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Moms, Dads, Men, Women, Single, Married, Community Minded, Christian Believers, Singers, Sports Enthusiasts, Teachers, Students, Friends..... This is just a sampling of what you'll find when you explore the Adult Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Gilbert.
Our Sunday morning Worship services includes two traditional services at 8:15am and 9:45am, a contemporary service at 11:15am, and Hispanic fellowship at 1:00pm. We also have a time of fellowship in our activity center between morning services.
We've added some new Adult Sunday School classes... Christian History, Current Events and Christian Ethics, and Homebuilders! See details below...
Adult Sunday School - Christian History
History of Christianity is led by Nancy Moberg in Room 225 on Sunday mornings
from 9:45am - 10:45am.
Adult Sunday School - Current Events and Christian Ethics
Group discussion on exploring the ethical issues raised by current events in a wide range of
fields and disciplines. This class seeks to understand and apply the relevant principles
of Christian ethics to those issues. The class meets on Sunday mornings from 9:45am - 10:45am
in room 212.
Adult Sunday School - Homebuilders
Currently studying Paul's letter to the Romans. We meet in a group setting. No preparation for
class. Group discussion on the current study. Meets in room 306 every Sunday from 9:45am - 10:45am.
Chat & Chew
Our senior citizen group that meets for discussion and snacks on Wednesdays at 12:00pm in the Choir
Room.
Disciple I Bible Study
Becoming Disciples through Bible Study: Studying the entire Bible in depth. This class has significant
Bible reading and small group discussion. They typically meet for 2 hour increments for 34 weeks.
Starting date to be announced.
Disciple II Bible Study
Into the Word Into this World: Studying deeper into the word with the study of Genesis through Exodus,
Luke & Acts. Study the themes of pride, hospitality, patience, humility as we consider our call into
ministry. They typically meet for 2 hour increments for 32 weeks.
Starting date to be announced.
Disciple III Bible Study
Remember Who You Are: A study to help us remember our roots, consider our past, renew our vision for
the future. This is a study of Paul and the Prophets. They typically meet for 2 hour increments for
32 weeks. Starting date to be announced.
Disciple IV Bible Study
NEW FOR 2006! This is a study of the Apostle John and Revelations. Preparation on the participant's
part, a weekly video and group discussion. They typically meet for 2 hour increments for 32 weeks.
Starting date to be announced.
Invitation to Old Testament Bible Study
The Bible is the starting point for this study. There is preparation on the participant's part, a
weekly video and small group discussion. This is a short term Disciple Bible study that moves
through the Old Testament sequentially providing the conversation topics. This is an 8 week in-depth
Bible study. Starting date to be announced.
Invitation to New Testament Bible Study
The Bible is the starting point for this study. There is preparation on the participant's part, a
weekly video and small group discussion. This is a short term Disciple Bible study. Biblical
themes are traced through other related passages in the New Testament. This is an 8 week in-depth
Bible study. Starting date to be announced.
Joseph Ministry
A handyman service for members of the Church family who have difficulty with some of the basic
responsibilities of maintaining a home due to problems or disabilities caused by age or illness
and who don't have family nearby who can assist them. It's also open to single parent
families. Please see more information on the Joseph page.
Missions Committee
Our Missions Committee is involved in so many programs! United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM),
Rock and Roll Paint-a-thon, Operation Christmas Child.... Look at our
Missions Opportunities
MOMs Clubs
Several different MOMs clubs meet at the church. Please check our Calendar.
United Methodist Men - UMM
Led by David Moore and Jerry Hallmark,
this group meets the 1st Saturday of every month for Breakfast and Bible Study at 7:30 am.
Mission Statement: Create a strong brotherhood of men that will commit to spiritual growth in order to establish and exemplify a Christian standard for our families and our community.
- Create/Enhance personal relationships within the men of our Church
- Create small groups that meet weekly to encourage spiritual growth
- Meet as a group monthly to study/discuss topics that impede our spiritual growth
- Identify and accomplish service projects in the name of our Church and our Lord
- Have some fun
Women's Bible Study
Our Women's Bible Study meets every Tuesday morning, from 9:00am - 11:00am, in Room #12. Childcare is provided. For more information, contact Michelle McClain. Presently, this group is studying "Peeking Into A Box of Chocolates".
The Women’s Fellowship Group will meet at the church in room 212 on the first Thursday of the month from 9:30-11:00am beginning May 4 th. This group of ladies enjoys fellowship, refreshments and a short program at their meetings. For further information please contact Ruth Gieszl or Sara Collins.
Young Adult Class
Studying a young adult interest curriculum and usually meets at a neighborhood coffe house (Starbucks
on Cooper & Warner) at 9:45am Sunday mornings.
Young Married Class
Proposed for Sunday mornings. Class for young married couples "20s - 30s". TBD -
Contact Barb Kelly if interested.