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Adult Bible Class |
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This class uses the
“Adult Bible
Studies” which is an
official resource of
The United Methodist
Church. This
curriculum is
designed to help
adults understand
the meaning and
authority of the
Bible for Christian
life. Each session
is Bible-based and
Christ-focused. The
class meets each
Sunday in Room 26 at
10:15 a.m. |
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Faith Matters |
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This class taught by
Rev. Cheryl Foulk,
discusses books by
popular Christian
writers, faith
issues, and seasonal
topics. This class
meets on Sunday from
September through
May in Room 22 at
10:30 a.m. |
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Ark Builders |
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This class discusses
contemporary
faith-based topics.
Books are selected
according to the
interests of the
group. This class
enjoys lively
discussion, class
interaction, and
meets on Sunday in
Room 22 at 9:15 a.m. |
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Wesley Way |
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This class helps you
understand scripture
in fresh ways
through studying the
books of the world’s
leading New
Testament scholar,
N. T. Wright. The
class meets Sundays
in Room 26 at 9:00
a.m. |
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Mid-Week Bible Study
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This adult Bible
study meets each
Wednesday from 4:00
- 5:00 p.m. at
Crossroads. The
study is facilitated
by one of our
pastors and examines
the preaching text
for the coming
Sunday. The format
welcomes questions
and shared
discussion. All
adults are invited
to join in this
experience. For
questions, ask Rev.
McDowell. |
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Sisters Study Groups |
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These groups are
held for one hour a
week during
September through
May. They are held
both in the daytime
and the evening.
These groups for
women aid in
increasing one’s
knowledge of
Christian education,
promote Christian
friendships and
faith sharing. New
groups are started
periodically. |
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Cokesbury Table
Ministry |
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Quality Christian
books are sold on
Sunday mornings in
the parlor during
Fellowship Hour.
Special order books
are available upon
request. |
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Church Library |
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 The
library is open on
Sundays from 8:00
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
During the week, the
library is locked,
but can be accessed
by any member of the
staff. Books are
loaned for four
weeks, CDs for three
weeks and videos for
one week.
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 Walk
to Emmaus The
Walk to Emmaus® is a
spiritual renewal
program intended to
strengthen the local
church through the
development of
Christian disciples
and leaders.
Visit the website |
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Chair Volleyball |
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First STARS is our
church’s chair
volleyball team.
STARS (Seniors
Tackling Aging
Responsibly) is a
fun way to stay
active, have fun and
develop friendships
with others. Our
team practices
regularly and
competes with other
teams in the
community. |
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United Methodist Men |
 The
United Methodist Men
meet on the first
Saturday of
every month
(September-May)
for breakfast and
fellowship. All men
are welcome, call
the
church office
for more
information,
740-653-3330.
For more information
about the
West Ohio Conference
United Methodist Men
visit their web
site. This site
contains information
that might be
helpful for the men
of Lancaster First
UMC.
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United Methodist
Women |
 The
organized unit of
United Methodist
Women shall be
community of women
whose purpose is to
know God and to
experience freedom
as whole persons
through Jesus
Christ; to develop a
creative, supportive
fellowship; and to
expand concepts of
mission through
participation in the
global ministries of
the church.
Any woman may become
a member of United
Methodist Women if
she chooses to join
and to commit
herself to the
purpose of the
organization. All
women of the United
Methodist Church are
welcome and
encouraged to
belong.
Monthly luncheons
are held on the
first Wednesday of
each month
(September-December
and February-May)
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 The
United Methodist
Women will be
collecting small
6”-8” stuffed
animals, new or
gently used. They
will be donated to
the Sheriff’s
department to be
given out to
children in times of
trauma or duress. DO
NOT WRAP the
animals. Bring your
donation to the
church parlor
anytime.
New and/or gently
used books at the
elementary school
reading levels will
also be collected
during the school
year for the West
After School
Program. Bring your
donation to the
church parlor
anytime.
Campbell Soup Labels
plus labels from
other food items
(see the poster on
the information wall
in the parlor) are
being collected for
Red Bird Mission, a
mission outreach of
United Methodist
Women. Bring all you
save to the “Soup
Can” on the
information wall in
the parlor anytime.
"Where two or
more are gathered in
my name, I am there
among them." Matthew
18:20
ELIZABETH CIRCLE
Meets in the
Rising House on the
third Thursday of
each month at 9:30
a.m.
(September through
May).
ESTHER CIRCLE
Meets in the
Rising House on the
second Thursday of
each month at 1:00
p.m.
REBECCA CIRCLE
Meets in the Rising
House on the first
Thursday of each
month at 1:30-3:00
p.m.
TRINITY CIRCLE
Meets on the fourth
Tuesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m.
in the homes of
circle members. |
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