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Adult Ministries
Adult Sunday School United Methodist Women (UMW) United Methodist Men (UMM)
Adult Sunday School (Every Sunday from 9.40 a.m. to 10.40 a.m.)
"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25: 4-5
One of the goals of FUMC is to create spiritual learning opportunities to strengthen an individual’s personal relationship with God. There are 9 adult Sunday School classes available at FUMC to provide Sunday morning opportunities for spiritual growth.
 Cornerstone Room 206 (Chapel)
Teacher: Pam Kraus
Cornerstone is a class of families with young children, couples and singles including married couples and singles. We are informal and enjoy lessons with group discussion included.
Crusaders (Room 301)
Teacher: Class uses a variety of guest teachers/speakers
Current Study Topic: “Baby Boomer Spirituality”
Upcoming Studies: “Liberals and Other Born-Again Christians”
The Crusaders Sunday School Class is composed of members who have open minds and are interested in learning. Topics of study are widely varied and have included Bible studies, missions, social concerns, the United Methodist Church as well as other religions. Membership currently is composed of people in the 60 plus age, but anyone is welcome to join our warm, friendly class.
Faithbuilders (Room 101/ Conference Room)
Teacher: teachers from within the class and a variety of guest teachers and speakers
Current Study Topic: NOOMA series
We share responsibilities of leading the lessons in our class. Our lesson materials include seasonal Bible studies (Advent and Lent) and we have had special guests periodically give lessons. We sometimes use video series with discussion as a class. Currently we are studying a DVD series from NOOMA by Rob Bell: We can get anything we want, from anywhere in the world, whenever we want it. That’s how it is and that’s how we want it to be. Still, our lives aren’t any different than other generations before us. Our time is. We want spiritual direction, but is has to be real for us and available when we need it. We want a new format for getting Christian perspectives. NOOMA is the new format.
Gracefinders (Room 306)
Teacher: Steve Griffin
Current Study Topic: Current Events that Challenge Our Faith
Upcoming Studies: Parables of Jesus (by Kalas), Strengthening Your Grip (by Swindoll)
Gracefinders class meets every Sunday to review God’s Word, share opinions on topics that are a part of “everyday life.” It’s members range from college-age couples to people who are approaching retirement. Our mission is to allow theological-focused conversation where everyone is a participant and able to share their opinions.
 Lifeliters (Room 111)
Teacher: Jon Isin
Current Study Topic: The Seven Most Remarkable Chapters of the Bible
Genesis Chapter 1 (Creation), Exodus Chapter 20 (The Law), Matthew Chapter 5 (Beatitudes), Luke Chapter 15 (Lost and Found), I Corinthians Chapter 13 (Love chapter), Galatians Chapter 5 (Legalism – Liberty), and Hebrews Chapter 5 (Faith defined)
Description of Class:
Multi-generational; Biblically based studies; Congenial; Friendly and welcoming
 Pathfinders (Room 105)
Teacher: Dwight Fruechting
A Bible based teaching approach; discussion oriented; retirement age group; desire to add young couples and singles; Very congenial group.
Current Study Topic: International Lesson Series
This series provides Bible study lessons on stories of the Bible, parables, and miracles from both the New and Old Testament
Peacemakers (Room 203)
Teacher: we use a variety of guest teachers/speakers
Description of Class:
Organized in 1947, Peacemakers Sunday School class is a group of friendly and welcoming seniors with an average attendance of 50 – 60 each Sunday. Different speakers present lessons on a variety of topics which include Bible studies, ministries within our church, missions and activities in our community, travel and health issues. Come join us for coffee served in our class – with occasional snacks!
Seekers (Room 302)
Members of the class are primarily in their 40’s and early 50’s. They enjoy learning from a wide variety of resources.
 GIFT (Growing In Faith Together) (Room 107)
Teachers: The leadership of this group is currently being shared by Alison, Erica, and Amber.
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW NAME: GIFT (Growing in Faith Together)
This brand new Young Adult class, comprised of persons in their 20's and 30's, is a friendly, sociable group who welcomes new people to come and join them. They feel it is important to support each other and they effectively demonstrate this as they work together to build this class and share in the challenges of life. They are diverse in their Christian backgrounds and enjoy thought-provoking lessons which challenge them and help their faith grow. Members of the group also enjoy fellowship outside of the Sunday School class time. For more information about this class contact either Alison, Erica, or Amber through the church's email.
United Methodist Women (UMW)
"To know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ..."
Areas of Emphasis
Prayer and Self Denial
UMW Reading Program
School of Christian Mission
"...To develop a creative, supportive fellowship..."
Areas of Emphasis
200 Members strong
Eight UMW Circles
Circle 1 Meets 2nd Monday of the Month 2:00pm
Circle 2 Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month 9:30am
Circle 3 Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month 9:30am
Circle 4 Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month 1:15pm
Circle 5 Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month 1:15pm
Circle 6 Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month 1:15pm
Circle 7 Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month 7:00pm
Circle 8 Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month 7:00pm
Monthly Unit Meeting: 1st Thursday of the Month (Sept - May) at Noon
2nd Thursday of July Brunch
Women's Sewing Concerns: Meets Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00am at the church
This group sews quilts to give away for missions
Annual and On-Going Projects
Cookie Walk - first Friday in December
Cookies purchased by the pound and a soup supper
Raises funds for our mission pledge
Spaghetti Feed - first Saturday in March
Spaghetti dinner with pie for dessert
Raises fund for our mission pledge
RADA Cutlery sales -- cutlery can be purchased anytime; cutlery sale is emphasized at different times
United Methodist Men (UMM) 
Our group meets every Saturday morning
at 7:45am
in Russell's Restaurant (649 Westport Blvd)
At our meetings we have:
Devotions
Fellowship
Buiness Meeting
Video with Joel Osteen or Discussion
COME...JOIN THE GROUP...
ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Spaghetti Dinner - Fund Raiser with UMW
Sweet Heart Dinner - In February
Steak Feed - Fund Raiser
Funds are raised to help with various church projects
We also support the youth of the church with funds for
Church Camp
Mission Trips |
 
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