I LOVE TO VISIT PEOPLE

305 8th Street Home

The caring hearts of others have made a positive impact on the individuals who call 305 8th Street home. Holidays are both exciting and difficult. Operating any household becomes overwhelming and the stress of relationships can sour any celebration when expectations are high. Caring volunteers fill the emptiness spot that some of our disabled residents feel who don’t have family. Friends improving the quality of the home and providing activities has improved the quality of life for all. Members of Asbury have become nothing less than family to many of our residents. A visit and a smile is more than money can buy!  And the homemade cards…what an awesome way to say “I care.” Our residents feel loved. If it is 1 person or 10, there is a decoration to be made, a room to be decorated, and a person to cheer up. Drop in anytime during the holidays to lend a hand. We appreciate your time and effort.  A list of the residents’ names can be obtained from the Mission office.

Retirement Home Visits

Visit residents at Morningside Assisted Living and Madison Manor Nursing homes. We have good relationships and partnerships with both these places, and they are open to families coming in.  They would love to have decorations, too. For Morningside information contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Promise Homes

Promise Homes (nine homes in the area for adults with intellectual disabilities) would love to have Christmas cards sent to their residents. Opportunities also exist for a class or family to "adopt" a resident for Christmas (provide gifts for a particular resident). A list of names and addresses can be obtained from the Mission office at 256-837-9696 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it x226, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it x291 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it x227.

Holiday Food Boxes

Fill and deliver food boxes to needy families in the area. This is a great opportunity for a small group to take serve multiple families by providing them a necessity during the holiday season. Contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Prison Fellowship Angel Tree

Help with delivery and/or purchasing of gift boxes with Prison Fellowship Angel Tree. Many people like to buy “stuff”, but the real blessing comes from meeting with the child and family who are receiving the gifts. Families can also go to www.angeltree.org to learn how to sponsor a child with parents in prison for the Holidays. Contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Choose Life Sav-A-Life of North Alabama

Minister to families and women in time of crisis. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Meals on Wheels

Provide meals, hope, love and fellowship to elderly shut-ins in the city of Madison. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Pre-release Program at Limestone Prison

Teach classes during the day, connect released inmates to a home church or mentor a released inmate. If you would like to teach, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  If you would like to connect an inmate to a home church, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Interested in mentoring?  Contact Ken Bauer.