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Bible Study<\/h4>\n

We offer a Bible Study on Sunday evenings from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm<\/p>\n

and on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.<\/p>\n

United Women In Faith (UWF)<\/h4>\n

United Methodist Women is an organization of approximately one million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice.<\/p>\n

United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)<\/h4>\n

Youth and Young Adults are not just the hope of the church for tomorrow; they are the leadership of the church today. UMYF meets Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.  Contact is Debbie Elrod.<\/p>\n

Adult\/Chancel Choir<\/h4>\n

Come participate in the adult (chancel) choir! The choir meets Sundays at 12:30 under the direction of Allen Brown. Contact is Allen Brown.<\/p>\n

Hand Bell Choir<\/h4>\n

Come participate in the hand bell choir! The hand bell choir meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Contact is Allen Brown.<\/p>\n

Food Pantry\/Food Bags<\/h4>\n

The food pantry is setup to offer bags of food to needy 76116 and 76108 residents. Bags are distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at the church. <\/p>\n

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes*<\/h4>\n

Learn English as a Second Language! Classes offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. (during the public school year). Nursery is provided. Contact is Noelle Wise.<\/p>\n

Other Ministries Offered<\/h4>\n

We have other ministries, outreach and events offered once a year or so, sometimes depending upon the need. These include but are not limited to Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival\/Harvest Festival\/Lord’s Acre in the fall, a community Children’s Easter Event and others.  For information, please contact the church office.<\/p>\n

*Nursery provided for children during this time.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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