Our Mission is to connect people with Jesus Christ, His Church, and His purpose for our lives.
At Burks we believe the best way to serve God is to serve others. We strive to be an Acts 1:8 church by reaching out to help others in the Hixson/Soddy-Daisy communities (Jerusalem), Chattanooga area (Judea), United States (Samaria), and other countries (ends of the Earth). "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth." Acts 1:8
Here you will find the current mission areas actively engaging with Burks friends and members. We encourage everyone to find places to share your gifts and time.
You may contact the person listed by each mission by email for more information or to join in the work of that ministry. There is a mission table in the church narthex across from the coffee bar, where you can leave donations and gather additional information. You may also call the Missions Team Leader, Pat Roza at 423-718-3365 or roza52@comcast.net with any mission-related questions.
A Christian organization providing safe, nurturing, Christ-centered homes for children of families in crisis. In addition to monthly financial support, we provide food items for nine resident youth to take when they go home each month.
Contact: Becky Boland
bolandrc@comcast.net
(724)448-7136
Provides non-perishable food for people with short-term needs. The cupboard is located in the grassy area in front of Burks main entrance. It is funded by community donations and with proceeds from our Grow-A-Row ministry. Volunteers restock and organize the cupboard daily.
Contact: Jan Ivey
(423) 322-9927
The Men@Burks provide firewood to help folks stay warm for the winter. Men cut, split and haul hardwood. Donations benefit the Burks Youth program. Delivery is made freely available to meet critical needs, or those receiving firewood may pick it up.
Contact: Riley Dickerson
(423) 838-5309
A Christian housing organization that builds simple, decent, and affordable homes for low-income families in the Chattanooga area. Volunteers assist with construction projects or help with supporting the Habitat ReStore. Donations for the ReStore need to be delivered to one of their retail locations.
Contact: Jim Rochelle
(423)842-0517
jkrckr@comcast.net
Our mission is to provide comfort to others through the work of our hands. We make hand knitted and crocheted items which are donated to a wide variety of community groups. The group meets each month on the second Monday at 10 AM or the fourth Thursday evening at 6:30 PM. Join us!
Contact: Elaine Edwards
(423)304-9541
elainern@comcast.net
or
Carolyn Rochelle
Volunteers prepare sack packs containing basic food items that children from food-insecure families depend on to get through the weekend. They are delivered to a local school and distributed to children in need each week during the school year.
Contact: Jim Knight
(423)842-5338
kd4ehn@epbfi.com
Monthly visitation to Burks' homebound and nursing home residents. We provide holiday cards, the Upper Room, and small gifts for birthdays & holidays.
Contact: Judy Kemp
(423) 580-1010
An all-volunteer organization focused on gathering and sharing food with families and individuals in need. We pick up, sort, and distribute food as required, as well as providing monthly financial support.
Contact: John Sparks
(423) 567-5623
Burks supports UMCOR through donations, materials and time at the UM Disaster Relief Warehouse in Decatur, AL. We take monthly day trips to help prepare flood buckets, tornado buckets, check and replenish supplies, package school kits and health kits, shrink wrap pallets, and other tasks as needed. We also prepare Christmas Shoeboxes each summer to be shipped overseas.
Contact: Neil Carriker
(423)505-3039
ncarriker1@comcast.net
or
Elaine Edwards
(423) 304-9541
This service provides shelter and care in a home setting for those who have a terminal illness and lack viable options for end-of-life care. WHC partners with area hospices who provide the professional medical care. They also teach others about the holy ground of caring for those who are dying. Burks supports through financial contributions, weekly volunteering, and other such as our sewing circle making and donating placemats. Opportunities exist to furnish dinner and provide transportation to appointments.
Contact: Pat Marshall
(423)421-7319
In the spring, collect box fans to get to needy people who lack A/C. Distribution partners include Northside Neighborhood House, Bethlehem Center, and Meals on Wheels
Contact: Mike Davis
(423) 842-8946
Plant and grow fresh produce. Harvest is sold in the Narthex on Sunday with proceeds going to our Community Cupboard. Surplus product is provided to the Food Bank. Help is always welcomed for planting and harvesting.
Contact: Joe Nichols
(423) 883-4401
or
Alberta Nichols
(423) 883-0908
We help people who have difficulty making ends meet, most typically by paying toward utility bills once a year, but meeting other needs as well.
Contact: Brenda Hobbs
(423) 842-4219
An annual event in early December in which we stage multiple scenes from the Nativity story. Cars drive through to hear & see the story. Help is always needed for actors, traffic controllers and many other activities, both before and during the event.
Contact: Paula Holt
(423) 980-9140
Pick up and deliver meals weekly to recipients in the Red Bank area.
Contact: Jim Rochelle
(423) 842-0517
