Grant funding from ENCORE Ministry Foundation helped First UMC Woodbury install a new roof thus enabling the church to offer an expanded food distribution ministry and other ministry and followship opportunities.
In May 2025, Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Gallatin, Tennessee, launched a new Older Adult Ministry to support and empower older adults in the church and community. A New Older Adult Ministry Program Grant from ENCORE Ministry Foundation helped fund initial expenses.
Grace Depot Church in Clarksville, Tennessee, is making a significant impact in the lives of older adults in the community, thanks to a $5,000 Older Adult Community Service Grant awarded by the ENCORE Ministry Foundation. The grant has enabled the church’s Elders Network to provide essential services and Christ-centered care to seniors facing isolation, medical challenges, and emotional strain.
The Be Fit exercise program at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee, continues to flourish, offering participants a unique opportunity to improve their physical health while fostering a sense of community. With 23 regular attendees, the program accommodates various schedules, welcoming participants on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or Tuesday and Thursday, with some dedicated individuals joining every day.
Be Fit participants Elaine Wallace, Toni Batson, Martha Burston, and Arlene McCurdy find comfort and stability in new chairs used for their exercise program at Bethlehem UMC in Clarksville, Tennessee. A grant from ENCORE Ministry Foundation helped fund the purchase.
In 2018, grant support from the ENCORE Ministry Foundation (formerly the Golden Cross Foundation) funded two tiny homes at The Village at Glencliff, located on the campus of Glencliff United Methodist Church in Nashville. These homes have become a beacon of hope for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, and individuals facing illness. They offer not just a roof over the unhoused, but a stable environment where people can begin to rebuild their lives, regain their independence, and discover community.
Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church’s Best Years program has served church and community members for more than 10 years. During that time, church members applied for and received several ENCORE Ministry Foundation grants. Here’s a glimpse into the program’s start and lasting legacy.
Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus, feeding the hungry, caring for the vulnerable, and showing love to those who need it most. Every dollar you give to the Kent and Ellen McNish Fund for Older Adult Food Security helps feeding ministries stretch resources and serve more meals to those in need. Donate today and help support life-changing feeding ministries like the People’s Table.
