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UMM
THE ROLE OF UNITED METHODIST MEN
United Methodist Men exists to declare the centrality Christ in every man's life. Men's ministry leads to the spiritual growth of men and effective discipleship. This purpose is served as men are called to model the servant leadership of Jesus Christ. (Book of Discipline - 2006)
Individual and group strategies form the foundation of United Methodist Men ministry:
A) Enhance Evangelism, Mission, and Spiritual LIfe as men become servant leaders.
B) Advocate programs that train men within local churches to promote specific ministries including
prayer, missions, stewardship, and civic/youth serving ministries.
C) Forge pastoral partnerships by men committed to the effective support and service of clergy
and local congregations.
D) Assist men in their ever-changing relationships, roles and responsibilities in the family setting,
workplace, and society.
E) Understand the organization, doctrines, and beliefs of The United Methodist Church.
F) Fulfill the membership vows through the commitment to prayer, presence, gifts and service in
congregational life.
G) Fulfill the Great Commission with and through the United Methodist Church as one part of the
Body of Christ.
Men seeking membership in UMM will be asked ot subscribe to the major strategies listed above and to the following personal objectives: 1 - To engage daily in Bible study and prayer. 2 - To bear witness to Christ's way in daily work and in all personal contacts through words and actions. 3 - To engage in Christian Service.
Important Dates in UMM History
February 1971 - First Men's Brayer Breakfast at the old church. That church was sold to the Church of the Nazarene in November of 1979.
February 25, 1979 - First worship service in the new sanctuary. 1359 total attendance
April 1985 - Hugh Doan (former UMM President) and wife Gertrude donated a building and first offices (now Helping Hand)
August 1986 - $2,000,000 expansion for new Education building, Fellowship Hall, Chapel and Lamp building addition. Consecrated November 1, 1987.
Main Activities during the year:
A) Monday Morning Prayer Breakfast: The men gather October - May in Fellowship Hall from 7:30 -
9:00 and in a local restaurant from June - September. The men share spiritual messages,
fellowship and discuss current affairs.
B) Raise money for scholarships via our Pancake brunches, Assisting The Ladies with the
Christmas Bazaar and the Annual Rummage Sale.
Current Officers:
President - Larry Minor
First Vice President - Peter Patrick
Second Vice President - Bill Raker
Secretary - Don Jeffrey
Treasurer - Don McCormack
Assistant Treasurer - Bob Kitson
Senior Pastor - Vic Willis
Scholarship Committee Chair - Rod Bentson
Song Leader - Dean Wise
General Chair of the Pancake Brunch Program - Peter Patrick
Chairman of Publicity - Roy Kern
Purchaser of Food Supplies - Roger Thomas
Members at Large - Vic Berger, Jim Abshire
Past Presidents for the last 5 years:
2011 - Steve Kennedy
2010 - Roy Kern
2009 - Rod Bentson
2008 - Ken Guillerm
2007 - Peter Patrick
