The Bargain Boutique
For more information on donations or volunteering at the Boutique, please call (941) 505-0794.
For more information on donations or volunteering at the Boutique, please call (941) 505-0794.
CareMinistry: Focuses on visiting in area hospitals, nursing and rehab facilities and nursing homes. Includes reading to residents, praying with individuals and celebrating birthdays. Also includes frequent phone calls to those members unable to get to church and need to stay connected to be there when they need home visits. Visits and assistance to those confined to home after surgery,- any serious illness or any injury. Members are given support, encouragement, assistance in locating help from other agencies. Christian sacraments are also taken to the home when requested.
Cancer Support Ministry: Hope for the Journey: Coping with Cancer Through Faith – This Cancer Support Group’s goal is to discuss and discover the role and importance of our faith in meeting the challenges of cancer in our lives.The group is open to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers of those with cancer Meetings focus on celebrating positive milestones, receiving and giving support to others and an educational or motivational topic.. Anyone interested knitting or crocheting chemo caps can get information by completing the form below.
GriefShare: Open to those who have lost a loved one through death receive comfort and understanding at a Surviving the Holidays seminar held each November. GriefShare support groups are run in 13 week sessions starting each January. This faith based support group is available to assist you in your time of loss.
Prayer Shawl Ministry: This ministry outreach is open to anyone who likes to knit or crochet. As shawls are being made, prayers are made for the person receiving the shawl even though no one knows to whom the shawl will go. The shawls are a symbol of God’s love extending from our church to members and friends of the church. Patterns and yarn requirements can be obtained by sending a request on the form above.
Referrals
Anyone needing care or information can be referred to the CareMinistry. If you are referring someone other than family member we request that you ask their permission first. Referrals can be made using the form below and providing the name, address, phone number and brief information regarding the need of the person you are referring.
Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting-to-watch television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments and on-location video.
After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
Illuminate Children’s Ministry
Igniting a Passion for Christ in the next Generation
Welcome! Whether you are a musician looking to serve the church in an exciting and dynamic music ministry or just enjoy attending our Fine Arts At First Concert Series we hope that you feel right at home here at First United Methodist Church. If you would like to learn more about joining our music ministries, please reach out.
The Chancel Choir sings at the 11:00AM service on Sunday mornings. This group rehearses in the Choir Room (Room # 8) on Thursdays at 6:30PM and before the service Sunday mornings at 10:30AM. Beyond offering beautiful choral music on Sunday mornings, the choir also performs two choral concerts each year. The Choir is open to everyone. Please contact, David Bellows, Director of Music Ministries, if you would like to join this group. David’s email: david.bellows@whatis1st.com
The Handbell Choir plays September to May once a month at the 8:00AM and 11:00AM services. This group rehearses on Wednesdays at 6:30PM in the Choir Room (Room # 8). There are two requirements to join this group – the ability to read music and director’s discretion. Please contact David Bellows, Director of Music Ministries, if you would like to join this group. David’s email: david.bellows@whatis1st.com
Stay tuned for our next concert series announcement.