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 |
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 |
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 |