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Programs and Missions

Wed, 03/04/2009 - 01:58 — Rome1stAdmin

Rome First supports a number of programs. This is a small list of those:

Camping and Retreats

 Casowasco, on Owasco Lake, and Aldersgate, at Brantingham Lake, provide beautiful, wooded settings for summer camping and year-round retreats and conferences.

Christian Education:

 Sunday School
Vacation Bible School

Church Housed Programs:

Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
AARP: 3rd Wednesday of the month, September - May 1:30 P.M.
AA and Al-Anon: Every Tuesday, year round 8:00 P.M.

Fellowship:

 United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) SPARK

Bethany Class: A women's fellowship group that meets for devotional time and aids disabled members. Meeting Time Luncheon meetings are held at a local restaurant on the 2nd Friday of each month at 11:30 A.M.

Fidelis Class: A women's service organization helping those in need. They meet for worship, fellowship, and a program. Meeting time: 4th Monday of each month at noon.

Golden Years: A group of senior citizens from several area churches who meet for fellowship and to stimulate spiritual and physical well-being. Meeting time: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month 11:30 A.M. (Sept. - June)

Missions:

Pantry Project
Oneida County Habitat for Humanity
Neighborhood Center

Music Programs

 Youth Choirs
Chancel Choir
Canticle Choir (adult handbell)
Praise Choir
Omega Ringers

Service:

 United Methodist Women


Acolytes: An opportunity for our youth in fourth grade and beyond to actively participate in the worship service. Acolytes serve in pairs on a rotating basis.
Acolyte coordinator: Kim Farrell

Action Chain A group of volunteers is on call, ready to give assistance in such areas as transportation, laundry, household chores, meal preparation, child care, budgeting, and other similar needs. Volunteers have also done reassurance telephoning and advocacy. To become a "link" in the chain, call Ellie Collins.

Study:

 Covenant Discipleship: Small group of six or eight people, patterned after the Wesleyan Class Meetings, meet regularly for the purpose of supporting one another in the Christian life enhancing the relationship of each to Jesus Christ.

Ecumenical Bible Class: A Church Women United sponsored Bible study group that meets in our lounge. Meeting time: 2nd & 4th Wed. of each month (Sept. - May) 1:15 - 2:30 P.M.

Additional Classes: Biblical, seasonal, and special interest study groups are offered on a short-term basis throughout the year.