How We Grow
As a part of the body of Christ in the world, First United Methodist Church is responsible for doing all in our power to help each member grow in his or her journey of discipleship. Therefore it is our expectation that each member will faithfully practice the six marks of discipleship. We will hold one another accountable in a spirit of love and concern for the spiritual health and growth of one another. While there are many spiritual disciplines that help you grow as a disciple, as a member of First United Methodist Church, we expect that you will grow in love as you fulfill your promise to support the church through your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service by following these spiritual disciplines:
SIX MARKS OF DISCIPLESHIP
We believe God has given us many ways to participate in God’s grace. We go over six of them in our Spiritual Growth Process called Raise The Bar. When we participate in these spiritual disciplines, God develops our spirit and character towards Christ-like-ness.
PRAY DAILY
WORSHIP WEEKLY
READ THE BIBLE DAILY
SERVE AT AND BEYOND THE CHURCH
DEVELOP SPIRITUAL FRIENDSHIPS
GIVE OF MY TIME, TALENTS AND RESOURCES
RAISE THE BAR
Raise The Bar is our spiritual growth process.
LIFE GROUPS
Come and Experience LIFE in Small Groups
SUNDAY SCHOOL
10 a.m. Coffee......i mean Sunday School
Kids click here!
Sunday School Just For Kids!!!
Student Ministry Sunday School
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Christ Caring for People Through People
Stephen Ministry equips people to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community.
Stephen Ministers express God's care through their lives to others; receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts; visit other people regularly and dependably, offer Christian support and care; and remain committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship.
FUMC Stephen Ministers will begin their serving ministry after we have completed our first round of training. Jody Wallin and Rev. Jeanie Williams attended the Stephen Ministry Leader training in March of 2008 and were commissioned as Stephen Ministry Leaders in April of 2008. The second Stephen Minister group training at our church will begin
October 6, 2009.
For more information or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister please contact Jody Wallin.
