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Cherie and other members discuss the women's circle forming in the fall.
Several of our members discuss the background and program of Emmaus
View the plans for VBS and Camps this summer at CFUMC
Laurie describes several of the Programs at CFUMC
Missions trips to Ecuador occur frequently. This video chronicles those trips.
Tiffany and others discuss the Season of Lent on the first Sunday.
Meri and other choir members talk about our choral witness
Chuck Pugh and others discuss the missions efforts at CFUMC
Our Christian Education here at Cumming First UMC
What's so "Awesome!" See this clip on the Children's Choirs.
Confirmation for the Youth began September 2008
Studying the Bible through the Disciple groups The plans for Fall, 2008.
Our Military Care Package Ministry for the soldiers and the children
Mommy and Me program plus the After School program
Our Stephen Ministry and the many aspects of this caring ministry
The Confirmation Class of 2008: their progress and those who helped them.
Dads and the Children at the CFUMC Preschool - a series of vignettes
John Hutchinson and casts present Music and Arts at CFUMC
Our One Great Day of Service each year in the Spring.
Fred Kelly and others discuss United Methodist Men
Where we have been, where we are, and where we are going
Charlie Brown, Peanuts, Summer Camps, and more!
Upward Sports and Cheer Leading at CFUMC
Our well known Preschool - the fun and learning
United Methodist Women - the programs
Carol and other members on Intercessory Prayer
Janet presents CFUMC Service and Missions
Eduardo and the Hispanic Ministry Programs
Stephen Ministry is our congregation's one-to-one care giving ministry. God works through Stephen Ministers to plant a seed of hope and healing in a person who is experiencing a time of difficulty or crisis.
Stephen Ministers:
• Listen • Share Christ's Love • Explore feelings • Maintain confidentiality • Pray • Attend to the care giving process and leave the results to God
Stephen Ministers care for people who are
• Grieving • In a crisis • In long term care • Dying • Hospitalized • Experiencing losses as they age • Divorcing • Going through a crisis in childbirth • The family and friends of people in crises
Beginning this January, our church will begin a new Stephen Ministry Training class. Stephen Ministers will receive 50 hours (20 weeks) of initial training in care giving skills, specific ministry situations and spiritual grounding from the congregation's Stephen Leaders. Upon completion of training, Stephen Ministers will participate in Small Group Peer Supervision twice a month. During supervision sessions, Stephen Ministers have the opportunity to question and work through any challenges or difficulties they may be experiencing in their caring relationships. Stephen Ministers commit to at least 2 years of training, service and regular supervision.
While being a Stephen Minister requires commitment of time and effort, it also brings joy and fulfillment. It may be one of the most rewarding challenges you will ever embrace.
Think and pray about this opportunity. If you would like to become a Stephen Minister, please contact one of our Stephen Leaders: Beth Daffin, Susie Jordan, Jack Kneiss, or Penny Waters. You may also contact Ron Preuss, at (770) 887-2900, ext. 212
Anne and Ron describe the XYZ Club
Kristy and Cherie speak on our VBS