Adults Ministry
At First Church, men and women give leadership and find involvement in all areas of congregational life -- usually together. There are, however, special groups for just men and just women that meet for support and sharing around issues and projects.
Women's Groups
United Methodist Women (UMW)
Groups meet monthly. Day and nighttime groups are available, with emphasis on study and service. Call Sandy Wilder at 708-0153 or Rebecca Yohe at 478-1140.In 2007, we would like to start New circles aimed at ALL categories - the women who work, recently retired women, new-in-town women, young mothers, AND our young women in college. Circles can meet any time – any where!!
If you are interested in learning more about the mission programs of UMW, in becoming a part of this safety net for yourself and others or if you have ideas for a NEW CIRCLE – please call or e-mail Sandy Wilder UMW President @ (512) 708-0153 / swilder@texas.net.
Please Come and Visit any one of our UMW Circles
Circle III meets the second Tuesday of each month @ 9:45 A.M.
For information please call Chairperson Dean Cluck @ 440-0142Circle V meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 1:30 P.M.
For information, please call Chairperson Billye Stone @ 899-2693Free Form Circle meets on the 4th Thursday of each month @ 6:30 P.M. in the club house of Glendena Wyant. (11th and Nueces)
For information, please call Kathy Letts @ 834-9710.Whole Circle meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
For information, please call Chairperson Sherry Renick @ 469-1774.Women's Retreat
Last weekend in January of each year, Friday evening to Saturday noon. Dinner, speaker, discussion, fun, and games! Call the church office at 478-5684.Open Door Women's Class, Family Life Center Room 110
A community of women of all ages, married and single. Meets every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for study, discussion and sharing on a variety of topics. The women who started this Sunday School class were looking for opportunities to share their concerns with other women. For more information, please contact Hellen Sullivan at hellen508@cs.com or (512) 996-9322.For Women's Problems
Two counselors with New Life Institute are trained in women's issues. Group and individual counseling is available. Call 469-9447. New Life Institute is located at Hyde Park Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway.
Men's Groups
Monday Night Men's Group
Meets almost every other Monday night in the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center for dinner, study, prayer, and fellowship. Begun as a men's Disciple Bible Study Class ten years ago, the group has continued to meet, welcoming many other men into the group. This group shares in Bible Study and discusses faith issues. Leaders include members of the group, and often, Senior Pastor John McMullen. Call Kathleen Jones, 478-5684.Big Bend Retreat
An annual four-day camping trip to Big Bend, usually in February over President's Day Weekend. Call Kathleen Jones at 478-5684, for contact person.
