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Get
Involoved
The
Paradise United Methodist Church offers a wonderful variety of experiences
for those who would like to be more involved in church life:
Fellowship
Six: Every three months or so, a large circle of PUMC members
decide to divide themselves into groups of six. This "mix up"
enables people to better get to know a greater number in our fellowship.
Mostly gathering in homes (though sometimes differing restaurants etc.)
people get to know each other intimately, perhaps enjoy a board game or
just share stories.
Care
Corps: Every second Saturday, a fine group of caring people gather
to evaluate the health of our members. Some need groceries delivered,
some need a personal visit or phone call. Still others are going through
significant personal change or even crisis. The group members do "wash
windows" and in fact, gathers to help repair members homes from time
to time. Some very well trained Stephen Ministers participate and bring
to our larger group significant counseling insight. From just dropping
by for a visit, to regular, weekly hospital/Convalescent Hospital visitation,
The Care Corps team is deeply appreciated.
United
Methodist Women & Men's Groups: Missional outreach such as
is provided through our larger Church, finds its personal appeal in monthly
luncheon gatherings. Come, join in the fellowship, become informed and
channel your efforts to reach out.
Drama:
Our Worship Committee often decides that drama within the Sunday morning
worship services enhances the whole experience. Obviously, Lent and Advent
are highly dramatic seasons, but there are others as well. Then, we annually
strive to put on a dinner theater whose purpose is to both raise funds
for various mission projects, but sometimes even the Church's general
budget. Thespians arise...Join us!
Missional
Outreach Groups: From Travelers to Matinee Groups to specially
targeted Missional Outreach programs like VIM (Volunteers in Mission)
Our Church offers a variety of great opportunities to serve.
Going
to Baja, California regularly, the community of Colonet has been a long
term mission outreach, several houses built there testify to our on-going
concern.
Thanksgiving
Day's outreach to our community's homeless has helped our local Salvation
Army to weather the financial stress of two holidays where baskets for
area needy demand significant resources. More than an outreach, those
who serve find they are the ones blessed.
Drive
Through Nativity: This annual event requires over a hundred participants.
Some put on wonderful garb and provide neighbors with a rich tableau depicting
the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, others cook up a storm for
the volunteers who "act" or help park cars. Still others are
there to help preserve costumes or create new ones for next year. We always
need help here...it might be the right place for you!
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