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Discipleship Ministry Spiritual formation in small group settings continue to grow and be a vital link to Chestnut Street UMC’s effectiveness in the community and the world. For more information, see the following links: Stephen Ministry, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, Emmaus, Disciple Bible Study and Church Office Receptionist. Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers are laity caregivers assigned by clergy to individuals in our church who need extra care during times of crisis as their lives, such as divorce, grief, illness or illness of a family member. Men caregivers are assigned to men and women caregivers are assigned to women.. Training: Once a week for 2 and 1/2 hours for 20 weeks. After training , Stephen Ministers are committed to 2 years of service and spend approximately one hour a week serving their care receiver. They will also meet twice a month for supervision with other Stephen Ministers. There is a great need for this ministry in our church family as we administer God's love to each other. This training may begin before fall, depending on the interest shown, Please contact Bob or Frances Scott at 739-5145 as soon as possible. Disciple Bible Study Disciple Bible Study is a part of the Small Group Ministry at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church Participants meet for two and one-half hours each week for intensive Bible Study, Prayer and Christian fellowship. "Disciple I" is a 34 week study for adults or youth, which moves through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. This study features discussion of scripture based on careful study and preparation. The United Methodist Men The United Methodist Men meet the third Sunday of each month in Asbury Hall at 8:00 A.M. All Men at Chestnut Street UMC are invited to attend. The annual fall fund raiser is the Fish Fry on the first Friday in October. Proceeds provide scholarships for our college students. Church Office Receptionists Church members who have four free hours a week, and love to answer the telephone, and love to meet wonderful people can serve as one of our church office receptionists. Please contact the church office (910) 739-3304 and ask how to reach Dot Wilkerson, the receptionist coordinator.
Emmaus
Reunion Group members Chestnut Street United Methodist Church have many who have participated in the "Upper Room" experience, "Walk to Emmaus." Our group s are affiliated with the Sandhills Emmaus community and hold weekly reunion groups Applications are now available for participation in the fall and spring" walks." Contact the pastor for more information or Donna Valenti at 738-9706. Emmaus Reunion Groups If you have attended an Emmaus walk and are not involved in a reunion group, consider attending one of the following that meet at Chestnut Street: Wesley Pines Bus Ministry There are currently 4 drivers serving on rotation to provide transportation to and from Wesley Pines every Sunday.
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