Lewis Memorial UMC

Mission Housing

In June of 2000, Dr. Al Vom Steeg, president of the Mission Society for United Methodists in Norcross, Ga., dedicated our parsonage to be used as a home for missionaries on furlough and it became the LMUMC Mission House. The Rice Family were our first missionaries in residence. Since then The Kipuke Family, The Datwyler Family, and Ms. Judy Clark have established their home base here at Lewis while raising funds to return to the mission field. Our current missionaries in residence are Graham and Sharon Nichols. To find out more about The Nichols go to www.themissionsociety.org/people/nichols.

Matthew's Table

Matthew’s Table is a local mission started by a family from Lewis to provide basic needs to people in our area. Mission Statement: Through the help of friends like you, our goal at Matthew's Table, Inc., is to raise awareness and funds in order to help needy people in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area). We make referrals to other established organizations as well, to help meet these needs. We also help people in other parts of the world as the Lord provides. Lewis supports Matthew’s Table monetarily through our benevolence offering.

Lydia Project

Lydia Project http://thelydiaproject.org/
The mission of the Lydia Project is to provide tote bags to women undergoing cancer treatment. The tote bags are a symbolic and visual reminder of prayerful and spiritual support. Scraps of fabric that would have been thrown away are seen in a new light when matched, stitched and monogrammed by volunteers for the purpose of encouraging and supporting women facing cancer. Each tote is monogrammed with the word “Faith,” “Hope,” or “Love.” Inside are practical and inspirational items of support generously given through individual and corporate donations. Lydia totes are always free of charge to any woman undergoing cancer treatment and are made by the loving hands of volunteers. Here at Lewis we support Lydia by having “Sew and Cut” Days and help fund raiser during “Lights for Lydia”.

Interfaith Hospitality

Interfaith Hospitality http://www.interfaith-network.com/
Dates for 2009 – Mar. 22 – 29, July 19 – 26, October 18 – 25.
IHN is a program dedicated to helping homeless families. Two to Three times a year we will host families by providing shelter, meals and hospitality. Housing rotates among participating churches in our area. We will provide lodging for up to three families in our Education building. These families are screened and qualified thru the IHN agency. Sign up for this mission is just outside the Fellowship Hall doors.

Doctor's Hospital Burn Unit

Doctor’s Hospital Burn Unit – http://www.josephmstillburncenter.com/
On the second Monday of every month, members of Lewis provide food for the families of burn victims at the
Burn Center. Contact Valerie Beasley for more information

Columbia county Cares

Columbia County Cares http://www.columbiacountyga.gov/index.aspx?page=2690
Lewis supports CCCI monetarily through our benevolence offering and the “Lewis Kids” promote two food drives per year. We also collect food on a weekly basis.

Augusta Urban Ministry

Augusta Urban Ministry http://www.augustaurbanministries.org/
Lewis supports The Augusta Urban Ministries throughout the year monetarily through our benevolence offering and by participating in various mission projects. To include; C.O.A.T (Coat drive), White Christmas (A and B Boxes and Christmas Tree Presents), Walk for Others and Bicycle collections. Our youth are also very active with AUM.

AUM - A & B Box list

Augusta Care Pregnancy

Augusta Care Pregnancy http://www.augustacpc.org
Lewis supports The Augusta Care Pregnancy Center throughout the year by participating in various fund raisers

American Missions at Lewis

Lewis Day of Service

Dates for 2009: March 14th & November 14th 2009

Lewis Day of Service is a half day set apart for Lewis members to join together for breakfast, head out in the community to serve in planned local mission projects and return for lunch.