Bethel Churches United
Contact: Jamie Leighty
Bethel Churches United is a group of fifteen local churches in the New Carlisle and Bethel Township community. Its purpose is to lead all people into a closer relationship with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to glorify God in all that we do. Together, the churches of BCU minister to those in need and provide spiritual leadership to the Bethel Township community.
The Clothes Closet and Food Pantry are located at the FUMC Family Center at 226 South Pike St. The hours of operation are Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm and Friday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm.
Grass Roots Ministries
Contact: Donn Hellinger
Grass Roots Ministries of Miami Valley, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization, is sponsoring our mission in Tanzania. We are currently in the process of building a Church, School and Orphanage in the Gamasara District of Tanzania. We currently have more than 40 orphans that we are sponsoring. For more information, see the Grass Roots Ministries page.
Love Tree
Contact: Church Office
As one of our missions during the Christmas season, the congregation has the opportunity to help make Christmas a little brighter for some needy families. Ornaments are placed on the Love Tree giving a name, age and items that the person would like for Christmas. The congregation brings in wrapped gifts to be delivered on Christmas Eve along with food baskets.
N.O.W. (Nurture, Outreach, Witness) Team
Contact: Terri Brickles
The mission team meets every other month or as needed to select a mission of the month to which members of the congregation are asked to donate time and gifts. We support Bethel Churches United's food pantry and Covenant Outreach food pantry in Springfield. We donate household items to Methodist Mountain Mission, Red Bird Mission in Appalachia and a new church in Nuevo Progresso. We help support people in mission in South America and Children in Africa. We include Habitat for Humanity in our circle of giving. We're looking at new ways to be involved with "hands on" work as well as monetary donations.
The mission team also sponsors various fun activities throughout the year to generate funds to support these missions. For example, we have the Annual Auction and Cake Walk and the Chili/Dessert cook-off. There are more exciting activites being planned for the future. Stay tuned to find out what they might be!
Parish Nurse
Nurse: Margaret McIntire
Prayer Chain
Contact: Fern Winters or the Church Office
A group of members pass prayers via telephone through the church body. We now have the PhoneTree calling system. There is no need to pass along a call, just receive the prayer request and pray! If you know someone who needs our prayers or want to become a part of this ministry, contact the minister or one of the persons above.
Red Letter Men
Contact: Jamie Leighty
All men are invited for a GREAT breakfast, Bible study (studying the red letters, the words Jesus spoke), fellowship, talk current events, sports, support, etc. the third Saturday of each month at 8:00 am in Wesley Hall.
Samaritan Kitchen
Contact: Alberta Ellis
Samaritan Kitchen provides a delicious free meal and fellowship every Tuesday night at 5:00 pm in Asbury Hall. Anyone in the community is invited to join in this fellowship.
Stephen Ministry
Contact: Rev. Jeff Burdsall
Trained individuals have the ability to do pastoral care for people in need of a friend during difficult times of their lives. These care givers receive over 50 hours of training to give confidential care to those who have lost loved one, just moved into the community, who are struggling with major life changes and many other concerns. Classes are given on a regular basis throughout the year. If you believe you have the gifts for this ministry please speak with the pastor.
Stephen Minsters
United Methodist Women
Contact: Cathy Harvey
The UMW is a community of women whose purpose is to know God; 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.
Circles
| Circle | Meeting Date/Time |
| Charity | 3rd Thursday at 1:00 PM |
| Faith | 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM |
| Rebekah | 3rd Tuesday at 1:00 PM |
Circles are an extension of the United Methodist Women. All women are invited to join a circle.
Youth Group
Contact: TBA
This organized group offers activities for those students in grades 6 thru 12. The focus of the group is to grow in Christ through social, spiritual, and mission activities. Throughout the year they also participate in special events of the church such as Youth Sundays, Christmas programs, and special music for worship services. The youth are active participants in the planning of all their activities. All community students in grades 6 thru 12 are invited to attend.