First United Methodist Church
Stephenville, TX
ADULT MINISTRIES
With opportunities in worship, discipleship and fellowship our adult ministries offer you exciting ways to learn more about God & grow in your spiritual journey.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
PATHFINDERS
Sunday Mornings 10:00a - 11:00a
Lighthouse Annex
Mature Adults
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Pathfinders Sunday school class is made up of many different types of mature adults. You're welcome to this group no matter your marital status or where you are in your faith journey.
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KUM DUBL (Come Double)
Sunday Mornings 10:00a - 11:00a
Fellowship Hall Classroom - 1
Senior Adults
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We are the oldest Sunday school group in the FUMC and are always welcoming new members! We utilize the Adult Bible Studies from Cokesbury and sing hymns every Sunday. We enjoy coffee before we start our agenda and follow a schedule at each gathering.
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NEW BEGINNINGS
Sunday Mornings 10:00a - 11:00a
Fellowship Hall Classroom - 2
Adults
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Our New Beginnings class covers a variety of topics led by Pastor Howard Martin. We gather together in the classroom right off the fellowship hall to study scripture and have in-depth conversations about readings and growth in faith.
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TWO OR MORE
Sunday Mornings 10:00a - 11:00a
Ground Floor of Education Building
Adults
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Two or More is perfect for you if you're in search of an intimate group setting that studies the Word. Our studies vary from structured workbook and video tutorials to individuals teaching on a rotating basis, giving each of us an opportunity to present a lesson. We believe that when you teach, you have to study and this brings you closer to the Lord. We are made up of singles, married couples and unaccompanied spouses ranging in age from late thirties and up.
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"Again I assure you... where two or more are gathered in my name, I'm there with them."
Matthew 18:19-20
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FAMILIES OF FAITH
Sunday Mornings 10:00a - 11:00a
Second Floor of Education Building - Rm 201
Young Adults
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Families of Faith is a Sunday school group that is made up of young family adults who come together with the need for continual growth as Christians. Covering the Bible on our journey in growth we welcome scheduled guest speakers as well as class members that lead us at our gatherings. This provides pathways for discussion and growth on our spiritual journey. We welcome all of those who would like to be a part of this class.
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ADDITIONAL ADULT MINISTRIES
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY HOUR
Monday Mornings 10:00a - 11:00a
Wednesday Evenings 6:00p - 7:00p
Ground Floor in Education Building - Rm 102
Adults
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Pastor Marilyn Jones leads this bible study group on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Studies on other books and extra-biblical texts are arranged several times a year. Most notably during the Lenten season, just prior to Holy Week and Easter.
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KNITTING WITH PRAYER
Tuesday Afternoons 2:00p - 4:00p
Hutchinson Annex
Adult Women
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Love to knit? Love great company? This is the place for you! Knitting with prayer is a group of women who come together to crochet prayer shawls, hug rugs and baby blankets. We pray over them and give them to others who are ill, have experienced great loss or have a newborn. We do this so that we can give strength and hope and help them know they are not alone. Knitting experience is not required!
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FAITH LIT BOOK CLUB
Tuesday Evenings 6:00p - 7:00p
Annie Barnes Home - 962 W Vanderbilt, Stephenville
Adult Women
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Is reading your cup of tea? Well, it is ours as well. We read a selected book and talk about these books on a weekly basis together. We would love to have newcomers join us in our readings!
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UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
Every 3rd Thursday 6:00p - 7:00p
Fellowship Hall
Adult Women
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UWF's mission is presence, relationship, witness and sharing. Each 3rd Thursday we meet in the fellowship hall for meetings. We have dinner followed by a guest speaker and engaging conversations. From its beginning, United Methodist Women/United Women in Faith has focused on ministries with women, children and youth. We welcome all women young and old to join us on this mission. Events are held annually such as our Baked Potato Luncheon in March!
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UNITED METHODIST MEN
Every 5th Sunday Morning 9:00a - 10:45a
Fellowship Hall
Adult Men
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We are a group of men that gather in service to our church. All of us are at different stages in our walk with God and provide breakfast every 5th Sunday of each month. These Sundays we cook, serve and clean for all who come to partake in a meal together.
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