Bob Hirst, Ella Smith, and Fred Weller
- Barb Buell and Alex Ebneth at FFGCC-MSP Pantry
Morgan-Scott Project could not exist without the support of many churches. One of our most faithful supporters is the Fairfield Glade Community Church (FFGCC). Located in nearby Cumberland County, Tennessee, Fairfield Glade is a resort and retirement community. FFGCC is an interdenominational congregation of more than 400 members from at least 15 different faith traditions. FFGCC is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ.
Each year FFGCC holds a Mission Partner Fair where each of their mission partners have the opportunity to display information, talk to members, and answer questions about the services they render. This year Executive Director Ella Smith represented Morgan-Scott Project at the Mission Fair.
Like many churches, FFGCC finds creative ways to support its missions. Each month members bring food and other supplies to their Fellowship Dinners. Later, one of the members, usually volunteer fireman Fred Weller, trucks these supplies to MSP where they are distributed to needy families.
In addition, each Sunday morning when tithes and offerings are received, all dimes found in the collection plate are placed in a special fund known as the “Dimes Only Offering”. Then the Mission Committee allocates donations to Morgan-Scott and to other Mission Partners. Rumor has it that the members of FFGCC dig extra deep each Sunday to find all those dimes.
Thanks, Fairfield Glade Community Church. You are making a difference!
Article by Bob Hirst and Ray Boles
