Spiritual Growth

Many spiritual growth opportunities are available through HUMC.  Please click on the links below to explore what is available.

If you are a member or a friend of HUMC, and you know of an opportunity that is not listed, please email the Coordinator of Lay Ministries.

Music Plus

• Cherub Choir - Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten, Rehearsal 6:30 - 7:15 [during THE ROCK] each Wednesday

• Son Shiner Choir - Grades 1-2, Rehearsal 6:30 - 7:15 [during THE ROCK] each Wednesday

• Kids of the Kingdom - Grades 3-6, Rehearsal 6:30 - 7:30 [during THE ROCK] each Wednesday

• Chancel Choir - Open to all Senior high youth and adults, Wednesday, 7:30-8:30pm in the Sanctuary (Sanctuary Building)

• Praise and Worship Team - Provides leadership for contemporary worship, Thursday 7:30pm in the Sanctuary (Sanctuary Building) 

• Drama Team - Wednesday 6:30pm, Library (Sanctuary Building)

• Multimedia Team - Prepare PowerPoint slides and run slide show during the 9am and 10am Contemporary Worship services. (Sanctuary Building)

• Sound Team - Receive training and run the soundboard on Sunday mornings.

• Warehouse 839 Band - Provide leadership in worship at Warehouse 839.  Auditions and practices are Saturday 10am, Front Room (Christian Life Center)

• Arm Ministers - A performance based outreach puppet ministry is open to all middle and senior high youth and adults, Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:00 pm in room 304 (Sanctuary Building)

Adults

Upcoming Adult Classes

These classes meet at the church and are designed to help us learn about Christian faith, grow in our faith, and make new Christian friends. To sign up: Contact Beth Palmer at humcadulted@yahoo.com, or watch for sign-up opportunities in the Sunday worship folders.  We order books based on sign-ups, so please let us know your plans (we never want the cost of a book to keep someone from taking a class; please sign up anyway!).  Childcare will be available for all classes. Also, there’s more to come, so stay tuned!

Reflect on The Miracle of Christmas using James W. Moore’s short book of the same name — think about “the miracle of God’s seeking, saving love for each one of us” and all the miracles of Christmas.  Meets 4 Wednesdays starting 11/29/06, 6:30-8:00 PM ($6 book), facilitated by Dannie Pierce.

The movie “The Nativity Story” arrives in theaters December 1, a Hollywood version of the lives of Mary and Joseph and of the birth of Jesus.  In this small group, read the novel together (an easy read), see the movie, and discuss it along with the stories of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.  Popular culture often gives us some great opportunities to discuss what we believe and, in the process, to grow closer to our Lord and Savior.  Meets 4 Wednesdays starting 11/29/06, 6:30-8:00 PM ($12 book), facilitated by Ed and Marilyn Hoeflinger.

Exercise, Inspirational Music, Prayer

Which caught your attention?  If any of these topics strikes your fancy, you may be interested in joining  TEAM F.I.T. (Faith In Training).  This free one-hour class will help participants to develop some “holy habits” in their life while enjoying inspirational music with others.  Objective:  To develop both a physical (light aerobic and floor exercise) and a spiritual habit (prayer).  The ultimate goal is to develop these habits as a regular part of our lives, as we learn that we should “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, (and) give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18), and “devote (ourselves) to prayer” (Colossians 4:2).  “Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord!”  Movement to express our joy in living, and to strengthen the body we’ve been blessed with, is combined with prayer.  With a Team effort, we’ll help each other become more F.I.T. as Christians.  Led by Donna McBride.  Wear comfortable clothes and good shoes for aerobics; bring a mat or thick towel for floor work, 1-5lb hand weights (optional), and water.  Meets Mondays and Thursdays starting September 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 7 weeks, CLC front room.

Faith Foundations

What are the basics of our Christian faith? A great class for those new to life in Christ, we’ll explore foundational questions such as “What do we believe?” and “Who is Jesus Christ?”  Begins the week of October 8 and runs for 8 weeks, led by Dannie Pierce, details to come.

The Purpose Driven Life

Did you miss this study when we did it awhile back?  Now’s your chance to explore the question, “What on earth am I here for?” through the best-selling book by Pastor Rick Warren.  Details to come, but look for this small group, short-term study to begin this Fall, led by Alan Davis.

Friends and Followers: This ongoing Sunday morning group meets throughout the year, and they study various works to deepen their Christian faith and friendships.  All are welcome to join at anytime throughout the year, for one week or all!  Sunday mornings, 9:30 a.m., room 305.  Contact Peter Hahn or Stephanie Harrell.

