PADUCAH COOPERATIVE MINISTRY

An organization of local churches of various denominations supporting the homeless and needy in the area, whose director is a member of our congregation, Lone Oak UMC is one of many member churches who offer support through regular donations of food items, volunteers, and money.

FAMILY KITCHEN

A Paducah ministry that provides healthy meals every Saturday to families who may otherwise go hungry. This ministry is supported by area churches of all denominations, and coordinated by our own Leslie Ballard.

WEST KENTUCKY UNITED METHODIST FAMILY SERVICES

A local branch of a national United Methodist agency that ministers to high-risk children and families through a variety of programs. Members of our congregation serve on its board, and we regularly contribute financially to the organization’s needs.

REELFOOT RURAL MINISTRIES

An agency of The United Methodist Church’s Memphis Conference that offers various sorts of assistance (clothing, food, school supplies, toys, etc.) to meet persons’ material needs. Aside from taking up special offerings at Christmas or other times, we have a collection bin where items for donation can be placed at any time.

PROJECT 20/20

A United Methodist-founded ministry that collects and repairs/recycles used eye wear, in order to provide them and eye exams inexpensively (or free) to persons in need. Our church building houses a donation box that’s always open.

UNITED METHODIST MOUNTAIN MISSION

A ministry out of eastern Kentucky that serves the temporal needs of person who are impoverished. We collect donations, serving as a community drop-off point.

SCHOLAR HOUSE OF PADUCAH

An organization that helps low-income individuals and families who are enrolled in school to have affordable housing while pursuing their degree. We support their efforts through various collections and gifts.