Nurture

The nurture ministries addresses caring and hospitality within the congregation and community. We offer opportunities to participate in activities that foster feelings of a connection to God and our fellow Christians.

A sampling of some of our nurture programs include:

Friendship Time Hosts        Be the friendly face hosting the snack table at fellowship following Sunday morning worship.  The church provides the food and beverages.  Just serve, smile, chat, and clean up.  Contact Chris McQuiston.

Healing / Prayer Team        Participate in healing (laying on of hands) during worship at communion services and in prayer circles afterwards in the prayer room.  Training is provided for new team members.  May also assist in planning additional healing services.  Contact Howard Kahn and Heather Kahn.

Homebound Visitation      Helping to care for and visit the homebound . Keeping their connection with the church family. Contact Kaye Ferris

Luncheon Care Team        Prepare and/or serve funeral or memorial lunches as needed.  Contact Audrey Strauss and Kathy Ballard.

Office Volunteers      Assist in the office for various duties: assemble bulletins and the Newsletter, answer the phone and other duties on an as needed basis. Contact Tonya Ballard, church secretary

Publicity      Help coordinate publicity and community news for the church and our activities. Contact Mark Clark

Annual Auction     Assist with the annual fund raising auction through coordinating items, setting up, ticket sales, soliciting donations, etc.     Click for Pictures

Chili Cook Off        This team plans and coordinates the Chili Cook Off which takes place in February.  Contact Sam and Kathy Ballard.     Click for Pictures

Christmas by Candlelight.   Christmas by Candlelight has become a tradition with the Novi United Methodist women and their guests.  The evening is very special with beautifully decorated tables, delicious food and superb service by the men of the church.  A short program with caroling in the sanctuary top off the evening getting everyone into the spirit of Christmas.  

Christmas Caroling        We go out and sing Christmas Carols to our homebound members.  You don't have to be a choir member, just someone who enjoys singing and bringing joy to others.

Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt      Help plan and serve a brunch on Easter morning followed by a children's Easter egg hunt, prior to worship services.

Election Day Hospitality        Our church is a polling station for elections.  Help host the treat table for all or a part of the day.  

Euchre Night        

Lenten Soup Potluck & Movie        

 

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