Seekers: Another ongoing Sunday morning class, all welcome anytime you want to join this thought-provoking group.  Sunday mornings, 9:30 a.m., Parlor.  Contact Lowell Bassett.

Disciple Bible Study I: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study is a rewarding long-term Bible study for those who want to make a commitment to dig deeply into the Bible.  This is the place to start if you’ve never taken a Disciple class before.  Disciple I gives equal time to the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as the revelation of God, and it aims at transformation, not just information.  You’ll make great new Christian friends in a long-term small group such as this!  Facilitated by Roberta Moore.  Starts Sunday, September 10, 5:30-8:00 p.m., 34 weeks (meets through early June).  $30 study manual.

Also look for more information to come on these second-level, long-term Bible study groups (Start Sunday, September 10, 30-34 weeks, 5:30-8:00 p.m.).  (Please start with Disciple I.)

• Disciple II: Into the Word, Into the World: Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts.

• Disciple III: Remember Who You Are: Old Testament Prophets and Letters of Paul.

• Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life: Ruth, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Lamentations, and Daniel; Gospel of John, the letters of John, and James, Jude, and Revelation.

• Christian Believer: Church history and doctrine, why we believe what we do.

• Jesus in the Gospels: Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Adult Small Groups: In addition to these structured classes, the church has several ongoing small groups that usually meet in the homes of members and friends.  Some are book study groups, some are Christian fellowship groups, some are accountability groups.  If you want to join an existing small group (new members always welcome), or start your own, contact Beth Palmer (humcadulted@yahoo.com) for help, support, and/or ideas.  They’re simply an awesome way to make new Christian friends and grown in faith!

Stay tuned… More to come!

Women

Are you interested in engaging in activities that foster growth in the Christian faith, mission education and Christian Social Involvement?  Being an advocate for the oppressed with special attention to the needs of women and children?  Building a supportive community among women?  These are goals of the United Methodist Women.  We invite you to join us.  

Click here for more information about UMW.

Youth

The leadership team has worked at developing a progressive program for the Hilliard United Methodist Church focusing on Outreach, Discipleship, Missions, Worship and Leadership.  This program is designed so that our youth will have experiences in all areas offered, so that they may develop their personal strengths and have guidance and support in their weaknesses.  We offer a wide range of activities from fun retreats to International Mission trips and large group events to small group discipleship studies.  Our youth have participated in missions to Jamaica, Mexico, Toronto, Chicago, New York, Kentucky, and Cincinnati.  Local missions have been supporting area groups such as The United Methodist Free-Store, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, Adopt a Family, Summer Camps for local inner-city children, helping church members with yard and house work.   Regular groups meet from September through May with special programming during the summer.  For more information, contact our Director of Youth, Jim Hurst: email jhurst@hilliardumc.org or 579-5924, or check out their web-site at  http://www.livewireyouth.org

• 6^th Grade, Room 303 – 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sundays

• Middle/Senior High (Grades 7-12 ), Room 305 – 9:30 a.m. Sundays

Wednesday Evenings

• 7^th-8^th Grade Group, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Christian Life Center

• 9^th-12th Grade Group, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Christian Life Center

 

Sunday Evenings

• 7^th-8^th Grade – 6:00 – 7:30 PM – Christian Life Center

• 9^th-10^th Grade – 6:00 – 7:30 PM – Christian Life Center

• 11^th-12^th Grade-6:00 – 7:30 PM – Christian Life Center

Large Group Activities

• Livewire – All youth - Music, Games, Teaching, Food, and Fun  - 7:30-9:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month at the Christian Life Center (CLC)

• Generator – All youth Praise and Worship night – 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of the month in the Christian Life Center

• Monthly Mission Projects – Each month youth will participate in an outreach ministry project within the church or central Ohio community

Children

Sunday

• Sunday School for Age 2 - Grade 6 – 9:30 – 11:00

• Children’s Worship for Preschool through Kindergarten - 11:15 – 12:15

• Nursery care is provided by paid staff and volunteers for all worship services

• Little Angels Choir – Preschool - rehearsal is at 10:10 during the last portion of 9:30 Sunday School  

• THE R.O.C.K. [Reaching Out to Christ's Kids] - (Sanctuary Building) 6:15-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays  - A Vacation Bible School style evening for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6.  Begin at the Opening Celebration in the Sanctuary.  Children then rotate through small groups, games, art, missions and Children’s choir each week.
       Cherub Choir - PreKindergarten and Kindergarten
       SonShiners Choir - Grades 1-2
       Kids of the Kingdom - Grades 3-6

