Serve Our Church

East Central District Leadership Training

Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
First UMC of Oviedo, 263 King Street, Oviedo, FL  32765

An opportunity for all Local Church Laity … especially newly elected leaders and committee members for 2012. Training Sessions will target specific Church Leadership Roles. In addition, there will be several sessions focusing on Mission and Outreach opportunities to serve your community beyond the local church. Participants will have the opportunity to attend two sessions from a variety of topics and leaders.

No cost to participants. Refreshments will include continental breakfast snacks in the morning and at break. Advanced registration will be required. Registration and event details are found here.

Flower Ministry

We use the flowers that decorate the pulpit and narthex during the Sunday Services. Along with great fellowship, this team is in ministry to shut-ins and persons in hospitals and care facilities. The arrangers send 15 – 20 arrangements per week. In more than 10 years of ministry, they have distributed 7,000+ arrangements. If you’d like to make a donation of mugs or other small containers that flowers can be arranged in, please bring them to the church office. Deliverers bring the arrangements to individuals who have been sick, lost a loved one or might enjoy an unexpected message of love from their church family. Regular Monday deliverers are needed, as well as alternates and seasonal deliverers. Contact Judy Berry at 407.423.2739 if you would like to help prepare and/or deliver these cheerful arrangements or if you know of a someone who could use some cheer!

Shut-In Singing Ministry

The Ministry involves visiting shut-in church members and worshiping God through singing of hymns. Volunteers spend one Sunday afternoon per month visiting and singing together using the United Methodist Hymnal. Anyone interested in joining this Ministry should contact Phyllis Edwards at 407.886.9434 for information.

Ushers

Usher duties include greeting visitors and welcoming members into worship services and receiving the church’s tithes and offerings. They also play a role on Communion Sunday by guiding the congregation to partake of the bread and cup for communion. If you feel your gift of hospitality can be shared in this way or if you would like more information about becoming an usher, please contact Britt Lovett at wblovett@cfl.rr.com.

Fellowship Friends

This ministry is for those who enjoy befriending prospective members. A Fellowship Friend is there, not only to welcome each new individual at Visitor Open House, but to help introduce them to our church. They shepherd new members through the process by being with them as they attend New Member Orientation and on the Sunday they take their membership vows. Contact Don Schyberg at dschyberg@earthlink.net to become a Fellowship Friend.

Greeters

Join the friendly faces at our Welcome Booth and information area to welcome and assist people on Sunday mornings. Conatct Helen Kirst at helenjohnk@aol.com to volunteer.

Parking Lot Greeters

These attendants and greeters are assist and greet members and newcomers as soon as they pull into our church campus. Contact Carol Latham at jmlatham@juno.com to join this group.

Valet Parking

Available on Sunday mornings, valet parking is offered on Sunday mornings free of charge (Tips are not accepted.) This service originated from our Youth Ministry and has expanded to become a church-wide ministry. Drop off your car at the front of the sanctuary on Magnolia Avenue 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pick up your car on the north side of the sanctuary on Jackson Street. Contact Tom Kurowsky at TEKurowsky@yahoo.com to learn more about joining this ministry.

Refreshments

Taking a few minutes after worship on Sunday to mingle with each other is a great way to get to know others who attend our church and to welcome newcomers. Helping to provide refreshments or to serve provides an excellent opportunity to give a simple but effective show of God’s love. Goodies are served on various Sundays throughout the year. Contact Georgia Williams at GaWms8848@aol.com to volunteer.

Sewing Ministry

The ministry provides new clothing and school bags for needy children around the world, and various other items for community groups here in Orlando. This ministry meets each Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the church. Volunteers are needed to sew and help with the organization of materials and supplies. Contact Sue Cepull at 407.859.0468 or sue@cepull.org.

Stork Suppers

Provides parents of newborns with a few meals to help them get settled with the newest member of their family! If you would like to volunteer to make and deliver a meal or if you know someone who could benefit from Stork Suppers, please contact Christina Cowherd at 407.378.4675.