Missions Blog

Ministry Needs at Downtown Rescue Mission

Matt Reed posted on August 31, 2011

We have started a ministry at the Downtown Rescue Mission. Our objective is to support the Women and Children’s Ministry there. Sandra Cepada and Hele...

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Work Teams needed in Hulaco

Matt Reed posted on August 11, 2011

Keith Monk, pastor at Pleasant Grove UMC in Hulaco, has two houses that they have started rebuilding in that community. There are work teams there th...

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Posted in: Disaster Relief

UMCOR Responds to Famine in the Horn of Africa

Matt Reed posted on August 02, 2011

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is working with partners already in the region to respond to the escalating famine in the Horn of Afr...

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Posted in: Disaster Relief

Special Minis for Many collection this Sunday

Matt Reed posted on July 19, 2011

One of Huntsville's programs that ministers to the homeless is in need of supplies to replenish their health care kits. Items in particular need are:...

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Book for Sale - "After the Tornadoes"

Matt Reed posted on June 06, 2011

If you missed the opportunity to purchase Janet Anderson's book "After The Tornadoes, Reflections for Recovery" after worship on June 5th, copies will...

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Posted in: Disaster Relief

Tornado Response Update - May 18

trinitytest posted on May 18, 2011

Relief and recovery efforts from the tornadoes still continue in our community and beyond. As we get further into the recovery process, it will be ver...

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Tornado Response Update - May 11

trinitytest posted on May 11, 2011

Many volunteer coordination centers we have been working with are in a transition phase of either shutting down, re-focusing their efforts, or transfe...

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Current Collections for Tornado Victims

Matt Reed posted on May 06, 2011

(current as of 5/7/2011) Items being collected for Tornado Victims The following things are being collected at Trinity and at other locations throug...

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Posted in: Disaster Relief

Habitat Build Update

Matt Reed posted on April 13, 2011

We have passed our electrical inspection, and on Thursday, April 14th, we insulate in our Habitat home. Saturday, we will finish the siding, soffits,...

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Serving the City

Matt Reed posted on March 21, 2011

Serving the City is a local effort that: Allows churches an opportunity to serve the community together Demonstrate the love of Christ ...

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Japan Disaster Relief

Matt Reed posted on March 17, 2011

The United Methodist Church has been monitoring events following the catastrophic March 11 earthquake and tsunami — and subsequent nuclear threat — in...

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Meals to Grow Update

Matt Reed posted on February 07, 2011

Meals to Grow at Trinity currently delivers 180 bags of food each week to University Place Elementary. Recently, the school asked if we could take on ...

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Tutors Needed

Matt Reed posted on January 30, 2011

Morris Elementary is in need of tutors for Math and Reading. Louis J. Morris Elementary School is a highly diverse, Title One school located on Bob W...

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News from the Funks

Matt Reed posted on December 09, 2010

John and Suzanne Funk (and their family) are missionaries in Bolivia. They are supported by our congregation through our missions budget. Recen...

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HAITI: RELIGION''S RESPONSE TO DISASTER

Matt Reed posted on November 30, 2010

On Sunday, Dec. 5, the CBS Television Network will broadcast a CBS Religion Special about the assistance given to the people of Haiti. After a 7.0 ...

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Kybartai UMC Building Renovation Nearly Completed

Matt Reed posted on November 30, 2010

This winter season will see a completed renovation of Kybartai UMC building with a new coat of stucco and paint, a changed roof, and finished façade d...

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10-Fold: Mobilizing tens of thousands in ten days

Matt Reed posted on October 07, 2010

Imagine a movement that mobilizes tens of thousands of people in 10 days. It's called 10-Fold. 10-Fold.org 10-Fold What Will You Do? The e...

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Fall Break Alternatives

Matt Reed posted on September 28, 2010

Week of Service During the week of October 4, there will be several different mission opportunities that individuals and/or families can take part in...

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Community Development Repair

Matt Reed posted on September 27, 2010

UPDATED! Work will be done on a local home Thursday, September 30, 2010 Repairs include: replacing the siding in a 10' X 10' section to the b...

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Mission Trip Opportunities

Matt Reed posted on September 01, 2010

The following teams in the North Alabama Conference are seeking members to complete their mission teams. Anne Forgey at Huntsville First UMC ha...

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IMS Day of Service and Unity

Matt Reed posted on September 01, 2010

The Interfaith Mission Service will be hosting the Day of Service and Unity (DSU) on Saturday, September 11. DSU is designed for people of all ages a...

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Relief needed in Tennessee

Matt Reed posted on August 24, 2010

There is an immediate need of both Early Response Teams to respond to the new flooding last week and Rebuild teams to address the growing list of acti...

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Food for Thought needs list for the next two months

Matt Reed posted on August 11, 2010

September 5th is the next Food for Thought collection St. Paul's is in need of: many jars of small or medium peanut butter small jelly ...

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Meals to Grow Packing starts back

Matt Reed posted on August 11, 2010

“Give us each day our daily bread…” Luke 11:3 School is back in full swing and it’s time to start preparing bags of food for impoverished children in...

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UM aid worker killed in Afghanistan

Matt Reed posted on August 11, 2010

Daniel Terry, a United Methodist layperson, working in Afghanistan was killed August 5th in an attack. More details and the full article can be found...

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Shop for the Cure

Matt Reed posted on July 06, 2010

Pink for Life hosts "Shop for the Cure" at Trinity On Friday, July 9, from 5-8 PM, the Pink for Life team, who are walking in the annual Susan G. Kom...

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Why is knowing about Alabama's Constitution important?

Matt Reed posted on July 01, 2010

The Church & Society Ministry Team is hosting an opportunity to become better informed about our Alabama Constitution on July 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m. i...

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CASA Afternoons in the Garden

Matt Reed posted on June 09, 2010

Help Huntsville Senior Citizens Harvest season is here, and the CASA community garden needs your help! Come out to the garden on Tuesdays and Thursd...

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July Food for Thought

Matt Reed posted on June 08, 2010

"For I was hungry and you gave me food...." Matt. 25:35 School is out for the summer--music to children's ears. However, for some, it means less no...

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We are excited to report that finally, after months of negotiation and prayer, the container that was shipped from here to Haiti has finally arrived at its destination. The container was filled with medicines, relief equipment, tents, and supplies that continue to help in the relief effort there. A separate shipment of medicines, worth over $1000, was sent in May.

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