M.E.T. - MINISTRY EXECUTIVE TEAM

Your Ministry Executive Team is currently hard at work seeking ever-expanding opportunities to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Consideration is being given to growing our church through visionary programming, community outreach and expansion into the surrounding communities. We invite you, the Congregation, to share your ideas with any member of the MET as we strive to follow the Great Commission and welcome all to our amazing
Christ-centered church.

There IS A Program We Can Access called CELEBRATE RECOVERY. It started in l991 at the Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. Their founding pastor, Rick Warren, saw that people within the church family needed help with their hurts, habits and hang-ups. So with the help of his associate, John Baker, they started a program that mimics the12-step program of AA, only it is Christ centered and focused on divine healing with the guidance and support of church members. Now over 3,500 churches have taken the initiative to serve their congregations by organizing a CR program for their local fellowship. We can do the same, but we need a CORE GROUP to plan and operate the program! Over the years, these churches have found that the best leaders are those persons who have gone thru a program of recovery themselves. Now they have a strong desire to help others do the same. These people make the best leaders for the Celebrate Recovery program because of their passion to help others recover also.

My interest comes from the leading of the Spirit of God, but also from my years as a Clinical Psychologist counseling others. I am willing to help us start CELEBRATE RECOVERY in our congregation, but it is critical that we need a core group of 8 to 10 persons who have recovered enough from their wounds to lead this program. Yes, it takes the courage to come forward. Yes, it will take time and effort for the weekly meetings. But the rewards will be great to witness the victories ahead for those who have finally found themselves. If you want to be involved, call me at my home at 633 8490 or talk to me at church. I am ready to get involved. What are you waiting for?  Dr. Ken Barringer, Retired Clinical Psychologist and Methodist Pastor.

 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

What a wonderful event the April Gathering of Friends and Members was for those attending. It was a joy to hear Danielle Flood from ECHO speak about the life changing work they do with plants and seeds. Notice in the picture all you can grow although it does not look as neat and pristine as our gardens. But it feeds a hungry family. Keep dropping those pennies into the jar when you come to church. Glass jars marked for this are in both buildings.

SUMMER TIME IS VACATION TIME SO THE ONLY CIRCLE MEETING
IS THE PRAYER CIRCLE WHICH MEETS EACH WEEK,
9 AM, IN THE CHAPEL.

Christian Mission at Florida Southern College, Lakeland in July
Learn more about our world and the great ways Christian mission is happening. Other countries are reaching out in mission as we of the US have done for almost 200 years. Find out about the possible peace in Sudan, a much understood country in Africa because of the press it receives. If your interest lies in Bible study, attend to search the Letter of John for the message of God’s Love for all the world. How can you do that? Attend the annual School of Christian Mission at Florida Southern College, Lakeland in July. There are classes for children, youth and adults.

The adults may register for one of the following studies:
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD: John’s Letters
JOY TO THE WORLD: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity
THE BEAUTY AND COURAGE OF SUDAN: Why a Dream of Peace is Possible

Classes are given in Korean, Spanish, Creole and English. One set of classes goes from July 20-23 and the weekend session is July 23-25. Anyone interested in more information and even transportation to Lakeland for the week session may call Nancy Moon, 633-3846. She would be thrilled to have others from this church there.

THE MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

A Bible Study for Men! Join us each Thursday at
1:30 PM in Creason Hall - Rm 4. We will be studying
verse by verse the Book of Acts starting at Chapter 15.
Together we will be learning and discussing what the 
Word of God means for us today. For more information
call Lou Pomrenke at 633-7837.   All men from the community
are invited.  

 WOMEN'S INTERDENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY

The Women's Bible Study is an Interdenominational
Bible Study for Women.  The women meet each
Monday morning, 9:30 AM in Creason Hall.  
Please join us as we learn more about our precious
Lord, and enjoy prayer, praise and fellowship with other Christian women!
You are welcome!!    

 The United Methodist Men's primary purpose is to declare the
centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all of their
relationships.  UMM is a creative, supportive fellowship
of men who seeks to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually,
and to seek daily his will.  They meet monthly (except) 
June on the first Tuesday of each month for breakfast and
a program from 7:45 AM to 9:00 AM - typically at Denny's Restaurant. 
UMM sponsors the Men's Bible Study on Thursday afternoons (see above). 
The UMM also participates in the Department of
Florida Transportation  "Keep Clean" program for Route 674. 
UMM has Aluminum can recycling (crush) every Monday morning.

In the picture is Mike Whitt who is part of our
Aluminum can crushing/recycling program. 

S.W.A.G. - SINGLE WOMEN ALWAYS GOING 
S.W.A.G. stands for Single Women always going -
lunch, dinner, concerts, etc.  Any woman, single or 
married are welcome to attend the S.W.A.G. events.

SWAG invites you to join them for lunch on July 20, 2010 at the Olive Garden in Brandon. They will meet at Creason Hall at 9:30 AM. Please RSVP Elli at 633-2691 by July 18th.

S.T.A.R.S. 

S.T.A.R.S. needs you to become part of their team.
This exciting ministry gets to meet and greet the
performers for the monthly Concerts and Entertainment,
as well as welcome the community to the event. 

Click on the pictures below for
more information.

Summer High Seas VBS Camp

 New Symphony Orchestra 

UMC SCC Building Expansion 

"The Seekers" Class
Sunday Morning
Chapel - 9:30 AM