"Do Something September" Is Going Strong |
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Thank you to everyone that is participating in "Do Something September."
We encourage you to continue to check out all the activities for "Do Something September" by going to the website:
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Tucker First UMC in Missions
September 23, 2020
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"More Than a Mask" Project
Support By Tucker First
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Thanks to our congregation’s generous giving to Faith Promise, the Missions Committee made a $1,000 donation to Corners Industries “More Than a Mask” project in August.
This initiative of Corners Outreach allows women in our community to work at home sewing masks while earning a living wage and caring for their children. The 150 masks purchased with our donation were given out to children at nearby Graves Elementary who are returning to in-person learning.
KC Sorensen, program director at the Corners Outreach Norcross location, writes “we so appreciate all of the Tucker First UMC family and your support of our shared community”. These masks will help children stay safe while returning to the classroom and protect our school community.
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Night of Awareness is September 29 |
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No one person, congregation, or denomination can do everything. Each of us can do something to help in the fight! According to the CDC, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually exploited by age eighteen. Please join Tucker First UMC, along with Street Grace, for an online "Night of Awareness,” on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
This free program will focus on how you can help eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children in our communities. Local law enforcement will provide updates and there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. Street Grace is a faith-driven organization collaborating with faith, business and community leaders as well as providing a comprehensive path to end the sexual exploitation of minors.
To sign up for the “Night of Awareness,” please go to this link:
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Plates of Peace Event
Breaking Bread, Threading Peace
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Plates of Peace,has one more cooking cless to promote.Sri Lanka.
Through a Zoom conference call with step by step instruction, learn how to make and host an international dinner in your own home. When you sign up, you will provided with the recipe ahead of time so you can purchase the ingredients.
You will join via Zoom on September 26 (Sri Lanka) for a program of cross-cultural information with their artisan threaders. You will learn unique ethnic dishes straight from their kitchen to yours. During the cooking class, hear her story and learn about her culture from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Purchase your tickets online at www.peaceofthread.com. Each person participating must have purchased a ticket. Help sew peace, empower women, and break bread today! You can find more information about Peace of Thread by going to www.peaceofthread.com.
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In Person Ministry Opportunities |
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NETWorks Cooperative Ministry
2380 Fourth Street, Tucker, GA 30084
NETWorks Cooperative Ministry provides food and financial assistance to residents of Northlake-Embry Hills-Tucker & seeking to partner with them to find long term solutions to poverty. Here are the volunteer opportunities for September.
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Help With Food Distribution
Be a database volunteer, intake/greeter, or a runner to help distribute bagged groceries on Wednesdays/ Fridays/ Saturdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. See job descriptions on website.. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/networksoutside1
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Be a Delivery Driver For Local Missions |
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Update: They Children's First missions is thankful for everyone who is participating in the September SuperPaks project. The Friday deliveries will continue into October, November, and December. We encourage you to sign up for a delivery slot at the hotlink above. |
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Action Ministries SuperPak Delivery
Tucker Mobile Homes | Stanford Oaks | Springdale Glen Apartments
Three teams of volunteers are needed every Friday between 4:30 and 5:30 pm in September to pick up, deliver, and distribute pre-made, “SuperPak” bags to three area distribution sites. These “SuperPaks” contain non-perishable food items and include assorted breakfast, snack, and lunch items.
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Just Bakery of Atlanta - Drivers Needed
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church
5140 Memorial Drive, Clarkston, GA
Just Bakery of Atlanta provides paid job training, professional certification, and living wage work in partnership with our neighbors who resettled as refugees.
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Drivers are needed for Just Bakery to pick up from the kitchen and deliver baked products to customers. Baked goods are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September from 4:15 – 7:00 pm.
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Write a Letter to a Home Bound Person |
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Thank you to everyone who is writing to our home bound members. We have had a great turnout of volunteers. If you are one of our volunteers, please continue to be in touch with your pen pal.(s).
We know how we feel quarantined in our homes, but our shut-ins, whether in their personal home or some form of assisted living, are also quarantined and in many cases have very little contact with the outside world. Brighten their day with a heartfelt letter. Be a pen pal! If you would like to help, please sign up by going to
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Help Supply a Meal to the Men at Trinity House |
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Trinity Community Ministries (Trinity House) is a 36-bed transitional recovery program that emphasizes on returning homeless men to their families and communities as mentors and leaders.
On Sunday, September 27, a group from Tucker First UMC will provide a T.E.A.M. meal and fellowship to the men of Trinity House in downtown Atlanta. T.E.A.M. stands for “Together Everyone Achieves More.”
Even during the Pandemic, the meals have been dropped off at Trinity House and the meal is shared through a Zoom conference call. If you are interested in helping with the T.E.A.M. meal, please send an email to missions@tfumc.org.
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Baked Goods Can Be Delivered to Your Home |
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Place an order online anytime in September for baked goods and have them delivered to your home on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Order online at
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Order Grass Cutting or Landscaping Services |
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Corners Industries Lawn Services employs the parents of students at Corners Academy, allowing the parents to be paid better wages and work less hours so they can take a bigger role in their children's lives. If you are interested in having your yard cut or have landscaping needs, you can request an online quote by going to
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Health Kits for the Homeless |
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Thank you to everyone who has made the health kits for the homeless. We have about sixty kits completed and would love an extra forty kits. Please consider making ten health kits.
Pre-made health kits are needed for our local homeless population. These kits contain necessary items that many of us take for granted and we invite you to make some kits in September. Items in the kits should include: toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, wash rag, mask, hand sanitizer, and socks. Place all items in a gallon Ziploc bag. We would prefer that you create a minimum of ten health kits so that our volunteers are picking up at least ten kits (instead of just one kit).
When your kits are completed, please sign up for a pickup by using this signup sheet - https://tinyurl.com/healthkits2020. Someone will come and pick up your kits. The completed health kits will be delivered to the DeKalb Police Department, Tucker Precinct and also the Trinity Soup Kitchen in downtown Atlanta.
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Raid Your Closet - Donate Your Old Belts |
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Peace of Thread specializes in making unique, one-of-a-kind handbags and accessories. They would love donations of old handbag handles, leather, belts, and costume jewelry. You may drop your items at the house of Vivian Nickelsen, 2110 Stoneleigh Drive, Stone Mountain. In September, a box will be on the front porch for the donations. |
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Purchase Items From Amazon For NETWorks |
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You may also purchase items for the NETWorks food pantry through Amazon.com and have them delivered directly to Networks. The most urgent needs are listed below. |
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Next Red Cross Blood Drive - October 22 |
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, October 22
Tucker First UMC Activities Center
2:00 – 8:00 pm
Volunteers Needed in two hour shifts from 7:45 am – 1:45 pm
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Tucker First UMC
5095 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
770-938-3030
Tucker First UMC in Missions is a publication of the Tucker First Missions Committee.
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