Church Programs
United Methodist Youth Fellowship
It isn’t easy being a teen in a confused and confusing society. The United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) seeks to help young people (12-18 years) enjoy positive experiences in their church lives. By reaching out to other young people in the community, our youth share their growing faith and by working within the church to serve the community they develop a spirit of commitment. In addition to sharing and caring, fun is also a basic ingredient in the UMYF.
UMYF Youth Ministries is a place where any Youth from Jr High to High school can get involved with our church youth group to have an environment that is safe and accepting of all, while at the same time learning about God’s love for each one in fun and exciting ways. We meet twice a week during the school year on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. During our weekly meetings we start off with fun, games, and fellowship. We then spend the second part of our meetings with a short Bible lesson that is interactive and engaging. We also plan trips throughout the year for events like Mid-Winter Retreat which is a 3 day retreat full of fun, fellowship, and worship through music provided by talented youth bands and special speakers. We also plan for youth mission trips which occur during the summer. Some of the missions are local while others can be from state wide to other surrounding states. We also organize fundraisers to help with the cost of the trips in order that the youth are able to afford the trips. If you would like to be a part of this exciting youth group and are looking for a place where everybody knows your name, come and check out what God’s people have to offer you!
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast had its beginnings with an 1980 Monday night meeting, but it has evolved into a truly interdenominational event, for all men and pastors of the community. This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 a.m. at Hwy 6 Cafe in De Leon for a hearty dutch treat breakfast and time of devotionals and prayer which are lead by laymen and pastors of the area churches.
United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. The Purpose is adopted by the General Conference of The United Methodist Church as the official mission statement of United Methodist Women.
United Women in Faith 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.
Out of the Purpose are four mission foci that relate to the mission initiatives and priorities of United Women in Faith.
- To be a community of women
- To know God
- To develop a creative and supportive fellowship
- To expand concepts of mission
The local group of UWF in this church consist of approximately 40 women who meet the first Wednesday of each month from September – May at 10:00 a.m. Their meetings consist of Bible study, mission study and social concerns and outreach.
Educational Opportunities
The principal education programs of the church are through Sunday School classes although there are occasional Bible studies or other focused studies by small groups.
There are Sunday School classes for virtually every age group in the church which meet on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. There are classes for toddler/nursery, elementary, youth and various adult classes. The Discipleship Class is principally younger adults from college age and older. The Agape Class and the Open Door Class is couples and singles of middle age and up. The New Life Class is for adults as young or old as you feel.
Occasional specially focused Bible studies are held which are from 6 -12 week studies.