Church Office Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. Sunday School at the Shannon House
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United Methodist Youth (UMY)
YOUTH BACK FROM MISSION TRIP!
We made it back from our mission trip to Nashville with lots of memories, stories, and friendships! There was never a boring moment! We were split into work crews named after famous country music singers, each group was paired with other churches from different states such as Florida and Illinois. The "Reba" crew included Chase Curtis, Alan Sites, Allison Sites, Cade Bethea, Katlin Poor, and Bobby Bradberry. "Reba" worked at nursing homes, a food bank, with the homeless, and with veterans. According to "Reba" the food bank was intense, fast-paced work that kept them very busy! The "Johnny Cash" crew included Gunnar Stone, Kase Bounds, Nathan Parker, Dalton Gulker, Loren Marks, Riley Poor, and Elizabeth Bradberry. "Johnny Cash" worked at a nursing home by running a carnival, playing with at-risk kids, and working at a homeless center. At the homeless center, "Johnny Cash" organized food, clothes, and supplies.
After working hard at our work sites during the day, we had fun evening activities each night. We even got to go to the Hard Rock Café on Friday for lunch!
Each night we had services called, "Club." These services were a time to spend with our crews and our churches. There were funny skits, times to share our experiences, and extra special times with God. One night we spent our time at "Club" on the roof of McKendree United Methodist Church. What a beautiful view of downtown we had that night! We went to another Methodist church in Franklin, TN to be a part of their Wednes-day night youth service. A huge thank you to everyone in the congregation who helped us through donations, prayer, and encouragement. We couldn’t have served the people of Nash-ville without your support. Be at this Sunday’s worship service to see lots of our pictures and to hear more stories!
Blessings,
Elizabeth
 to Garrett Law and Allison Sites for becoming 2010-2011 Southeast District Council on Youth Ministry Officers! Garrett was elected to be the treasurer and Allison was elected to be the reporter. They will be great representatives from our church to the Southeast District. Our church is so proud of you both!
Elizabeth Bradberry
Director of Youth Ministries
OUR NEW BIBLE STUDY IS CALLED LIFE TOGETHER
IMAGINE a group of students sharing this goal-to know Jesus Christ deeper and to make him known to others!
IMAGINE them doing as the disciples did –fellowshipping, growing, serving, sharing, and worshiping together
IMAGINE yourself in this kind of caring, committed community-revolutionizing you life and those in the group!
When? Thursday nights at the Shannon House
7:00p.m. Snacks and drinks are provided but it’s not a full dinner.
First United Methodist Church
Schedule of Events
Sunday School-9:00am
Youth– Sunday
6:00pm-7:30pm
Bible Study– Thursday
7:00pm-8:00pm
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Check out www.accym.org for information about what is going on with other Methodist youth groups Arkansas.
See you at Sunday school at 9:00am as we learn about God's Word, Worship at 10:15am, and UMY on Sunday at 6:00pm. Feel free to contact the church office if you have any questions.
870.673.1131-church
Welcome, Wade and Jessica Hosman, our new Youth Directors! More information forthcoming.
Elizabeth Bradberry
Youth Minister
870.830.5218-cell
First Light Praise and Worship Band - Pictures!
Remember - Youth Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sundays in Shannon House
We have donuts!
Youth Lay Speaking Training
What is Youth Lay Speaking? Read on...
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 A Youth in Lay Speaking Ministry Is:
- An active, supportive member of a United Methodist church;
- Eager to serve through the church;
- Well-informed on the Scriptures, and the doctrine, heritage, organization, and life of The United Methodist Church;
- Committed to witnessing her/his faith through church and community leadership, caregiving ministries, and spoken communication;
- Willing to improve his/her skills for service.
Local Church Lay Speakers . . .
Serve in and through their local congregation. To be recognized as a Local Church Lay Speaker, you must:
- Be recommended by your pastor and your Administrative Council or Administrative Board;
- Complete the basic course for lay speaking ministry and continue in education withyour pastor;
- Annually reapply, reporting how you have served and continued to learn.
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Certified Lay Speakers
May serve in other congregations and in district and conference projects and programs. To be recognized as a Certified Lay Speaker, you must:
- Have the same recommendations as a Local Church Lay Speaker;
- Complete the basic course for lay speaking ministry;
- Complete one advanced course;
- Report annually on how you have served and continued to learn; and
- Complete at least one advanced course every three years.
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A Youth in Lay Speaking Ministry Witnesses to the Christian Faith by:
Leading
- Serving as an officer in your UMYF;
- Serving as liturgist for worship;
- Helping to start a new church school class;
- Guiding Bible study;
- Lending support for special emphases in your congregation;
- Using your role in school and community groups as a way to witness and serve;
- Serving on committees in your local church.
Caring
- Welcoming newcomers;
- Organizing and working in outreach ministries;
- Reaching out with love in times of personal crisis;
- Providing services for persons with physical or mental challenges before them.
Communicating
- Sharing the gospel one-on-one;
- Interpreting conference and general church programs;
- Leading devotions for groups in the congregation and in the community;
- Pulpit supply;
- Teaching church school.
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You are ready to become a Lay Speaker if:
- You are ready to share your faith;
- You are willing to go wherever and when ever God calls you;
- You will commit your time and energy to the service of your neighbor;
- You desire to share God’s love.
To find out more about the lay speaking ministry training, service, and support network in your area, contact your
- Local Church Lay Leader
- Pastor
- District Superintendent
- District Director of Lay Speaking
- District Lay Leader, or
- Another Lay Speaker
If the persons you ask don't have answers to your questions, they will know where to find them.
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