The First United Methodist Church of Avalon
Saturday, May 18, 2013

Ministries

 
 
 
 
Blind Center of the Jersey Cape:  Our church
   hosts the Blind Center on Tuesday and
   Thursday of each week. Volunteers work
   with members by assisting with activities
   and meals. If you have a talent or skill to
   share with the group, you arencouraged
   to contact the Director.
  
  
Church Choirs:  If you enjoy music and would
   like to sing or ring bells, come out and be
   part of our bell choir and/or chancel choir.
   You don't have to read music. Just come
   prepared to sing God's praise.  Our choirs
   share their musical gifts during worship all
   year around.
        Rehearsals: Thursday Nights
        Bell Choir: 5:30 p.m.,
        Chancel Choir: 7:30 p.m.
 
 
Family Promise: Quarterly, we volunteer
   our support to the county-wide program
   that offers housing, meals, and support to
   homeless children and their families. You
   can help by preparing and serving a meal,
   visiting with parents, helping children
   with homework, or staying overnight in
   the church help provide a safe and secure
   environment.
 
  
Parish Nurse: Our Parish Nurse Ministry
   provides physical, emotional, and spiritual
   support to those in need. Our nurses are
   also available for routine questions and
   they provide medical resources and
   referrals. If you are a nurse who would like
   to work with this ministry, please contact
   the Pastor. 
 
 
Prayer Shawl:  If you like to knit and/or
   crotchet (or if you would like to learn), join
   us in our Prayer Shawl/Blanket ministry. 
   Small blankets are distributed to shut-ins,
   to new babies, and to those who are
   hospitalized or grieving.  During the
   summer, the group meets on Thursday
   mornings at 10:00 A.M.  During the rest of
   the year, our knitters and crocheters work
    from home.
 
 
Prayer Box:   People are invited to submit prayer
   requests.  The Prayer Box is located at the front
   steps of the church.
 
 
Vacation Bible School:  Join us in July for our
   week day Vacation Bible School.  The
   program is open to all children between the
   age of four and eleven (pre-school through 
   sixth grade.) You can help us with teaching,
   Bible study, crafts, recreation, music,
   snacks or administration.  VBS is Monday-
   Friday from 9:00AM until Noon.  A closing
   program is presented on Friday for family
   and friends followed by an indoor picnic. 
   The children are also invited to sing in
   worship on the following Sunday.