First United Methodist Church, Aberdeen South Dakota


Adult Ministry

For more information, please call 225-5680 or email Grace Graf

 

Special Events

TIME TO DONATE FOR AUCTION!
Every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. members of the Auction Committee will be available at the canopy entrance to accept items for the all-church auction on January 10. Any large items, collectibles, antiques, and good usable equipment & furniture are welcome. No clothes, please!

THANKSGIVING EVE-7:00 PM
It is our tradition to hold a joint Thanksgiving Eve service with sister UMC congregations, Bath/Faith UMC & North Highland UMC. Our church is hosting the 7:00 p.m. service on Wednesday, November 26. There will be special music from each church and North Highland pastor, Mark Ehrmantraut will preach. There will be a time of fellowship and coffee following the service. We have permission to use Mr. Russo’s NORTH lot. Members- please use this lot, and save the east lot for our visitors.

Family Advent Evening
Wednesday, December 3 5:00-8:00 p.m. Church Dining Room We invite you and your family to this free evening of fun! Advent activities, crafts, light supper, photo opportunities, and children’s choirs.

A Get Real Christmas Tea for Women
Saturday December 13 2:00 – 3:30 pm Community Life Center Gym Darlene Fischer, Groton, will speak on her “Journey to Joy” Be our guest for dessert, tea & coffee (No cost or reservation necessary)

A Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 14  3:00-5:00 p.m.
Our church family and the community are invited to come and see the new Community Life Center.  Join us for tours and refreshments!  Use canopy or alley entrances to new addition!

 

Bible Studies

“Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ A Reality in Life” by Beth Moore
This women’s study will held Monday nights at 6:45 pm in Room 201 CLC.  Priscilla Hamilton and Linda Mazzie will facilitate this 11-week study which draws parallels between the captive Israelites and today’s believers. It is based on Isaiah 61:1-4.  Childcare will be provided by reservation -  call the church office and leave a message for Kristie with your request. 

Experiencing God:  Knowing and Doing the Will of God
By Henry T. Blackaby & Claude V. King
Learn to hear when God is speaking to you. Find out where God is working and join Him.
Experience God doing through you what only God can do!
Men and women are invited to this 12-week study in room 204 CLC.  Derik & Mandy Budig will lead this small group study.  Childcare will be provided upon request – Call the church office and leave a message for Kristie.

Marilyn Meberg's DVD Study "At My Wits End"
 Women’s Monday Afternoon Bible Study Monday at 1:15 p.m.  Join us for a cup of coffee, a pastry, and 7 messages on hope & encouragement.  This class meets in the CLC Community Room.  Everyone is welcome!

 

Adult Sunday School Classes 9:30 to 10:30 AM

Class

Teacher

Room

Anglers

Pastor Biebighauser, Pastor Haggar

203 CLC

  "Gospel of John"

Bible Study

Dan Harvey

202 CLC

  "Be Courageous" Book of Luke

Discover

Dean Karlen

201 CLC

  Book of Hebrews

Home Builders

Tom and Dalita Meyer

204 CLC

  "Fireproof Your Marriage" DVD/discussion

Prime Time

Rich Bacon

209 CLC

  "I Saw the Lord"

Together/Forum

Katherine Moen & Carol Iwerks

117 CLC

  The New Testament

Upper Room

Dan VanDover

205 CLC

  TBA
Confirmation Plus Pastor Haggar 104 CLC
  Crash Course for Parents  
College/Young Adult Class Rachel Dinger
"In Transit" study (College-20's)
Library

New Sunday School Class!
Do you struggle with reading your Bible?
 Is it frustrating you?            
Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 for an 8 week course starting November 2 in room 104. (CLC parenting room-next to nursery)  If you have a Bible, bring it…if not, Bibles will be available.  Questions, contact Pastor Tom at 225-5680! 

 

Midweek Studies

Sunday    
4:00 PM Christian Reading Group (1st Sunday of the month September-May) - Mary Kautz (click here for book list) Library
Evening

Couples’ Bible study led by Dr. Dan Harvey to be held twice a month.  Start date and topic: TBA

CLC Gym
Monday    
8:45 am Women's Prayer and Share - Carol Iwerks
      "The Scripture According to Dr. Seuss"
Fireside Room
1:15 pm Women's Bible Study - Barb Pharis
       "At Wits's End" DVD by Marilyn Meberg
117 CLC
4:00 pm Grief share - Pastor Eldon Chapel
6:45 pm Women's Bible Study - Priscilla Hamilton & Linda Mazzie
     "Braking Free" by Beth Moore
201 CLC
7:00 pm Men's & Women's Study - Derik and Mandy Budig -
       "Experiencing God" by Henry Blackaby
204 CLC
Thursday    
7:00 am Men's Book Study - Pastor Eldon - "The Kingdom of God" Murphy's
8:30 am Women's Breakfast/Study - Donna Reich - Gospel of John Murphy's
Noon Men's Book Study - Pastor Eldon - "The Kingdom of God" Murphy's

 

Prayer Ministry

Jesus said, " My house will be called a house of prayer." (Matthew 21:13).  In our desire to become that House of Prayer at FUMC, we have in place several prayer chains.  If you wish to add a prayer request or would like to be a part of a prayer chain, please contact Grace or the church office to be part of this ministry.

 

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Heart & Soul AerobicsHeart and Soul Aerobics class

Heart & Soul Aerobics is meeting on Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. in the CLC gym.  Please sign up at table by Sanctuary OR by theCanopy Entrance for this 9 week session.  There is no cost for this class, and it’s open to the public.  It’s a church sponsored activity.  Please invite friends.  If you want to get a head start, START WALKING now.  Take advantage of Aberdeen’s beautiful walking paths.  There are attendance cards available at sign up to help encourage you to start working out now.

 
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