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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE HAHIRA UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
 In the year 1821, the
first colonist moved into this area in covered wagons. The first
worship services were held in the different homes of the town and in
other settlements of the county. Circuit preachers made occasional
visits to these gatherings. In 1858 the Methodist Congregation
worshiped in the Masonic Lodge and Courthouse and circuit rider
preachers preached to them. Gradually Methodism spread throughout the
county. The City of Hahira was chartered in 1891 and that same year
the Hahira United Methodist Church was formally organized. The
charter members of this fellowship were: Mr. F.L. Burton, Mr. and
Mrs. H Briggs Lawson, Miss Mantra Lawson, Mrs. W.F. Lawson, Mr. W.J.
Rountree, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vickers, Mr. Joe T. Webb and Mr. and
Mrs. W.W. Webb.
The first church
was built on a lot between W.W. Barfield's home and George's
Department Store . The lot was given by Macon Construction Company.
The church burned soon after being built and was rebuilt on the same
site in 1892. It burned again in 1895 and was rebuilt at its present
location in 1896 on the corner of North Church and East Stanfil
Streets. That building though expanded and remodeled numerous times
during this century serves many community needs today. Forty
eight pastors have served the church in its 114 years.
Presently the church has
401
members and serves the community with the following ministries and
activities.
History of the United Methodist Church
Read
the story about the Hahira United Methodist Church stained glass
window
Our belief
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived
by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from
the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of
God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the
holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of
sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
What United Methodists believe
Our Mission
To make disciples.
May God's
Love be with you in everything you do. Don't Forget to make sure
He is first in your life and to give Him thanks for everything.
The Mission of the United Methodist Church
Our Vision
To walk humbly with Christ, to do justice,
and to show love and kindness.
Schedule of
Services
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SUNDAY
Early Morning Worship...........................8:45 AM
Sunday School....................................9:45 AM
Morning Worship................................11:00 AM
Children's MYF (3 yrs-1st grade)................2:30 PM
Children's MYF (2nd -5th grade)................3:30 PM
Evening Worship & Bible Study..................6:00 PM
Sr. MYF at the youth center....................7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
Fellowship Supper................................6:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal, Bible Study & Activities.......6:45
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Staff
Pastor
Rev. Ken Morgan
Director of Music
David Moorer
Pianist
Gail Skiles
Youth Director
Nathan Johnson
Children's Director
Leslie Norman
Secretary
Kathy Cooper
Nursery Worker
Kim Hodges
Grounds Maintenance
Brady Jordan
Sunday School
HUMC is A Church
Committed to Sunday School
Adult
There are five Adult Sunday School classes serving adults of all
ages
Youth
There are two youth Sunday
School Classes
Middle School Class
Sr. High Class/College Class
Children
There are three Children's
Sunday School Classes
Preschool Class
1st & 2nd Grade Class
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Class
Nursery is provided for
all Sunday and Wednesday Services.
 Daily
Wisdom
Daily thoughts from the Word of God.
(For today)
Music Ministry
 Under the direction of
David Moorer there's a place for you to come sing or play your musical
instrumental. No experience required, just a willing heart to
lift up your voice in praise. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings
beginning at 7:00 PM. Nursery provided. Instrumental Sunday is the
4th Sunday of each month.
Praise him with
the sounding of the trumpet, praise
him with the harp and lyre,
praise him
with tambourine and dancing, praise
him with the strings and flute,
praise him
with the clash of cymbals, praise him
with resounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD.
Praise the LORD.
Psalm 150:3-6
Click here for some old favorite hymns
Hymn
Tune Jukebox
How Great Thou Art
United Methodist Women
 The organized unit
of 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 mission through participation in the global ministries of the
church.
In HUMC there are three Circles for
different age groups. The Mattie Webb Circle meets at 7:00PM on the
second Tuesday of each month. The Georgia Futch, and The Night
Circles meet the fourth Monday of each month. The Women also have a
quilting group called "Quilters" that meet each Tuesday.
South Georgia
Conference United Methodist Women
 Daily
Guideposts
today's daily devotion from Guideposts®.
United Methodist Men
 The
men sponsor rib and chicken dinners and fish fries during the year to
raise funds to support The Pregnancy Support center, Boy Scouts, Lamp,
The Georgia Sheriffs Boys Ranch, and needy families at Thanksgiving
and Christmas with food and gift baskets.
