Missions
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19 (NLT)
Join the mission to carry the transforming love of Jesus to the world.
SGMC offers a variety of local and international missions opportunities. Where would you like to serve? Contact Cherri Lightsey, chair of the Missions Committee, at
cherrilightsey@aol.com to find your important place in this Kingdom work.
LOCAL MISSIONS
Angel Tree
Members prayerfully choose tags off the SGMC Angel Tree and select holiday gifts for our 10 adopted families to brighten their Christmas season.
Backpack Ministries
Donations made to this ministry are used to supply meals in the backpacks of school children that would not otherwise eat over the weekend.
Bedz for Kids
Through a special Christmas Eve offering, our members are building beds for kids in our community who do not have beds of their own.
Care Ministries!
Members collect eye glasses, sunglasses, and audio materials to help those who are blind, visually impaired, or have reading disabilities.
Hurricane Relief
Donations were delivered to Hurricane victims in North Carolina.
Meal Trains
A special project provides much-needed meals for SGMC parents with newborns.
Monthly Food Collection
The first Sunday of each month, members bring nonperishable items and snacks meals to help the needy in our community. Donations are being sent to Starkville Strong and Ward Stewart Elementary School.
Wesley Foundation
Wesley provides experiences for spiritual growth and fellowship for students at Mississippi State and Mississippi University for Women. Members serve on the Wesley Board, support financially and serve meals and snacks prior to worship events as needed.
Many more . . .
Other ministries — too numerous to list — are supported by SGMC small groups.
A Glimpse at Upcoming Missions Opportunities
Delta Grace
This non-profit provides "safe, sanitary and secure housing for the elderly, disabled, and others without means for adequate living conditions in the Delta." The mission assists with home repairs and remodeling to make livable housing. SGMC will provide volunteer labor and financial contributions.
International Student Thanksgiving
Volunteers provide a Thanksgiving meal for international students and others who need a community on this day.
Methodist Senior Services (MMS) Fund
A Mother's Day special collection will be given to this fund that eases the financial burden of elders (of all denominations and faiths) living on one of the twelve MSS campuses.
Mission Trip Scholarship Fund
Funds will be provided to defray expenses for our students and others participating in missions trips.
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
Operation Christmas Child
Members of all ages donate, pack, and pray for the 100 shoeboxes filled with gifts that "Send Good News and Great Joy" to children around the world through this project sponsored by Samaritan's Purse. Members make handmade items and assemble items throughout the year.
JP Corhern Gospel Ministry in Japan
Financial support for JP Corhern, a Starkville native, and his wife, who are sharing the love of Jesus in Japan.
Habitat for Humanity
Small groups provide meals to student teams working on local houses during spring break.
