Discipleship
Discipleship can mean a lot of things, but here's what we're talking about. Do you have a hunger to grow as a child of God and as a follower of Jesus? Are you willing to commit to a cause that requires discipline and self-sacrifice? Are you willing to be a leader as Jesus defines leadership- servanthood and giving up your rights for the sake of others? That's who we're looking for!
Now practically, what does that mean?
- Weekly (or more) time for one-on-one and small group mentoring in all areas of your life.
- Leading a small group of others who are seeking Jesus.
- Making a 2-year commitment to serve in the Whitewater area.
This commitment isn't for everybody, but we don't want to invest a lot of our time and money into people that aren't serious about growing in their faith. No, you don't have to be perfect. You don't even have to be super-spiritual. But you do need a hunger for the Lord. The rest we will figure out together.
Community Service
Looking for a chance to give back? Need service hours or contact hours? Let us know! The church is full of opportunities and contacts to help you find meaningful service opportunities.
- Teach Sunday School
- Volunteer with after school program
- Serve community meals in Fort Atkinson
- Visit shut-ins
- Provide child care
Women's Bible Study
This semester the Women's Bible Study is reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan. We will meet Tuesdays at 6:00pm at Anne Gibson's house. Email umm@uww.edu if you are interested. How do I get to the church?
Look Up, Lift Up
FREE LUNCH
Drop in Tuesdays between 10:45am and 1pm for a totally free lunch!
Good cooking, friendly servers. You'll almost feel like your home!
Why do we do this? We want to give your wallet a break, and your stomach a treat- all in the name of Christ's love. (Plus, it keeps us feeling young!)
And if that's not cool enough, check out our Water Buffalo Project.through Heifer International. 100% of all donations go towards buying a water Buffalo.
And that includes Sentry receipts! Next time you buy something at Sentry, ask for a friends sticker for your receipt, and bring it to the next lunch. Sentry will give us 1% of your grocery total for the Water Buffalo Project. Why a Water Buffalo?
During the 2009-2010 school year we were able to purchase 2 Water Buffalos, a Goat, and a Sheep for Heifer International. We also served 6,952 students and members of the community free lunch!
Every week, we send out a reminder about lunch, with a devotional written by students (they're really good!) and a calendar of events for the next week.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Other Whitewater Area Regional Ministries
Join A Host Family
- Need a place to do free laundry?
- Hungry for a home-cooked meal?
- Want a study break?
We have families waiting to welcome you in!
Why Prayer?
Without prayer, nothing happens. It's a priveledge and an
honor to go before the Lord on the behalf of another!
To submit a prayer request , set up a time to be prayed for, or join to pray with the prayer warriors click here.
UW-W's campus ministries came together Spring 2010 semester for 150 hours of non-stop prayer (that's a whole week)!
Event Planning Team
Looking for a group of students to plan and shape future events and adventures for UWW students on behalf of United Methodist Ministries.
The last frontiers.
The least reached people groups.
Who will reach them?
Today, 649 unengaged, unreached people groups (about 535,000,000 souls) are still beyond the reach of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are spiritually lost and helpless like sheep having no Shepherd. Among them Christ remains unknown, unacknowledged, and unadorned.
These 649 people groups are perhaps the neediest of the needy. They are unengaged, which means that no one has yet taken responsibility to tell them of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. The 649 are at the very heart of the unfinished Great Commission task.
The Mission is to form a global network of local churches, denominations, church planters, and mission agencies that are willing to work together in partnership to see church planting initiatives launched among the 649 Unengaged, Unreached People Groups (UUPGs).
Spring Break Mission Trip to Texas
This years Spring Break Mission Trip to Texas was a blast! Participants got to stay at a beach house in Surfside Beach, TX, volunteer at a homeless shelter in Huston, work at the Huston Zoo, paint fire hydrants for the local Fire Department, paint ticket booths on the beach, help a paralyzed man with house.yard work, and fix up a house that was damaged in hurricane Ike. Check out a few pics below. This trip will be happening again next year. If it is something you would be interested in email umm@uww.edu.
Campus Mission Week &
24/5 Prayer
During Campus Mission week UW-W's campus ministries came together for 120 hours of non-stop prayer (that's five days)! During this week UMM also participated in Make a Difference Day.In the Fall 2009 semester UMM held a Broomball Tournament on Cravath Lake. The UWW college team came out on top with the win.
Check out some of these other great
Campus Ministries!
- Campus Crusades for Christ- Tuesdays @ 7pm in
Summers Auditorium - Navigators- Wednesdays @ 8pm in Esker 108
- Intervarsity- Thursdays @ 7:30pm in McGraw Auditorium
- Catholic Student Coalition- Wednesdays @ 8:15pm in the Campus Ministry Center
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes- Sundays @ 9pm in Student Athletic Complex
Epworth League Institute
On June 26-July 1, 2011 the Epworth League will be hosting a week long Institute at North Central College in Naperville, IL. The Epworth League Institute is a learning opportunity for young adults who want to do ministry better.
The cost is only $20 per day and you must register by June 7. The total cost for all 5 days is $100. This will cover lunch and snacks. You will be responsible for your own transportation, lodging, breakfast and dinner these are not covered in the price.
If you are interested in attending or for more information email unm@uww.edu or visit us on our Epworth League Institute Facebook page.
Lunch Menu Spring 11
April 26- Chili & Soup
May 3- Casseroles
May 10- To Be Determined
**Spring 2011 100 Hours of Prayer was a great success! Thank you to all who participated. **
Lenten Devotionals
Click here to check out some Lenten Devotionals
written by members of the First United Methodist Church.
Men's Discipleship Bible Study
Be the Man God Has Called You To Be! Join the Men's Bible Study. This semester they will be studying Nehemiah. Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church Mondays at 7pm.E-mail Bible Study
This semesters email bible study is tilted, "Who am I?"
Bible Studies
Be On A Mission
Upcoming Events
Free Lunch
Volunteer at Christian Discipleship Farm
The Christian Disciple Farm is an enhanced vacation Bible school day camp for children with special needs and their families that takes place on a farm in Sullivan, WI. Volunteer enable the campers to learn more about Christ and grow in their faith while experiencing God’s presence in a new and exciting way. Many different volunteer opportunities exist requiring various commitment and skill levels.Some positions do require volunteers with special skills or experience such as teachers, nurses and physical therapists, while still other positions require volunteers who just like to work hard and be with kids. Training will be provided for all volunteers on Sunday night before camp starts.There is no fee for volunteering at the camp. Volunteers get a free T-shirt, and lunch is provided each day for them at camp.Most volunteers stay overnight at The Christian Disciple Festival which takes place at Harnischfeger Park located about 18 miles north of the Farm. Festival fees for camping, meals, and activities are $16 per night or $96 for all week (6 nights). This a really great fellowship experience and various activities are provided including nightly worship. The camp will take place in the beginning of August. Specific dates will be posted soon. If you are interested in volunteering at this camp email umm@uww.edu. Northwoods Missions
The Northwoods Missions project is a fun and rewarding summer mission event consisting of several projects in Burnett and Polk Counties, located in Wisconsin about 70 miles northeast of Minneapolis.
The cost of this trip is only $96 for 6 nights and days of camping, meals, and activities.
Mission teams will travel each day from a base camp to various locations nearby to help with projects. Projects typically last from 8:30AM to 2:30PM each day which allow for a range of late afternoon and evening activities.
This mission trip will take place at the end of June. Exact dates will be post soon. To find out more info. or to sign-up email umm@uww.edu.
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