MT VERNON
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The People's Church Since 1865
Mt Vernon United Methodist Church -
© 2018 -
OUR MINISTRIES
Bible Study
Being true to the word of God requires regular study. Members and non-
The Board of Trustees
The Trustees oversee, maintain and supervise all church property. They are also responsible in conjunction with the Pastor for all use of the church buildings and grounds. We work together with our Pastor and offer him support and encouragement.
Caring Ministry
Caring for and witnessing to others is one of our most important duties as Christians.
The Caring Ministry provides ongoing contact through visits, telephone calls, and
cards to sick and shut-
Communication
The purpose of the Communication Ministry is to inform and educate members and non-
Hospitality & Greeters
The Hospitality and Greeters Ministry provides friendly smiles and warm welcomes to members and visitors from the parking lot to the sanctuary. Greeters, ushers and parking attendants are part of this ministry.
Junior & Adult Ushers
To greet those who enter the church with a smile and a warm welcome and direct them to their seats. To meet, greet and seat all those who enter Mt. Vernon UMC. To extend to each visitor and member a friendly greeting so they will be in the right frame of mind to receive the message from the Pastor. To be in attendance at all functions of the church and to support our Pastor at all time.
The Music Ministry is a vital part of Worship (Witness) Ministries in the church:
Our goal is to share God’s word, usher in His presence and connect the congregation, the pastor, and ourselves with God on a deeper spiritual level through the gift of song.
We strive:
To enhance, encourage and promote the worship experience
To support the various and diverse ministries associated with the church
To preserve the traditional hymns, gospel and spirituals of the church, as well as utilize the contemporary songs of praise in order to minister to all age groups.
To promote and encourage growth in the music department by encouraging those individuals and groups within the church and community to share their talents.
To provide meaningful, scripture based musical presentations for all worship services in the church and throughout the community.
The mission of the Mt. Vernon Praise Dance Ministry is to minister to the body of Christ the heart of God, through movement and creative expressions of praise, worship, and prayer.
Nominations and Leadership Development
The charge of this committee is to identify, develop, deploy, evaluate and monitor Christian spiritual leadership for the local congregation. Members of the committee shall engage in and be attentive to developing and enhancing their own Christian spiritual life in light of the mission of the Church.
Prayer
The Prayer Ministry prays for the needs and concerns of the membership. Ministry members also pray weekly for the issues and ills that plague our society. We have telephone prayer calls, prayer concern cards available for people to fill out weekly and offer other methods for members to share prayer concerns.
Sunday School
Sunday School provides children, youth and adults with bible training, bible study and wholesome Christian activities to build a firm foundation for Christian living.
United Methodist Men
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Men strive to be a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually, and to seek daily his will. Our primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all their relationships. All men at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church are welcome and encouraged to attend a monthly meeting held by the United Methodist Men, enjoy each other’s fellowship and plan various ministry outreaches.
United Methodist Women (UMW)
Mt. Vernon UMW is a community of women whose purpose is to become closer to God and experience freedom as a whole person through Jesus Christ. United Methodist Women strive to develop a creative supportive fellowship and expand the concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Youth & Children Ministry (YAC)
At Mt. Vernon it is our mission to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment so that our children may grow in their spirituality and become productive Christians”
Reflecting God’s love, we give the children a Christian education, lead them to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and encourage them to grow in Christian faith.