Outreach

Outreach is an important part of St. Matthew’s and to our walk in faith. As a congregation, we will soon begin new outreach ministries, collecting items for a variety of charitable causes:

Basket Ministry
Angie Martin
After a few years break we would like to begin our basket ministry again. Each month we will collect a specific type of donation for those in need in our community. Just drop your donations in the baskets in the parish hall.
On the last Sunday of the month we will have our children bring the basket(s) into church as part of our offering and Loaves & Fishes Sunday.  After this our baskets will be taken to a local food pantry.
Our goal is at least one item for each family member to be given as part of our gifts to God and our community. Please prayerfully consider giving to this part of our outreach.
Books and linens
In the coming weeks we will also announce more information regarding books and linens ministries.
We will begin collecting gently-loved and new books, as well as seeking leftovers from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, to donate to children during the Christmas season. We also intend to purchase tote bags with the goal of donating 2-3 books inside each bag. The church is asking for your support in donating children’s and young adult books, board books and chapter books, for this ministry.
Additionally, we would like to begin a linens drive for the Rose of Sharon Recovery Center in Burlison. Pastor Carlton Rose, who operates the facility, said twin-sized sheet sets, bath towels and washcloths for clients are always in need. We intend to help by being able to provide the facility with a donation.

If you would like to help with either ministry, please approach a member of the vestry; any and all help is greatly appreciated.