Well, I hope by now you know about the Volunteer Appreciation Party we are having for all of YOU!
This year's theme is 'Wild West'. We will be having some fun with this theme and hope you can join us! So...dust off your cowboy boots, ten gallon hats and bandanna's and bring your family to a fun night of games, good food and fun!
We will have some good BBQ brought in!!!
{Feb 8th at 6:30 pm in the EpiCenter!}
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Things to let people know about........
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JANUARY ADULT MINISTRY OPTIONS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIFE: STARTING JANUARY 16
5:30–6:30 pm: Dinner
6:30–8 pm: KidsZone, EPIC Middle School and Adult Studies (below)
6:30–8 pm: KidsZone, EPIC Middle School and Adult Studies (below)
On the Road with Jesus: Experience the Holy Land - where Jesus walked among us - in this four-session video study based on the nationally-recognized book by Ben Witherington.
Cost: $10 for study guide.
Cost: $10 for study guide.
Parenting Study - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe: This 4-week study parallels the KidsZone series on Narnia, based on C.S. Lewis’s look at Christian faith. A book study AND discipleship opportunity!
Cost: $10 for the book.
Cost: $10 for the book.
Serving from the Heart - Finding your Gifts and Talents for Service: A 6-week journey of self-discovery; learn to serve in a role that matches who God created you to be.
Cost: $15 for class resources.
Cost: $15 for class resources.
Starting in February
Hope & Help For The Single Mom - 21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom
A Bible study looking at principles that encourage single moms to live lives of purpose, meaning, balance and harmony in the midst of their circumstances.
Cost: $10 for materials
Hope & Help For The Single Mom - 21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom
A Bible study looking at principles that encourage single moms to live lives of purpose, meaning, balance and harmony in the midst of their circumstances.
Cost: $10 for materials
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
GIRL’S NIGHT OUT (no childcare)
Friday, January 11; 6:30–9 pm in the EPICenter
Potluck and Game Night
Friday, January 11; 6:30–9 pm in the EPICenter
Potluck and Game Night
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY (childcare provided)
Beginning January 15; 9:15 Coffee time; study 10 am–12 noon
Study: Parables and Word Pictures from the New Testament by Cherie Cowell. Cost: $10. Contact: Cathy McIlroy 407.366.2692 or bcmcilroy@bellsouth.net
Beginning January 15; 9:15 Coffee time; study 10 am–12 noon
Study: Parables and Word Pictures from the New Testament by Cherie Cowell. Cost: $10. Contact: Cathy McIlroy 407.366.2692 or bcmcilroy@bellsouth.net
TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY (childcare provided)
Starting January 15; 7 pm
Study: The book of 1 Corinthians. Cost: TBA.
Contact: Lisa D’Aloise 407.234.5074 or daloise@msn.com
Starting January 15; 7 pm
Study: The book of 1 Corinthians. Cost: TBA.
Contact: Lisa D’Aloise 407.234.5074 or daloise@msn.com
FRIDAY MOMS (childcare provided)
Starting January 25; 9:30–11:30 am
Book: What is it like to be married to me? and other dangerous questions by Linda Dillow. Purchase the book on your own and come ready to be encouraged, inspired, and to laugh a lot.
Contacts: Lisa Mas 407.748.9165 or April Lattimer 407.971.1310
Starting January 25; 9:30–11:30 am
Book: What is it like to be married to me? and other dangerous questions by Linda Dillow. Purchase the book on your own and come ready to be encouraged, inspired, and to laugh a lot.
Contacts: Lisa Mas 407.748.9165 or April Lattimer 407.971.1310
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB (no childcare)
Starting February 7 (the first Thursday of each month through June) February Book: If God is Good by Randy Alcorn; discussion from 10 am–11:30 am; lunch out afterwards
Contacts: Linda LaVardera 407.380.2290; Stacey Thompson 407.359.9090
Starting February 7 (the first Thursday of each month through June) February Book: If God is Good by Randy Alcorn; discussion from 10 am–11:30 am; lunch out afterwards
Contacts: Linda LaVardera 407.380.2290; Stacey Thompson 407.359.9090
MEN’S MINISTRY STUDIES
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY: 7 am, M201
Contact: MikeCoffey@ucumc.net
Contact: MikeCoffey@ucumc.net
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY: 6:30 am, M201
Contact: TimFarrell@ucumc.net
Contact: TimFarrell@ucumc.net
(For offsite groups, athletic events and Emmaus accountability groups, contact ChrisAkers@ucumc.net )
Questions? Contact Pastor Tim at TimFarrell@ucumc.net
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The Administrative Support Team needs help!
LAUNCH IN ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT MINISTRY
Contact: Linda Bennett 407-588-1709
FRONT DESK – RECEPTIONIST
Answering the phones, updating our database, assisting with administrative activities and welcoming people who enter the church with a smile. - Monday thru Friday, 9 – noon or noon – 3pm
Answering the phones, updating our database, assisting with administrative activities and welcoming people who enter the church with a smile. - Monday thru Friday, 9 – noon or noon – 3pm
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If anyone is looking for some kind of support, you can point them in the direction of some of our support ministries....
