Early Bird Sunday School Class – 9:15am in Room 103

The “Early Bird Class” is an adult class that normally follows the Cokesbury Adult Bible Studies. This is a “Mighty Prayer Warrior Group” anyone would love to be a part of!

Cornerstone Sunday School Class – 9:15am in Room 102

The Cornerstone Class is an adult Sunday School class that uses material from Seedbed Publishers as well as other pertinent studies that are biblically founded and help guide our daily lives to be focused on becoming more like Jesus Christ.

Mosaic Sunday School Class – 9:15am in Room 201

The Mosaic Sunday School class represents an adult group of broken pieces (individuals) that come together to make something whole. That “something” is Christ in each of us. Our group is made up of anyone who is searching for a place to belong. Our focus this season will be a book entitled, “Invitation”. This Bible study comes to us from Seedbed, which provides curriculum for The Global Methodist Church. Whether you are new to the faith or not, this is an opportunity to learn more about our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Unity Sunday School Class – 9:15am in Coom 108

This class is a group of mostly older adults, but all ages are welcome. We have around 20 to 30 folks most Sundays with biblically supported lessons about how we as Christians live out our faith in today’s world. These lessons are given by a rotating group of teachers. We take an offering each week from which we give out funds to organizations and the church when worthy needs arise. We also tend to the needs of our shut-ins and those in our class who are temporarily homebound. We also like to have fun and usually have several social events throughout the year.

Brown Bag Bible Study – Room 102

This is an in-depth, Adult bible study on various books of the Bible. It meets every Monday from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Bring a sack lunch and join us as we journey through the Bible. Contact the church office or Jody Wallin if you have an interest or need more information. This service is free of charge.

The children’s ministry

First Methodist focuses on nurturing the whole child in the faith journey. It serves infants through 5th grade, ensuring they learn the basics of the Christian faith in ways that support their overall development. Each age group encounters God’s love through age-appropriate relationships, experiences, choices, and scriptures, allowing children to develop their identity and spiritual being. We want each child to feel valued and supported in their growth. Contact our Children’s Pastor, Janice Wilson for more information.

• Children’s Nursery starts at 9am in Room 6 of the Children’s Center

• Children’s Sunday School starts at 9:15am in Room 204 (K-5)

The youth ministry – “THE NET”

In the Gospel of Matthew, we see that Jesus was bent on seeking out those who were lost or who had gone astray for the sake of returning them to the fold of faith. To this end He called and equipped many disciples that they would go out into the world to become “fishers of men”. At “THE NET”, we aim to raise up and strengthen Odessa’s youth that they might be better prepared to not only successfully navigate their own faith into adulthood, but also that they would be able to guide others toward a right understanding of our God and His Holy Spirit who desires all would be saved through the gospel work of Jesus Christ. We accomplish this through sound biblical teaching and intentionality toward personal discipleship to ensure that all students know and love God well and are also fully known and loved by those around them! Contact Orel Dawson for more information.

“THE NET” meets every Sunday morning at 9:15 am in Room 202 (Main Church Building).

During the school year, students meet every Wednesday from 6-8:00 pm in the adjacent “Boathouse” (212 W 4th St).

Stephen Ministry:

Our Stephen Ministry program offers one-on-one, Christian companionship to adults who are going through a rough time and would benefit from a trained Stephen Minister that will listen and give support during a time of need. Contact the Church Office or Jody Wallin if you have an interest or need more information. This service is free of charge.

Celebrate Recovery:

Our Celebrate Recovery program is a Christian based, 12 Step and 8 Principle based recovery program for any adult that is struggling with a hurt, hangup, or habit. This program is free and meets each Monday evening at 6:30 pm in the McConnell Youth Building located directly behind our Main Church building. Contact the Church Office or Jody Wallin if you have an interest or need more information. This service is free of charge.