Groups
Outreach in the local and world community is important to the Hopewell United Methodist congregation. A number of small groups gather to learn more about the needs of the community, grow together spiritually and minister to others.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Our Purpose: The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
United Methodist Women meetings and events are open to all women. Membership in the church is not required.
UMW Meetings are held after worship. Join us for lunch, followed by a business meeting. United Methodist Women’s meetings are open to all ages and backgrounds (teenagers to great grandmothers.)
We focus on many mission projects that support women, children, youth and the elderly. Learn more about the global ministries of the United Methodist Women.
Some of the activities of the UMW include:
In Gathering - In April each year, UMW members can participate in the conference annual meeting. We contribute supplies or gift cards for a specific mission project each year.
Victorian Tea - Each spring, the UMW hosts a tea at the historic Hopewell Train Station. Fine teas, finger sandwiches, cookies and other goodies are served. The next tea will be April 12, 2008.
Camden Neighborhood Center - We contribute to the summer camp program that serves children in Camden, NJ.
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The mission of United Methodist Men is to assist men to know Jesus Christ, to serve Him, to grow spiritually and seek daily to do his will.
Men’s Breakfast
Men, mark your calendars for the second Saturday of each month and join us at 8:30 AM for breakfast.
Sometimes we meet at the HUMC. Other times, we visit a local restaurant. But there is always plenty of good food and fellowship.
Pastor Robinson or Lay Speaker Rich Miller lead the devotional time.
Join us for a great meal, and always a great discussion. Everyone is welcome and frequently sons and grandsons are invited as well. Speak to Barry Davison about upcoming dates.
METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Teens and pre-teens meet each Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for topical discussions of faith. They are led by youth director Lorraine Donahue.
This is a time to get together with other Christian young people and “hang out.”
Once a month the group goes on a special event (movie, concert, field trip).
The Youth are actively involved in the church’s puppet ministry, “Christian Critters.” Our teens write scripts for the puppets and group members join in to make the puppets “come alive.” Our youngsters really love the Christian Critters. (Also look for the Critters at the Hopewell Council of Churches’ Vacation Bible School where they have been known to make appearances.)
Each year, the Youth Group supports mission projects, such as “Souper Bowl Sunday” in January when they collect donations on Super Bowl Sunday to support a local soup kitchen which feeds the hungry and homeless.
The Youth Group sponsors the annual church-wide talent show each spring. The congregation shares their talents and there is a great time of music, skits, puppets and more!
Links
Visit UMYF.net to see what other United Methodist Youth Groups are doing!
