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. The current president is Pat Grant.
Quarterly UMW Meetings are usually held after worship time on Sundays. 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. For notices of meetings and events, see our Events page.
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 meetings will be held the third Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. at the church.
The men’s group leader is Paul Bejgrowicz. Please contact him if you’d like to find our more information.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Children from Kindergarten through 5th grade attend Christian education class during our church service each Sunday. We learn about Jesus through Bible stories, games, songs and crafts. All children are welcome whatever background or lack of background they have. We welcome your children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends.
Summer Schedule – We will continue Sunday School at church time during the summer months.
Our Sunday School students are working on “Becoming Disciples” in July! Here’s the stories and verses the classes will be studying.
July 3 – Jesus Calls Disciples -Jesus calls us to follow him and become disciples. Bible Story: John 1:35-51 – Verse: Jesus said, “Follow me.” (John 1:43, adapted.)
July 10 – Disciples Serve – Disciples of Jesus work together. Bible story: Luke 8:1-3 Verse: “Let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.” (Galatians 6:10b)
July 17 – Peter and John – Disciples of Jesus stand up for what they believe! Bible story: Acts 3:1-10; 4:1-22. Verse: “We cannot keep from speaking about what we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20)
July 24 – Christians Share – Disciples of Jesus are generous and share with others. Bible story: Acts 11:27-30; 1 Cor. 16:1-4; 2 Coir. 8:17, 9:1-8 Verse: “Those who are generous are blessed.” (Proverbs 22:9a)
July 31 – Priscilla and Aquila – Jesus’ disciples work together to tell the Good News. Bible story: Acts 18:1-5, 18-28 Verse: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19a)
Our youth class – 6th grade – 12th grade meets during Adult Bible Study time, 9 a.m., prior to our worship service at 10 a.m.
METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
Teens and pre-teens meet each Sunday evening from 6:30 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” which occurs the week that the football Super Bowl is held. The Youth collect donations 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!
More Groups
Book Study
Do you enjoy reading? A book study group who love reading read the same novel or other book and gather to discuss. Books are announced in the church newsletter and weekly bulletin giving ample time for reading and the group gets together once per month in the evening to discuss the book of the month. The group is open to all readers. Here’s the list of books that are being read from July – Dec 2011. For more information, contact the church at 609-466-0471.
Crafters
The Crafters meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 1 – 3 P.M. at the church to create various handmade projects (wooden, fabric, paper, you name it!) for our Christmas Bazaar. We paint, glue, decorate, etc. There are home projects too for those who can’t get out to meetings. Everyone is welcome no matter what the skill level. For more information, contact the church at 609-406-0471.
Choir
We have a small group of people who like to sing and so we get together on Wednesday evenings to prepare anthems and special songs for the weekly worship service. We don’t all read music nor do we all play instruments, we’re just a group who like to make a joyful noise unto the Lord and we’re always ready to welcome newcomers who enjoy doing the same. We practice every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, regardless of musical talent!