United Methodist
Men (UMM)
Youth Ministries
MYF, Sunday and
Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM
Two youth Sunday School
Classes
Middle School Class and Sr. High Class/College Class
South Georgia Conference United Methodist Youth
Fellowship
 Campus Journal
a daily devotional from Radio Bible Class.
(For
today)
G
B I/S e x O f f e n d e r R e g i s t r y
Do you have a sex offender living near you?
Older Adult Ministries
Senior Citizens Luncheons are held
monthly on the third Thursday. The Hahira First Baptist Church
shares this ministry. Luncheons are held alternately in each church's
social hall.
 Daily
Light
a daily Bible reading and prayer discipline
Walk to Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus
Boy
Scouts
 Boy
Scout Troop and Cub Scouts Pack Meets each Monday night at 7:30 PM in
the Parrott Annex.
United
Methodist Scouting Ministries
Girl Scouts
 Two troops meet at the Youth Center every other Saturday at 10:30AM
American Red Cross Blood
Drives
 HUMC
sponsors a blood drive in Parrott Annex about every 58 days. Watch for signs around
town and the local news media. Day and time is Sunday, 12 PM - 4 PM.
The American Red
Cross Blood Services Southern Region
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Hahira Community Blood Drive
2008 Schedule
Time 12PM - 4 PM
Sunday, Jan
6
Sunday, March
2
Sunday, May 4
Sunday,
July 13
Sunday,
September 7
Sunday,
November 9
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Location
Hahira United Methodist Church Annex Corner of North Church
and East Stanfil Streets
The American Red
Cross Blood Services Needs
All Hahira Community Churches To
Promote And Participate In Supplying Blood
To Patients In Our Community Hospitals |
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Preschool
The Church preschool serves Hahira
and the surrounding area following the calendar of the Lowndes County
School System. The intent is to provide enjoyable learning
experiences that will meet the social, physical, intellectual and
spiritual needs of the three and four year old child. Class hours are
9:00am - 12:00 noon, with the three year olds attending on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings and four year olds on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
mornings. Average class size is twelve children. Contact the Church
office for further information.
Mid-week Family Fellowship
Supper begins at 6:00 PM on
Wednesday night and is designed to encourage families to participate
in Wednesday night activities provided at the Church. Reservations
are due by noon on Monday to assure a meal is available for everyone
attending. Cost are $4.00 for adults; $2.00 for children (12 years
and under); family Maximum of $12.00 per family. After supper, Bible
studies, choir practice and activities for all ages are held.
If you are looking for a church home where all are welcome and
Christian faith is vital for all ages, then you will be right at home
at the Hahira United Methodist Church. Each Sunday we gather to
celebrate God's love and inexhaustible resources - but our Christian
love for each other is lived out seven days a week.
In a world where it is hard to know what to trust, this church
lives out Christian fellowship at its best. God's love is evident in
committed lives, gestures of care and concern, for others and a heart
for children. Everyone matters in this church and everyone is welcome.
We extend a heartfelt welcome to all who would join us for worship,
for fellowship, for study and for service to others. So if you are looking for a place to worship and serve
the LORD or have questions about Christianity, please visit our church
or give us a call.
Contact
Information
- Office
Telephone 229-794-2203
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- FAX
229-794-2206
e-mail
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- Postal Mailing
address
Box 491
Hahira, Georgia 31632-0491
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DIRECTIONS TO THE HAHIRA UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH:
If you are traveling North on GA-7, County Rd.---
(Old 41), you will pass under the traffic light (only one in town) and travel
two blocks, the Church is on the right.
If you are traveling South on GA-7 (US 41) the
Church on the left approximately .05 miles after passing the Hahira city limits
and two blocks before the traffic light
If you are traveling east on GA-122, (from I-75-exit-29) turn left at
the traffic light and travel two blocks, the Church is on the right.
If you are traveling west on GA-122. (From Moody
AFB) turn right at
the traffic light and travel two blocks, the Church is on the right. (See map below)
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Favorite Links
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Official Website of The United Methodist Church
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UMSource.net
South
Georgia Conference
The South Georgia
United Methodist Foundation, Inc
South
Georgia United Methodist Volunteers In Mission
Camp Tygart
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Hahira First
Baptist Church
Bethany
Baptist Church
- Internet Study Recourse Links
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Wesley Center on Line
Resources For Wesley Studies
Computer Assisted
Theology
John
Fletcher Rediscovered
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