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Church Teams
The work of the church is conducted through teams
which utilize member's talents, energy, love and devotion to ensure that the needs of the church and the community are met. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come and serve the church as we work to further God's Kingdom here on earth. We encourage you to participate in our church's unlimited ministery team opportunities. These Teams and their activities are described below.
Building Team
Through the Building Team, College Grove United Methodist Church is preserving our tradition and planning for the future! For the last four years we have been dreaming about a new opportunity to serve our community for our Lord's work in 'The Grove.' The church voted in 2002 to hire an engineer for the purpose of developing a 3 phase building plan. Consequently, we have installed a new elevator with a drive-up concrete access. Construction on Phase I started January 30, 2006 and Phase II is nearing completion.
If you would like further information, or an update on this exciting project, go to our Construction Page or contact a member of the Building Team.
Education Team
A a new adult has been added which meets in the basement. This class discusses and studies faith materials in everyday life. Educational and service opportunities abound through our church's activities.
Sunday School Classes Meet at 10:00 AM
Nursery - Basement
Pre-School - 3rd. - Basement
Elementary - 4th. - 8th. - Upstairs
Jr. High - 9th. - 12th. - Upstairs
Sr. High - 9th. - 12th. - Upstairs
Sojourners Class - Basement
Emmanuel Class - JOY Building
Crusader's Class - Sanctuary
Estelle Covington Class - Upstairs
Topical Bible Studies
Vacation Bible School
For more information on how to become involved with educational activities, contact Sharon Connell. For information about our nursery, contact Diane Yates.
Evangelism Team
The primary task of the ministery work on the Evangelism Team is to ensure that our congregation reaches out to people with the good news of Jesus Christ and receives them into its care so that they may develop a relationship with God and live as Christian disciples. We work and visit people who have visited our church on Sundays. Visitor cards are collected from each service and and visits are made. The visits are brief and a packet of information about our church is left with the family and an invitation to visit our church again is extended. Follow-up visits are also made.We also plan an annual revival.
Our Team wishes to express an invitation to anyone desiring to help share the "Good News" of Christ with our vistors and local community. If you need further information, have any questions, or know of any newcomers in our community, please contact Pastor Tom .
Missions Team
We are blessed to have sent our very own John, Ana and John Isreal Lamon to Honduras! Please go to our Honduras page for the full story of our endeavors.
We support UMCOR with flood buckets, health kits, layette kits, school kits, sewing kits, etc. For a complete description of UMCOR kits and endeavors, click here.
In addition, we participate in the Shoebox Ministery which helps the homeless and working poor. If you know of anyone in our community that needs help, please contact Beverly Collins.
Nurture Team
The goals of this team are to care for the spiritual and physical needs of
our congregation and community. This is a very active and caring group and
we welcome anyone to join us. Some of our activities are:
Developed a new church directory.
Implemented a new Prayer Chain.
Prepare meals for the family and/or friends of deceased members.
Sponsor most Pot Luck dinners.
Prepare food for our Youth Groups on Sunday evenings.
Serve a light Sunday Brunch between early service and Sunday School.
Enlist Nursery Helpers for Sunday services.
Coordinate the Christmas Card Program for the congregation.
Prepare, print and mail the bi-monthly Church Newsletter.
Our church now has a new Prayer Chain. Several people have volunteered to pray for those in need. If an illness or
need arises during the week, the chain is begun with a phone call to a member and that person calls the next person on the list, etc., until the chain is complete. If you do not get an answer, skip to the next name on the list so our chain will not be broken. If you would like to be kept posted of needs or illnesses in our community so you may pray and would like your name added (or deleted) from the list, Please contact Georganne Martin.
If you have any questions about the Nurture Team, or are willing to join this busy group, contact Frances Morgan or Betty Lou Wilson.
Trustee Team
The Trustee's Team provides stewardship over church funds through guidance and oversight of all fiscal activities. These activities include building maintenance and repair, major procurements and the allocation of funds for church activities. For further information, contact Deborah Jean.
United Methodist Women - Day Group
The organized unit of United Methodist women is a community of women whose
purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole presence through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Our UMW day group has 20 active members and we meet the Tuesday after the first
Sunday of each month at 10:30 AM in the fellowship room of the church.
We have many interesting programs and studies and lunch is served. We do many things to support various groups in our church, as well as supporting
foreign missions. For more information, contact Georgann Waddey or Marge Pitts.
United Methodist Women - Evening Group
The purpose of the evening group (the Wesley Service Guild) is to provide a channel through which women can achieve spiritual enrichment and Christian fellowship, and take an active part in developing a World Christian Community. The group currently has 21 members and meets at the Church each month on the 2nd. Wednesday. If you would like to join this group, contact Rene' Martin or Georganne Martin Holland.
Worship Team
There are openings for Lay Communion Servers. These lay ministers will administer the communion elements to those that are unable to attend church, but still wish to receive communion. Pairs of servers will alternate weeks of service. Please contact Vivian Skinner.
Young Adults
Click here for Young Adult Activities.
Youth Team
Our Youth Team is comprised of Tammey Baltz, Mary Neill Ghee, DeLacy Layhew, Bobbie Tackett and Sonny Overbey. Our meeting time is 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We will meet each Sunday unless it is announced otherwise.
