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Alateen - Thursday 8PM meeting weeklyHealth and WholenessCovenant Singers (Youth Choir)Music, Arts and WorshipThe Covenant Singers is a choir comprised of youth in grades 7th to 12th. It is not a requirement for children or their families to be members of First Church in order to participate in any choirs for children or youth.Casting QueensCaringNew and experienced knitters are welcome to join this group as they prepare prayer shawls that are delivered to those who can use a reminder that the church is praying for them.After School Care ProgramReaching Out in MissionSafe environment and enriching activities for children 5 yrs-fifth grade.  We also have a summer camp program 7 am - 6 pm .  Contact Salem Dietz, program director, at 704-433-6679.  AA - Thursday 8PM meetings weeklyHealth and WholenessAlcoholics Anonymous meeting each Thursday at 8:00PMAdopt a School: Isenburg Elementary School - Be a mentor or Lunch Buddy, 1/2 hour per month.Reaching Out in MissionBe a Mentor (math or reading tutor) or Lunch Buddy 1/2 hour (or more) per month. Donate food items for backpacks that students take home for weekend meals or donate socks, underwear, sweat pants and shirts to be used when a child has an accident at schoolSoup to Nuts (Walk to Emmaus) Call the church office for more information.Spiritual LifeWalk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spirtitual renewal and formation that begins with a 3 day short course in Christianity. Participants join in small groups to support each other in their ongoing walk with Christ. Non-DenominationalPrayer Chain - Call the chuurch office or the Prayer Chain Coordinator when the office is closedSpiritual LifeTeams of prayer volunteers use a phone tree to pass along prayer request for members of a church family or friend.Boy Scout Troop 442 - Guiding boys to manhood with spiritual growth, outdoor fun, and comm. service.Reaching Out in MissionTroop 442 has been chartered with the Boy Scouts of America since 1925. All programs follow BSA guildelines.Early Worship ServiceWorshipWe offer a full worship service in our sanctuary each Sunday morning, followed by an informal gathering in our fellowship hall.Child Development CenterReaching Out in MissionWe are a Five Star childcare center licensed by the State of NC.  Our teachers are approved and accredited by the Dvision of Child Services.  We offer structured activities, supervised free-play.   Call director Vickie Wood at  704-633-7209Rowan Helping Ministries  (RHM), Crisis Action Network - working directly with RHM StaffReaching Out in MissionVolunteers interview RHM clients in need of medications, food, clothing, or other financial assistance.  After the interview, the RHM Staff makes a decision about what help to make available. Training is available for all volunteers.Doorstep VisitorsMusic, Arts and WorshipOur members Visit and follow up with worship visitors.  Each Doorstep Visitors team makes visits about 3 times a year.  Each visit is intended to be a 10-14 minut visit at the door.Rowan Helping Ministries Shelter - Volunteers help prepare, serve meals, wash laundry, and sign in.HungerTeams usually serve a breakfast, or a breakfast and supper meal. Laundry is accomplished during and after supper.Adult Bell ChoirMusic, Arts and WorshipCommunion ServersMusic, Arts and WorshipAssist the pastor in serving communion elements to the congregation during Sunday worship and special worship opportunities. Servers meet with the pastor about 15 minutes prior to the service in his study.Journey@first TeamMusic, Arts and WorshipPlan and conduct the monthly journey@first worship service. Help is needed to design and prepare altar display, set up and clean up the chapel, audio and visual system, and other preparations. The service is the third Sunday 9:00 to 9:45 AM.United Methodist Women (UMW)Fun for AllUMW meet in circles (small groups), once a month, normally the 1st Monday, at a time that suits its members. Mother's Morning out - Provides child care, Fridays 9AM to noon, $5.00 fee.Reaching Out in MissionMeals-on-wheels - Delivering meals to the homebound of Salisbury.HungerVolunteers and substitutes from out church deliver meals on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.Sunshine Visitors - Maintain Christian relationship with church members who are homebound.CaringContacts are made through cards, telephone calls, and personal visits. Food or other small gifts are often taken at the time of the visit. The group meets once a quarter for an informal lunch to stay current.Church Shepards - Provide a personal contact between each church member and our congregation.CaringThis two-way contact helps to idenify ministry needs, especially during times of death and illness, and recognize times of celebration.ConnectorsMusic, Arts and WorshipConnectors develop relationships with prospective members to facilitate their connecting with a small group ministry within the congregation. A Connector may be paired with an individual or with a family.The Casting Queens - Prayer Shawl  Ministry. Call the church office for information.Spiritual LifeProvide Prayer Shawls to those in our church family and community in need of comfort and prayers. The ministry is open to anyone who is committed to prayer and who knits, crochets, or is willing to learn. Men's Prayer Breakfast meeting at Hendrix Restaurant on West Innes StreetSpiritual LifeMen join together for prayer, sharing prayer concerns, devotions, breakfast, and fellowship on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, at 7AM at Hendrix Restaurant on West Innes Street.GreetersMusic, Arts and WorshipOur members welcome guests to worship, especially first time visitors.  