Compassion Ministry

Our Compassion Ministry exists to share Christ’s love through support, encouragement, and practical help for our neighbors. We serve with compassion, empathy, and joy—working to alleviate suffering, address injustices, and uplift well-being.  

Our Compassion Ministry Committee 2026 includes:

  • David & Cindy Johnson

  • Marianne Winthrop

  • Mary Maercklein

  • Paul Marchese

  • Susan Moss

  • Harold Peterson

  • Natalie Dresch

  • Abby Nathan

  • Flora Sanes

  • Pastor Rick Roberts

Come be part of the team!

Participate in any of the Compassion Ministry Action Teams.

Be a member of the Compassion Ministry Team:   We meet via ZOOM and In-person the first Tuesday of the month at 6:45pm.

Chairperson: David Johnson, email: Davidjohnson1955@outlook.com.

IN-Reach Action Teams: St. John’s Shepherds

Card Ministry Send hope through handwritten words! Our Card Ministry reaches members and friends with notes of encouragement, sympathy, and care. Cards are provided.  Senders simply cover postage. You’ll receive an email with names of those who would be blessed by a card. Contact: Church Office

Transportation - Be the wheels for someone who can’t drive. This ministry helps members get to worship services and essential appointments. Your ride could be the gift that keeps someone connected. Contact: Church Office

Casserole Caravan - Share comfort through food! Prepare freezer-friendly meals that are stored at church and delivered to members in need. It’s a simple way to bring warmth and nourishment right when it’s needed most. Contact: Church Office

OUT-Reach Action Teams: Assist with Community Care

  • St. Philip's Food Pantry

    St. John’s collects food donations weekly for Nashville’s Second Harvest Food Bank. We then deliver these food items at the end of each month. Please click on Total Food Items Given in 2025 below to see how we are making a difference by helping to feed people in our community.

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  • Room in the Inn

    During the months of November – March we house 12 homeless people twice a month. We pick them up, feed them a nutritious meal, offer a shower, launder their clothes as needed, watch TV. We also provide a comfortable bed, breakfast, toiletry bag, and a lunch bag to go for each person.

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  • Metro Office of Family Safety

    The mission of the Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Office of Family Safety is to increase victim safety and offender accountability by providing vital crisis intervention services to victims of interpersonal violence while maintaining the emotional wellness of service providers.

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  • Hot Meal Ministry

    Help us prepare and deliver hot meals to our homeless friends on the second Sunday of each month. From cooking to packaging to delivering, there’s a role for everyone to show care through food. 

  • Blessing Bags

    Recently renamed “Gladys” Bags for one of our longtime members, these gallon sized bags provide snacks, water, and a t-shirt for recipients in need. There are also Beth Bags (with feminine hygiene products), and Bow Wow Bags (for dogs).

MORE Outreach Opportunities!

  • Partner School Support

    Make a difference with students in need at Napier and McGavock Elementary, Two Rivers and Margaret Allen Middle School, and McGavock High School.

    • Tutor students

    • Classroom assistance

    • Buy, pack and deliver food bags for food insecure students

  • Piece Makers Ministry

    Love to knit or crochet or want to try? Use your hands to make scarves, hats, baby blankets, and more for students and Room in the Inn guests. Each handmade item is a hug of warmth and care. 

  • College Care Packages

    Encourage our collegiates during finals.

  • Angel Tree Ministry

    Help us bring the joy of Christmas to children at McGavock Elementary! Each year, St. John’s sponsors students to ensure they receive special gifts during the holiday season. Simply select an “Angel” from our tree, shop for their gift, and return it before winter break.

  • Room in the Inn HOSTING

    Help us host unhoused neighbors during the cold months, 1st 3rd and 5th Sundays. Volunteers needed for

    Drivers: Pick up guests Sunday evening or drop off guests Monday morning.

    Laundry: Take home sheets, pillowcases and towels Monday morning, wash and return to St. John’s.

    Supper: Make supper for about 20.  Lunches: Make sack lunches for around 12.

    Overnight Hosts: Stay overnight. Serve breakfast, hand out sack lunches, and otherwise be available to help the guests.

FIVE Local Partner Schools in our Area

  • McGavock Elementary

    St. John’s collects food donations, school supplies and backpacks each year for McGavock Elementary.

  • Two Rivers Middle School

    St. John’s collects food donations, school supplies and backpacks each year for Two Rivers Middle School.

  • McGavock High School

    St. John’s collects food donations, school supplies and backpacks each year for McGavock High School.

  • Margaret Allen Middle School

    St. John’s collects food donations, school supplies and backpacks each year for Margaret Allen Middle School.

  • Napier Elementary School

    St. John’s collects food donations, school supplies and backpacks each year for Napier Elementary School.