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Roots Music – Roots music is part of our Monday after school program for school aged children, K-5th grade. In music, we learn & sing music, play boom whackers, colored bells, chimes, drum rhythm patterns. The roots children also learn skits they perform during special Sunday worship services.

Hands for Him (H4H) – Our H4H team is an ASL (American Sign Language) team that meets throughout the school year learning signing to music they will share during worship. H4H is open to anyone 6th grade and up. Rehearsals are Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the choir room. Director is Staci Mancusi.

Youth Choir – We are in the development stages of a youth choir. It is open to any youth ages 6th grade and up.

Chancel Choir – Our chancel choir ranges in ages. The choir sings in Worship most Sundays, September – Pentecost. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room, August – May. Director is Roberto Mancusi.

Ladies Ensemble – Our ladies ensemble is open to all ladies. This group sings when our choir is out or when we have special music and times to sing.

Mens Ensemble – Our mens ensemble is open to all men. This group sings when our choir is out or when we have special music and times to sing.
Handbell/Chime Choir – Our handbell choir is made up of members ages 5th grade – adult. They play in worship several times during the year. Rehearsal times are Sunday afternoons a few weeks before they assist in Worship.

Instrumental Ensemble – Our instrumental ensemble is made up of all ages and all instruments. This group plays for Christmas and Easter. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons several weeks before the performance. This group accompanies and help enhances the hymns for worship.

Special Music Opportunities – There are opportunities in our worship every week where we can have special music. The Director of Music and Worship Arts will gladly work with you to find the right place for you to share your musical talent and love for Christ with the church.

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!”
Psalm 98:4

Everyone is welcome to join us for Exceptional Worship at 2pm on the second Sunday of the month in the chapel.

We believe it is not enough to be a “member” of a church. God is asking more of us “for the living of these days.” To this end, we are seeking to recover our Wesleyan heritage of “class meetings” or “covenant groups” which meet regularly in small numbers to give account of “how it is with our souls.” As Sunday School classes are usually curriculum-based, so covenant groups are opportunities to “watch over one another in love.” Their focus isn’t church membership but discipleship, “learning Christ” (Eph. 3:20). More information is available by calling the church office and speaking with Karastin Hancock.

This year we are offering Disciple 1, 2 and 3 classes

There are various studies offered during the seasons of the year, i.e., Lenten studies, Advent studies. These offerings will be listed in the e-news and bulletin.

Our Nurture coordinators plan events throughout the year for inter-generational gatherings. Be on the lookout here and in the daily e-news for more information.

Stephen Ministries is an independent, not-for-profit Christian educational organization. Its main activity is the training of Stephen Ministers, capable of accompanying those who are facing some crisis in life, for instance, illness, death of a loved one, divorce, relocation, or financial setback. Trained Stephen Ministers are available if you need someone to talk to. Contact Pastor Amanda for more information.

United Women in Faith (formerly UMW) have a long standing history in doing mission work. From making baby caps to collecting health kits, United Methodist Women are constantly mission minded in the their fellowship. The UMW also hosts district studies, an annual unit brunch, and supports a reading program for its members.

Remember UMW/UWF is for you!

The Laura Wells Circle meets the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor.
The Ann McKenzie Circle meets the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m.in the fellowship hall.
The Open JOY Circle meetings to be announced.

If you are interested in joining a circle, please contact our church office (731-587-2689) and we can put you in touch with their contact person.

The purpose of the United Methodist Men is helping men to grow in Christ, so others can know Christ.

The Martin First United Methodist Men are an active group who meet at 6:45 am on the first and third Wednesday of each month for breakfast and a devotion in the Fellowship Hall. In addition to these weekly meetings, the Methodist Men also participate in a number of annual projects such as collecting $25,000 for Hunters for the Hungry, Potato Drops for the Society of St. Andrew (which benefited WeCare Ministries and Reelfoot Rural Ministries), collecting funds and eyeglasses for Project 20/20, purchasing Bible Kits for troops in Iraq, visiting shut-ins, and co-hosting the Prayer Breakfast for the Soybean Festival. The United Methodist Men contribute greatly to the mission of Martin First United Methodist Church. Please join us on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:45 am!

We Care is always looking for volunteers