Congregational Life
Active Adult Ministry
The Active Adult Ministry recognizes and values the worth of individuals in their middle and senior years. The Ministry provides social and outreach opportunities, which empowers individuals to share their experiences, nurture their minds and bodies and strengthen their spirit.
Recurring Ministry Activities
Children's Ministry
Ministry Mission
Our ministry main goal is for our children to come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and to connect with one another, our church, and the community to show God’s love for the world. The Children's Ministry welcomes children ages 3 through 5th grade.
Ministry Vision
The vision of the Children's Ministry is to increase the children’s spiritual knowledge and awareness of God's and to understand that God is always listening when they pray. Our discussions include, but are not limited too, ways that they can reach beyond the sanctuary to make a difference in helping others without expecting a reward or recognition for showing God's love to others.
Recurring Ministry Activities
A summer retreat is held each year to increase children’s spiritual knowledge and awareness of God's love and to fellowship with one another. The children also participate in various service projects to demonstrate to others that God loves them and cares about them. The projects help children experience the joy of giving unselfishly.
Frequency of Meetings
Meetings are held the Saturday before the second Sunday and the Saturday before the third Sunday.
Men's Triangle Ministry
Ministry Mission
The mission is to provide men of the church with resources and support to develop and cultivate Godly character so that they become equipped to effectively carry out Christian service in the world following the example of Jesus Christ.
Ministry Vision
Our vision is to bring men of all ages into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by providing a series of events, including Bible Study, prayer, and ministry, which will promote fellowship, outreach, and evangelism and that will foster individual and group accountability.
Recurring Ministry Activities
Frequency of meetings
Meetings are held three times per year as needed.
United Men
Ministry Mission
The mission is to provide men of the church with resources and support to develop and cultivate Godly character so that they become equipped to effectively carry out Christian service in the world following the example of Jesus Christ.
Ministry Vision
Our vision is to bring men of all ages into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by providing a series of events, including Bible Study, prayer, and ministry, which will promote fellowship, outreach, and evangelism and that will foster individual and group accountability.
Recurring Ministry Activities
Frequency of Meetings
Meetings are held three times per year as needed.
Welcome Ministry
Ministry Mission
The mission of Welcome Ministry is to welcome and extend warm greetings to our church family and visitors upon entrance to the Lord’s House each Sunday morning in the same manner we would welcome Christ. We welcome all new members and help them become an integral part of the congregation. We also seek to address the needs of existing members by greeting them and being open to their expressions.
Ministry Vision
Our vision is to continue to applying the principles of the church’s G-R-O-W motto: By giving generously to those “beyond the sanctuary,” by Renewing spiritually during our monthly meetings, by Offering Christ compassionately to all, and by Worshiping authentically every day. The Welcome Ministry seeks to fulfill the mission and vision of our church by extending hospitality to all.
Recurring Ministry activities include the annual Ministry Cookout the first Saturday in June, celebrating the ministry’s anniversary on the first Sunday in June, and sharing in a Christmas Celebration
Frequency of Meetings
1st Saturday of every month, 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon (except June, July, August, and December).
Children's Ministry
Ministry Mission
Our ministry main goal is for our children to come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and to connect with one another, our church, and the community to show God’s love for the world. The Children's Ministry welcomes children ages 3 through 5th grade.
Ministry Vision
The vision of the Children's Ministry is to increase the children’s spiritual knowledge and awareness of God's and to understand that God is always listening when they pray. Our discussions include, but are not limited too, ways that they can reach beyond the sanctuary to make a difference in helping others without expecting a reward or recognition for showing God's love to others.
Recurring Ministry Activities
A summer retreat is held each year to increase children’s spiritual knowledge and awareness of God's love and to fellowship with one another. The children also participate in various service projects to demonstrate to others that God loves them and cares about them. The projects help children experience the joy of giving unselfishly.
Frequency of Meetings
Meetings are held the Saturday before the second Sunday and the Saturday before the third Sunday.
Women's Ministry
The purpose of the Women’s Ministry is to fulfill the church’s vision of fellowship and discipleship among the women of UMMBC. We achieve our purpose through spiritual retreats, inspirational and informative workshops, intercessory prayer and compassionate service. Each year the Women’s Fellowship coordinates Women’s Week and Women’s Day to minister to women holistically.
Motto
"UMMBC Women United to Serve"
Mission Statement
To promote unity among the women of UMMBC spiritually, socially, and emotionally in fellowship with one another through prayer, bible study, ministering to each other and serving in the global community.
