Outreach/Social Ministry

Rev. Linda Joseph Director of Outreach Ministries

     Evangelism is a vital part of our congregation's ministry. As Christian disciples we are asked to reach out to others, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. At Neely United Methodist Church, our goal is to create a caring, open and inviting atmosphere for people from diverse age and cultural groups to express and practice their Christian faith.

     One of the ways we accomplish this is through the Outreach/Social Ministry. The purpose of this ministry is to offer the love and acceptance of God as revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, to the end that as people participate in the life of Neely United Methodist Church, they may experience God's love, acceptance, and forgiveness in ways that offer hope and that restore wholeness to life.

It is our intent to include you in the life of our congregation, to offer you opportunities for worship, service, prayer, fellowship, to exercise the expression and practice of your faith. Allow God to use you, to share your faith and build your fellowship with others.

Outreach/Social Goals

Outreach Plan 2006-2007 (In Chains for Christ} 

Currently, we support:

In-School/After-School Enrichment Program.

Kids Hope USA (Mentoring/Tutoring Projects)

Kids Hope USA ( National Website)

Outreach/Housing Development Projects

Acts 4:32 Ministry

        They were "of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that

        any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all

        things in common" (Acts 4:32). 

The Acts 4:32 Ministry assists those in need within the church and the community.  We are in the initial stage of this ministry and project an operation date of January 2007.  The ministry will focus on providing spiritual, financial assistance and other resources to persons who solicit help from Neely.  We welcome other members to join and participate in this endeavor which focuses on reaching out to others and seeing beyond our own personal needs.  The ministry needs donations in the form of monies, time, non-perishable foods, clothing and toiletries.  We are preparing to make the church "A Community of Shalom" through this endeavor.  This will allow the ministry to network with others in this area and to provide assistance with gaining resources.  Anyone interested in this ministry or would like additional information may contact:
                                  Margery Williams
                                  Minister Glenda Williams
                                  Reverend Linda Joseph

Girl Scouts 

Boys to Men 

 United Methodist Youth: Meet monthly to engage in activities that encourage all youth to participate in the total life and work of the church The youth ministries and the Youth Council, when organized, shall be responsible for recommending to the Administrative Council or Council on Ministries activities, program emphases, and settings for youth. 

 YMCA/Bible Study

 EBR Housing Alliance

 Black History

 Church Exchange Visits

If you'd like to volunteer in The Outreach/Social Ministry, please contact the church office, or the Outreach and Social Chairperson.