• Cherub Choir – Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, Rehearsal 6:30 – 7:00 each Wednesday (Sanctuary Building)

• SonShiner Choir – Grades 1-2, Rehearsal 6:30 – 7:00 each Wednesday (Sanctuary Building)

• Kids of the Kingdom – Grades 3-6, Rehearsal 6:30 – 7:45 each Wednesday (Sanctuary Building)

Youth Groups

• Clues Club - Youth Group for children in grades 3-4.  This group meets on the second Sunday of the month from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. (Sanctuary Building)

• F.R.O.G. - [Fully Reliant On God] Youth Group for pre-teens in grades 5-6.  This group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Sundays from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  Activities include music, fellowship, mission, small groups and lots of fun. (Sanctuary Building)

New Members

A new Member Class is offered periodically throughout the year for persons who find themselves at a crossroads on their journey of faith.  The class is designed for persons who are interested in becoming members at the Hilliard United Methodist Church, and it provides an opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith, our United Methodist tradition, and the mission and ministry of Hilliard United Methodist Church.  Contact the church office for more information, 876-2403..

Walk to Emmaus

The Walk to Emmaus is a 72-hour weekend experience based on Luke 24:13-35.  It is Ecumenical and international.  The primary purpose is to renew and equip the Church and its members as the Body of Christ in the world.  For more information, contact Paul Burkitt. 

Greater Columbus Emmaus - www.gbgm-umc.org/gcec

Central Ohio Emmaus - www.centralohioemmaus.org

WWW

Wonderful Wondrous Wednesday

• An evening of fun, fellowship and learning for all ages (September-May).

• 5:30-6:15 p.m. – Fellowship Dinner served each week in the Social Hall – Sanctuary Building.  Kid friendly foods are always offered.  There is no charge for the dinner, but a free-will offering is accepted.

• 6:15-7:45 p.m.  -  THE ROCK  - Sanctuary Building - Action packed fun and learning in Vacation Bible School style for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6.  Begin each week in the Sanctuary for opening celebration.

• 6:30 – 7:00 – Cherub Choir (PreKindergarten/Kindergarten) – rehearsal is followed by THE ROCK activities – Sanctuary Building.

• 6:30 – 7:00 – SonShiners Choir (Grades 1-2) – rehearsal is followed by THE ROCK

• activities – Sanctuary Building

• 6:30 – 7:45 – Kids of the Kingdom Choir – Grades 3-6 – Sanctuary Building

• 6:30 p.m.  -  Adult Classes, men’s and women’s groups and other short-term electives.

• 6:30 p.m.  -  Divorce Support Group – CLC Parish Nurse Office

• 6:30 p.m. – ARM Ministers Puppet Ministry Team (Grade 7 – Adult) Room 304 Sanctuary Building

• 6:30 p.m. - Adult Drama Team – Library Sanctuary Building

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Childcare age birth to 4 years – Sanctuary Building

• 7:30 p.m.  -  Chancel Choir – Sanctuary  - Sanctuary Building

• 7:45-8:30 p.m.  -  Childcare – Pre-Kindergarten – Elementary – Room 108 Sanctuary Building

Ministry Opportunities

The following is a list of just some of the Ministry Opportunities that are available.  If you would like more information, please call the church office at (614) 876-2403.

Hospitality and Evangelism

• Greeters

• Ushers

• Hospitality table host/hostess

• Nursery helpers

Worship and Music

• Liturgists

• Chancel choir

• Praise and worship team (PAW)

• Drama team

• Puppet ministry

• Children’s choir

• Audio/Visual services

Sunday School

• Teach adults

• Teach children

• Shepherd children

• Teach youths

• Help with children’s church

Wonderful Wondrous Wednesdays (WWW) September – May

• Lead a small group at 6:30

• Prepare for meal, 4:00 – 5:30

• Serve the meal, 5:15 – 6:30

• Clean up, 6:30 – 7:30

Mission

• Prepare/serve breakfast at New Life Church

• Prepare dinner for Meals for the Homeless

• Deliver and serve Meals for the Homeless

• Volunteer at Free Store

• Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

• Assemble the mission bulletin board

Health Ministries

• R.N.’s to monitor Blood Pressure’s

• Write articles for Salt Shaker

• Assist with Support Groups

• Help with filing

• Visitation of shut-ins

• Prayer concerns

Other

• Office receptionist

• Help with mailings

• Days out with the Moms’ Group

• United Methodist Women

• Disciple Bible Study 

• Walk to Emmaus retreat

• Landscape team

Discipleship

• Disciple Bible Study  I, II, Christian Believer and Jesus in the Gospels will be offered during 2003-2004.