We ask guests to sign our guest book register in the main entry to our sanctuary.  Greeters provide directional info (bathrooms, nursery, etc.).Habitat or Humanity - Our congregation has built Habitat homes over the years.Reaching Out in MissionA variety of construction volunteers, and support teams will be needed for our next home project. You can also volunteer any time to work in a variety of ways (in retail sales store, construction, etc.) directly with Rowan County Habitat for Humanity. First United Methodist Church PreschoolReaching Out in MissionThis is a morning program which runs 9 months per year, with a class for younger twos, older twos, three year olds and four year olds.  We provide a warm and loving environment with developmentally appropriate activities.  Call 704-636-3121 for more info.Mission Bridge - Play bridge and raise money for missions, the 3rd Friday,  monthly at the church.Reaching Out in MissionParticipants take turns hosting. Light refreshments are served and good fellowship is enjoyed. One night a month beginning at 7:30PM and playing until around 10PM, playing 5 progressions.Camp Discovery for rising 4th - 5th grd.  in Rowan-Salisbury who may not have opportunity otherwise.Reaching Out in MissionProvides a Christian camp experience for Rowan-Salisbury school system children who may not have an opportunity otherwise. Volunteers are needed for mentoring, driving, helping with activities indoors and out. Camp is 24 hours/day for one week.Disaster Relief - Disaster Relief and recovery teams are formed as needed. Call church office.Reaching Out in MissionAA - Friday 8PM meetings weeklyHealth and WholenessAlcoholics Anonymous meeting each Friday at 8:00 PMAlanon - Thursday 8PM meeting weeklyHealth and WholenessStephen Ministry - Provides confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our church.CaringOne can only become a Stephen Minister by completing extensive training.Enabling Equipment Loans - Call the church office for more information.Health and WholenessEquipment available for short term loans.Youth Ministries (6th to 12th grades)Fun for AllMiddle High and Senior High Youth Group is to help youth grow in their personal relationship with God and to help them experience Christian community. Youth meet for fellowship, worship, a meal and studies/lessons 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Sunday evenings.Scrapbooking Group - Scrapbooking within Christian fellowship, call church office for information.Fun for AllSunday SchoolWorshipFirst Methodist has a strong Christian Education program, offering Sunday school classes for all ages.  Acolytes - Call the church office for more information.Music, Arts and WorshipYouth, generally in the 6th through 8th grade, help create sacred, celebratory worship by lighting the candles, processing in and out of the sanctuary with the cross, and assisting with baptisms, communion or other aspects of worship. Connecting 101- contact church office for more information.Music, Arts and WorshipProspective/New Member class meets during the Sunday school hour. Classes form as needed and schedules permit.Outreach CommunionMusic, Arts and WorshipTeams of two serve the sacrament of Holy Communion to those who due to illness and/or infirmity are unable to receive it at regular services.Worship ServiceWorshipJoin us at 11:00 am for our weekly worship service.Flower Ministry -  Arrangers and Deliverers provide flowers to those homebound or in nursing homes.CaringOn Monday mornings, arrangers make new arrangements from the Sunday worship flowers, taking about 1 1/2 hours per week. Deliverers deliver one week per month, about 2 hours.Rowan Helping Ministries  (RHM), Crisis Action Network - working directly with RHM StaffHungerVolunteers interview RHM clients in need of medications, food, clothing, or other financial assistance.  After the interview, the RHM Staff makes a decision about what help to make available. Training is available for all volunteers.Children - P.A.W.S. (Praise and Worship Service for Kids)Fun for AllProvides a stuctured service with dialogue for children 1st to 5th grade during the 11:00 AM worship service. We learn the elements of worship, the different seasons of the church year, and what worship is all about. Held in the chapel.Sunday Lunch Bunch - meets each Sunday after the 11:00AM serviceFun for AllThe group is a mix of couples and singles, that meet at different restaurants, Dutch treat, or other planned social events and trips. A quarterly calendar is available.Guatemala Mission Trips - partnership with United Methodist General Board of Global MissionsReaching Out in MissionVolunteers partnering with Guatemala volunteers, have provided a medical clinic and