Missions

Community Outreach

We aim to be mission-focused, supporting our community in a variety of ways. Below are the listed contributions to different agencies and upcoming programs. Thank You in advance for the generous gifts as we continue to reach out in humble service of our Lord Jesus Christ!

November 2024 – New external doors installed through a bequest from, Betty Walters, a life-long member

December – Caroling at Woodcrest 

January – Hosted Conference Lay Academy at Union Chapel

February – membership/renewal class 

March – Henderson Settlement Mission trip by three members who worked in the greenhouse planting seeds and seedlings into flats ready to distribute for local gardens

Collection for Decatur Fire Department fire education program.

Collected for the victims of the Winchester area tornado that struck on March 15.  Funds were sent to Parker City UMC who coordinated relief locally.

April – Donations to Mountain Mission Truck

April & May ~ Collection Jar for UMCOR Flood Relief

July – Mission trip to Kenya by Pastor & his wife

Information on Henderson Settlement:

Our mission, as part of the body of Christ, is to lift up Jesus Christ by providing basic needs of Appalachia through God’s love.

Henderson Settlement has been ministering to the people of southeastern Kentucky since 1925 through various programs.  These programs include:

Youth Ministries

Senior Support

Moms & Infants

Women’s Support

Community Aid

Craft Shop

Community Garden

Greenhouse

Farm

Food Pantry

Library

Thrift Store