Ministries - Adult

Intentional Faith Development

To sign up for any study,

please call Pastor Chris at 635-6886

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.

To sign up for any class, please call 635-6886 and speak with Pastor Chris

Fall 2010 Studies       Click here to sign up

 

Companions In Christ:  The Way of Scripture   How do you approach Bible study?  Do you allow the Word to search you?  This 8 week study encourages participants to set aside preconceived ideas in order to receive what God desires to share with them through the Living Word.  Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 room 357  starting Sept 20  Group Led

                    

Adult Confirmation  Our 7th graders take 10 sessions to confirm their faith, this offers the same discussion topics and information in two sessions. We will talk about the story of our faith, what it means to our life, and what it means to call ourselves United Methodist.  For all new to First UMC and/or those who need a refresher.  Wednesday Sept 22 and Sept 29; 6:30- 8:00; rm 261

Led by Mark and Chris Dumas

 

 

Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear  Each day seems to bring new reasons to fear – economic downturns, layoffs, war, climate change.  But what if faith, not fear, was our default reaction to threats?  Max Lucado is a well known writer of our time and through this study he seeks to lead us to trust more and fear less.   Mondays 6:00-8:00; rm 355;  starting Sept 27    

led by Evelyn Speidel

 

 

Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study This 36 week Bible Study serves as the foundation of all Disciple Bible Studies.  Read through most of the Bible in this time and learn together the story of our Christian faith and understand our call to be Disciples of Jesus Christ in the world.  Thursdays  6:00 – 8:00 rm 357; starting Sept 30 led by Juanita Rampy

                                      

Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell 'God doesn't change, but times do, and Rob Bell, …, believes new times call for us to remain open and flexible, living with passion and conviction....An advocate of a postmodern approach to faith, Bell is vulnerable about his own struggles with doubt and understanding Scripture. Joy, awe, raw honesty, and an appreciation for the mystery of faith permeate the pages.'-(Christianity Today)  A book review, this book has been life changing for many.  Mondays 6:00 – 7:30 pm  rm 261 starting Oct 11

led by Chris Abel

 

Beginnings: An Introduction to the Christian Faith   Beginnings is a small-group spiritual journey for seekers, new believers, and longtime Christians who want to explore the basics of Christianity.  This 12 week study addresses the basic themes of Christianity and explores the most fundamental questions of religion, such as –What is Sin? What is Salvation? Who is Jesus and What Did He Do? Can I Be Forgiven? What Happens When I Die? Why Should I Join a Group?  Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00, starting Oct 12, rm 301

led by Daniel Hilty

Coming for Advent: Christmas Gifts that Won’t Break A churchwide Advent study that explores how the gifts of the Advent season have a permanence that speaks to generations past, present, and future. What are the Christmas gifts that won’t break? They are those gifts that cannot be lost, that never go out of style, and that are independent of the chances and changes of life. They are the gifts that have been graciously given by God. This churchwide Advent study focuses on four of those gifts that also coincide with the four outer candles of the traditional Advent wreath: hope, love, joy, and peace.  Sundays of Advent 4:00 pm

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.
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

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.

 

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.

Officers

President: Juanita Rampy

VP – Gretta Lieser
Secretary: Sheila Scott
Treasurer—Barbara Ulmer
Program Resources: Janet Hofstetter
Chair of Nominating Committee—Barbara Young

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

 

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.