Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Festus-Crystal City

113 Grand   Festus, MO  63028   636-937-6205   Fax:  636-933-4762   Email:  staff@1stumc.com   www.1stumc.com

Church Committees/Groups

Administrative Council - initiates planning, establishes objectives, develops and adopts goals and program proposals for the ministries and mission of First Church.  The Ad Council implements and oversees the fulfillment of these program plans and goals and evaluates their effectiveness.  Meet third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 P.M.

Board of Trustees - responsible for the oversight and management of the church buildings and the parsonages, as well as all real and personal property of the Church.  Meet third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

Staff Parish Relations - attends to the staffing and personnel matters of First Church, acting as the interpreter between the congregation and the staff.  Each year they evaluate the staff, recommend salaries and goals of the church and offers guidance for the coming year.

Church Family Life - plans church activities which involve families such as Easter Egg Hunt (Palm Sunday), Halloween Hayride/Chili Cook-off (Last Sunday in October), Church Picnic and Harvest Dinner (Sunday before Thanksgiving).

Christian Education - First Church offers a complete year round educational program.  Our educational mission is to teach God's Word in ways that help people to grow in their relationship with Christ.  Our adult classes study a variety of topics including Bible studies and current issues with formats varying from lecture presentation to open discussion.  We have classes for children from age two through High School, including a Confirmation Class for youth in 7th grade and older who wish to become full members.  The Church Library offers a number of Christian books to assist in one's faith development.  Committee meets Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

Evangelism & Membership -  has become one of the main thrusts for First Church.  It is our belief that First Church's ministry of evangelism not only strengthens the membership, but also reaches out to others.  Through activities dealing with such topics as prayer, Holy Spirit and Scripture, opportunities are provided to assist and renew members on their spiritual journey.  Meets first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

Missions - keeps us aware of and is actively involved in mission service to our community, nation, and around the world.  Feeding the hungry and assisting with utilities in our local community is an ongoing ministry of the Church.  First Church supports local shelters for the homeless and underprivileged each month.  1995 was the first year that we sent a member of our church family on a mission trip, beginning a tradition at First Church.  We celebrate that many have answered the call of the "Great Commission", with persons to New Mexico, Alabama, and Africa.  Missions are a vital part in the life of a church which continues to listen for God's call to service.  Dollars for Missions - program in which we invite people to give on dollar a week to be used for Mission concerns.  This program renews in April each year and usually produces $5000 to $6,000 in pledges for Missions.

Worship - an important facet in the life of ministry of the Church.  The worship service provides the primary opportunity for the Church to welcome those who come into our midst.  The worship work area works with the Pastors and other leaders of worship in making the most of this opportunity.

Youth - There are various opportunities for the youth to become involved in the life of the Church.  They are active in worship, weekday programs and Sunday activities.  Youth meet regularly on Sundays at Noon, but have events and trips planned for other times.  Youth activities provide fun and friends (and often food!) in a Christian atmosphere where youth have the opportunity to learn about God, themselves, and others in the world around them.

J.O.Y - For older adults, meets first Monday of every month.

Men's Coffee Hour - meet Tuesdays at 9:30 A.M.

Quilters Club - meet Tuesdays 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

United Methodist Women - All women welcome! UMW meet third Thursday of each month except June & July at 10:00 A.M. - Purpose:  The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the Church.

United Methodist Young Women (God's Little Leapers) -  meet second Monday of each month at 5:00 P.M.

Mother/Child Morning Out - Mondays at 9:30 A.M.

Youth Council  - meet fourth Wednesday of each quarter of the year

Youth Leadership - meet fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.

TCAMA - First Thursday of each month at 1:00 P.M.

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Mission Statement:  First United Methodist Church of Festus-Crystal City is called to be a nurturing community of faith spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people.