Ministries

	Big House Youth Ministry We believe in a multi-level approach to ministry. We believe that Bible studies and small groups should be balanced with fun outings and games. The fun outings bring in new visitors and the small groups teach them how to live as a Christian. We believe that programs are important in Christian discipleship but take a back seat to hands-on ministry and discipleship. In other words if it comes to another weekly program or attending basketball games and recitals of the youth, the new program will have to wait. Young people may not remember the sermon you preached but they will not forget that you were there for their graduation and band concert. We believe that developing personal relationships is more important than a larger number of members. Though Jesus ministered to the masses, he primarily spent his time with a small group of Disciples. Most Christians became believers due to a relationship with another Christian. To this end, We are big supporters of small groups. Small groups allow personal relationships to develop between a small group of same sex peers and two adults. We have found that these groups facilitate more support and discipleship than any other weekly program. We at Big House Ministries are also big believers in Mission work and trips. Mission trips appeal to the new and mature Christian alike. A mature Christian connects and grows closer with God by being the hands and feet of Christ, and the new Christian or non-believer is encouraged by seeing other Christians live out their faith in practical, tangible ways. We believe that God wants to be known everywhere and that people all over the world can benefit from a personal relationship with Christ.
	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 Saturday evening. Join us anytime.
	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.
	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 Dinner	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 5:00 pm. $4 per person (12+, )$3 per child (5-11), $10 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!