BAKED BLESSINGS

CAMP LOOKOUT

This is one of five camps owned and operated by the Holston Conference and is just about a half hour from our church located atop of Lookout Mountain. This is a year round camp with all sorts of activities taking place. Summer Camp is for grades 1-12 and is designed to instill within the campers love for God, love for self and love for others. The outdoor setting and the camp oriented activities are the avenues for experiencing the great blessing God has in store for our campers. Many of our children have committed their lives to knowing Christ.

Camp Lookout also is a great place for business meetings that can be designed with outdoor challenges and team building experiences. It’s a great place for family reunions and religious retreats and still experiences the great outdoors. Certain weeks of each year are dedicated to outdoor adventure activities like rock climbing, zip lining, horseback riding and mountain biking. For more information go to www.camplookout.com.

CHATTANOOGA SPORTS MINISTRIES

This ministry is a part of the Chattanooga Football Foundation which is dedicated to serving youth ages 8-14 in Chattanooga’s most economically challenged neighborhoods. This 12 year old ministry has a vision of transforming the communities of at-risk youth in Chattanooga to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their mission statement is to transform the communities at-risk youth through athletic engagement, training in life skills, and the formation of intentional gospel centered, cross cultural mentoring relationships. Christ Church supports this ministry both with volunteers and financially.  To learn more about this ministry go to www.chattsportsministries.org.

LAUNCH

This organization has a mission and vision of empowering underserved communities and individuals through entrepreneurship. A community that builds hope and equity to all individuals through entrepreneurship. Chattanooga has great resources for entrepreneurs and LAUNCH’s role is to make sure no entrepreneur is left out. Through added emphasis 71% of LAUNCH supported businesses are owned by African Americans and 65% are owned by women generating an estimated $11.5 million of annual revenue.

LAUNCH initiated the High School Entrepreneurship Program in 2012 and now has 9 high schools in Chattanooga’s urban core. Both youth and adult programs continue to produce streams of motivated, educated graduates from classes in and around the Chattanooga area. To learn more visit them at www.launchchattanooga.org/about/our-work.

MUSTARD TREE MINISTRY

In the months that have a fifth Thursday, our church prepares a sack meal for the Mustard Tree ministry.  We meet from 12-4pm to prepare 400 sandwiches and pack sacks with sandwiches and other items for delivery to Mustard Tree ministry.  Their volunteers deliver the meals to the needy people in the community.

For more information, please contact Mike Feely at missions@christchurchchatt.org.  For more details on Mustard Tree Ministries visit their website at http://mustardtreeministries.org/.

Pantry Pile-Up

Every month Christ Church gathers specific items for one of our Mission Partners.

For January 2025, we are going to be collecting items for the Food Pantry at The Bethlehem Center, including items for the Latino families served by the Bethlehem Center. 

Suggested items to donate:

- Cooking Oil

- Rice
- Flour for arepas   
- Maza for tortillas

- Flour for tamales

- Instant coffee
- Dry milk
- Creamer
- Black beans
- Pinto beans
- Sugar

- Diapers  (sizes most needed range from size 3 to size 6)

For more information, please contact Mike Feely at missions@christchurchchatt.org.  For more details on The Bethlehem Center visit their website at www.thebeth.org.

TRANSFORM MINISTRIES

Previously named Prison Prevention Ministries, Transform Ministries is a ministry in Chattanooga that’s mission is to invest in the lives of inmates by providing Bible-based life-skill seminars in institutions each quarter. They believe that when inmates develop a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ they will find themselves equipped to succeed upon reentry into society. In addition to working directly with inmates, PPM’s prevention program connects youth with life-changing experiences. Prison Prevention Ministries is able to create relationships with youth in 7 counties across Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Numerous youth begin their personal journey with Jesus as a result of this program that has been used in schools, churches, recreation centers and more. Christ Church is a proud supporter of Transform ministries.  For more information visit www.transformchattanooga.org.

ROOM IN THE INN

THE BETHLEHEM CENTER

Christ Church is committed to assisting the Bethlehem Center to fulfill their mission of empowering inner-city youth and families to lead responsible lives by providing discipleship, education and leadership development. To learn more about The Beth visit them here https://www.thebeth.org. Here are some of the ways you can help.

•  Mondays at the Beth- what a great way to start off your week by helping the children with Bible

   stories, crafts and snacks. During the school year we meet at the church at 2:30PM and return by 5:00.

   For more information or to volunteer contact Red Dueker at 423-618-4519.

•  Beth Skating Party- children from The Beth enjoy an end of the school year skating party at the roller

   rink. Volunteers are needed to help with serving the pizza and soft drinks. If you would like to have

   some fun with these great kids by volunteering, contact the church office at 423-892-9363.

•  Vacation Bible School at the Beth- each summer volunteers from Christ Church put on a week-long

   bible school with stories and themes from the bible, recreation, crafts and snacks. To volunteer

   contact Red Dueker at 423-618-4519.

•  The Beth Christmas Party- each year Christ Church provides the children and youth at the Beth a

   fabulous and fun filled Christmas party at the Bethlehem Center. The event includes stories,

   Christmas crafts, decorating sweatshirts and a great meal. Volunteers range in age from teens to

   super seniors who open their hearts to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. To volunteer call the

   church office at 423-892-9363.

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN,

& ADULTS

Our church supports this organization which provides over 20 different programs for citizens of the greater Chattanooga area.  Comprehensive  services for elders, youth, deaf, sexual assault and domestic violence victims, and family strengthening are just a few of the programs they specialize in.  The Partnership provides shelter, transitional housing, case management, counseling, life skills and court advocacy for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  

Twice a month members of our church prepare a homemade meal and deliver it to the families currently in residence at the shelter. The Center has a small community shared kitchen and sandwiches and convenience foods are norm for the residents. 

Recently, due to increasing need, the Family Violence Center expanded their capacity from 40 and now houses up to 50 residents.  CUMC is seeking additional volunteers and teams to keep this vital mission going. What a great opportunity to help those most vulnerable recover from these terrible offenses. To volunteer or for more information contact Mike Feely at missions@christchurchchatt.org.   Visit the Partnership’s website at https://www.partnershipfca.com/2/programs. 

THE SAMARITAN CENTER

This magnificent organization of volunteer doctors, nurses, and folks with non-medical skills take care of more than 4,000 people that are without medical insurance and that are poor, living in our community. This privately funded mission provided more than $7 million in healthcare last year alone. The volunteers are connected by a cause and a belief that no one should have to do without basic healthcare and that a little effort by each volunteer can make the world a better place for so many.

With that magnificent thought in mind, this mission has a place for you regardless of your skill level.

What better way than to serve those in need than by lending a few hours each month. If you would like to volunteer or need more information visit their website at http://vim-chatt.org/.