Adult Ministry
United Methodist Men's Groups
The United Methodist Men are committed to Evangelism, Mission and Spiritual Life through
small group Bible studies - helping lead one another to a new awareness of God's love, through
Jesus Christ, serving others and walking together on our journey of faith.
The United Methodist men's groups meet on a weekly basis to study God's Word through
various kinds of study guides and books. Of these four groups, there are approximately 40 men
studying together and being accountable to one another in their spiritual journeys.
- James Group, meets Mondays at noon in Aldersgate chapel
- Abraham Group, meets Wednesdays at 7:30 A.M. at Scotty's Restaurant
- Andrew Group, meets Thursdays at 7:00 A.M. at Continental Catering
Upcoming events for UMM:
February 2, the UMM will be having a Methodist Men's breakfast in Ross Hall at 8:00 AM.
February 21 they will leave the church at Noon to go to Wesley Woods at Indianola for a Mens Retreat. Barrie Tritle will be featured speaker.
March 4 they will serve our annual Kenny Koch Memorial Pancake Supper. Your help is needed. Call the office to volunteer.
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United Methodist Women's Groups
The organized unit of the United Methodist Women shall be a community of
women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through
Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of missions
through participation in the global ministries of the church. Taken from the Discipline ,
Paragraph 256.5.
- Miriam Circle, Meets the third Monday at 7:00 P.M., Ruth Miller -
Chairperson
- Quilters, Meets Wednesdays at 8:00 A.M. in Stocking Hall, Ruth Buehler -
Chairperson
- Ruth Circle, Meets the fourth Wednesday at 9:30 A.M., Carolyn Cloke -
Chairperson
- Sarah Circle, Meets the fourth Monday at 9:30 A.M. in Ross Hall, Rosa Lee Soule -
Chairperson
Executive Committee of the United Methodist Women
- President, Mary Taeger
- Vice-President, Janet Armstrong
- Secretary/Standing Rules, Janet Schupback
- Treasurer, Lois McKeown
- Honorary President, Glenna Tevis
- Coordinator, Alice Graham
- Social Action, Lee Logan and Marilyn Lancaster
- Spiritual Growth, Lois Fort
- Membership, Nurture & Outreach, Marilyn Lancaster
- Education and Interpretation, Ruth Miller
- Historian, Phyllis Noe
- Program Resources, Phyllis Noe
- Publicity/Public Relations, Karen Bangert
- Nominations, Lee Logan, Chair
Dot Hazell, Marilyn Garrett, Karen Bangert
- Caring Friends Mary Jane Crooks, Co-Chair
Barbara Schultz, Co-Chair
Janet Armstrong, Fran Bohlken, Portia Coppes, Marilyn Garrett,
Lee Logan, Betty Warrington
- Sunshine Secretary , Bette Niehaus
Stephen Ministries
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The mission of Stephen Ministries is to proclaim through word and deed the Gospel of Jesus
Christ by nurturing, edifying, educating, and equipping the whole people of God who are called,
gifted, and sent to be more effective servants who care for the needs of the whole person.
First United Methodist Church has been a Stephen Series congregation since 1994. Stephen
Ministers are lay people trained to care for others in many and varied situations. One who
commits to the Stephen Ministry program takes a 50 hour course of study and remains a Stephen
Minister for two years. After the training there is a Commissioning of the Stephen Ministers who
then will be assigned a care-receiver. Referrals are the basis for our helping others. Referrals are
given to the Pastor, a Stephen Leader, a pew card dropped in the offering plate, a church staff
person hears of a need, or a Stephen Minister just sees a need and care begins. Stephen
Ministry is an extension of the pastoral care ministry of the church and will continue to be a viable
ministry for the 21st century. "People deal with their hurts more helpfully through the Christian
Care of a Stephen Minister. Through this kind of caring ministry, God's Love Heals.
Wholeness is Restored."
- Contact Reverend Fred Harris or Fran Bohlken for a Stephen Minister
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Adventurers
The Adventurers are a group of active people over the age of 50 who enjoy fellowship, food, and travel. The next planned outing, to watch the eagles, will be on Thursday, February 6, 2003. Please plan to arrive at the Carthage Lake Club at 8:00 AM. Breakfast will be served at 8:30. Cost is $6 to cover gratuity and a coffee donation.
Call the church office to arrange a ride, if needed.
Chancel Choir - Directed by: Peggy Aamodt
Chancel Choir provides music during the 9:00 A.M. Worship Service. They typically practice
Sunday mornings at 7:30 A.M. The choir prepares Easter and Christmas Cantatas and
participates in other special services throughout the year.
Adult Handbell Choir - Directed by: Roxy Riessen
The Adult Handbell Choir plays once a month during the 9:00 A.M. Worship Service. They also
play for special services and attend handbell festivals. The choir plays five octaves of bells and
three octaves of chimes. Typically, they practice Wednesday evenings at 6:30 P.M., and always
welcome new bell ringers.
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Adult Sunday School Classes
- Stagedoors - A class that discusses the implication of being a Christian in todays
world, they meet in Ross Hall, lower level of the church
- In His Steps - A class that engages in serious Bible study, they meet in Room B
of the Aldersgate building
- Aldersgate - A discussion class based on the lectionary (Upper Room Discipline
book), they meet in Aldersgate Chapel
- Faithbuilders - A discussion class based on a variety of study books (Bible study,
social issues, parenting issues, etc.), they meet in Pastor Dennis' office.
- Homebuilders - A lecture class based on the International Bible Study Series, they
meet in Stocking Hall, lower level of the church
- Soncatchers - A class for persons with disabilities, they meet in the Fireside
Room, lower level of the church
- Family Ties - A class for young couples with young children. They meet in the
Wesley Room in the Aldersgate building. They study a variety of topics relating church life and
personal Christian growth to raising a family.
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