Did you ever wonder how First Church is organized?  When you hear references to “Finance Committee” or “Care Council” or “Trustees,” do you ever wonder what all of that is, who serves on  the committees, what those groups do for the church, and how (perhaps) you could be a part of it?  To help you better understand the organization that we call our congregation and to encourage you to consider helping out, here is a brief summary.

First United Methodist Church is organized by committees (lay members) who strive to support the work of Christian ministry here in the following ways …
CARE COUNCIL
Chair, Rev. Tom Ondra
Extends Christ’s love to members and friends of the congregation.  Helping out in times of need…...that’s what the Care Council tries to do, and it’s what we all need more of!  For instance, when people can’t get to important commitments like church or a doctor’s office or when they are going into or getting out of the hospital – that’s when extra help is often welcome.  So here are three (3) really important programs the Care Council supports: 
  • Transportation Ministry – call the church office 24 hours in advance for a ride to or from church or a scheduled doctor’s visit (in Sun City, please). 
  • Post-Hospitalization Meal Ministry – call the church office to have something good to eat when you are discharged from the hospital. 
  • Pet-Sitting Ministry – call the church office before you go to the hospital to have someone take care of Spot or Fluffy while you are away.​
CHURCH COUNCIL
Chair, Ralph Ward
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All of the committee heads – along with staff, lay leaders and secretary and Pastors Lois and Tom – meet monthly as the Church Council to receive reports and develop long-term plans for the church.
CHURCH GROWTH
Chair, Mikki Smith
Increases visibility of the church in our community and develop opportunities to reach those not yet a part of our congregation.
FINANCE
Chair, ​Mary Brickey
Fundraising part of the church with over-sight of the budget and financial records.
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FOUNDATION
​Chair, Walt Weihmuller
Solicits, invests and manages funds from gifts and bequests given to the Foundation.
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LAY LEADERSHIP
Chair, Rev. Lois Hedden
Finds lay members who are able and willing to participate in committees of the church.  Helps to coordinate leadership training opportunities.
LIBRARY
Maintains an inventory of books, tapes (audio & visual) for use by church members.
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MISSIONS
Chair, Sally Kloostra
Extends Christ’s love to the needs of society close by and far away.  Some of the missions we work with are Justa Center, Roatan Library Project, UMCOR, UMOM New Day Centers, Valley View Community Food Bank, etc.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Chair, Richard Vickers
Promotes our church through Facebook and in the future Twitter, Instagram, etc.
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STAFF PARISH RELATIONS (SPRC)
Chair, Kathie Grant
Insures healthy and productive working relationships between staff and church members.
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TRUSTEES
Chair, Floyd Reddy
Manages and maintains physical assets of the church.
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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
President, Colleen Becker
A program of meaningful opportunities for spiritual development, fellowship  and learning for women of the church.
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WORSHIP
Chair, Connie Scott
Assists the pastors in implementing joyful and inspiring worship experiences.  Cares for the altar and decorations (flowers, banners, etc.) in the sanctuary.
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