Hale Community Ministries Becky Brumitt Director of Church and Community Ministries

Hale Community Ministries Carter County (Main Office) Johnson County Lynnwood-Lynnridge New location – moved in September 2012

Hunger Relief New clients are seen individually to discern their spiritual needs and to explain about the hunger relief ministry. Existing clients are seen by appointment once per month, at which time they take part in a small group Bible study, shop for clothes, and receive a supplemental food bag.

Hunger Relief ,550 families/10,941 individuals 91 families - emergency food deliveries to homebound clients Approximately 93,816 lbs of food from Second Harvest Food Bank and 10,000 lbs of food from Operation Blessing Clothes Closet – 18,000 articles of clothing were given to clients ,550 families/10,941 individuals 91 families - emergency food deliveries to homebound clients Approximately 93,816 lbs of food from Second Harvest Food Bank and 10,000 lbs of food from Operation Blessing Clothes Closet – 18,000 articles of clothing were given to clients

VOLUNTEERS Approximately 77 volunteers serve at HCM each month—most help out each week. VOLUNTEERS Approximately 77 volunteers serve at HCM each month—most help out each week.

Hunger Relief Ministry Bible Studies

Various church groups (approx. 70 individuals each month) serve at HCM by making food bags.

Annual Christmas Outreach & Party for residents at Lynnwood-Lynnridge

TeamKID at Lynnwood/Lynnridge Bible Stories, games, crafts, and a meal for children in grades 1-6, led by Grace Baptist

Presently in Carter and Johnson Counties, the program is serving 690 children in 17 elementary schools and two Junior High schools. Food is obtained by Second Harvest Food Bank and delivered to Hale Community Ministries, where volunteers from local churches pick up the food and deliver it to the schools. Food for Kids Backpack Program

Examples of the types of food provided to children through the backpack program. The volume of food that comes into HCM twice per month for the backpack program.

Summer Ministries Mission Teams: individuals serve through HCM in approx. 8 weeks of summer ministry. –Backyard Bible Clubs/Block Parties/Day Camps/VBS at Boys/Girls Club –Assist at HCM (bag food, sort clothes, perform yard work) –Prayerwalk at HCM, Lynnridge/Lynnwood, Roan Mtn. State Park and other areas in our community –Make door to door evangelistic visits –Perform landscaping/yard work –Partner with regional food bank Mission Teams: individuals serve through HCM in approx. 8 weeks of summer ministry. –Backyard Bible Clubs/Block Parties/Day Camps/VBS at Boys/Girls Club –Assist at HCM (bag food, sort clothes, perform yard work) –Prayerwalk at HCM, Lynnridge/Lynnwood, Roan Mtn. State Park and other areas in our community –Make door to door evangelistic visits –Perform landscaping/yard work –Partner with regional food bank

Prayerwalking

Nursing Home Ministry Nursing Home Ministry

Belle Aire Baptist mission team brings MANY boxes of school clothes each year to be given to our clients.

Backyard Bible Clubs

Resort Ministries Backyard Bible Clubs and Family Nights are held at Roan Mountain State Park Campground various weeks throughout the summer. Summer mission teams, as well as local teams, lead resort ministries for a week at a time. Backyard Bible Clubs and Family Nights are held at Roan Mountain State Park Campground various weeks throughout the summer. Summer mission teams, as well as local teams, lead resort ministries for a week at a time.

Resort Ministries Great opportunity for local churches to be on mission here in our own backyard. Mornings - Backyard Bible Club Evenings – Family Night Programs Great opportunity for local churches to be on mission here in our own backyard. Mornings - Backyard Bible Club Evenings – Family Night Programs

Ministry Opportunities pray for HCM staff, volunteers, and clients teach Bible studies at HCM (as a substitute) answerer telephone and schedule appointments assist with Feed the Kids Backpack Program provide computer support when needed make food bags pray for HCM staff, volunteers, and clients teach Bible studies at HCM (as a substitute) answerer telephone and schedule appointments assist with Feed the Kids Backpack Program provide computer support when needed make food bags for local volunteers

Summer semester missionaries serve at HCM to assist with Summer ministries. Summer Missionaries

Material Needs New underwear/socks for school-age children. Large brown paper bags to use in our Hunger Relief Program Gallon size plastic zip locks to use in repackaging bulk food items School supplies to distribute to school-age children prior to beginning of school year Large and ex-large clothing for men and women Casual shoes for women and men New underwear/socks for school-age children. Large brown paper bags to use in our Hunger Relief Program Gallon size plastic zip locks to use in repackaging bulk food items School supplies to distribute to school-age children prior to beginning of school year Large and ex-large clothing for men and women Casual shoes for women and men

Contact For more information, please contact Becky Brumitt, Director of Hale Community Ministries, at

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