Getting Involved
 

Bible Studies:

Currently there are six studies under way.  Meeting both in and out of the church facility each group offers stimulating discussion.

Groups:

· Thursday Prayer Group meets each week at 11am in the adult education room to share prayer, refreshments and fellowship.  The purpose of the prayer group is to lift up our church and community in prayer.  Prayer requests come from the Sunday morning prayer request cards, phone calls to the church and personal requests.

· The Prayer Chain takes the requests and passes them through a chain of prayer warriors. 

· Prayer Vigil is on the last Wednesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2pm.  All are welcome to attend.

· Men’s Club: Fellowship group which meets monthly.  Guest speakers at monthly breakfast meetings

Youth:

· Manahawkin Methodist Preschool is a non-profit school established as a mission outreach for the community.  Our purpose it to help young children to become intellectually aware, emotionally secure, and socially adjusted in a safe and pleasant environment.  It is the philosophy of the school to expose the children to basic religious concepts in an age appropriate manner.  Our children are encouraged to realize they are loved and precious to God.  Children say a simple prayer before snack.

· Sunday School open to all ages.  The groups meet weekly following the 8:30 service in the Sanctuary and then head down to the classrooms.  The main focus is to teach the children and adults about our Lord, Jesus Christ and importance of Salvation. 

· Jr. Youth Group (grades 1-6)

· Jr. Youth Cooking Class (grades 1-6)

· Youth Fellowship (grades 6 & up)

· Vacation Bible School open to all children and adults.

· Boy Scout Troop 65: Sponsored by MUMC

· Cub Scout Pack 65:  Sponsored by MUMC

Community Outreach:

· Angel Food Ministries is our newest outreach.  This amazing program brings quality food to the tables of many in our country.  With the cost of living rising we believe we can be a great resource to our community with this program.  For as little as $30 a month a family can make a difference in their food budget.  But we need volunteers to make this program all it can be. 

· Nurture Committee is concerned with keeping in contact with our elderly, sick and house bound members and friends.

· ColorASmile is a project that spreads smiles with cheerful drawings. The students color a monthly themed drawing and send them off to several of the local assisted living facilities.  This is a wonderful way for our students to reach into the community.  We encourage all children in our congregation to participate as well.

· Interfaith:   Members of MUMC and other local churches work together to bring comfort to those in need