First United Methodist Church
"Celebrating Life Together in Jesus Christ"

602 South Market Street, Muncy, Pennsylvania  17756
(570) 546-8030        muncyumc@windstream.net


Church Groups for Spiritual Growth, Support & Fellowship 

Sunday School classes for children, junior and senior high youth, and adults at 9:30 a.m. (Nursery provided during Sunday School.)

Alpha, a 10-week course in basic Christianity, is offered three times a year. The evening begins with supper, followed by a video tape and then small group discussion. The Alpha course began at Holy Trinity Brompton Church in England and has become a world-wide, interdenominational movement. It is for new believers or anyone interested in learning more about the faith. Call the church office, 546-8030, for details or to register for the next course. An introductory dinner with the topic, "Christianity: Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant?"- may be attended on September 14 without making a commitment. Bring a friend!

GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, meets for a 13-session video seminar several times a year. The next series begins on September 16. To learn more or to register, call Linda Miller (435-3349) or Holly Shaffer (326-1112). Everyone is welcome.

DivorceCare offers support for people going through the pain of separation and divorce, learning the tools to cope with this crisis through education, conversation and prayer. Facilitated by Gail Nuss (584-2345),  the group is open to anyone in the community. Weekly seminar topics are presented with DVDs featuring 32 renowned experts on divorce and recovery.

DC4K - DivorceCare for Kids is outreach which ministers to the children who are devastated by the loss of their intact family. DC4K provides a safe, fun place where children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately and develop coping skills. Carol Steward (546-8579), former facilitator for DivorceCare for adults, leads this program, which runs concurrently with the adult sessions. Child care for toddlers is also available upon request.

DivorceCare and DC4K are nondenominational programs featuring biblical teaching.  Please call to register.

Music Program - Lucille Buck, Director; Tom Ruhl, Assistant; Lori Lewis, Associate

Handbell Choir - Thursday 6:15 pm. Not in the summer.

Chancel Choir  - Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (nursery provided upon request). Not in the summer.

Early Church Choir - Sundays at 7:45 a.m. Not in the summer.

Young Singers  (Grades 7-12) - Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Not in the summer.

United Methodist Youth  Youth meet for Bible study every other Sunday at 6 p.m. For more information contact John and Lori Neiswender at 570-435-0508 or the church at 546-8030.

Young Adult Ministries  Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 at the church to plan activities. For more information, contact Young Adult Coordinator Bobbi Bellows (546-0310).

 

"Keenagers" Older  Adult Ministry generally meets the third Wednesday of the month in Fellowship Hall for lunch and a program. Older Adult Coordinators are Arlene Opp and Ardene Judd.

United Methodist Women  Meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. With a focus on mission outreach to women, children and youth, United Methodist Women have a vital purpose within our church and in the world. Join us for inspiring meetings and great fellowship.

"Body & Soul" Women’s Exercise Class Sponsored by the Health & Welfare Commission, the class meets on Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for about one hour finishing with a healthy snack. No experience necessary. This low-impact exercise group is led by Carol Godfrey, 584-4402.

Men's Fellowship Breakfast meets the third Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. for breakfast and devotions. The group is led by Dave Pentz.

Muncy Valley United Methodist Men meet the fourth Monday of the month at various churches in the Muncy-Hughesville-Montgomery area at 7 p.m. Details of their schedule are available from Howard Ott or Bill Likens.

Intercessory Prayer Group  Mondays at 10 a.m. in the church lounge. Everyone is welcome to come and pray with us, or submit your requests for prayer. For more information, call Arlene Opp (433-0306).

Computer Learning Center Anyone interested in learning basic computer may come in during office hours (M-F, 9-4:30). Please call the church office in advance (546-8030).  The volunteer to assist you is Anne Knox.