Ministry Activities

Congregational Care

As prescribed by the words of 2 Corinthians 1:4, ”Comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God,“ caring for one another as members of the First Church family is the aim of the congregational care team. This care takes many forms:

Worship

It takes many helping hands to create a friendly, welcoming, spirit-filled atmosphere of worship for the services at First Church. We believe each member is gifted for ministry and there are many ways to bring your special gifts to our worship experiences.

Altar Guild

Members of the Altar Guild assist with the interpretative arrangements on the altar table of the sanctuary. They also help with visuals to assist the congregation in a total experience of worship.

Communion Stewards

Communion stewards assist with preparing the elements of communion.

Drama Team

Members of the team bring the message of worship through dramas presented at the contemporary service at 8:45 A.M.

Flower Guild

Flowers are arranged by members of the flower guild to bring beauty to the sanctuary and glory to God.

Greeters

Greeters at the 8:45 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. services welcome all worshippers as they enter the sanctuary. They make a special effort to make our visitors feel at home and find their way to the nursery, classrooms, sanctuary, and the like.

Music Ministries

First Methodist has many opportunities for the sharing of musical gifts.

Sound/Light Technician

The sound/light technician works with the ministers and musicians at each service.

Ushers

Ushers greet people as they enter the sanctuary, distributing bulletins, helping people find seats, and taking up the offering.

Evangelism

Making guests feel welcome and helping new members become active in small group study groups and in missions as they are gifted and called is the focus of the evangelism team.

Attendance Registration Processing

The team processes the attendance registration information each week in order to identify visitors and monitor church attendance. This allows the Staff, Pastors, and Congregational Care Team to check on those who may be absent due to illness or special concerns.

New Member Dinner

Members of the evangelism team host new member dinners several times during the year. The dinner gives newcomers a chance to meet others and to feel a part of our fellowship.

Shepherding

When new members join the church, they are paired with established members who will help them find ways to become involved in small group activities, introduce them to others in the congregation, and generally ensure that they feel welcome and involved.

Administrative

It takes many helping hands to keep the business side of the church running smoothly so that the ministry of the church can continue.

Special Office Tasks

Volunteers serve a much-needed role in the office during special seasons of the year, such as Lent and Advent, which require special mailings to the congregation.

Substitute Secretary

Volunteers fill in for the church secretary as needed.

Volunteer Receptionist

Volunteers help the office staff, including answering phones, preparing the Tidings newsletter for mailing, and assist with other office duties.

Talents

We strive to create opportunities for each member to serve according to his or her talents. Many are gifted in the creative arts and we celebrate those abilities in many ways.

First Fellowship Midweek Ministry

Sharing a meal, breaking bread - these are symbols of acceptance and fellowship used by Jesus during his ministry. As a church family, we, too, extend Christian hospitality to one another through sharing meals together. It takes the effort of many servants behind the scenes each time we gather for table fellowship.

Other Ministries

Computer Lab Attendant

Family Life Committee - This group plans special events for the congregation, including Christmas Fellowship Supper, Hilltoppers Valentine Luncheon, and church picnics.

Children's Ministry

It takes many adults to help lead the children of the congregation as they learn about God and his plan for their lives.

Youth Ministry

Youth today face many challenges as they work to learn and grow in Christian maturity. Caring adults at First Church serve in many ways to help build up our young people in faith.