Church Activities
GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
We would be happy to have you with us and hope you will want to share your time and talent with our church family and outreach. Below is a list of church activities and some brief descriptions. Also check the Sunday bulletin and monthly Tidings newsletter for additional meetings or times involved.
Worship Services
9:00 A.M. and l0:30 A.M. in Sanctuary.
Note: summer hours -8:00 A.M.-outside in Chapel 10:00 A.M.-Sanctuary
Greeters, Ushers, Sunday school and Nursery - Infants thru High School (both services)
Coffee Hour following services.
Choirs
Chancel Choir (Adults and older teens)
Chorister Choir-- grades 3- 6
Cherub Choir-- age 4 - grade 2
Chime Choir-
Teen Choir--grades 7 - 12
Praise Band
Sunday Bible Study- Church Parlor -7:45 A.M.
Bible Studies
Tuesday evening - Men's Bible Study
Monday evening- Discussion group
Youth Fellowship
Senior High Group: Grades 9 - 12
Junior High Group: Grades 6 - 8
Bright Promises Preschool
Monday to Friday A preschool enrolling children ages 3 - 5. Morning and afternoon sessions.
Lend -a Hand
Every Monday 9:00 AM.to 12 noon. Group of men who maintain our church and property-
Painting, electric, carpentry, plumbing, landscape, etc.-- and assist in church activities.
Fair Workshop
Meet every Mon. and Tues. 9:00 A.M. to l2:00.noon. Women work all year on crafts for annual fall Church Fair- Sewing, painting and wreath decorating, etc.
United Methodist Women
Monthly meetings - all women are invited for creative and supporting fellowship and participating in global ministries of church.
Dinner & Dialogue Fellowship
Meet first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in members homes.
Dorcas Ladies Lunch Fellowship
Meet monthly Tuesdays in Church Parlor --12:30 PM.
Hospitality for funerals and Memorial Receptions
Supper Club
Friday evening, once a month for dinner and fellowship. Sign up on church bulletin board.
CHURCH OUTREACH AND MISSIONS
Miracle Kitchen
Soup, sandwiches and desserts for Salvation Army, Hyannis, MA.
First Tuesday of each month. Sign -up on church bulletin board.
Noah Shelter
Casserole, salad and bread for Noah Shelter, Hyannis, MA
Four times a year. Sign-up on church bulletin board.
Sandwich Food Pantry
White cupboard in solarium for donations of food and other needed items.
Day of Hospitality Dinner
Dinner the first Sunday of each month for 20-25 homeless people coordinated with the Salvation Army.
Overnight of Hospitality
Stay overnight one night per month with homeless women.
Volunteers needed to drive, donate food and supplies and overnight stays
Friendship Ministry
Meets twice a month teaching Bible lessons to young adults with developmental challenges.
Visiting Committee
Visiting elderly members in homes or nursing home on regular basis. If possible, transporting to church services.
Church Library
Cataloging and organizing books for members reference and enjoyment
Vacation Bible School
Offered one week in July for pre-school thru 6th grade. 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon. Opportunity for Bible study and teaching, crafts, music and snack positions.
Rainbow's End
Consignment shop next to church annex. Retail clerks assisting in sales and taking donations and consignments. Proceeds go to church budget.
Rummage Sales
Large Spring and Fall sale at church sponsored by UMW with proceeds going to their mission programs. Look for Red Hat to sign -up for various jobs such as sorting, cashiering, etc.
Softball Team
Open to any church member. Practices begin in the spring. Games spring and summer.