Mission Opportunities: A Few Hours of Service

As the New Year begins, perhaps you have felt God’s call to service but are unsure where your spiritual gifts might be most needed. Please read the following descriptions of places or services you might be interested in, and call the Wesley contact for specifics.

Hearts and Hands Ministry: 4th Saturday of the month for 2 hours. Sign up to deliver meals to shut-ins on St. Simons. We pick up the meals at 10:45am, and delivery usually takes less than 2 hours. Sign up for one Saturday by calling Mrs. Debra Snider at 269-9217.

Hospice Meals: 4th Thursday of the month. Wesley members prepare a family meal for Hospice caregivers working with Hospice patients at home. Sign up for one of these 12 Thursdays to help support this community ministry. Call Mrs. Dana Driggers at 506-1679.

Karen’s House of Hope: This FaithWorks Ministry needs volunteers to serve as a host or hostess for a few hours at a time each week. Help is needed at the home on Monday and Wednesday mornings, as well as Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The facility is located at 2315 Starling Drive in Brunswick. Call Debbie Cauthen, Director, at 265-0080 to offer support to those undergoing hospital treatment, as well as their families.

Wesley United Methodist Church at Frederica supports many local missions agencies.  A partial listing of these local programs appears below. 

Manna House
Provides a nourishing meal for as many as 300 people daily.  It is staffed, operated and maintained year round entirely by local volunteers.  Wesley UMC volunteers each 3rd Wednesday of the month.  To help, call Linda Dennis (638-4008).

FaithWorks
A local outreach ministry that provides pastoral care and counseling, food, and financial assistance to neighbors who may not be connected to a local church.  Almost 100% of funds are spent locally.  To help, call Wright Culpepper (261-8959). 

CareNet Pregnancy Center
Provides pregnancy tests, education on pregnancy, adoption, parenting, housing assistance, maternity and baby clothing and supplies.  Christian counseling is free of charge. 

Sparrow’s Nest
Assists individuals and/or families who need food, housing, medicine, and finances.  To help, call Wright Culpepper (261-8959). 

Habitat for Humanity
A non-profit Christian housing organization that builds simple, affordable housing in partnership with individuals in need.  To help, call Habitat at 265-7455 for more information. 

Gathering Place
A local Christian ministry that serves the youth of Brunswick and the Golden Isles by uniting churches, church ministries, schools and other local community groups and encouraging strong Christian leadership.