Scope of Ministries
“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria (and in Empire Michigan, throughout our country and world ) … and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8b, CEB
This Scope of Ministry is to share with you the many times, places, and activiies of ministry and service within our church. As you read through these many activities consider where your own story of faith and ministry is seen or belongs.
Teaching and Equipping Believers for Effective Service and Ministry
The Church offers opportunities to equip and help people grow in personal discipleship and to be fruitful in service to others.
Small group Bible studies meet on:
Thursday – 2:00 PM
We provide household & personal products to the community to supplement the work of the Empire Food Pantry
We Provide meeting areas for:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Women’s 12-Step Program
Care Giver’s Group
You Can Be a Member of our Compassionate Care group
Volunteering at Empire Food Pantry
Direct Support for Ministries
Administrative tasks provided by church administrative assistant
Pastoral Care and Counseling for Weddings, Baptisms, and times of Grief
United Methodist Women in Faith Funeral Luncheons
Offer church facilities to outside organizations for freewill donation or nominal charge.
UWF Christmas Luncheon
Prayer Chain
Assistance for those needing transportation to appointments
Mission and Outreach – Reflecting God’s Love
The church reaches out to others through mission projects (local, national and global).
Local:
Empire Area Food Pantry,
BACN Benzie Area Christian Neighbors
Empire Area Community Center
Glen Lake Schools Fund
Benzie County Schools Student Fund
Giving Tree
Central United Methodist Homeless Shelter
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
District Projects:
Wesley @Central Michigan University
Western Waters Read GR (Reading is Fundamental)
National/Global:
Blanket the World in Love-Church World Service
Haiti’s Children’s Project
Water for Life (Liberia)
UMCOR Disaster Relief Fund
Daily Ministry Support
Our church is a seven-day-a-week-congregation, providing support for all ministries in times of joy and crisis. Whether communications, preparing worship tools, coordinating volunteer efforts, or tending to the daily details to equip ministry, our desire is to be supportive.
The office is open: Monday & Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and is a link with pastor, church personnel, church members & public
Our Website is currently maintained by our administrative assistant, Christine.
We have a Facebook page: Facebook.com/EmpireUnitedMethodist Church
