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FELLOWSHIP
GROUPS
"WE WELCOME YOU" to join us in Christian
fellowship. Opportunities to gather together at our church include
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, MUSIC, YOUTH and
ADULT fellowship groups. We also
have CAREGIVING MINISTRIES which offer love and support to those in need.
Full descriptions of each group are given below.
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION STUDY GROUPS Top
We have a
full Sunday School Education program each Sunday morning from 9:30am – 10:30am and 11:00am – 12:00 noon.
We offer classes for 3-year olds through 12th
grade, as well as adult small groups.
(Nursery care for infants – 2 year olds is provided
during Sunday School and Church services.)
We also provide weekday and evening classes as
scheduled and a weeklong
Vacation Bible school program in the summer.
As
you can see, at GBUMC Sunday School isn’t just for kids.
We offer many Sunday and weekday opportunities for
adults to grow in their faith as well.
Life long learning, and growth in faith are a
priority here! Our adult groups cover a variety of topics from a firm
scriptural grounding, including…
- In
depth explorations of individual books of the Bible
- Parenting
and marriage enrichment
- Prayer
and spiritual disciplines
- Current
events and issues facing today’s Christians
Our
church also offers special seasonal classes for advent and
lent as well as long term studies such as “Disciple”,
“Companions in Christ” and “Christian Believer”.
Long term studies form in September of each year.
Questions about Christian Education offerings at
GBUMC can be forwarded to our Christian Education Director,
Lynn Manderville, email LAM8147@sbcglobal.net,
or give Lynn a call
at GBUMC.
| Stepping
Stones |
Stepping
Stones studies a variety of topics geared toward marriage, parenting,
personal spiritual growth, and the Disciplines of the United Methodist
Church. Meets every Sunday at 11am |
| Rolling
Stones |
This group has gathered no moss!
They are indeed rolling along, but looking for more folks to join
their fold.
At this time they consist mostly of married couples, with children
in early elementary.
Most of them are new to GBUMC, and are anxious to learn more about
the United Methodist Church and how they can give of their own “gifts”
to GBUMC.
Their topics vary from parenting & relationships to basic
Christianity, the bible & the teachings of the United Methodist
Church. Meets
every Sunday at 11:00am |
| Healers |
The
Healers are a group of adults, who, through the use of contemporary
authors, explore and discuss the many issues confronting today's
Christians. Come and join us on our continuing journey. Meets every
Sunday at 9:30am
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| "Friendship"
Class |
Make new friends in Christ as you
study a variety of topics with this welcoming group. Meets Sunday's at 9:30am |
| Bible
Quest |
A
quiet time to gather in a small group, Bible Quest encourages us in a very
special way to make the stories of the Bible our stories. Each
evening provides an opportunity to share prayer concerns, joys, learn
through music, movement, visual, and group experiences with the Bible
story.
For grades 6 through 12, meets Wednesday evenings in November through
February. |
MUSIC
FELLOWSHIP Top
| Chancel
Choir |
A traditional four-part (SATB) vocal choir open
to adults and older youth. This
choir shares anthems and provides musical leadership weekly at our 11:00
AM traditional worship service from September to mid-June. This choir
rehearses Wednesday evenings at 8 PM and on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM. |
| Forever New |
A contemporary praise band open to adults and
older youth. This band is comprised of instrumentalists (keyboard,
percussion, guitar, bass) and vocalists (balance of basic melody and
harmony). This group provides praise music and leads musical expressions
at the 9:30 AM praise worship service. This group rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM and on Sunday
morning at 8:30 AM. |
| Youth Praise |
A youth music group
that shares special music primarily at our 9:30am service
directed by Inetta Smith. Middle-school – high school
age group. Rehearsal schedule to be determined |
| Children's Choirs |
These Choirs are designed for
younger children and include the basics of singing
as a group. Both groups share special anthems at all
three worship services at various times from
September through May. The groups are
directed by a children's choir team made up of
John Jaquith, Mel Noerr, Brian and Sandy Angell.
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| Celebration
Ringers |
A 5-octave English Handbell choir open to adults
and older youth. This choir
learns and performs complex music and shares special music at the 11:00 AM
traditional worship service on a regular basis from September to mid-June.
