Ministries - Adult

Intentional Faith Development

Adult Sunday School

8:30a.m.
Odyssey
Location: Room 301
Demographic: Adults, ages 30s - 70s
Topic: Various multi-media presentations, Bible studies and topical issue discussions.

9:45a.m.
Christian Singles
Location: Room 352
Demographic: Ages 45 - 75
Topic: Adult Bible Study Curriculum

Fisherman
Location: Room 107
Demographic: Ages 45 - 65
Topic: Various multi-media presentations and discussions on topical issues, shared leadership in the class.

Harmony
Location: Parlor
Demographics: Older Adults, ages 65-90+
Topic: The International Lesson Annual and Adult Bible Study

Open Door
Location: Pastor Mark’s Office
Demographic: Ages 50 - 60s
Topic: Small Group Discussions

We're Thinkin'
Location: Room 261
Demographic: Ages 50s - 70s
Topic: Bible Study and Discussion

Connections
Location: Room 357
Demographic: Ages 25 - 45
Topic: topics change every 6 - 9 weeks

Odyssey
Location: room 301
Demographic: Ages 30s - 70s
Topic: Various multi-media presentations, Bible studies and topical discussions, shared leadership in the class. Monthly all together meetings with 8:30 group.

Small Groups

While Sunday morning services are important times of community and fellowship, small groups are the key to deeper spiritual growth and connection.

First United Methodist Church offers a variety of small groups throughout the year, so you can get plugged in, no matter where you are in your spiritual walk. The groups offer a strong network of care, support, encouragement and family life that's crucial for a tangible experience of Christ's love through His church.

Groups vary in size, style, format, time and location. Opportunities are available for men and women, young adult and more mature.

Disciple Bible Study

Disciple IV

Wednesday Mornings 9:00 - 11:00

rom 301 led by Marion Mayes

Bible Studies

Companions in Christ Spiritual Formation Group

Starting with Embracing the Journey, this book is the first segment of a five-volume study. The five-piece participant series is designed for groups who will take breaks between the other four volumes:

•  scripture in Feeding on the Word (5weeks)
• prayer in Deepening Our Prayer(6 weeks)
• vocation in Responding to Our Call (5 weeks)
• spiritual companionship in Exploring Spiritual Guidance (5 weeks)

Monday Evenings 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Conference Room

Led by Pastor Chris

Feeding on the Word

Starting January 19, 2009

Thursday Bible Study
Thursday afternoons 3:30 - 5:00
Variety of studies in the past several years. From Disciple I, II, III, Christian Believer, Currently studying Ten Gospel Promises for Later Life.
Any and all adults welcome.

A Woman's Heart- God's Dwelling Place by Beth Moore

Discover the parallels of Tabernacle's building and your life as a chosen vessel of God.

                                                          

Staring Jan 20, Tuesday mornings; 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Led by Sandy Wolfgang

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.

Programs and Missions

Festival of Sharing        Quilt supplies for Festival of Sharing
Music and Mission         Rape and Abuse Crisis of Jefferson City
Afghans for Angels        Salvation Army
Mile of Pennies              Epworth Children and Family Services
Reading Program          Kingdom House
Mother's Day Banquet   Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson City
FUMC Chili Day/Bazaar  UMW Recognition Sunday
World Service kits          Thank Banks
Church Women United   Call to Prayer and Self Denial   
Home Delivered Meals
Altar Flowers

Officers

President: Juanita Rampy
Vice President: Shirley Goben
Secretary: Sheila Scott
Treasurer: Alice Gruner
Program Resources: Janet Hofstetter
Chair. Nominating Cmtee: Pauline McElroy

Meetings

UMW General meeting: 1st Wednesday of every month at the church
September - April 10:00a.m. Fishermen's Room - Lower Level Room 107
May meeting is the Mother's Day Banquet held on the Friday evening before Mother's Day

CIRCLES

Naomi Circle - Meets 2nd Wednesday, 1:00p.m. in member's homes
Chair: Jean James

Rachel Circle - Meets 3rd Monday, 7:00p.m. in the church on the Main Level in the Parlor
Chairs: Sheila Scott, Ann Maxwell

Ruth Circle - Meets 2nd Tuesday, 9:30a.m. in the church on the Main Level in the Parlor
Chair: Shirley Goben

Lunch Bunch - Meets 2nd Wednesday at 12:00 Noon in the church on the Lower Level in the Fishermen's Room - 107
Chair: Rochelle Meyer

Piece Maker Quilters meet every Tuesday
September to May, 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. in the church on the Upper Level Discovery Zone in Room 357
Chair: Ruth Doering

Time Out

Time Out is a bi-monthly event for Senior Adults who enjoy learning about new topics and experiencing interesting people. Time Out meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from September through May. Gathering at 4:00 p.m., participants sing the songs of our faith for a few minutes, followed by the presenter for the day. Closing the program at 5:00 p.m., a church dinner for everyone is available in the Christian Life Center.

Upcoming programs:
Dec 10             Christmas Recital                          Faye Coultas

Jan  14            Scenes from Africa                       Chris Dumas

Jan 28             Wild Life Rumors                           Runger Center   

Feb 11             Love Songs                                  Mike Michelson

Feb 25             YMCA Lifeline                               Kathy Wylie

March 11          Unite Methodist Heritage              Dr. Robert Gail Woods

March 25          Travels to China adn Back           Gary and Sheila Scott

April 15             Eight Flaming Fingers                  Puppet Troup

April 29             Garden Talk                                 Don Whitener

May 13              Folk Tales of the Scriptures         Karen Jones

May 18             Volunteer & Over 75 Picnic           Memorial Park

Compassionate Visitors

Compassionate Visitors is a great way to connect members of the First United Methodist Church community with those from our church who are homebound or hospitalized. As a compassionate visitor, you can visit a homebound member, bring Holy Communion to friends unable to get to church, or call on those who are in Jefferson City hospitals over a weekend. For more information, please contact Pastor Daniel at dhilty@jcfumc.org.

Caring Cooks

Caring Cooks is an important avenue for sharing Christ's love with members who are going through times of transition. As a caring cook, you can help provide a meal to those who have recently been released from the hospital, new moms (and dads), etc. For more information, please contact Pastor Daniel at dhilty@jcfumc.org.