New Adult Ministry for 2010
Starting June 2010
E-Streeters Fellowship
A newly formed fellowship group for adults ages 55 and older meets the third Tuesday of each month at Edenton Street church for lunch and an educational or entertainment program. Following the program is “Stay for Play” a time to play board and card games such at Dominoes, Rummicube, chess, Scrabble etc. E-Streeters Fellowship is partnered with RaleighParks and Recreation “Golden Agers” club. The fellowship group is open to the community. E-Streeters mission is to meet as a group for fellowship, fun, food, education, and service. The lunch cost around $6.
E-Streeters has off-site events planned each month in addition to the regular luncheon meeting. These events are advertised in The Communicator, church worship bulletin, and event calendar. Off-site events may have a charge for admission and/or transportation. Registration is available on-line or by calling the church office at 832-7535. For additional information you may contact Susan McGuire at
smcguire@esumc.org
or 832-7535 ext 219.
Adult Enrichment Programs
The Adult Ministry at EdentonStreetUnitedMethodistChurch provides support
and guidance for adults by assisting with and creating ministry and program opportunities to increase understanding of Christ’s love for us and our service as the body of Christ.
Enrichment Workshops/Seminars
- Provide adults with informational and formational workshops and seminars in the areas of spiritual and personal growth. These will focus on the church, family, and community concerns (i.e. the changing work paradigm, the Baby Boomers impact on culture and society, the Sandwich generation, being single in today’s society and church, financial planning for women.)
SALT Shakers (Single Adult Ladies Dining Together)
– Multiple small groups of single female adults (separated, divorced, widowed or single) with the purpose of providing an environment of Christian fellowship, networking and support through monthly lunches or dinners.
SALDT Shakers next event is on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 12:15 PM off-site. Cost $5. For information and to register call Susan McGuire at 832-7535 ext 219 or email at smcguire@esumc.org.
Urban Ministries Food Pantry
- Each month different food selections are suggested for donations to the Urban Minbistries Food Pantry. Collection bins are located on each floor of the education building and in the Poindexter lobby. This is a joint ministry between Adult Ministries Team and Missions. Additional information may be found on the Missions webpage. In 2009 over 8000 pounds of food was collected compared to the previous year of over 1000 pounds. This ongoing outreach ministry serves the hungry in our community.
Ministries for the Homebound
Worship
Homebound Communion is offered the first Sunday of each month. Members of the congregation worship together at the 8:40 AM Communion Service and take the consecrated elements to the homebound for worship and the celebration of communion. Communion servants develop a relationship with the folks they come to know through visitation and worship. This is an ongoing ministry and anyone who would like to join in this ministry is welcome at anytime, please email Susan McGuire.
Live video web streaming is available for our 8:40 and 10:55 Sunday Worship services. Information on access to the live video web streaming is available on our home page.
Service
Sunday Flower Delivery is an outreach to our homebound and hospitalized. The flowers from the altar at Sunday morning worship services are divided and taken to the homebound or hospitalized. This gift of visitation brings the church family into the homes of those who are no longer physically able to attend church.
Other outreach services include yard and home maintenance, visitations and transportation. Should you have the gift of hospitality please email Susan McGuire and leave your name and contact information.
Congregational Care Ministries
Divorce Care- Support group for those who are or have experienced separation and/or divorce. For information contact John and Ginny Jordan at (919)461-9905 or email.
Bereavement Services Network -Raise awareness of the resources and services the church and community can provide for those who are or have experienced a loss, and provide hands-on information for those ministering to the bereaved.
Journeying with Grief Support Group-A Christian-centered, confidential and nurturing atmosphere to share feelings of grief and stories about their loved-ones, as well as hear from others who are or have experienced similar situations.
As you journey, join with others in sharing your memories of your loved one and your loss. Here is an opportunity to express in a like group of caring Christians your feelings, challenges, and accomplishments. These monthly meetings are for anyone who is going through the "Wilderness of Grief." The support group is an opportunity for remembering and encouragement. You do not need to sign up, you are welcome at anytime to come.
(1 st Sunday of month, 2:00 PM, Parlor - check calendar for holiday exceptions) (Next dates are Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5)