St. Mark United Methodist Church

550 Hwy 72 By-Pass NW Greenwood, SC 29649 - Tel: 864.229.5416 Kid's World: 864.227.2776

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UNITED METHODIST MEN

United Methodist Men exists to declare the centrality of Christ in every man's life.

The men's ministry of St. Mark seeks to engage all men in evangelism, mission, and spiritual life-the EMS of United Methodist Men. Our desire is to lead men in spiritual growth and effective discipleship. Toward meeting these goals we offer many opportunities for study, prayer, fellowship, and service.

2009 UMM Officers

President: Wilson Bruce
Acting Secretary: Bill Pitts
Acting Treasurer: John Boerger

UMM dinners and program, second Thursday of the month

Each month, with the exception of July and August, the men of the church share in a meal together and in a spiritually uplifting program. We enjoy fellowship in an informal setting and we hear inspirational talks from invited speakers. We meet in the Social Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Community Men's Prayer Breakfast, last Friday of each month

At 6:30 a.m. in the Social Hall on the last Friday of each month, we enjoy a wonderful home-cooked breakfast for only $3.00. Join us for lively fellowship, prayers for our community concerns, exciting messages, and often up-lifting music.All men of the Greenwood community are invited!

Men's Morning Prayer Groups

On Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. a group meets in the church library/conference room to focus on topics of special concern to men in their spiritual journey. Wilson Bruce is the leader. All men are welcome!

Special projects and sports

Throughout the year the men volunteer for service through assisting persons in need. We have become especially adept at ramp-building and limited home repair. As the sports seasons progress many of the men are involved in our softball, basketball, and volleyball teams.

Fund raisers

Each year the UMM raises funds for ministry through our annual Vidalia onion sale, usually in May, and our annual yard sale.

Annual Men's Retreat

Jesus withdrew from the world of work to renew his relationship with the Father. All men need to do the same. Each year our Men's Ministry sponsors a weekend retreat for a time of renewal and fun. There is always fishing, golf, horseshoes, hiking, and just relaxation during the weekend surrounded by growing together through worship and study.

An Invitation to All Men

Find your place in the UMM and join with your brothers in growing in evangelism, mission, and spirituality.

May Fishing Outing

The UMM are planning a fising outing in May for youth in grades 6-12. To help us plan, we are requesting all interested adults and youth to sign up on one of the sign-up sheets. The sign-up sheet on the main campus is on the UMM bulletin board and a sign-up sheet is available on the coffee bar in the welcome center at Rivers St. (NOTE: Everyone over the age of 13 will need a SC fishing license.)

Methodist Men

Not every man of St. Mark has grasped that he is a “separate and necessary part” of the men’s ministry. Many men feel perfectly comfortable playing no discernable role in the life of our church – except, perhaps, the role of a spectator!

But the fact remains that, as in the human body, each member of the church has been uniquely endowed not only with a role but with a means to fulfill it. The enabling for service in the church is found in unique “spiritual gifts” given by the “Holy Spirit” and these gifts are granted to “each of us as a means of helping the entire church.” (1Cor. 12:4-7)

Just like the members of the human body, all the members of the body of Christ have a unique role to play in the life and health of the church and its Men’s Ministry. Paul stated this explicitly “Now all of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a separate and necessary part of it”. (1 Cor. 12:27)

If the body, both physical and spiritual, is to remain healthy and function effectively, then each part of the body must fulfill its task. A church is healthy when all its members function as they were designed to function.

The Men’s Ministry needs you! Please consider joining the game and volunteer for an area of service which appeals to you. We are growing and the momentum is building. So don’t miss out and be just a spectator. Jump-in and be a part of an exciting ministry at St. Mark!

— By Wilson Bruce