Serve: How You Can Serve in the Church, Community, and World

Serve

The CREW is our team of 3D Partners who have discovered their gifts and passions and are using them to serve.

This group of servant leaders is committed to proactively advancing the Kingdom of God- both inside and outside the walls of Cove Church.

Take the next step in joining the CREW through participating in our 3D Life growth track. 3D Life is designed to equip you to live the abundant life that God promises. You'll learn what it means to follow Christ, connect in community, discover your unique giftedness, and make a difference! More questions? Email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

Want to get started TODAY?

Step 1 | The Hub

The first step to getting involved with The Crew, is joining our online community, The Hub. This is the heartbeat of how we communicate, schedule and connect with each other. If you haven't already logged in, Sign up today.

Step 2 | AssessME

Once you've logged in to The Hub, you will find a link to assessme.org under the 'Demonstrate Love' icon on the home page. Take all four assessments to find out your Spiritual Gifts, Personality Styles, and just how awesome you are. For a quick link, you can visit our AssessMe page here.

Step 3 | MyFit

After completing your AssessME profile, you can login to The Hub and see how you 'Fit' into our Areas of Service.

Go to your My Fit profile by clicking the Serve tab

Click the Positions tab to see your best match with spots available at Cove

Modify your skills by clicking the My Personal Fit button

Put out into deep water, and
let down the nets for a catch.
Luke 5:4

The CREW outside our walls.

Serving others and following Christ happens both inside and outside the walls of our building. We partner with organizations locally and internationally to offer you and your family the opportunity to invest time and talent in God's Kingdom.

In the Community
In the World

In the Community

Each month, Cove members are invited to visit and serve one of our ministry partners. Unless otherwise noted, we will meet at the Hampton Cove Campus on the designated day, then drive together as a group to the site of the project. Come learn what our Mission Partners do and how to get involved!

Family Mission Trip

March 15-17, 2019 | Mountain T.O.P

Family mission trip to Mountain T.O.P. in Tennessee, which takes place in the Spring, is open to all ages.

Disaster Relief

UMCOR

Recent tornadoes in Lee County have left many in need. Here’s how we can help:

Make a monetary donation to UMCOR
Assemble a tornado bucket and return it to Cove Church any Sunday in March.
Volunteer to assemble buckets at the UMCOR warehouse in Decatur.

Community & Regional Partners

The Care Center

The CARE Center seeks to empower neighbors in southeastern Madison County through education, employment, crisis, and recovery support. It offers hope and opportunities that create self-sufficiency and a brighter tomorrow for under resourced neighbors. From its birth in 2000, the CARE Center has grown to focus toward community development and serving children. We have over 400 children being tutored in reading and math each week. The best success story is for someone to come to know Christ through one of our ministries.
New Hope Children's Clinic

The New Hope Children's Clinic is a free and low-cost medical clinic for the children of New Hope, Owens Cross Roads, Big Cove, and Gurley. In addition to acute care treatment and well-child examinations, the clinic provides illness and injury prevention education to its patients and their families. Studies have shown that good health is a critical cornerstone to academic and social success and a precursor to learning. The Clinic maintains a nurturing and safe environment where children are respected and loved, providing access to healthcare so they can focus on just being a kid.
Lincoln Village Ministries

Lincoln Village Ministries has been in the Lincoln Village and Lincoln Park neighborhoods since 1992. LVM ministry partner organizations assist with locals' needs, including legal assistance (to prevent existing problems from becoming to great to overcome), tutorial programs, pediatric professions to help those with mental illness, dental procedures, optometry, surgeries, food, and clothing. In 2011 they opened Lincoln Academy, which serves 55 students. Growth, while truly a blessing from God, has come with financial struggle. Please go to their website to see how God uses LVM and how you can help keep it alive.
The Vine Counseling Center

Comprised of licensed marriage and family therapists, as well as certified pastoral counselors, The Vine seeks to bring emotional healing with the love and grace of Christ. Often there is restored hope, saved marriages, and families restored. Cove is proud to provide mission support to The Vine.
Project Abundant Life

Project Abundant Life provides transitional housing to a single mom and her children for up to 2 years. Moms are selected for PAL based on their motivation and commitment to growth. Each family has a team of 6-10 mentors who serve as their support team while they are living at PAL. Mentors offer emotional support as well as practical guidance.
The Manna House

Manna House offers food and clothing to those who are homeless or experiencing difficult setbacks. No one in need of assistance is turned away. It is open to the public Mon., Wed., and Thurs. 5-7 PM. You can help by donating food, furniture, appliances, clothing and other household items. To be a volunteer, just show up Mon., Wed., or Thur. from 4 PM-7:30 PM.2110 South Memorial Parkway behind the Animal Emergency Clinic (next to The Rock Family Worship Center).
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in the world. Cove is honored to be a sponsor in offering our facilities to host FCA's annual summer intern training events.

In the World

While the World is Getting Smaller, Our Vision for Missions is Getting Bigger.

Colombia

June 20-27 | 2019

Designed for high school students and chaperones who want to make a difference in Medellin, Colombia in South America. Trip participants will participate in work projects, prayer ministry, and soccer training. They will also spend time in group devotionals and cultural experiences. The total cost is approximately $1500. For more information email Shannon Bingham.

Dominican Republic

Until They Know | July 6-13 | 2019

In partnership with the Until They Know organization we will be focusing on passing out solar lanters to serve the poor Dominican and Haitian communities in Puerto Plata. The total cost is approximately $1200. Adults and children (11 or older) are welcome. For more information email Shannon Bingham.

Costa Rica

Methodist Children's Home and San Jose | August 31-September 7 | 2019

Join us to continue construction on the Methodist Children’s Home and present Vacation Bible School to local churches in San Jose. For more information contact Shannon Bingham.