Ministries

	A "Purpose Driven" youth ministry that meets youth where they are, and equips them to meet Jesus in a real and personal way. For youth in grades 7 - 12. Youth are currently involved in Disciple I and Disciple II, meeting on Wednesday nights. Sundays 5:00 pm till 7:00pm– Come meet with us for snack supper, games, and devotional time or maybe a local mission project - like helping someone with yard work or working around our own church or moving some furniture for someone who’s not as strong as we are. Whatever we do, we will find a way to get closer to Jesus in doing it!
Celebrate Recovery	The purpose of Piney Grove UMC’s Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "8 Recovery Principles." By working and applying these Biblical principles, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power - Jesus Christ, the one and only true Higher Power. We meet at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday evening. Join us anytime.
Music	Piney Grove has several ways you can participate in our Music Ministry! At this time, the 8:30 and 11:00 am services each have a choir, and would be happy to have you join. During the holidays, we always have a Christmas Cantata, and there are opportunites for special music during the worship at various times of the year. Chancel Chimes is the handbell group, and they usually perform during the holidays. The Sounds of Joy is the children's choir, and they participate in various worship services and the annual Advent program.
Prayer Shawl	A dedicated group of ladies meet every Thursday at 1:00 pm to assemble beautiful, creative prayer shawls. These shawls are shared with those who are suffering from a life-threatening illness, the loss of a loved one, or other devastating circumstance. Each shawl is prayed over and comes with a card that shows who requested it for the person in need. There are also three "traveling shawls" which are given to those in the hospital for short stays, and are expected to recuperate. These shawls are signed and returned to the church when they are no longer needed. The traveling shawls have been used by several members of the church, and one of them has been all the way to California and back! If you like to sew and have a heart for helping others, call the church office to find out how to get involved in this wonderful ministry.
United Methodist Men	The Methodist Men have a dinner meeting at 6:00 pm on the last Monday of the month. They offer delicious home cooking and great fellowship. Several times during the year, the wives are invited and treated to dinner prepared especially for them. The men also do several fundraisers during the year and support various ministries. These include local and long-distance mission trips, the Jones Mill luncheon program, and many others. Men of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.
United Methodist Women	Agape Circle-We meet the second Monday of the month in the home of one of the members. The evening consists of care and share time, prayer requests, current business, and delicious munchies. The Agape Circle currently has about 20 active members, and our doors are always open for new ones. We organize several fundraisers each year, and use the money to fund ministries both in and out of the church. We also travel annually to a "Women of Faith" conference and invite anyone who wishes to come along. We are a fun-loving group of ladies who who would love to have you join us anytime. Visitors are welcomed with open arms, and treated like family. You may also wish to visit Adelpha Circle, Mary-Martha Circle, or Ruth Circle. Wherever you go, you are sure to receive a warm welcome.
Wednesday Night Fellowship	Come enjoy a great dinner at a great price with great friends at WNF! The new year schedule has begun and the meals just get better and better. Take a break from the kitchen and enjoy a delicious meal at an incredible price, while visiting with old friends or making new ones. Join us each Wed at 5:30 pm. $3 per person (12+, )$2 per child (5-11), $9 family maximum. WNF doesn’t ‘just happen’ each week! It depends on people like you to set up, welcome guests, serve meals, and clean up. If you would like to be a part of this ministry on occasion, call either Cookie Ferguson at 760-2937 or Mary Scudder at 767-5040.
WOWS	WOWS (Wise or Wonderful Seniors) meets for a monthly potluck luncheon on the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon. The only requirements for admission are that you be 50 years of age and have a desire to share Christian fellowship with friends in the church or community. Please bring a favorite dish to share with the group. After lunch, we enjoy a short devotional followed by an inspirational or informative program. There is a free book & magazine exchange to spark your reading interests. Periodically, usually twice a year, WOWS plans day trips to places like Murry’s Dinner Theatre in Little Rock and to other events of general interest. If you fit the ‘requirements’, please come join in the fun, food, and fellowship. A cordial welcome awaits all who come. Your life will be enriched by the experience!