Our Ministries
NUMC has a variety of ministry areas. The ones listed on this page are the main groupings.
More information is available from the leader of each area. Please feel free to
contact our group leaders with questions.
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Leisure and Recreation
The Leisure and Recreation Committee is responsible for planning periodic church-wide
activities. The purpose is to foster fellowship, get acquainted with new members, and
to invite non-church members in the community to participate. Some of the current activities
include:
- Winter Cabin Fever Capers - Summer Church-wide Picnic - Trip to Baseball games - Fall Family Retreat at Aldersgate Camp Worship
Worship Committee purpose is to create an atmosphere that will enable and encourage people to praise
the Lord. They, along with the Pastor and the Music Team are responsible for coordinating the aspects
of the worship experience, including care and decoration of the sanctuary, greeting and ushering. The
committee also works with Care Committee, Youth and Children Ministries to plan special services. Needed
are people who have a heart for the Worship experience, to help plan and facilitate worship services that
will glorify God.Care
The Care Committee coordinates, plans and carries out various activities which support our church members.
These include visits to homebound members, recognition of extraordinary service within the congregation, and
traditional celebration of familiar church holidays. They provide resources for people and emotional life
issues, and along with Hospitality provide for the needs of families who are experiencing stressful situations
such as illness or grief.Music
Current music programs include Chancel Choir, Hand bell Choir, Praise Ensemble, Youth Praise Band. There are
also vocal ensembles and instrumental ensembles scheduled throughout the year, along with special programs
such as the Christmas Cantata. Visit our
Music Ministry page for more information on different offerings.
Discipleship
The Membership Committee follows visitors' progression from the first visit through membership at NUMC. First time visitors to NUMC are visited within 72 hours by two church members. The visitors are greeted with a plate of cookies or a loaf of bread, a warm smile, church literature, a thank you for attending, and a request for questions that need answering. The pastor acknowledges first time visitors' attendance with personal letters. Their names are included on a list of recently attended visitors. The pastor follows up with personal visits or phone calls. Each quarter a series of membership classes are offered during the Sunday School hour. The classes are as follows: - What It Means to be a Christian, - What It Means to be a United Methodist Christian - What It Means to be a Christian at NUMC Following these classes, a membership Sunday is scheduled. The Membership Committee Goals and Purpose are to extend a friendly welcome and assist visitors in becoming acquainted with NUMC and its ministries, and to encourage and prepare visitors for membership. Needs are: - Prayers for visitors and membership committee - Bakers of cookies or breads - Visitation team members. Missions
The Mission Team of the NUMC functions as a catalyst to bring worshipers in contact with individuals in
society. NUMC's mission is to show and tell people that Jesus cares and loves them so much He gave His life
that they may have new life now and eternal life hereafter. Programs that are currently supported by the
Missions Team are: Jessamine County Food Pantry, Bluegrass Community Action Emergency Food Pantry, Meals
on Wheels, AA Pregnancy Help Center, Gideons International, United Methodist Committee on Relief.
Children's Ministry
The Children's Ministry Council exists to insure that every child who attends a children's activity at NUMC
is offered a saving relationship with Jesus through safe, welcoming, experiential learning environment,
committed volunteers and age appropriate activities. The Children's Ministry Programs include Sunday School
(in conjunction with the Education Committee), Children's Church and Wednesday Night Bible Zone. Other special
events offered throughout the year including an Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School, Christmas Pageant,
Children's Worship Sunday (to name a few). Key needs for church volunteers are regular activity Children's
Church, substituting for Sunday School and Bible Zone, and assisting as needed in special events. Part of
the volunteer commitment is to attend initial and ongoing "Safe Sanctuaries" training to foster community of
protection against and awareness of child abuse. Other volunteer training is specific to the events/activities
in which they participate.Special Events
Special Events Committee plans, organizes, and hosts
activities and events that are one-of-a-kind or
once a year evens. These include the annual Harvest Festival, a community wide downtown event that
is held the first weekend in October, and special luncheons or dinners that are planned to celebrate
or honor significant occurrences. The purpose is to encourage and enable outreach opportunities and
to provide church-wide fellowship.
