Matthew 25:36-37

God calls us to serve those less fortunate as we would serve Him. First Church has a wide array of ministries to serve our church and our community. If you are in need of any of the services offered, please contact the church at 301-927-6133 and we will do what we can. If you would like to volunteer your services to help these ministries, again, please contact the church. Volunteers are our best resource!

Christian Education

Child Enrichment Center (CEC) - Christian daycare for 2-5 year olds. Full or part time, before or after school. Call 301-927-3270

Covenant Disciple Groups - Small groups (4-7 people) for discipleship, discussion, and mutual support. Each group meets weekly at a time agreed to by the group

Disciple Bible Study - A 34-week course of Bible study. There are Bible classes. Disciple I is a prerequisite for the other three. Contact the church for times and classes available.

Shalom School - An After-school for the arts that offers classes in a variety of artistic endeavor

Sunday School - See the Sunday School schedule for the full range of classes offered

Music

Chancel Choir - Adult choir meets Thursdays at 7:45 PM in the Choir room

United Gospel Choir - An adult choir dedicated to performing gospel music. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 8:00 PM

Youth Choir - Rehearses every Sunday after worship service

Nurturing

Church Van - Rides to/from worship services and special events at First Church

Homebound Visitors - People visiting and telephoning our homebound church members

Hospital Visitors - People visiting and telephoning our church members in the hospital

Meals on Wheels - Meals served to the elderly five days a week

Senior Ministries - Day trips, luncheons, and education for seniors

Outreach

African Heritage Group - African church members celebrate and enjoy fellowship

Angel Tree Project - Mission project for children of prisoners, providing Christmas gifts and parties.

Christmas in April - Helping the disadvantaged with home fixup - the last Saturday of April

Community Place Cafe - Serves food to the hungry four days a week

Crop Walk - The Crop Walk raises money every year to fight hunger. It is held every May

Safe Havens - A program that houses homeless men for one week in winter at the church

Other

Al-Anon - Families of alcoholics provide mutual support. Fridays at noon in room 201

Communications - Spreading the Good News through video, audio, photography, newsletter, and the Web

United Methodist Men - An organization for men dedicated to upholding Methodist ideals

United Methodist Women - An organization for women dedicated to upholding Methodist ideals

Upper Room Fellowship - Intercessory prayer group

Youth Fellowship - Youth groups for all ages