pharmacy, assist with construction and Christian education through vacation Bible school for children, and are working on a solution for clean water in a village.One Child One Church - Encourages foster parenting and adoption.CaringVolunteers help organize or contribute to gift collections and other collection frives to meet the needs of Rowan County foster children.Junior ChoirMusic, Arts and WorshipNormally, this choir includes mostly 3rd to 6th graders. It is not a requirement for the children or their families to be members of First Church in order to participate in any choirs for children or youth.The Casting Queens - Prayer Shawl  Ministry. Call the church office for information.Fun for AllProvide Prayer Shawls to those in our church family and community in need of comfort and prayers. The ministry is open to anyone who is committed to prayer and who knits, crochets, or is willing to learn. Sunday Morning FellowshipMusic, Arts and WorshipProvides a venue for fellowship with all people of FUMC. Meets in the Fellowship Hall for coffee and light breakfast refreshments served every Sunday between early service and Sunday school (9:30 to 9:45).GreetersMusic, Arts and WorshipGreeters welcome guests to worship, especially first time visitors. Ask guests to sign book in the main entry.Methodist Connection (Fellowship for the mature)Fun for AllProvides a time and place for our Young at Heart to meet and have fun, fellowship, great food, and also enjoy one day trips. Meets in the Fellowship Hall for a covered dish lunch, or on occasion to a restaurant or day trip. No meeting in Jun, Jul, Aug.Rowan Helping Ministries Shelter - Volunteers help prepare, serve meals, wash laundry, and sign in.Reaching Out in MissionTeams usually serve a breakfast, or a breakfast and supper meal. Laundry is accomplished during and after supper.Altar Guild - Call the church office for more information.Music, Arts and WorshipPrepare the Sanctuary for weekly services. The Altar Guild maintains the Altar area and all the Vessels and Appointments. The Sanctuary is prepared prior to Sunday,  and volunteers work for 1 to 2 hours each week at a time convenient for them.Bereavement Meals - meals for families in our church who have lost a loved one.Health and WholenessProvide a meal for families in our church who have lost a loved one. Sometimes a Sunday school class or other small group within the church provides the meal.Novice ChoirMusic, Arts and WorshipParticipation in this choir is open to all first and second graders or any new Choristers in their first year. It is not a requirement for children or their families to be members of First Church in order to participate in any choirs for children.Dare to Be Uncommon Men's Bible StudySpiritual LifeExamine your life - and aspire to a life of renewed integrity...influence...and faith.  With this Bible study, you'll tackle key principles found in Tony Dungy's book "Uncommen".  Explore Scripture, engage in discussion.College Moms and Dads - "Secret" College Moms and Dads communicate with one of our college students.CaringCare Network - Care for members of our church family during times of crisis.Health and WholenessCares for members of our church family during times of crisis when normal family functions are disrupted, such as during hospitalization. Examples of care, preparation and delivery of meals, babysitting, and transportation to doctor's appointments.Fun Bunch - Different groups form 10-12 individuals. Group meets once a month for a get together.Fun for AllAn opportunity to enjoy fellowship in an informal setting. Activities might include a meal at a member's home, at a restaurant, a trip to a play, or place of interest. Groups are formed in January and July during a covered dish dinner at the church.UshersMusic, Arts and WorshipWelcome the family of God into worship, extending hospitality as needed to maximize the worship experience. Usher teams serve for each of the Sunday morning worship services (8:45 and 11:00 AM) and for special worship services.Tape MinistryMusic, Arts and WorshipShares First United Mehodist sanctuary services with those who are not able to attend or those who want a media record of special events. Volunteers make audio or video recordings and can deliver to the homebound.Chancel ChoirMusic, Arts and WorshipChildren's Church (ages 3-5 years old)Fun for AllProvides an age appropriate worship oppotunity for children 3-5 years old during the 11:00AM Sunday morning worship service. Children leave the sanctuary for Children's Church at the designated time.Youth Mission - Volunteers help those in need in our state or region.Reaching Out in MissionMinistry teams are composed of youth and adult leaders. Worship and reflection are part of the mission experience. Teams serve for about one week during the summer.Disaster Relief - Disaster Relief and recovery teams are formed as needed. Call church office.Reaching Out in MissionEpilepsy Support Group - meets 2nd Thursday of each month 7PMHealth and WholenessGolf Team - May through AugustFun for AllPlay weekly 9-hole matches against different churches at McCanless Golf Club, shotgun start at 5:30PM on Tuesday afternoons, May to August.

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