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Prayer
The NUMC Prayer Ministry area continuing actions include the
Wednesday Night Prayer Group, the Sunday Night
Prayer Group, and the Prayer Chain. Prayer Ministry periodically holds workshops such as "Everyone Can Pray".
The Prayer Ministry Area seeks: to increase the active pary-ers in NUMC through education, rejuvenating the
Prayer Chapel program, and encouraging the congregation to become a praying church; and to develop a prayer
partner relationship with every church worker, both staff and volunteer, to find and achieve God's will in
all NUMC activities.
We want to introduce more people to a personal relationship with God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Wednesday Night Prayer Group, led by Rev. Lavon Clem, meets from 6:30-7:30PM in the Prayer Chapel. Sunday Night Prayer Group meets at 6:15PM in the Prayer Chapel. June Blackford and Rena Morris lead this prayer time of uplifting prayer requests from Sunday morning services and the prayer boxes. Evangelism
The Evangelism Committee wants to spread the Good News and bring people to Jesus. They plan and
participate in community wide outreach efforts, including revivals and multi-denominational events.Membership
The Membership Committee follows visitors' progression from the first visit through
membership at NUMC. First time visitors to NUMC are visited within 72 hours by two
church members. The visitors are greeted with a plate of cookies or a loaf of bread,
a warm smile, church literature, a thank you for attending, and a request for questions
that need answering. The pastor acknowledges first time visitors' attendance with personal
letters. Their names are included on a list of recently attended visitors. The pastor
follows up with personal visits or phone calls. Each quarter a series of membership classes
are offered during the Sunday School hour. The classes are as follows: - What It Means to be a Christian, - What It Means to be a United Methodist Christian - What It Means to be a Christian at NUMC Following these classes, a membership Sunday is scheduled. The Membership Committee Goals and Purpose are to extend a friendly welcome and assist visitors in becoming acquainted with NUMC and its ministries, and to encourage and prepare visitors for membership. Needs are: - Prayers for visitors and membership committee - Bakers of cookies or breads - Visitation team members. United Methodist Women
The Local Unit of UMW is part of the international organization that supports missions for women
and children throughout the world. There are currently four active circles that meet monthly, and
Unit meetings and programs are held quarterly. All women of the church are welcome and are encouraged
to join a small group circle or participate in the Unit activities.
Education
Through Christian education, we invite the members and communities of NUMC to be transformed as they are inspired
and challenged to: know and experience God through Jesus Christ; claim and live God's promises; grow and serve
as Christian disciples; promote and nurture faith.
The NUMC Education Committee's goal is to provide the life and teachings of Jesus and to nurture the believers in Christ. The committee identifies and equips teachers who are growing in their faith and who can serve as mentors and role models for those they teach. The committee provides teacher resources and training to assist in the teaching of children, youth and adults of all ages. Each age group has a designated Coordinator on the Education Committee to assist in the planning if each age group. This Coordinator provides representation for their group in the areas of space, curriculum and finances relating to education studies. The Education Committee is seeking those who want to help nurture our growing church. Perhaps you can team teach a class or be a substitute teacher, or be a member of our committee to assist those involved here at NUMC. The Education Committee welcomes you in our family - help educate those for a Christian Life. Youth
Youth Ministry's goals are to offer opportunities for discipleship in Christ and to deepen young people's
faith in order to impact the community with the changing love of Christ. Existing activities and programs include
Sunday Evening Dinner Fellowship, Wednesday Evening Bible Study and group studies. Youth participate in regularly
scheduled missions such as the Food Bank and monthly Saturday mission
workday. Annual mission trips are planned
for both Senior High and Junior High groups. There are also numerous opportunities for fellowship activities
including Ichthus, King's
Island, cookouts, canoeing, etc. We always welcome new volunteers for a variety of duties.
Hospitality
The Hospitality Committee provides the hands-on work of hosting regular activities in the church, including
Sunday Coffee Time, and traditional events such as Thanksgiving Dinner. The purpose is to provide a welcoming,
generous feeling at all church functions. Helping hands are needed!
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