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Serving
The last part of our vision is "Our Unlimited Outreach".
Through the programs and services listed below we reach out to
Hilliard and beyond to reach those whom God has called us to
serve. We hope that here each person
can find an avenue for using their God-given gifts, as well as
take advantage of the services we offer.
Service Opportunities
BREAKFAST AT NEW LIFE CHURCH
On the second and fourth Sundays of the month, a team of
persons from our congregation depart from HUMC at 6:30 am and
assists others in preparing breakfast and a sack lunch for the
homeless. The breakfast is served at the New Life United
Methodist Church, 25 W. Fifth Avenue, Columbus (in the Short
North).
FEEDING BY FAITH
A team of people gathers on Saturday at the church on
Saturday morning to prepare a hot breakfast. The meal is then
transported and served at The United Methodist Free Store in
south Columbus.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
In partnership with Greater Columbus Habitat for Humanity, we
volunteer to build affordable homes, empower families and
develop communities. Our church family supports this mission by
providing leadership, construction volunteers, and meals for
volunteer workers.
For more information about our mission, please visit the
Hilliard Adopt-A-House partnership home page or the Habitat
International web site.
To learn more about supporting the Habitat mission, either
with your time and talents or financially, please contact Mary
Ann Fish.
Hilliard R.E.A.D.S.
Details on the Hilliard READS
program.
Hope reStored Warehouse
To restore “Hope” through the generosity of our church and community to provide basic necessities to those who are in temporary need. Learn more on their information page.
MEALS ON WHEELS
HUMC provides volunteers to LifeCare Alliance to deliver Meal
on Wheels to shut-ins every Thursday in and around Hilliard.
UNITED METHODIST FREE STORE
A ministry supported by the Columbus North and South
Districts. This store provides new and gently used clothing and
household goods to persons in South Columbus.
Opportunities exist weekly to help in many ways at the Free
Store.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRIES
Several ministries focus on welcoming visitors and members to
Sunday worship services Greeters offer a cheery “hello” as
people enter the building. Ushers provide bulletins as people
enter the Sanctuary. Hospitality team members staff the
information table.
LANDSCAPE TEAM
Avid gardeners give their time and energy to beautify the
church property.
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Two groups of volunteers help the church secretaries. Office
Receptionists answer phones, receive visitors, and assist with
preparation of bulletins. The Mass Mailing Team processes
congregational mailings such as the Salt Shaker.
Pastoral Services
Pastoral counseling is available for all who need it. Call
the church office, 876-2403, for an appointment.
Health & Wellness Ministries
- Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group– 3rd Wednesday of
the month, 9:30 a.m. (Parish Nurse Office)
This is a friendly and supportive group of caregivers for
persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. They
welcome other such caregivers to join them as they meet at
9:30am on 3rd Wednesday of each month in the office of the
Parish Nurse in the CLC ( Christian Life Center ) @ HUMC.
Sometimes it helps to share stories.
- Essential Tremors Support Group - Essential Tremors is
now meeting the first Sunday of each month from September to
June in the parlor from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Watch the bulletin
for dates and times. . Many persons with Parkinson's are
attending and family members are certainly encouraged to
attend. David Williamson is the facilitator.
- Weigh-Down Workshop - Tuesdays, 6:30 PM, CLC, Parish
Nurse Office
- Mass Blood Pressure Screening - First Sunday each month
before and between services in the church Social Hall.
Monitoring of blood pressure most Sundays. Jan Weatherby,
Coordinator
- Medical Equipment - Available through the church office.
Judi Hay, Coordinator.
- Prayer Chain - All requests may be emailed to
prayers@hilliardumc.org
and this information will be given to the ministers and
members of the prayer team. Renee Stabile, Coordinator
- Visitation - Visitation of shut-ins at home and in care
centers. Reach out a hand or hug. Contact Beth Palmer,
Congregational Care Director.
- Bloodmobile - Red Cross blood donation comes to HUMC
four times a year. Check the church calendar for dates and
times. Carol Oldfather, Coordinator
Your Wedding
Those desiring to be married at Hilliard United Methodist
should call the church office to receive an information packet.
Preschool -
www.hilliardumcpreschool.org
Hilliard United Methodist Church Pre-School is a half day
program for pre-school children ages two and one-half through
five. Our program aims to enhance the children socially,
emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, and provide
opportunities to develop physically as well.
Our program is based on the child’s work-play. Play is the
experience that absorbs children in thinking, problem solving,
planning and using their imaginations. Children develop in all
areas: intellectual, social, language, emotional, small and
large muscle skills as they play. Other skills such as
lengthening attention spans and gaining confidence in themselves
emerge.
Our staff feels that every child needs to have a belief in human
values-kindness, courage, honesty, generosity. Modeling these
behaviors is the best way to teach young children. We believe
that we need to be loving, caring persons. Children are loved
because they exist as children of God. We hope to model our
actions and words to show the caring ways of Christianity.
The Pre-School teaches in learning centers. Children learn best
with “hands on” experiences. They become involved in something
that interests them as they discover. Our group time increases
as attention spans grow. Stories, puppets, games, role play,
singing, finger play and creative movement are all a part of
group times. Intellectual growth flourishes during these
exciting group times and all during the session.
We want the children to feel they are loved, accepted, and
secure. Limits are guides for behavior and safety. Feelings are
legitimate and can be dealt with in positive ways.
Our staff feels privileged to share discoveries, experience new
life and marvel at the beauty of the world with young children.
You are welcome to call the Pre-School office with any questions
you might have about our HUMC Church Pre-School. Fall openings
available.
We thank the congregation and church staff for your continued
support for this outreach ministry of our church.
Our Church Pre-School was founded in February, 1971. Our
program centers around the children. We want to help them grow
intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially and provide
opportunities for them for physical growth also. We believe that
children should be loved, cherished and respected so that they
are able to love and respect others. Hands on opportunities are
an important part of our program. Children are eligible to come
to Pre-School if they are 2 ½, 3, 4 or 5 years old on September
30 of the year they are enrolling in classes. Classes are
offered both morning and afternoon. Tuition is paid monthly. The
school year is September through the end of May. Scholarships,
provided by annual Scholarship Sunday, are available. Call Robin
Ozbolt, Director at 876-7180 for additional information or check
out
www.hilliardumcpreschool.org. |
