First United Methodist Church
109 West College Street
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180
(803)635-4087
firstumc@hotmail.com (office)
fcwpastor@hotmail.com (pastor)
Services
Who we are at First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, South Carolina...
Kegg Organ
This new organ and choir loft renovation will enhance the music program of this vibrant parish for many years to come. The tonal design is based on past Kegg instruments with which the committee was pleased and incorporates several unusual features for an instrument of 16 ranks. We felt strongly that an open 16' flue stop was needed and a Principal was not possible for space reasons. The extension of the Viole to 16' pitch using haskell basses was the solution and the velvet sound provides a lovely soft foundation. When added to the Bourdon, one might think that there is a 16' Principal playing along.
The Sesquialtera was provided to include a strong leading voice while taking up little room. It is 37 playing notes, C13-C49. The 2 2/3' pitch is provided by the first 37 pipes of the first rank of the mixture, thus this entire stop only adds the space needed for 37 small pipes of the 1 3/5' tierce.
The existing chamber was used to house the new swell box behind the case. This new swell enclosure provides unusually wide dynamic range while focusing the sound for maximum tonal egress. The new organ engages the room exceptionally well.
The organ was dedicated in recital on November 10th, 2002 by consultant Stephen Williams of Allentown, PA.
If you are in the Columbia, S.C. area, please stop by to see this instrument. Contact Jim Gladden, Organ Committee Chair or Esther Baughman, Organist
United Methodist Men
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The ministry of men in the local church is defined as a core group of men, partnering with their pastor, to invite and initiate spiritual growth opportunities for all men of the church. Everyone has different gifts, graces and areas of interest. Therefore, opportunities for participation would include diverse ministries of the church, such as prayer groups, missions, Bible studies, retreats, workshops/seminars, leading and participating on committees, teaching Sunday school classes, youth ministries, scouting, mentoring and assisting in leading worship service. The focus is not inward, concentrating only on those who attend a set meeting, but outward to all men, assisting them to engage the process of spiritual growth. our services.
Mission
Our mission is to support spiritual growth among men, helping men to mature as disciples as they encourage spiritual formation in others.
Goal
Our goal is to empower the ministry of Jesus Christ through men within the congregations of the United Methodist Church.
Pathway
Our pathway is a lifelong commitment to spiritual growth to maturity as Christ followers. Our spiritual formation is marked by spiritual reproduction, as our faith passes on in others.
Why is men's ministry important?
* Men lead others best by modeling Jesus Christ in thoughts, words and deeds.
* Spiritual maturity is signified in spiritual reproduction, as the faith of mature disciples passes on in others.
* Men growing in Christ become effective spiritual leaders in their homes and congregations, working as partners with their spouses and congregational leaders - both lay and clergy.
* Spiritually growing men help congregations to become vital and alive.
* Everything desired from and through men comes as a result of men growing spiritually and maturing as disciples: family blessings, stewardship. service, outreach, prayer, spiritual leadership, lifestyle evangelism,a and faithful obedience. Men are foundational to the life and health of the church.
* When a man lives daily in surrendered faith, God is honored and many lives are blessed. Transformed hearts are forged only within Christ-centered lives - nothing less is our acceptable offering; nothing less truly reveals Christ.
United Methodist Men Officers
2016
Brock Wiliams, President
Donnie Laird, Program Chairman
Roy Barnett, Secretary
Eric Johnson, Treasurer
United Methodist Women
The object of United Methodist Women shall be to unite the women of this church in allegiance to their Lord, Jesus Christ, in a program of worship, study, work, and fellowship which shall broaden their Christian out-look, strengthen their own spiritual lives and lead them into Christian service in this church,the community, the district, the nation, and the world.
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
United Methodist Women The Officers of this organizations hall be as follows: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and each circle chairman, and the outgoing President of U.M.W. These officers will make up the U.M.W. executive board. The executive board shall be authorized to carry on the necessary business of the organization between meetings, if necessary.
There shall be a nominating committee appointed by the President at the beginning of her term. The committee would serve for one year and fill any vacancies as needs arise.
Projects of U.M.W.
Encourage Bible Study
Support Mission Projects
Promote Visitation for Sick and Shut-Ins
Sponsor Call to Prayer & Self Denial Program
World Thank Offering Program
Spiritual Life Retreat
School of Missions
Food Bank and Good Samaritan House
Prepare Meal for Salkehatchie Group
Support American Red Cross
World Day of Prayer
Campbell Soup Labels for Epworth
Ronald McDonald House