At HFUMC, we believe in the power of compassionate support and the strength that comes from a caring community. Our mission is to walk alongside you, offering hope, comfort, and encouragement, grounded in the love of Christ. We are committed to serving with empathy, confidentiality, and respect, ensuring that you never have to face life's challenges alone.
HFUMC Cares:
Prayer Requests
Online prayer requests are shared with the Pastoral Team and, if desired, with the Email Prayer Newsletter. Would you like to be part of our prayer ministry? Sign up here to receive regular prayer requests and join us in lifting up others in prayer.
Pastoral Care
If you're going through a tough time and feel that one-on-one or group pastoral care could help, we are here to support you. Please share your situation with us, and Pastor Scott or a trusted Stephen Minister will reach out to you shortly. Your request will always remain confidential, unless indicated.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.
Stephen Ministers are not ordained pastors or counselors. Instead, they are specially trained individuals who are excellent listeners, available to support you during challenging times. Our pastors may recommend a Stephen Minister (men for men and women for women) for those in need of ongoing, confidential, one-to-one care.
Love and Concern
More than 25 years ago, Gailya Charlton founded the Love and Concern mission group with a heartfelt purpose: to stay connected with church members now residing in nursing homes, assisted living, or independent living facilities throughout Sumner County.
Our dedicated caregivers meet monthly and make it a priority to visit, call, or send cards to each person on our list, ensuring they feel remembered, valued, and loved.
If you know a member of HFUMC that is in a facility within Sumner County who would appreciate a visit from us, please stop by the church office to submit their name and contact information. We would be honored to add them to our list.
Currently, our team has dwindled to just five caregivers, and we warmly invite you to consider joining this meaningful ministry. If you feel called to serve in this way, we meet on the third Monday of each month at 11:30 AM. For more information, please reach out to Randa Gooud, Director of Congregational Care—she would be happy to share more about our mission.
Together, we can continue spreading love, care, and faith to those who need it most.
Local and National Resources:
Domestic Violence: If you or someone you love is a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone. The YWCA 24-hour Crisis + Support Helpline is available 24/7 at 1.800.334.4628 or text 615-983-5170.
Suicide Hotline: No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7. For more information or to chat live with a crisis counselor, please visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Hendersonville Samaritan Center
The Hendersonville Samaritan Association's purpose is to help families in need get through a crisis that is unusual to their lifestyle, and then to assist them in becoming self-sufficient.
Grace Place
Grace Place strives to empower single mothers and children to live in the freedom of Jesus Christ equipped with the resources needed to embrace a future of opportunity, fulfillment, and purpose.
