First Methodist Church

ADULT MINISTRIES

Worship is the fellowship of celebrating a life centered in God. At First Methodist Church, Bryan you will find many ways to share life with others. Learning is great in groups!

FMC Bryan has many Sunday School groups that center their learning on God’s revelation in scripture. There is a class waiting for you! Sunday School classes form supportive fellowships of prayer and service as well as learning. Visit a class on Sundays at 10 AM.

Many other groups are available for fellowship including choirs, The Methodist Men and The Methodist Women, special studies, and service groups.

For more information, contact Natalie Patterson at: natalie.patterson@fmcbryan.org.

DISCIPLESHIP classes

SUNDAYS at 10:00 AM

Living a Christian life comes through study, worship, and learning together. Discipleship Classes are essential for adults. When we learn to follow the example of Jesus Christ, we reveal the love of God by our actions throughout our daily lives. By following the example of Jesus, we can recognize the needs of others and find ways to serve in God’s name. Christian education is a never-ending process that is found in community, as Christians continue to study, worship, fellowship, and serve together. Christian education is a sacred responsibility, to be faithful to the life God has called us to live and to the world God has called us to serve.

Asbury Bible Class - E101A
Men and Women 50+
Members who are diverse in age range and marital status. Lessons consist of Bible expository teaching from Rev Joe Fort followed by discussion, "The class is comprised of both individuals and couples, for the most part over 50. However, we welcome persons of all ages whose primary interest is to take part in a pastor-led expository bible study.

Koinonia - E209
Men & women 50+
Lessons are presented with a variety of teachers and subjects as we seek the Word of God for daily living. Our class strives to give the human attention we all seek when we have supportive needs. Many class members serve in Missions within and outside of the church.

Journey of Faith - E207
Men and women all ages
A group of men and women of all ages growing their faith together through Bible study and discussion.

Mary Porter - C111
Women of all ages
The emphasis of the class is applying and discussing the Word of God to everyday life to inspire them to walk in grace with a servant’s heart.

Men's Bible Class - C113
Men of all ages
The lesson format is mostly lecture, but discussion is welcome.

Raising Disciples - E212
Men and Women of all ages
This class is for parents/guardians of children of all ages. The focus of the class is discipleship for parents.

The Believers - C208/209
Men & Women 50+
Studying God’s Word utilizing a discussion-based format while developing personal relationships through social events.

Young Adults - C211
Men and Women 20s/30s
Learning to navigate life and grow in our faith as apprentices of Jesus.

New Choices - C103
Men and Women all ages
Assisting new Believers by studying and applying His word in everyday life using the Bible as the blueprint of life
CLASS MEETINGS AND BAND GROUPS

Small Group Accountable Discipleship

Early in the Methodist movement, to be a Methodist really had everything to do with being in a class meeting and band group. The Wesley’s understood the importance of small groups when it comes to scriptural holiness which emphasizes the work of God’s grace to transform us more and more each day. Philippians 1:3-6 states that “I thank God every time I remember you. In all of my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” By gathering together, challenging each other and praying for one another God continues to build us up.

Do you have a small group of people that know you deeply?

Band groups of adults meet weekly to grow in their walk with Christ together by sharing how they are growing in the love of Christ, striving through the spiritual disciplines, serving members, family, and neighbors and witnessing to the world of the hope we have in Christ.
Contact Natalie Patterson natalie.patterson@fmcbryan.org.
fellowship ministry

The Methodist Women
TMW is a very active fellowship, with several wonderful sub-groups, vitally involved in missions and spiritual formation. The general meeting is the first Tuesday of each month, except for the months of July and August. Meetings usually feature a guest speaker and fellowship and it is hosted by one of the sub-groups. They meet in the Heritage Room of the Christian Life Center at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, followed by a business meeting and program at 10 a.m.

The Methodist Men
“Philippians 1:3 "I thank my God every time I remember you"
This fellowship of service and devotion for men meets on the last Saturday of each month at 7:00 am in the Heritage Room of the Christian Life Center for breakfast and a program. After the program, they go out to be in mission to the community. All Methodist men are welcome to join us in our mission to do all of good we can and to make disciples wherever we go. There is no membership fee and no obligation placed on anyone. We support our Methodist Men and the Boy Scout Troop through volunteering with the Flags Across Bryan Project. We are active in supporting the Staff Pastor Appreciation Dinner, Mission Cafe, the annual Block Party, Liberia, ZOE Ministries and so much more. We are chartered with the General Commission of United Methodist Men in Nashville, Tenn.

Amazing Grace Women’s Bible Study
Thursday at 10:00 am Room E209
Contact Natalie Patterson natalie.patterson@fmcbryan.org
Men on main

A Bible Study for men that meets in the Fellowship Hall every Thursday at 11:45 a.m.

EVANGELISM AT FMC, BRYAN

We believe that the message of Jesus is life giving, eternal, and necessary to share. We also believe that when we, the church, work together and connect to our community, nation, and world we have a better opportunity to spread the greatest message of all time. FMC Bryan is excited about evangelism!

Lay PASTORAL CARE

Lay pastoral care volunteers work alongside the pastors to provide care for our congregation.

Ephesians 4:11-12 states that “Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Consider the importance of the word equip. Every person in the body of Christ contributes to the larger work of ministry simply because God equips each of us for such work.

Pastoral care is simply being present, being available and being open to hear the needs and concerns of others. As Christians we believe that the Holy Spirit gives us certain gifts. By using these gifts, we continue the ministry begun by Jesus. Clergy and laity will work together to give the best quality care to our church family. This can be through phone calls, home, and hospital visits.

Contact Natalie Patterson natalie.patterson@fmcbryan 979-779-1324 ext. 102

Stephen Ministry

Why the name Stephen? In Acts 6, Stephen was chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need. Since the time of the Apostles, caring ministry has been considered a hallmark of the Christian faith community.

What are Stephen Ministers? Stephen Ministers are laypeople trained to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills by their congregation’s Stephen Leaders. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and spiritual support.

For more information, contact Natalie Patterson at: natalie.patterson@fmcbryan.org.

FIrst Family Dinner

Wednesdays @ 5:15 in the Heritage Room

Join us Wednesdays for food, fellowship and worship. Suggested donation is $5. Bible studies for all ages follow the meal.