First United Methodist Church

Gainesville, Texas

Ministries| Children | Youth | Music | Adult and Family | Outreach | Cub Scouts

Adult and Family Ministries

United Methodist Women
     UMW encourages women to know God and to experience freedom as a whole person through Jesus Christ. UMW sponsors fun, fellowship, mission and study opportunities. Each year their big event is “Tabletop Treasures” which is a fundraiser for missions. For more information, contact Robyn Hedrick at 665-2427.

Family Ministries
     Family Ministries sponsors a variety of church wide activities that are centered on strengthening the church, family, and individuals through worship and fellowship. Such activities include the annual Fall Festival and Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras with gumbo and jazz music.

Gwen’s Group
    
This is a unique group led by Gwen Grove, who go on luncheon outings the second Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m., September through May. Anyone of any age is welcome to join. You never know where you might end up, but you always know it will be an adventure! Contact Gwen Grove for more information at 665-4317.

Scrapbooking “All Day Crop” 
    
Two or three times a year, First UMC hosts an all day Saturday scrapbooking event in the Fellowship Center. A portion of the enrollment fee is donated back to the church for use in children’s and youth ministries.

 Sisters Bible Study
    
Led by Patsy Morris, Director of Christian Education, Sisters deepens women’s relationship with God and others through personal daily readings and participation in weekly group discussion using a video segment as a catalyst. Each video segment illuminates the past week’s individual study. The video and discussion are designed to connect scripture and women’s daily lives.

Disciple Bible Study 
   
 The DISCIPLE Bible Study program is designed to develop strong Christian Leaders in local churches through the in-depth study of Scripture. Through DISCIPLE, persons will be strengthened in their faith and guided into service and ministry. Here at FUMC, opportunities to become a part of the DISCIPLE Bible Study program are offered each fall. Registration for these 34 week classes is held in August.

Pastor Led Bible Study: 
    
Join Rev. Yeager as he leads weekly Bible studies on several occasions throughout the year.  Lenten and Advent Bible studies have drawn many who seek to further their knowledge about these  special occasions in our church. Other studies are also available at different times during the year.