Adult Ministry
Jasper United Methodist Church offers an ever-growing variety of small group encounters for adults. United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, Senior Adults, Nurture, and operations & facilities support top the list.
A SCHOOL FOR LAY SPEAKERS BASIC/ADVANCED COURSES
October 9th and 16th
9:45 am until 4:15 pm at JUMC
Sponsored by
Northwest District Lay Speaking Ministries North Georgia Conference UMC
Cost: $40. Please bring a sandwich!
Snacks will be provided.
For more info: call Randy Wilcox, 770-382-0787
Men's Ministry
United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men will be a creative supportive fellowship of men, who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually and to seek daily His will. Its primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all their relationships. Work groups are formed to provide ministry to the congregation. All men in our congregation are welcome to become a part of this mission and ministry team. UMM meet 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. in Room 102.
Women's Ministry
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women is a group of women in the congregation organized for Mission and Ministry. The purpose of United Methodist Women as stated in the Book of Discipline is; "The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a 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." (para.255.4) Any woman who commits herself to the PURPOSE and chooses to belong can become a member of The UMW. The group meets the 4th Monday in January-March-June-September at 7:00 pm. in the Serendipity Classroom (106). Childcare is provided.
Dorcas Circle - The Dorcas Circle meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m., Serendipity Classroom (106). Childcare is provided.
Seekers Circle - The Seekers Circle meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. , Room 104
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) - MOPS is a program designed for mothers with children under school age. The women are all ages and backgrounds, but share the same desire - to be the best mothers they can be. MOPS meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm.
For more information please contact jtatum@jasperumc.org
Senior Adult Ministry
By being a leader or a participant you can help provide these programs that minister to older adults by encouraging spiritual growth, connecting with each other and reaching out to others in our church and community.
Day Trippin' - Fun monthly trips to shop, eat, tour, but mostly fellowship! Join us for good food and fellowship. See Juanita to sign-up.
The purpose of the Nurture Committee is to build up the body of Christ by caring for members in such a way as to help them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in fellowship in our church family and to offer care, concern, prayer and support to the membership of JUMC when troubles and hardships arise.
New Member Sponsors - Sponsors help to integrate new members into JUMC fellowship by making frequent contact, inviting them to church functions/activities and praying for them. Many of our current sponsors need a break and as we grow new sponsors are needed.
Parish Care - This team ministers to members who are shut in or live in a nursing home. Each volunteer has assigned "Parishioners" to visit at least once a month and to call or send cards on a regular basis. New members to the team are needed.
Church Library - We need people who are interested in promoting and maintaining the church library. Much of our inventory is old and we need to update so that it will be a useful resource for our members. We are very open to any ideas and help.
"Open" areas - Looking for persons to do follow up on members who miss a number of Sundays, do telephoning for various things, assist with the new member picture board and dinner, deliver sermon tapes each Sunday and coordinator of a "Senior" program. We always need new active members of the Nurture Committee. Come to help us build up the body of Christ!
Prayer Ministry - The purpose of the Prayer Ministry is to provide a foundation of prayer for the church and its members. Prayer intercessors - pray for concerns submitted by the body-receive weekly updates. Prayer chain - a telephone chain with people willing to pray for urgent or emergency events. Prayer vigils - need people to coordinate and participate. P.R.A.Y. - Project Prayer for Really Awesome Youth. Need people willing to pray for specific youth. Prayer room Maintenance - need committed people to keep this room up to date.
Operations Ministry
Facilities Ministry
Come volunteer as part of a team to help with the maintenance of the Church.
Building Maintenance - Handy man repairs like drywall, electrical, plumbing.
Glass doors and Windows - Team to clean doors and windows of Celebration Center bi-monthly.
Landscaping - Team to do seasonal work on flower beds and shrubs.
Chair and Table Maintenance - Quarterly maintenance to shampoo chairs in celebration center and wipe down tables of all types.
Financial Fund Counters
Financial Fund counters - Involves counting offering receipts after collection during the 10:55 am service. Two volunteers count. Frequency about once every three months.
Office Angels
Administrative - Volunteer to work in administrative roles, and help the staff meet the many needs of the church.
Stuffers - Join a fun team of people and help prepare the monthly newsletter for mailing and stuffing the weekly bulletin with inserts.
Office Receptionist - Minister to the congregation and visitors by being the first voice they hear on the phone and the first friendly face they see as they come in the door.
Sanctuary Stewards - Help supply the chair pockets with offering envelopes and pencils.
Membership - Weekly follow-up calls with visitors and new members.