The mission of the AUMC MERCY Ministry is to witness God’s love to others by giving financial assistance to persons in Lee County who are experiencing a crisis in their lives and are temporarily unable to provide for themselves and/or their families.  In addition to monetary aide, the MERCY committee members, other volunteers and the coordinator prayerfully strive to give information, referrals, verbal support, encouragement and a listening heart to persons seeking help in hard times.

MERCY’s goal is to “Help People Help Themselves” by going the second mile.  This ministry seeks to promote and nurture self-reliance and healthy life-styles through understanding, encouragement, prayer and Christian love.

MERCY serves clients by appointments.  Please call 334-524-4828 to schedule an appointment.  Volunteers are available Monday-Thursday from 1:15 - 4 p.m. to make appointments with the coordinator.

• MERCY assists families in crisis with housing or utility expenses. Persons seeking financial assistance are eligible once in twelve months or two times in 48 months.

• MERCY recycles furniture donated by church members to clients.  If you have furniture items to donate, please call 826-8800 ext. 254.

• MERCY has a Circle of Care volunteer team who call clients who have concerns and send notes. 

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the MERCY ministry.  Volunteers serve as mini-interviewers, Circle of Care callers and data entry persons.

MERCY needs Volunteers to serve as mentors.  Training will be provided.  Volunteers are needed to teach, serve and participate in developing this exciting training, Dignity Through Work. 

Call Janice Saidla, MERCY Coordinator, to find your place to serve through MERCY.  Anyone in the community is invited to participate. 334-826-8800.