The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Check out some of the ways we do this through local, regional, and international missions below.
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What is "Do Something September?"
The annual "Great Day of Service" has been cancelled for 2020. This event, normally in September, gathered many people together to do multiple mission projects in a single day. Many of the mission partners that we have had in the past for Great Day of Service, are not accepting in-person help at this time.
Instead of Great Day of Service, the mission committee is working on a program called, "Do Something September." This program highlights activities and mission projects that you can do on your own schedule throughout the month of September.
There is neither a sign up nor a t-shirt. You will pick a mission project that interests you and volunteer. As with Great Day of Service, this is a church-wide effort and there will be suggestions for all types of people (shelter in place, donate items, serve in person, etc.). You can do as much or as little as you like to your level of comfort.
The annual "Great Day of Service" has been cancelled for 2020. This event, normally in September, gathered many people together to do multiple mission projects in a single day. Many of the mission partners that we have had in the past for Great Day of Service, are not accepting in-person help at this time.
Instead of Great Day of Service, the mission committee is working on a program called, "Do Something September." This program highlights activities and mission projects that you can do on your own schedule throughout the month of September.
There is neither a sign up nor a t-shirt. You will pick a mission project that interests you and volunteer. As with Great Day of Service, this is a church-wide effort and there will be suggestions for all types of people (shelter in place, donate items, serve in person, etc.). You can do as much or as little as you like to your level of comfort.
Introducing Just Bakery
Welcome Just Bakery as a Jerusalem mission group for Tucker First! They work out of the kitchens oft Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 5140 Memorial Drive Clarkston, GA.
Just Bakery is a non-profit that partners with our neighbors who were resettled as refugees on paid job training, professional certification, and a living wage. We bake with local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible and work to build a more diverse, compassionate, and connected community for all.
Just Bakery was founded to be a creative and viable option for next steps in the long-term resettlement process by providing opportunities for our partners to build economic security as they recreate home in the Atlanta area.
Drivers Needed
They are in need of drivers to pickup and deliver products to their customers. For the deliveries, you would meet at the kitchen at 4:15 pm and deliveries are from 5-7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Please note: people considered in the "at risk" category in regard to COVID-19 should not be a driver at this time (but you can still purchase items and have them delivered).
If you are interested in being a driver, go to https://tinyurl.com/justbakerydrivers
If you would like to know more about the organization and possibly order some items (hint - here are the prices), you can go to the website by clicking on the logo.
"Do Something" September" - Considering being a delivery driver or purchasing from this bakery in September as part of "Do Something" September.
Welcome Just Bakery as a Jerusalem mission group for Tucker First! They work out of the kitchens oft Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 5140 Memorial Drive Clarkston, GA.
Just Bakery is a non-profit that partners with our neighbors who were resettled as refugees on paid job training, professional certification, and a living wage. We bake with local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible and work to build a more diverse, compassionate, and connected community for all.
Just Bakery was founded to be a creative and viable option for next steps in the long-term resettlement process by providing opportunities for our partners to build economic security as they recreate home in the Atlanta area.
Drivers Needed
They are in need of drivers to pickup and deliver products to their customers. For the deliveries, you would meet at the kitchen at 4:15 pm and deliveries are from 5-7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.Please note: people considered in the "at risk" category in regard to COVID-19 should not be a driver at this time (but you can still purchase items and have them delivered).
If you are interested in being a driver, go to https://tinyurl.com/justbakerydrivers
If you would like to know more about the organization and possibly order some items (hint - here are the prices), you can go to the website by clicking on the logo.
"Do Something" September" - Considering being a delivery driver or purchasing from this bakery in September as part of "Do Something" September.
NETWorks Cooperative Ministry Volunteers & Donations needed. NETWorks continues their all outdoor distribution with pre-packed bags of grocery items. Hours remain Wednesday/Friday/Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Many of their regular volunteers are self -isolating and volunteers from low risk groups are needed to help pack and distribute bags of groceries. No experience necessary; training will be provided.
To Pack Bags of Groceries (indoors) (T/W/T/F): https://signup.com/go/qrFucSp
To Help Distribute Bagged Groceries (outdoors) (W/F/Sat): https://signup.com/go/XyHGTNy
You must sign-up in advance to volunteer; walk-in volunteers will be unable to serve as NETWorks is closely managing volunteer numbers to maintain social distancing.
NETWorks Groceries can be order Online. Shopping for groceries and necessities is hard for all of us right now. NETWorks Cooperative is having the same problem that many of you are having in finding certain items. When you are shopping, they would appreciate you picking up a few items for them if you can find them.
NETWorks has a cart available outside for drive-by drop-off on Tues/Wed and Fri/Sat from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at 2380 Fourth Street. They are in a shared building with Habitat for Humanity, directly behind Tucker First Baptist Church. You can also order from Amazon and have items shipped directly to NETWorks. This is the link for Amazon shopping - https://amzn.to/39WdiWY.
