Firewood Ministry
We provide firewood to members of our community who, because of physical challenges or financial struggles, are unable to acquire the firewood necessary to heat their homes.
Established during the tenure of the Rev. Wes Shields (2014-2021), men and women from the Church of the Transfiguration, plus other members of the community, process and deliver firewood to households of need in the surrounding area for the essential provision of a heat source.
Our list of recipients for the 2025/2026 wood delivery was comprised of over 20 households in four counties. Over 100 deliveries were made by several members of the ministry team to those who contacted the church and Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach with requests for firewood.
We have been blessed with multiple contributions of logs from various sources including Melgar’s Tree Service and the Bat Cave Disaster Relief group.
Anyone interested in joining the ministry team may reach out to us via the church contact methods. We suspend activity during the hotter months - enjoying camaraderie and teamwork from fall through spring – transforming God’s gift from nature into gifts for those in need within our community.
For those who are financially or physically unable to provide firewood for themselves – please apply for firewood by email - admin@ectransfiguration.org – or hngoutreach@gmail.com.
