Prayer Shawl Ministry

This group is for knitters who wish to make shawls for those people who might need the gift of some comfort or blessing. The monthly meeting of this group is on the second Tuesday of each month in the Lamplighters Classroom at 1:30 PM. This is a time to enjoy the company of other knitters while producing shawls to distribute to those who are in need of a loving touch! Each participant must bring their own yarn and knitting needles. Contact Peggy Swofford (336-838-5657; email: pswofford266@aol.com).

Congregational Care

Members of this group work together to help provide for the physical, mental and spiritual care of our church family, especially the homebound and the bereaved. They provide for people in crisis by preparing meals and conduct a card ministry for those who are permanently or temporarily affect by sickness or in crisis. Contact Karen Clifton (phone: 336-667-9137).

Keepers

This active adult group meets on the second Tuesday of each month to enjoy each other’s company through lunches and field trips. New members are always welcome. Contact Freda DeGruchy (phone: 336-667-6500; email: lilac@pcshome.net)

United Methodist Men

Active in mind and body, this group is famous and loved for providing congregational breakfasts on the fourth Sunday of each month and every Sunday in February. In addition to this, they are involved in a number of local mission opportunities with the main focus being on Habitat for Humanity and collecting and promoting contribution for our church’s emergency fund to help those families in need within Wilkes County. Additional funds for mission are raised through the Lou Kinney Golf Tournament each spring and an annual Chickenque in the fall. Contact Brad Shinaman (phone:336-667-8855; email: mailmelshinaman@aol.com)

Mothers 2 Mothers

This active group of parents meets every Monday throughout the year at 10:30 AM in the Faith Center of the church. Although this play group is aimed at children birth to 7 years of age older children are welcome. Other activities include a monthlyeducational field trip, a weekly picnic at a park during warm months, 4 Saturday picnics a year, holiday parties and socials, and two consignment sales per year. If you are interested in having this social experience for your child and group support and communication for yourself, please contact Crystal Hub (phone: 336-670-3468; email: mothers2mothers08@yahoo.com).

Stephen Ministry

Named for the first martyr, Stephen, this ministry is grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another. Stephen ministry is a one-to-one, confidential ministry of listening offered to those who are hurting or in need of special care. Everyone goes through hard times and having a Stephen minister to listen and share God’s love can help. Each trained Stephen minister is a lay person who has gone through 50 hours of preparation in providing Christian caregiving. If you would like to learn more you may contact Frances Casey (phone: 336-838-4719; email:francescasey@charter.net)