Under the direction of interim
Director, John Jaquith, this choir
rehearses Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. |
| Joyful
Ringers |
A hand-chime choir open to children in the 4th
and 5th grades. This group
explores the basics of ringing and shares special music at our 9:30 AM and
11:00 AM worship services. Under the direction of Bonnie Grenier and Kara
Endsley, this
group rehearses on Sunday mornings at 10:30AM. |
| Jubilee
Ringers |
A handbell choir for the young and young at
heart. Open to individuals in
6th grade through adult, this
choir learns the basics of ringing. Adults
who are just beginning to ring and want to learn are encouraged and need no
previous experience to participate. This group shares special music
regularly at our 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM worship services from September
through mid-June. Under the
direction of Bonnie Grenier and Kara Endsley, this group rehearses on Sunday mornings
after the 11 AM service. |
Horse
Creek
Gathering |
A
Song and The Spirit
...Find inner peace and strengthen who you are
...Find that wonderful spirit deep in you that lives in all of us
...Become stronger, more confident, and thoughtful, in your spiritual
journey
Join Gary Brandt on Thursday evenings @ 7:00 p.m.
(periodically throughout the year) |
YOUTH
MINISTRY Top
Youth (6th grade through 12th) are a fundamental part of
the ministry at GBUMC. They are active as leaders in the
church as well as providing leadership in worship, ushers,
greeters, acolytes and musicians. The youth meet regularly
and are active in district and conference youth events.
They reach out by serving in the community as well as
participating in the Appalachia
Service Project. After high school, our young adults
meet regularly to continue their ministry through fellowship and
mission.
| Sr.
High UMYF |
These
young adults are encouraged to learn more about their own relationship
with Jesus Christ, and even challenged to do so! There is
some healthy competition and team activities, employing discussion on
every day topics where our Christianity may be tested. The relationships
that are formed in this setting and the trust that develops will be a
lasting reminder to your teen that unconditional love and acceptance still
does exist, even in at this often tumultuous and uncertain time in their
lives, i.e., High School. |
| Jr.
High UMYF |
Jr.
High UMYF focuses on Christian Fellowship through sharing time and
commitment. We create a strong group bond through giving back to our
community and church. Whether it is working at the soup kitchen,
sorting can goods for thanksgiving baskets, babysitting for children of
our congregation, planning a worship service, or enjoying on of our many
recreational activities, we are a connected group that finds great joy in
reaching out to others.
For grades 6 through 8, 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month and other
activities as scheduled.
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ADULT
GROUPS Top
| United
Methodist Men |
The
UMM meet every third Saturday morning of the month to gather in fellowship
and prayer. We have guest speakers and discuss how we can address
the needs of the Church. We welcome all Methodist Men into this
fellowship. |
United
Methodist
Women |
Mission
is a gift, not a task, given to us by God. Women in mission are
communicators of love in action. You are invited to join us as a
member, to be educated about and involved in mission through prayer,
study, giving and action. "We Welcome You". |
| Rebekah
Circle |
Join
this group of women of all ages (working and retired) for mission
projects, program and fellowship. |
| Susanna
Wesley Circle |
We
gather in Christian Fellowship for visiting time and business meetings to
discuss such things as the rummage sale, bake sale, coffee hours and more.
Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at the church.
If childcare is needed it will be provided.
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| Seasoned
Citizens |
This is a wonderful group of
retirees and seniors who gather together for a potluck and program every
2nd Thursday of the month at 12:30pm from September thru June. Don't
miss this opportunity for fun and fellowship. |
CAREGIVING
MINISTRIES Top
Stephen
Ministry |
The
Stephen Ministry Program provides a Christian caring ministry to people
struggling with issues in their life. Some examples of these issues might be dealing with the loss of a loved one, the struggle of going
through and dealing with a divorce, dealing with medical problems or crisis, and being lonely. This ministry is handled by members of the
congregation who have gone through extensive training and are
participating in continuing education and peer supervision. This
ministry is strictly confidential between the Stephen Minister and the
person receiving the caring support. This program does not replace
the professional care someone might be getting. The Stephen Ministry
program is available to members of our congregation and the Grand Blanc
community. |
| Prayer
Shawl Ministry |
Care and the love of knitting (and crochet)
have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches to those in need
of comfort and solace. Many blessings are knitted into every shawl presented
to people
experiencing grief, illness or celebrating life transitions. The knitter
begins each shawl with prayers for the recipient. When the shawl is
completed it is offered a final dedication before being sent along its
way. If you'd like to join us, we meet Wednesdays from 10:00am - 12:00
noon. And for those who work weekdays or attend school, we also meet on
Saturdays from 10:00am - 12:00 noon. If you are new to knitting or
crocheting, we can teach you the basics to produce a shawl. Please contact
Lynn Manderville at 810/694-9040 for more information. |
| Charity
Circle |
A
division of the United Methodist Women who meet as the
need arises for special projects. |
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