Care & Connections at NRUMC
Welcome Ministries
Throughout the Year as Needs Arise
New Member Fellowship Friends
Help new members to plug in and connect with the congregation as they begin their journey at NRUMC.
Throughout the Year as Needed
Parking Attendants
Assist in directing and facilitating parking during events and holiday services.
Weekly, Monthly, or as Needed
Welcome Cart Greeters
Greet and welcome worshippers before worship services or special events, and hand out information or assist visitors as needed.
Congregational Care
Aging in Grace
Aging in Grace's goal is to help senior adults living alone to remain in their homes as long as possible while feeling safe, secure, and comfortable. We work with each person to assess individual needs and develop a plan to address critical projects in their home.
Projects can include but are not limited to updating computers, installing doorbell cameras, upgrading exterior lighting, adding handrails or grab bars, and many more. Projects are funded by the Aging in Grace team. We do not want a lack of funds to keep the people we serve from feeling safe and secure in their homes.
As we move forward with this program, we hope to grow a team that can assist in evaluating homes with us and in specific areas, such as:
Contacts for this ministry are Bart and Carolyn Abbott - For more information, email info@nrumc.org.
1st Tuesdays | 1:00-2:30pm & 6:30-8:00pm | Room S3
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This ministry meets monthly, and knits or crochets shawls to be delivered to those in need of a reminder of God’s love. Questions? Contact Leslie Roberts.
Visits Weekly or as Needed
Hospital and Homebound Visitation Team
Serve as an extension of the pastoral team and the church, visiting and checking in with our congregants as they face medical or other hardships. Training provided. Questions, contact Ruby Rosbach.
Throughout the year as needed
A Servant's Hand Meal Ministry
This ministry prepares and delivers meals to congregation members in need. Questions, contact Freddie Shipman
Throughout the Year as Needs Arise
Martha's Ministry (Funerals)
Funerals are sometimes the most difficult day in a family’s life. This team prepares food for receptions, or a meal for the family to provide comfort on a difficult day. Questions, contact Barbara Mann.
Regularly throughout the School Year (Sept-May)
College Connections
Offer care for our college students through their school year, including notes of encouragment and care packages. Questions, contact Cindy Holeman
Throughout the Year as Needs Arise
Care Writers
Provide encouragement through notes sent to members and friends of NRUMC. Questions, contact Jennie Barringer
Worship
Serve Communion
Help serve communion in worship -
Contact: Carly Spears in the Office to Sign Up
Sign-up based throughout the year
Reading Scripture in Worship
Help to read the scripture during worship in each service.
Contact: Carly Spears in the Office to Sign Up
Seasonally as Needed
Christmas and Easter Support
Assist in setting up for special services including:
Help with "un-decorating" after these special services and events.
Contact Person: Susan Sorrells or Donna Huck
Throughout the year as needed
Ushering
Welcome people to worship
Help with counting
Hand out Bulletins
Contact Person: Paula McChristian