bentonfirstumc

Benton First United Methodist

To Grow Toward Jesus And Make God Known

Interested in Becoming a Stephen Minister?

Are you a good listener and a compassionate person? Those are the basics. You will learn many more skills when you attend the training classes taught by our Stephen Leaders.

Stephen Leaders are trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry.

If you have any questions or feel that God is calling you to this caring ministry, contact one of our Stephen Leaders at the numbers listed below.

(NOTE: Any links in this website will not be confidential. Please use the phone numbers provided below.)

Louise Parker 270-362-7080 Dianna Colson 270-527-1939

Brooksie Nelson 270-362-8529 Cyndi Stephens 270-804-0008

Bear one another's burdens, and in this way

you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2

Announcements

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
GREAT COMMISSION DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20

Great Commission Day is our annual day to worship together and then work side by side in mission and ministry, serving others as Jesus did.

Our schedule for the day is as follows:
9:30am - Combined adult Sunday School in sanctuary (Preschool - Youth meet in regular classrooms)
10:30am - Combined worship service (Dr. Rick Dye, speaker)
12:00noon - Sandwich luncheon
1:00-5:00pm - break off into various miision teams
5:00pm - Dinner
Following dinner - Closing worship, time of reflection

It's never too late to decide where to become involved on GCD, either ~ extra hands and feet are always needed! Please plan to join us for the day ~ you're guaranteed to receive a blessing!