Christian Life Opportunities

Family Night Meal:  This is a Wednesday evening meal beginning at 6:00 pm with fun and fellowship for our church family.  Meals are provided by various groups in the church at a minimal cost.  Monies collected go to cover the cost of the meals; any excess goes to the kitchen fund for updates and repairs. Children, youth and adult studies are offered after the meal.  The evening ends at 7:30 pm.

                       

Golden Nuggets:  A monthly gathering of senior adults for a meal, games and fellowship and scheduled bus trips.  This group witnesses to others the joy of knowing Christ and the abundant life He provides, no matter what your age.

                       

Bus trips and tours: Our church is blessed to offer day trips and scheduled tours on our comfortable 32 passenger bus. Up coming trips are detailed in our publications and on our bulletin board behind the sanctuary.

                       

United Methodist Men (UMM):  A fellowship of Christian men that gather on the first Sunday of each month for breakfast in our fellowship hall.  Fellowship and devotions are shared to encourage and strengthen our men in their walk of faith.

                       

United Methodist Women (UMW): A fellowship of Christian women made up of four circles. Each circle has their own scheduled gathering with devotionals and fellowship.  These circles also share in providing meals for the sick and bereaved along with hosting showers and other celebrations.

                       

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF):   A fellowship of youth of our congregation as well as youth of the community that gather for a meal, fellowship, devotion and sporting activities that our multi-purpose building provides.  There is also involvement in conference events and sponsored trips along with mission projects.

Christian Service Opportunities

United Methodist Women (UMW):  Our United Methodist Women give multiple opportunities for Christian service whether it be serving at Bladen Crises Thrift Store, their annual prayer breakfast for the community or leading one of the area's largest bazaars that provide funds for missions in excess of $20,000.00.

United Methodist Men (UMM) :  Our men help with building projects in the community through ministries like Habitat For Humanity and the Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry.  These men also help with maintenance projects on our church property.

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF):  Our youth are involved in service as they collect food for senior citizens and our local crisis center, and raise funds to help support other mission work.

Open Arms After School Ministry:  This program provides after school transportation to our facility on our 32 passenger bus.  Teachers provide a safe, creative and Christian atmosphere.  Snacks and oversight on homework assignments is offered followed by a time of recreation.  This program also provides a summer session providing the same Christian care in a full day program.  Contact our Open Arms Director for opportunities to assist in this ministry.

Habitat for Humanity:  This ministry assist in providing homes along with other communities of faith in the area.  Craftsmanship is provided by many of our church families.

Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (W.A.R.M.):  This ministry of Craftsmen work on rebuilding projects in our immediate area.  These projects are funded by W.A.R.M. and mission funds from our congregation.

Dorcas Ministry: A ministry named after our Lord Jesus Christ, who chose to minister by helping others especially as a seamstress.  This ministry is not limited to only those who can sew; but also to those who wish to use their hands to help others.

Prayer Shaw Ministry:  A ministry in which women of our congregation knit/crochet shawls while praying for those within and outside our church.  These shawls are a reminder to the recipients, of God's presence and those of faith around them who are praying for God's will in their life.

Helping Hands:  One may contact the church office and inquire how they may help by volunteering as a nursery worker, teacher, or helper with events like Vacation Bible School.

Christian Education Opportunities

Nursery:  Our children’s nursery is provided during the Sunday School Hour for Children (birth through 3 years).   Quality care is provided by volunteers from our church family.  The nursery is located on the first floor of our Multi-purpose building.

 

Kindergarten (2-3 years old)  Room 121  Loving teachers teach this age group the wonderful Bible stories and their truths, laying a solid foundation for genuine faith.

 

Pre-School (4-5 years old)  Room  224  This wonderful class enhances the basic truths of God's word preparing this age to move further down the road of faith.

 

First – Second Grades      Room     222   Here students are lead deeper into God’s word with age appropriate lessons.  Students begin to better understand God’s Eternal truths.

 

Third-Fifth Grades     Room 220   This class helps this age group to grasp the love of God for them during this age of transition.

 

Junior and Senior High    Room   223    Dedicated teachers with hearts for youth teach relevant lessons for these students as they strive to live Christian lives in difficult times.

 

Debbie Tolar Class   Room 221       Friendly class of all ages whose goal is to relate the word of God to today’s world through the scriptures.  Everyone is welcome.

 

John Smith Class   Room   212       A multi-generational class with a teacher-led lecture based on Adult Bible Study series; very friendship oriented and fun-loving class.  Our goal is to relate the Word of God to today’s world through Bible study and  discussion.  Emphasis is on group discussion.  Interaction and participation is encouraged. 

 

Marvin Daniel Class    Room   201   We welcome adults of all ages to join us in our teacher-led, discussion-supported, and prayer-directed study of the scriptures.   We strive to make the lessons of the Bible come alive in our classroom.