At Maple Grove United Methodist Church, church ministry is Christ's ministry. Our ministry includes worship, nurture, outreach and witness. There are lots of things that we do individually and also do together as a congregation.
Prayer Shawl GroupPrayer shawl ministry's aim is to console those who are grieving, to comfort those who are ill, and bring hope to those in despair. During the worship service the congregation lays their hands on the prayer shawl and pray for the persons who will be receiving them.
Meetings are held at the church on Thursdays at 6:30. Members pray over the materials while they are being made. Once a month members of the church donate "noisy change" during the presentation of offerings to help purchase yarn for the members of the prayer shawl group. |
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Bickford Cottage OutreachMembers from Maple Grove UMC hold a prayer group meeting with residents of Bickford Cottage at 1 pm on the last Wednesday of each month. For more information please contact Betty Rose at 515-225-0763.
Bickford Cottage 5050 Hawthorne drive, West Des Moines near the HyVee |
Card MinistryGreeting cards are sent to members or friends of the church who are in need of support and encouragement as they go through sickness, sadness or life struggles. The group also sends cards to those who are experiencing joy and fulfillment because of birth, wedding, graduation, anniversary & new employment. The card outreach group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information on this outreach opportunity please contact Betty Rose. |
United Methodist WomenThe Maple Grove UMW group meets during the school year. Meetings are once a month and are usually held in the fellowship hall. For more information please contact Judi Spencer for our next meeting day and time.
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