Welcome
WHAT TO EXPECT
How do I find my way around DUMC?
How do I find my way around DUMC?
We have been praying for you and will be looking for you! Our Greeters are ready to help you and your family find your way to the children’s area, nursery, Sunday School classes, Family Life Center, restrooms, and all those other important places, as well as provide you with our worship program and answer questions you may have.
What do I wear?
Traditional Service.
Dress comfortably. Some who attend wear ‘Sunday Best,’ but most wear comfortable clothes. Don’t worry about what you wear – just come to worship God and get to know us.
What do I bring?
You can bring your Bible if you have one (either traditional or digital). While each of our worship services is Bible-based, Bibles are provided in the Sanctuary pews for your convenience. We use video projection in both services, so most song lyrics and scriptures will be on the screen as well.
What about my children?
At DUMC, your children are a top priority. Nurseries and children’s services are staffed with excellent caregivers and instructors so parents can experience a meaningful time of worship. Of course, children are always welcome in worship and are encouraged to attend.
Do you have Sunday School?
Yes, Sunday School for all ages is from 9:30 – 10:25 a.m. every Sunday morning. Sunday School classes are a great way to connect with other people. You can build friendships, learn more about the life of our church, and have the opportunity to grow in your faith.
What do I wear?
Contemporary Service
Dress comfortably, shorts, t-shirt, sandals, jeans whatever makes you feel at home. Don’t worry about what you wear – just come to worship God and get to know us.
What do I bring?
You can bring your Bible if you have one (either traditional or digital). While each of our worship services is Bible-based, Bibles are provided in the Sanctuary pews for your convenience. We use video projection in both services, so most song lyrics and scriptures will be on the screen as well.
How can I meet others and connect?
There are many ways to get involved. Start by chatting with anyone you see! You’ll find a warm welcome from anyone in our church family, and our minister would love to meet you following the service. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact the church office by phone (864-439-6636) or email (dumcwm@icloud.com). We’d love to hear from you.
Ministries
The handbell ensemble, Bells of Glory, takes part in our worship services several times a year. Our season is highlighted by a holiday performance at Christmas time. The Bells of Glory practice on
Sunday evenings at 5 pm.
The choir sings weekly as part of our worship service and offers a variety of music. They also present special music at Easter and Christmas, and additional special music during the year. The choir practices on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Please join them.
Every Tuesday evening at 6pm Pastor Brent conducts a bible study. Currently this is done via Zoom due to Covid-19. During the study verses are read from the bible, then Pastor Brent leads a question and answer discussion about the verses. If we get off topic during a discussion that is ok, this is a time of learning about the word of Jesus. If you would like to join us, send a e-mail to; dumcwm@icloud.com, by 6pm on Monday and we will send you a invitation.
God’s grace, love, and power will be shared as part of an open gym for all school aged youth. This is not a league team, just a group of youth having a good time and learning about Jesus.
Sixth through twelfth grade students are invited for food, fellowship and fun. Youth are encouraged to bring friends.
All who attend experience wellness of body, mind, and spirit through exercise and fellowship.
Once a month, both men and women are invited to plan the ministries for our MTR family and community. We prepare Birthday and Care Cards, discuss/prepare member needs through Handy Person Request, and prepare for Last Sunday Lunch.
Volunteers work to provide helping hand to people and families of the community. They prepare a lunch meal to provide for those that need food and we also have an amount of donated clothing that is available for those that need. Meal and clothing are free to those in need. Donations are accepted if you would
like to help with lunch supplies.
Emphasis is directed toward the planning and organization of special mission projects. Fellowship and informative speakers make this a special morning for women each month.
Is a vital part of our 12:30 Contemporary Service. They provide both contemporary, traditional, and many other types of music. The band is always looking for new members. If you play an instrument or
sing and would like to join see Kathryn Dotson, Worship Leader.
Missions
Missions is at the heart of DUMC. We provide multiple opportunities to serve which are aimed at sharing the love of Christ with the community
around us and growing our own faith experience via service and fellowship. Some of the regular mission’s activities are:
After children’s time, during service, our children proceed thru the church collecting coins and canned goods. The coins are collected for a month, totaled and given to a local charity to assist in their community activities. The food is collected and given to the District 5 Family Ministries that collaborates with area churches and community partners to offer a food pantry, emergency utility assistance and financial education to the local community.
At the beginning of each school year the
church collects supplies such as; backpacks, paper, pencils, pens, crayons,
glue, notepads, folders…etc… These are given to the Tyger River
Community Center, https://www.middletyger.org, who then distributes
them to children of the community as needed.
Each year names of Children are
selected by members of the church, along with a list of the wishes. The
members then purchase those wishes and the items are provided to the
family for a happy Christmas, for all.
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
This is a project where small items are prepared and placed in a “shoebox”. These items are such as; pencils, crayons, sticky pads, small toys…etc…. These items are then transported to Samaritan’s Purse, https://www.samaritanspurse.org, at the Billy Graham Center for distribution to children the world.
The “Ed Project” https://edprojectzambia.com English is the national language of Zambia, but many Zambian children grow up speaking only their native language and never make it past the 6th grade. Zambian students test poorly compared to neighboring countries such as South
Africa. Only 6 out of 10 children even reach the 6th grade. With only 3 out of 10 being able to read. The lack of education keeps them in a cycle of poverty. The Goal of the ED Project is to help Zambian children learn to speak, read and write English by providing early learning opportunities in village communities. The ED Project's primary focus is the Pre-School education program. This project includes teacher training, collection and distributing of school supplies, books and a nutritional feeding program.