Find out more about NETWorks and their needs by going to www.networkscoop.org.
"Do Something" September" - Volunteering at NETWorks or donating to NETWorks will be a part of Tucker First's, "Do Something September.
To Pack Bags of Groceries (indoors) (T/W/T/F): https://signup.com/go/qrFucSp
To Help Distribute Bagged Groceries (outdoors) (W/F/Sat): https://signup.com/go/XyHGTNy
You must sign-up in advance to volunteer; walk-in volunteers will be unable to serve as NETWorks is closely managing volunteer numbers to maintain social distancing.
NETWorks Groceries can be order Online. Shopping for groceries and necessities is hard for all of us right now. NETWorks Cooperative is having the same problem that many of you are having in finding certain items. When you are shopping, they would appreciate you picking up a few items for them if you can find them.
NETWorks has a cart available outside for drive-by drop-off on Tues/Wed and Fri/Sat from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at 2380 Fourth Street. They are in a shared building with Habitat for Humanity, directly behind Tucker First Baptist Church. You can also order from Amazon and have items shipped directly to NETWorks. This is the link for Amazon shopping - https://amzn.to/39WdiWY.
Find out more about NETWorks and their needs by going to www.networkscoop.org.
"Do Something" September" - Volunteering at NETWorks or donating to NETWorks will be a part of Tucker First's, "Do Something September.
More Than a Mask. Buy a mask. Empower women. Protect our community. One of our mission partners, Corners Outreach are selling masks made by the women in their organization. Your mask purchase supports metro Atlanta mothers in caring for their families. The organization is passionate about providing jobs for women in the community so they can continue to stay home with their children while bringing in a living wage. Often individuals working in essential jobs make insufficient income. These workers earn more than minimum wage and those wages are determined by local living costs. This mask will protect the most vulnerable from risk in our community.
Corners Outreach creates an equitable and thriving community by establishing jobs for workers, celebrating the assets of diverse families, and making life better through education. To purchase a mask, go to https://tinyurl.com/cornersmasks. For more information, please contact Robin Pounds at robinpounds631@gmail.com.
Corners Outreach Does Lawns! Throughout the year, our Children First mission program, provides homework help volunteers to Corners Outreach. We would like to highlight another part of the Corners program – Corners Industry Lawn Services. The company employs the parents of students and allows them to be paid better wages and work less hours so they can take a bigger role in their children's lives.
If you are interested in having your yard cut or have landscaping needs, request an online quote by going to https://cornersoutreach.org/corners-industries-home-page.
The mission statement of Corners Industry is “Having a multi-generational focus, Corners Outreach strives to increase high school graduation and improve career opportunities for underemployed parents. With over 1/3 of our families losing their jobs and 78% unable to file for unemployment, we want to help get them back to work. This is why we created Corners Industries.”
More Than a Mask. Buy a mask. Empower women. Protect our community. One of our mission partners, Corners Outreach are selling masks made by the women in their organization. Your mask purchase supports metro Atlanta mothers in caring for their families. The organization is passionate about providing jobs for women in the community so they can continue to stay home with their children while bringing in a living wage. Often individuals working in essential jobs make insufficient income. These workers earn more than minimum wage and those wages are determined by local living costs. This mask will protect the most vulnerable from risk in our community.
Corners Outreach creates an equitable and thriving community by establishing jobs for workers, celebrating the assets of diverse families, and making life better through education. To purchase a mask, go to https://tinyurl.com/cornersmasks. For more information, please contact Robin Pounds at robinpounds631@gmail.com.
Corners Outreach Does Lawns! Throughout the year, our Children First mission program, provides homework help volunteers to Corners Outreach. We would like to highlight another part of the Corners program – Corners Industry Lawn Services. The company employs the parents of students and allows them to be paid better wages and work less hours so they can take a bigger role in their children's lives.
If you are interested in having your yard cut or have landscaping needs, request an online quote by going to https://cornersoutreach.org/corners-industries-home-page.
The mission statement of Corners Industry is “Having a multi-generational focus, Corners Outreach strives to increase high school graduation and improve career opportunities for underemployed parents. With over 1/3 of our families losing their jobs and 78% unable to file for unemployment, we want to help get them back to work. This is why we created Corners Industries.”
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Tucker first missionaries
Please keep the names of our missionaries in your prayer list.
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Florence Kaying
Florence Kaying is a missionary with the United Methodist Church Board of Global Ministries (UMC GBOGM). She is a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is a missionary to Mozambique working with women and children. Tucker First, through the UMC GBOGM, has now established a covenant relationship with her. |
Tyler & Shalynn Crawford
Tyler and Shalynn Crawford are no strangers to Tucker First. Tyler grew up in this church and many Sunday School classes and groups have been supporting the missionary family for many years. They are missionaries through Christian Missionary Fellowship and are members of the Globalscope campus ministry team in Tübingen, Germany. |