Ministries

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors.

MINISTRIES

We are a church that seeks to touch human hearts and stretch human minds. We strive to accept people as they are and yet encourage and challenge people to continue their growth toward becoming the best they can be. And we are a church that gathers people to worship and then sends them out to serve in the name
and spirit of Jesus Christ.

MISSIONS

Missions includes helping those here in our community as well as those in other lands. We strive to create environments and opportunities to reach others with the Message of hope. This year’s missions trip is to Guatemala.

COMPASSIONATE CARE MINSTRY

Our church has become known as the church that cares. Every week we give out bus passes and help folks with prescriptions, food, utilities and do all we can to show them God’s love. Thank God for the Compassionate Care Fund and for all of you who give to it so generously.

PARISH NURSE

Nursing is an art as much as a science, and here at the United Methodist Church we strive to see the whole of each person - body, mind and spirit.   Our Parrish Nurse staff seeks to meet the health needs of those in this congregation.

First United Methodist Church serves our members and others in the community by offering:
S Support in times of illness, stress, or death.
S Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic
S Timely educational offerings
S Advocacy for members, including assisting
     members with the understanding of disease
     processes, medications, or any number of medical
     issues.
S Visitation in all settings with an emphasis on total
      wellness - mind, body, and spirit.
S Several support groups are offered
S Volunteers to help with errands, light yard or
      house work, transportation or companionship

GREEN TEAM

Protecting God’s Green Earth

We challenge every member of our church family to implement some of our green tips each month so that we may all become responsible stewards of God’s creation.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN—UMW

UMW represent more than one million women
across the country who are committed to the same PURPOSE. As women organized for mission, United Methodist Women became involved in the organization through mission activities and mission partnership ventures in thousands of communities in every state of the United States and in over fifty countries around the world.

Health Ministry—more details

Sunday school isn't just for kids anymore!

· We offer several Sunday school classes for adults:

· Coffee and Conversation

· Book Discussion Group

· Dave Ramsey’s
“Financial Peace
University” 13 weeks

· Disciple Bible Study

· Prayer Group

· Healthy Food-Healthy Spirituality

Check our church calendar for on-going classes

CAMPING & RETREAT MINISTRIES

Camp isn’t just for kids! See the entire program
at gocamping.org

PRIME-TIMERS

If you like good food and good conversation, this is the group for you. Join us every second Sunday of the month for brunch and fellowship (excluding summer), this is an exciting group to be a part of. Volunteers for setting up, serving, and cleaning-up are always welcome.

When: Second Sunday of every month at 12:00 pm

Where: In the fellowship hall at the church (downstairs)

Who: Open to anyone 55 + who want to join in good fellowship.

Contact Person: Ron and Marcia Ross at 385-6743

CHOIR

The choir provides music and worship opportunities each Sunday during the school year. We are always looking for new singers. You are welcome to join us — MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY
@ 7: 00pm in the Wesley Room.

BELLS OF PRAISE / HAND BELLS & CHIMES

The Bells of Praise Choir was formed in 1991 and has steadily grown to the present 5 octaves of Schulmerich hand bells (numbering almost 60) and 3 octaves of Malmark hand chimes. The adult choir is open to high school age and up and a beginning group of hand chime ringers is open to 3rd grade and older. The hand bell choir meets for rehearsals on WEDNESDAY @ 5:00PM
in the Sanctuary and performs in both services once a moth with special concerts at holiday time. Special gifts or memorial contributions can be made through the Memorial Committee in the name of the hand bells.
Newcomers welcome!

FAMILY KITCHEN

Inter-denominational outreach to the hungry in our community. Dinners are provided Tue & Thurs with lunch on Mon., Wed., & Fri.
We support this effort with finances and volunteers. (469 NW Wall St at the Trinity Episcopal Church). Volunteers are always needed and welcome please call the church office for more information 382-1672.

DINNER GROUPS - Meet In Homes

A great way to connect and get to know one another better in a comfortable social setting. A once a month dinner is planned especially for those who would like the opportunity to socialize and connect on a deeper level than what is available on a Sunday morning.