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Ebenezer UMC Uses Grant to Help Purchase Defibrillator

In March 2023, Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee, received a matching grant from ENCORE Ministry that was used to help purchase a defibrillator. With church members’ average age around 65, the congregation felt it was necessary to have one in case someone experiences heart arrhythmia.

After receiving the defibrillator, church members reached out to the Nolensville Fire Department to activate the device and train administrative committee members and other congregants on performing CPR and correctly using the defibrillator. The unit is located in an area between the sanctuary and fellowship hall.

“The Ebenezer church family is so appreciative to ENCORE for the support in obtaining the unit,” said Ebenezer UMC pastor Rev. James Scruggs. “We pray to Almighty God that we never need to use the defibrillator, while thanking Him for blessing us to have it.”

For more information and to download a grant application packet, click here.

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