Tekamah First UMC members become workers in the vineyard

Members of the Tekamah First UMC brought the parapable of "The Workers in the Vineyard" to life when they harvested grapes to raise money for the church.

Youth group at Blair First UMC sees attendance double, thanks to energetic leadership

A rejuvenation that has taken place within the Blair First UMC's youth program; the attendance has more than doubled in just two years, thanks to new ministry ideas and energetic leadership. One member said they are teaching Blair's youth "how to be servants for the Lord."

Auburn First UMC's Bucket Brigade a new way of doing VBS

In 2010, the Auburn First UMC's Vacation Bible school was set to go. Teachers, leaders, youth help, space and curriculum were all ready. Two years earlier, the same formula netted more than 40 children for the event. Last year, the number of children was about a quarter of that. Last year, however, the event conflicted with city league swimming, softball and baseball. The leadership team wondered what to do. And the Bucket Brigade was born.

Grand Island churches raise money for missions through progressive dinner

The three United Methodist Churches in Grand Island sponsored a progressive dinner that raised money for three different mission causes.

Members of Omaha Water's Edge UMC run to raise money for kids in Africa

The Rev. Craig Finnestad is an experienced runner, having competed in numerous marathons over the years. He's seen many of his friends run to raise money for various causes; one day he decided he wanted to do that sort of fundraising through church. Find out how he did that and how to implement a similar program at your church.

Good Samaritan mechanics provide unique ministry at Columbus First UMC

An automotive ministry called SPEED was launched in September at The First United Methodist Church in Columbus. There are 15 men in this group who like to work on cars and trucks and who want to use their mechanical gifts to serve others.

Columbus First UMC prayer shawl ministry wraps its participants in love

Wrapped in prayer. That is exactly what the Prayer Shawl Ministry is all about at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus. This new ministry has provided the church with an opportunity to involve Hispanic women who also attend ESL classes at the church.

Bloomfield UMC Sunday school completes third Christmas mission project

For the past three years the Sunday school students of Bloomfield Christ Memorial UMC have completed a Christmas mission project. Each project has helped them to understand how Christmas can be a time to be “in mission” by shifting their focus off of presents under the tree and onto ways to celebrate the birth of Jesus by helping children and families in some of the poorest countries in the world ...