Ministries of Our Church

GriefShare – GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.  This is a safe place for persons who are grieving to come and talk to others who have also lost loved ones.  GriefShare will be held on Monday evenings from August 3rd to October 26th, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.  For more information, contact Charlene Swank at 992-0978.

Bible Study

Adult Bible Studies – The Morning Bible Study meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM.  Our Evening Bible Study will continue with the Book of Revelation and meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM.  We are using Cokesbury’s “Journey Through the Bible” as a study guide.  All adults are welcome to attend.

Praying Hands

Prayer Ministries – Join us for our Prayer Hour, 11 AM every Thursday at the church.  Our Prayer Chain is open to anyone with a joy or a concern – contact Marilyn Bruening at 991-3818.  Many of our church members and their loved ones have received prayer and comfort through this ministry.  Click here for the Upper Room Daily Devotional.

UM Women

United Methodist Women – A community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ.  Join us for the Susanna JOY Circle on the first Wednesday of each month.  Contact the church office at 991-1638 for time and location and to learn more about the many ministries of our UMW.

Men's Breakfast

Men’s Fellowship – To assist men to know Jesus Christ, to serve Him, to grow spiritually, and seek daily to do His will.  The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast meets at the Oak Tree Diner in Rio Linda on third Saturday of each month at 8 AM.  Contact Gary Robbins at 991-2425 for more information.

Youth Ministry – Our Youth Group meets every Monday evening at 7 PM.  This ministry reaches out to 7th through 12th grade youth.  Activities include Bible study, youth camp, lock-ins, road trips, and lots more.  Call Leasa Talmadge at 842-1646 for more information, or email our Youth Director.  You may also visit our youth group’s MySpace page.

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Community Food Closet – Our church hosts this vital service of the Rio Linda Elverta Ministerial Association.  Every month the Food Closet serves over 100 individuals and dozens of families.  Please contact the church office at 991-1638 if you wish to volunteer your time, or contribute food or a cash donation.  The Food Closet is open every Thursday from 10 AM to Noon.

Church Choir

Music Ministries – Our Chancel Choir blesses our worship service with a blend of classic hymns and contemporary praises.  Our choir members also perform solos in song and music.  Contact the church office at 991-1638 to find out more about our exciting music ministries.

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Book Club – Our Book Club meets on fourth Saturday of the month at 10 AM.  The book for this month is “Secrets”, by Kristen Heitzman.  Join us for a great discussion and fellowship.  Contact Sarah Davis at 718-3811 for more information.


Puppet Ministry

God’s Own Puppeteers – Our puppet ministry team presents God’s truth through puppet skits and musicals to boys and girls of all ages.  Our puppet ministry performs the Children’s Message during Worship on the 4th Sunday of each month.   Meeting and rehearsal is held on Wednesday nights at 7 PM.  Contact the Gary Robbins at 991-2425 for more information.

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Sunday School – Our Children’s Sunday School ministers to children and youth from 1st grade to High School.  Our Adult Sunday School class ventures through books of the Bible, from the Old to the New Testament.  Adult and Children’s Sunday School classes are held at 9:30 AM, and the nursery is open for young children and infants.  We also provide Children’s Church during our worship service, for 1st through 6th grade.

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Walk To Emmaus – We host an Emmaus Reunion Group on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM.  The Emmaus/Chrysalis ministry offers spiritual renewal for adults and young people.  For the dates and locations of upcoming Walks, Gatherings, and Reunion Groups, contact the church office at 991-1638, or click on these links:

Walk To Emmaus      Chrysalis      Nor Cal/Nevada Emmaus Community

The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition of becoming a productive citizen.  For more information regarding Kairos, contact our church office at 991-1638, or click on the following link:     Kairos Folsom