Cookie Visitation
Each week, a number of our church ladies take time out of their day to bake homemade cookies. These cookies are then placed in decorative bags with a very special purpose in mind. A small group of church members then meet at the church every Monday night. They have a list of our special guests who visited our "Forever Family" for worship the previous Sunday. They then take turns volunteering to deliver a bag of cookies to someone on the list, thanking them for their presence with us. This is one way we show our appreciation towards our special guests and take the opportunity to invite them to visit with us again.
Food Pantry
In these challenging economic times, the Food Pantry is an important outreach. We work with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to help families provide food for their tables. A list of families is given to us by DHR. Those families come by the pantry to pick up their food. We take this time as an opportunity to provide them with both physical and spiritual sustenance.
The congregation members are encouraged to bring food items to help replenish the Food Pantry. Any and all donations are appreciated. You can help by dropping off your donations in the container located in the church foyer before or after worship. Look for a friendly Food Pantry Volunteer to assist you. You can also bring your donations by the church office during the week.
Children's Home Ministry
In today's world, there are many children who are neglected and abused in many ways: physically, sexually, emotionally, or even socially. James, the brother of Christ, tells us in the New Testament that one of the aspects of pure and undefiled religion is to look after orphans. The children who suffer neglect and abuse need a safe place where their wounds can heal.
In North Alabama, there are at least two places that give hope to these children, North Alabama Christian Children's Home (NACCH) and Child Haven. Both programs seek to help the children heal and develop a close personal loving relationship with their Heavenly Father. The programs cannot do this solely by themselves.
Tuscumbia Church of Christ is aware of a great opportunity to assist both NACCH and Child Haven. Part of our yearly budget is set aside as a donation to these ministries. We also look forward to summer when we can take the children out on the river. Ultimately, our "Forever Family" seeks to help be a part of providing food, shelter, spiritual nourishment and growth to children who are hurting. We want children to know their Heavenly Father and that He desires to provide them with the love they have lacked.
North Alabama State Fair Booth
Every year the North Alabama State Fair is held in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, which is a rock's throw from Tuscumbia. It can best be described as a “family-oriented community event” put on for the benefit of the community. Various exhibits are on display, including: agricultural, industrial, cultural, and commercial.
The Tuscumbia Church of Christ uses this event as a way to spread the Good News to all. We set up a booth in the fair exhibit hall, and various members of the congregation take turns throughout the week giving out free water and balloons to all who come by. We also give away a Bible each night.
The North Alabama State Fair provides us with a ministry opportunity unlike any other. Several thousand people attend the fair each year. You can be sure that many of these are looking for a deeper more meaningful relationship with God. The fields are white and ready for the harvest.
