Mercy's Tree Serving Ministries

Our mission is to serve in the immediate area and throughout the world. We invite people to established mercy ministries to build relationships, learn about community needs, and grow hearts and minds to develop a closer community. We advocate for the hungry, the homeless, and the hurting. We invite you to show God’s love is real, face-to-face or behind the scenes. Our focus is to provide a caring, Christian presence in our community along with partnering with other ministries in our church and community.


Rachel Stoneman, Director of Missions

rachel.stoneman@bentonumc.org

318-935-8515

  • Finding your Way to the cross with mary Adger

    3rd Wednesdays at 10:30 Am

    Every work of Jesus led Him closer and close to His destiny (the Cross) - bringing Eternal Life to His people. Finding a path to the Cross reflects Jesus sacrifices and unending love. He demonstrated His life's purpose and how men should follow His plan for bringing others into His saving Grace.

    The Cross was God's plan for Jesus to restore Divine Order, bring retribution to his enemies, and to give man Eternal Life in the Kingdom of God. It is important that man knows how to follow the path in this life - that leads to Eternal and Divine Destiny. It is only when we understand the Cross of Christ that we find our way to Eternal Existence with Jesus. The Lord shows us how to have a God honoring posture all the way to the "Cross".

    Click Here to RSVP

  • The Table food ministry - 3rd Wednesdays from 12:30-4PM

    Each month as an agency of the NWLA Food Bank, we distribute food to our neighbors in need. Volunteers are needed Tuesday and Wednesday of food distribution week. We have two separate programs - USDA and CFSP. CFSP is our senior box program. You must be 60 years or older and meet income requirement. Please fill out the forms below for each program to see which you qualify for. 


    Tuesday Before Distribution (Day before)

    7:30 AM Truck Unloading & 9:00 AM Food Bag Packing


    *3rd Wednesday

    12:30 PM Food & Clothing Distribution


    2025 Dates:

    January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, *December 9 (2nd Wednesday)


    *In December, our distribution takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month so that our pantry recipients can plan their Christmas dinner.


    Click here to apply for our monthly food pantry


    Click here to apply for the senior food box program


    Click Here for the Food Pantry Distribution Schedule

  • THE Closet Clothes MINISTRY - WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:30-2PM

    Serving those in need of clothing and household items and there are no requirements necessary to shop—everyone is welcome. Donations of clothing, shoes, and linens are accepted at Benton Methodist Church.


    Hours: Wednesdays 12:30 AM-2:00 PM; 3rd Wednesdays 12:30 AM-4:00 PM

    5th Wednesdays closed to public for work day


    Contact Sue Shadow for Information 


    Click Here for Closet Schedule

  • Souper Saturday - Last Saturday of the Month
    Cooks & Sandwich Makers: 7:30 AM

    Drivers: 8:45-9:30 am

    Meets the last Saturday of each month to prepare soup and bag lunches for those in the Benton community who receive Meals-on-Wheels and other homebound people. The ministry ensures that these recipients receive at least one warm meal on the weekend. Servants gather to cook, bag, clean or deliver the soup and lunches.


    2025 Dates*:


    January 31

    February 28

    March 28

    April 25

    May 30

    June 27

    July 25

    August 29

    September 26

    October 31

    November 28


    *In December we will distribute Souper Saturday Christmas Boxes-see event below


     

    Contact Joan Greathouse for Information

  • Souper Saturday Christmas - CHurch wide service opportunity

    Every year we give the Souper Saturday crew a month off. During this time of year, some people are not home while they are spending time with their families. What we do is create a food box that we can deliver anytime after Thanksgiving but before the 15th of December so that the recipients of Souper Saturday can plan their holiday meal. A list of items to put in the box will be provided. All items will be regular sizes - not the family or bulk sizing. Each item was selected to fit in the box if the basic sizes are selected. Please do not add extra or veer from the list. Each person who gets these boxes should get the same items as another - different brands are OK. 


    Contact Rachel Stoneman for information

  • Bible Study at Cumberland Farms Tuesdays at 8:30 AM

    Join us for fellowship with those who serve and who are served through Cumberland Farms. We meet at 8:30 AM and our current study is The Cross by LifeGuide available on Amazon.


    CONTACT RACHEL STONEMAN FOR INFORMATION

  • Thursday Night Bible Studies & Dinner

    4th THURSDAYS  at CUMBERLAND FARMS 4:15 - 6:45 PM

    We will volunteer at Cumberland Farms with the youth group on the 4th Thursday of each month feeding the community. We will meet at the church and leave there at 4:15 PM returning back to the church by 6:45 PM.


    2026 Dates: January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28

  • Serve at the Lovewell - Mondays & Thursdays at 12:30 PM

    The Lovewell Center at Cumberland Farms hosts a clothing closet, pantry and library that people can spend points they earn from serving and studying the word. If you would like to help in the Lovewell center, please sign up through the link below. 



    Let Rachel know you are serving


    Click here to register to serve at the Lovewell

  • Woody's Home for Veterans Bingo - 4th Fridays at 10:30 AM

    BINGO, snacks, fun and fellowship. Get to know the residents of Woody's and be a caring Christian presence in the lives of those who sacrificed their time for our protection. Woody's is a place for those veterans who did not come home completely whole and who are experiencing mercy, justice and the love Christ through Woody's home for veterans. Let us be a part of that active love. Adults, youth and children are invited to serve.


    TBD

    Contact Rachel Stoneman for information

  • Fire Recovery Ministry - When called

    This ministry meets people at one of the most devastating times of their lives and helps the recovery process begin, all while the fire is still burning. The Fire Recovery Ministry is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.


    How it works: The fire chief or fire fighter calls and the team responds immediately with the fire box and their servant partner (preferably male and female). Then, the team will arrive at the house (ID cards are issued by the fire chief), meet the family, and do what is called for at that time. Often,  they need hugs, answers to questions about what is next, and most importantly, to pray with them. If you are interested in this ministry, training is available.


    Contact Rachel Stoneman for information  

  • Lifeshare blood Drive  - Sunday January 19  from 7:45-11:45 AM

    Please consider blood donation; donating blood only takes about an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime for patients in need. 


    2026 Dates:


    January 18

  • Mission & Disaster orientation - TBA

    At our mission orientation we will discuss our mission focus, our programs, and answer any questions you have about serving on the mission team. If you would like to learn more about mission and how to engage with our community, please fill out this form:

     

    I am interested!