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Family Values – Debbie Dobbs

My relationship with God began in a small Southern Baptist Church in Gulfport, Mississippi. When I was growing up, Sundays consisted of church followed by a day of family time together. During that time, all stores and restaurants closed on Sundays. Weird, huh? But looking back, that’s where the importance of family was instilled in […]

Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Our Youth Ministry is the vibrant group it is today because of our dedicated volunteers and parents who help it all happen. The ministry of our department would not be possible without the support, mentorship, and love that our volunteers provide. Join our team of volunteers, and help us create safe and God-filled spaces for […]

Sunday Morning Volunteer Opportunities

The following areas of ministry are in need of volunteers. For more opportunities, you can visit our Volunteer page or Serving Others page. COMMUNION SERVERS: All service hours. Serve communion during a worship time on the first Sunday of a particular month. A great opportunity for your Sunday school class or small group. Contact Diana […]

Joys and Concerns – January 17

For confidentiality, some names may not be listed here. Please keep the following individuals and their families in your thoughts and prayers. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS David and Shawna Parker are proud parents of their first child Hayes Keith Parker. Hayes was born on January 4, 2018. RECENT HOSPITALIZATIONS Eldon Frost Ron Seifert Dorothy Baume IN SYMPATHY […]

Joys and Concerns-Dec 20

For confidentiality, some names may not be listed here. Please keep the following individuals and their families in your thoughts and prayers: BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Ben and Danielle Chamness are parents of their second child, Wesley. He was welcomed home by big brother Oliver. RECENT HOSPITALIZATIONS None at this time. IN SYMPATHY Betty Hopper on the […]

New Members December 2017

Please welcome our newest members who joined Christ United Methodist Church in December.

Fatherhood– Ben Chamness

Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. If you’ve been around the Methodist church a while, chances are you’ve heard those phrases. They are part of the teachings of John Wesley and reflect his approaches to faith and practicing Christianity. When I first heard that mantra, I was impressed by its directness […]

Angels– Mark Garica

I have guardian angels watching over me. We met for the first time when my family was selected to receive the first House on the Corner. I remember coming to the church to help build the house in the parking lot. I was only 6 when my mom, brother and I first moved into our […]

Why Me?– Marylin Smith

Posted on: June 29th, 2017 The day I received my diagnosis I was stunned. I thought about my entire life. The lives of my family crossed in front of me rapidly. I didn’t know what to do. The oncologist was very young and I will never forget his reaction to my, “Why me? How can […]

Kairos Prison Ministry

Kairos is a lay-led Christian ministry that shares Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. Christ United supports this program by providing volunteers who bake cookies to take to inmates in the program. We also have volunteers who write letters and make decorations for the weekend program that Kairos hosts. To learn how you […]