CELEBRATE RECOVERY MINISTRY
Do you have any *hurts, habits OR hang-ups? Then Celebrate Recovery is for you.
The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to fellowship and celebrate God´s healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. This experience allows us to be changed. We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God´s grace in solving our lives´ problems. By working and applying these biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and?most importantly?a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power? Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher Power.
FOR MORE INFO >
FOR MORE INFO >
PASTORAL CARE
Let us know if you or someone you know is experiencing illness or anticipating surgery or hospitalization. We want to know so that we can provide the care you need during this time.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
PERSONAL/SPIRITUAL NEEDS
If you have specific spiritual or material needs, a pastor will meet with you to provide counseling, referrals and/or assistance.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
Contact: Linda Bennett (407.359.2112 ext. 109) to make an appointment.
COUNSELING SERVICES OFFERED
UCUMC has entered into a partnership with Genesis Counseling Center to offer counseling services here at the church, one day per week. Michelle Patterson, a licensed mental health counselor, can help you/your family/your child deal with life challenges, family issues, depression, anxiety, grief, emotional “stuckness,” codependency, conflict and more. Let Michelle help you reach your full potential through her holistic 'mind, body, spirit' approach.
Rates will be reasonable (some scholarship assistance may be available); insurance options are being sought.
Contact: Michelle at 407.797.5289 or email Michelle.GenesisCounseling@yahoo.com to make an appointment.
Appointments available Tuesdays all day; Saturday mornings.
Rates will be reasonable (some scholarship assistance may be available); insurance options are being sought.
Contact: Michelle at 407.797.5289 or email Michelle.GenesisCounseling@yahoo.com to make an appointment.
Appointments available Tuesdays all day; Saturday mornings.
HOPE HELPS, INC.
HOPE Helps, Inc., is a local non-profit with a mission to assist individuals and families in crisis and prevent homelessness in our community, by providing basic needs such as food, clothing, and other assistance through case managements. They are always in need of volunteers and donations to their thrift store and food pantry.
Contact: 149 East Broadway ~ Oviedo, FL 32765 ~ 407.366.3422 www.hopehelps.org
Contact: 149 East Broadway ~ Oviedo, FL 32765 ~ 407.366.3422 www.hopehelps.org
BAPTISM
If you would like to be baptized, or you would like your infant or young child baptized, please let us know. Baptism is a big step, and we want to help walk you through it. Baptism information meetings are offered the second Sunday of each month at 11:30. You can also download our infant baptism guidelines here.
Contact: Pastor Tim Farrell (407.359.2112 ext. 117)
Contact: Pastor Tim Farrell (407.359.2112 ext. 117)
DIVORCE CARE
If you’re going through separation or divorce, you don’t need advice, you need help. Divorce Care is a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who’ll help you rebuild your life.
For more information...
For more information...
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings are the second Monday of each month at 10:00 am. Call June MacBrayer for meeting location and FM information.
Contact: June McBrayer (407.366.5157)
Contact: June McBrayer (407.366.5157)
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Click on the Events picture below to see all our Upcoming scheduled events at the Church.........
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Families with TEENS.........
If you meet families with teens, please let them know about Epic!
The youth {which is 6th grade to 12th grade) have two Bible study options on Sunday mornings.
Sunday, 9am in E201 and 10:15 in E201
Middle School aged kids come to Epic on Wednesday night from 6-8
High School aged kids come to Epic on Sunday night from 6-8
What happens during these times? The kids worship with the worship band and message, hang out, eat, make friends...and build a community of support during a time in their lives that might seem ever changing and uncertain.
The messages that Bobby Brooks {Our Youth Pastor} speaks about, help the teens to know the Bible and understand how to navigate through this sometimes confusing world with God in their sights. He does this all with passion, humor and enthusiasm. Even if you don't have a teen....stop by Epic on one of their worship nights! You we be truly touched with the way these kids respond to Gods word.
More info here: http://www.boredonsunday.com/
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Let parent's with kids know about....
Parenting Study - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe: This 4-week study parallels the KidsZone series on Narnia, based on C.S. Lewis’s look at Christian faith. A book study AND discipleship opportunity!
- Leader: Pastor Tim Farrell
- Cost: $10 for the book.
Parents can be in a study that will directly connect with what their kids are learning in their very own Wednesday night series! Kids will be transported into the land of Narnia, where they will meet characters, see their classrooms transformed...and learn about good and evil. Parents will connect on an adult level in their own class with Pastor Tim, and be able to talk with their kids about what they all learned as a family!
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT HELP
If you are available to help Maria with dinner sign in and serving on Wednesday nights on a rotated schedule, please contact her at: 321-274-7144
Thank you all for everything you do!!!
Have a wonderful week!
God Bless!
Patti
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