support from churches like ours, Habitat will continue to spread God's love and to care for one another. If you would like to help, contact the church office.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity is blessed to have deep roots within our church. In 1987, through the vision and actions of First Church members Rev. Vernon Stutzman and Dr. Ernest Yelton, Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity was born. The following year, a lot was cleared, a foundation was laid, walls were raised, and a roof was placed on our first house. And our first Habitat family realized the dream of homeownership - a dream that would have been unattainable for them if not for the loving and caring nature of people like Vernon and Doc.
As Habitat continued to grow, so grew the deep roots in our First Church community. As of 2015, Habitat has completed 69 homes with families in each home. Currently Habitat has 4 homes under construction. They have 3 more lots available to build on in the Hopeview Estates subdivision.
In 2004, Habitat initiated the FaithWorks Coalition, a collaborative venture among 17 local churches to finance and build the "Matthew House". First Church was a vital partner in that endeavor, contributing financially and providing many hours of volunteer labor to construct the house that became a home to a family who previously had little or no prospect of ever owning their own home. In subsequent years came the "Mark House", then the "Luke House". First Church has continued to take a foremost role in each of these missions and has pledged continued support and leadership for the years ahead. 9 homes have been completed in the FaithWorks Coalition.
Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity's mission is to ensure that all of God's children have a simple, decent, affordable place to live. Habitat's ministry is based on the conviction that to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, we must reflect Christ's love in our own lives by loving and caring for one another. Our love must not be just words; it must be a love which demonstrates Faith in Action. With continued support from churches like ours, Habitat will continue to spread God's love and to care for one another. If you would like to help, contact the church office.