A look at how we do ministry

​We utilize a basic structure for accomplishing our vision and mission:  Nurture, Outreach, and Witness.  Following is a simple breakdown of what ministry looks like at VUMC.

The Nurture Team’s goal is to nurture and show love to those within our church family by facilitating opportunities to grow spiritually while caring for one another through.  

Member Care
Lay Visitation
Homebound Communion
Congregational Care
Receptions/Bereavement

​Fellowship
Potlucks/Fellowship Opportunities
Annual Churchwide Picnic
Dinner for Six

​Shepherd Groups
Provide coordination, encouragement, resourcing to groups

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Village United Methodist remains very active through the guidance of our Outreach Team to be the hands and feet of Jesus both locally and globally.

Missions
Cedar Mountain Boys and Girls Club
Jackson House (Soup Kitchen/Thrift Shop/Pantry)
Potter’s Clay
Starting Over
Meals on Wheels
Wesley Foundation – Campus Ministry
Sew for Service
Blood Drives
Food Drives
Heifer Project
Clothing Drive
​AR Food Bank

Evangelism
Welcome Team
Community Fairs
Family Outreach / Trunk-or-Treat
“How to” Faith Sharing
New Member Banquet
Summer Snacks-Boys & Girls Club
Holiday Meals-Families in Need
Missionary Support

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The Witness Team’s goal is to guide us in growing spiritually as a community of faith by facilitating opportunities to grow spiritually through meaningful worship, radical hospitality, education, prayer and praise.

Worship
Ushers
Greeters
Weekly Prayer Gathering
​Prayer Chain
Music – Choir, Bells, Instrumental
Altar Guild
Communion Stewards

Education
Bible Study Opportunities
Sunday School
Small Groups
New Member Mentoring
Seasonal Devotionals – Advent, Lent
Age-level ministry classes
​Vacation Bible School