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Get plugged in – you won’t regret it
I would like to encourage every adult and youth to get plugged into a group of some kind in the church. There are many small groups starting here at First Church this fall. What a great way to get better acquainted with your church family!
I know from personal experience that the friendships that are formed are priceless. When our daughter Taelor was injured in a bicycle/truck accident and was airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, who were some of the first people to call on us at the hospital? You got it – our church family. When I had a couple of surgeries last fall, our church family was there once again. You have all been “rocks” for the Rogers’ family. God has truly blessed us with a warm, loving church family. Let Him bless YOU even more by adding to YOUR LIST OF CLOSEST FRIENDS.
Shannon Rogers
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
- Adult Sunday School at 8:15 – Room 203
- Adult Sunday School at 9:30 – Dick & Carol Allen, Room 203
- Sunday School for Children at 9:30 a.m.
- Nursery provided for infants and Toddlers
- Age Level Classes for all ages from 2 through Kindergarten
- Bible Discovery Zone for Grades 1-6
AFTERNOON/EVENING YOUTH ACTIVITIES
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
- Late July-Early August, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. daily
- For ages 4 by September 1, of current year – Rising 6th Graders
- Registration forms are on Narthex table, call 663-3524, or you may register online.
MUSIC MINISTRY
- Allegro – Adults, more experienced and advanced Hand Bell Choir, Wed. 5:30–6:45 PM
- Chalice – Plays for Contemporary Service each Sunday, Thurs. 7:00–9:00 PM
- Chancel Choir – Sings at worship services as scheduled, Wed. 7:00–8:30 PM
- Cherub Choir – Mature 4 year olds – 2nd Grade. Contact Jean Burk at 663-6959, Mon. 4:15–5:00 PM
- Choristers – Grades 3 - 6). Contact Elizabeth Peters at 231-1100, Tues. 6:00–7:00 PM
- Jubilate – Youth/Adult Intermediate Hand Bell Choir. Contact Elizabeth Peters at 231-1100, Tues. 7:00–8:00 PM
- StrikePoint – Grades 3-6 Hand Bell Choir. Contact Brenda Austin Wheaton at 663-3524 or Brenda@fumer.org, Thurs. 4:30–5:30 PM
- Underground Rhythm Section – Plays for "The Underground" service. Contact Michael Wheaton at 663-3524.
- Youth Choir – Grades 7-12. Contact Jean Burk 663-6959, Mon. 5:30–6:30 PM
Nursery provided if requested. Contact Brenda Austin Wheaton, 663-3524 or Brenda@fumer.org
SCOUTING
- Cub Scout Pack 600 – Contact Lisa Vanderley at 663-6549. loislane522@comcast.net
- Boy Scout Troop 202 – Meets at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays. Contact Kim Walker at 663-4402
- Boy Scout Troop 52 – Meets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays at the church. Contact Michelle McGarry, Scoutmaster, at 663-5002
- Venture Crew 52 – Meeting time and place varies. Contact Linda Dunn, Crew Advisor, at 663-2807, ldunn@homeworkswildblue.com.
SMALL BLESSINGS CHILD CARE
- Provides year-round Childcare as well as before and after school care. Call or email Kay Harwood at 663-0131, and information available here.
Many other groups meet as well. Contact the church office at 663-3524 for more information.
- MOPS Contact Sue Bennett, 484-2248 for the Tuesday morning group. – (day time) Mothers of Preschoolers (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 9:15). Contact Lisa Holstad at 663-5475 or lisaholstad@yahoo.com. Evening MOPS Group meets the 2nd & 4th Fridays 6:00 – 7:45. Contact Amy Jones at 663-1644 or aott_01@yahoo.com. Check out MOPS’s website: www.eatonrapidsmops.org.
- Toddler Time – Meets Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and again at 11:00 a.m.
Call Kim Estes at 663-7795, Patrick.estes@sbcglobal.net
- United Methodist Women (monthly circles on Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings)
For woman of all ages with monthly Circle and Unit meetings. They also do a number of service projects.
- Joanna Circle – meets evenings. Contact Shannon Rogers, 543-6474
- Priscilla Circle – meets mornings. Contact Doris Hall 663-8571.
- Membership Classes – Contact Joyce Showerman at 663-3524 or jshowerman@fumer.org.
- Confirmation Classes – membership training for Grades 7-12, Jan. 21 – Apr. 1, 2007
- New Members Classes: Thursdays or Sundays, April 12 – May 20, 2007.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
- Heart & Hands - Local ecumenical ministry to those experiencing financial needs. Headquartered at First Baptist Church. Volunteers are always needed. Call 663-7104 or Rosalind Bullen at 663-8800.
- The Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one caring ministry using lay persons who have received at least 50 hours of training. Training classes begin each fall. For more information contact Joyce Showerman at 663-3524.
- American Red Cross Blood Drive
Our church hosts this blood drive several times a year. Volunteers are always needed. Contact Sharon Nelson 628-2725.
- Would you like to be part of a ministry that visits our shut-ins on a monthly basis? There are several shut-ins in our area who could greatly benefit from a regular visit by a caring person from the church. Please contact Joyce Showerman at 663-3524.
SMALL GROUPS
- Friendship Group – 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 for a meal and fellowship.
Contact Joyce Showerman at 663-3524 or jshowerman@fumer.org.
- Grief Support Group – Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. Contact Alice Botti at 663-3423.
- Men’s Bible Study – Wednesday mornings at 8:30. Contact Dick Allen.
- Weight Watchers – meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Contact Garritt Meyers, 646-9437 for the Monday group.
- Women’s Bible Study – meets Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided if requested.
Contact Joyce Showerman at 663-3524 or jshowerman@fumer.org.
- Senior’s Group – 4th Wednesday at 3:00p.m. – open to all retirees
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