Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
– Matthew 28:19
Central Methodist Church Missions
Ways You Can Serve
We welcome all to join the outreach/mission team at Central Methodist Church and we ask all to participate in the service projects throughout the church by giving your love, time and talents to serve those in need.
Outreach/Missions Ministry
We are actively involved with the local and global community through our Outreach/Missions Ministry by serving those in need within our church family, our community, our state, our nation, and our world.
Global Missions
Costa Rica Mission Trip
CMC in partnership with El Bethel UMC supports a yearly one week long mission trip to Costa Rica. This trip takes place each January. The number of persons making the trip is not limited to a specific number. The work teams have helped build houses, repaired churches, installed a water well and piping, helped in building a church, and working in a Christian campground.
Costa Rica Uniform Fundraiser
The mission team of CMC and El Bethel UMC work together to raise money to purchase uniforms for the children so they will able to attend school.
Community Kitchens
The Community Kitchen utilizes many people to make this ministry a success.
The Community Kitchen can always use volunteers to help:
- Thursdays: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
What can you do to be a part of this ministry? Listed below are some suggestions:
- Donate cash
- Donate food
- Help set up food on Thursday evenings
- Help clean up on Thursday evenings
Please contact the Church office at 704-739-2471 or central@cmkm.org to volunteer.
In Partnership With
Local Missions
Central Methodist Women of Kings Mountain
Central Methodist Women supports Kings Mountain Crisis Ministries, Cleveland County Women’s Shelter and Children’s Home of Cleveland County via various fund raising events. Each Circle of CMW participates in various on-going projects.
Methodist Men
The MM is open to all men in the church. The group meets every fourth Monday of the month in the CAC at 7:00pm. MM has an annual Soup Sale and Men’s Night Out to raise money for CMC.
Children’s Choir
Information to follow
Ongoing Missions
African University Fund
Backpacks for Kids
Ben Beam Scholarship Fund
Bible School
Black College Fund
Boy Scouts of America
Central Fellowship Angel Tree
Children’s Movie Ministry
Fishing Trip for Visually Impaired Persons
Foodshare
Girl Scouts of America
Heifer Project
Imagine No Malaria
Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry Food Collection
Methodist Children’s
Home Missionaries
Operation Christmas Child
Russell Christmas Project
Support and Care for our Methodist Ministers
UMCOR Care Kits
USDA Commodities
WNC Apportionment
Youth 30 Hour Famine
Contact Us
- Candy Love
- 113 South Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC. 28086
- (704) 739 – 2471
- contact@cmkm.org
Central News
You’re invited to this year’s VBS, Emerald Crossing, which will be held June 7-11. 5:30-8:00 pm with dinner served at 5:30 pm. You can now register your children and grandchildren for VBS online by clicking here.
Family Fellowship Night Update! Family Fellowship has a new date of Wednesday, May 20. The meal will be build your own sandwich with an assortment of breads, meats, cheese, salad and condiments. We will be having a Cake Walk for the program and we need 10 donated cakes. Please let Penny Larson know if you are donating a cake. Please RSVP by Monday, May 18 to the church office.
KIDS CENTRAL RECREATION (More Details Coming Soon!)
Monthly Open Gym Night for Kids
(Ages 6–12)
Looking for a fun, safe place
for kids to connect and play?
Join us each month for an exciting night full of energy, laughter, and friendship!
🏀 Games & Activities Include:
Kickball • Basketball • Pickleball
Chair Volleyball • Floor Hockey •
Board Games
💛 More Than Just Fun:
Each night includes a short devotion and prayer time woven into the evening.
🎉 Kids are encouraged to invite their friends!
Central Outdoors is a recreation ministry for those who enjoy fresh air, adventure, and exploring God’s creation together. We host quarterly outings like hiking, historical visits, and seasonal activities designed to build community, encourage healthy living, and create meaningful connections in Christ.
Contact the church office for upcoming dates & details: 704-739-2471 | central@cmkm.org
Save the date for our next Fifth Sunday Breakfast on May 31 at 8:45 pm. Please bring a dish to share with your church family.
Youth/Young Adult and Graduation will be on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10:00 am. Join us as we honor our graduates and present the Ben Beam and Propst Family High School Scholarships. Come support and encourage the next generation of our church.