We have designed our ministries to align with the Biblical purposes of the Church.
The five purposes of the church are:
Fellowship - spending time together with fellow Christians.
Outreach - spreading the good news of the gospel to those around us.
Christian Living - learning to live lives in accordance with Jesus' example.
United in Heart - joining together to lift our praises during weekly worship.
Service - impacting our community through acts of kindness and compassion.
This helps us to FOCUS on what God wants our church to do.
FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday Night Program
Fellowship Dinner – begins at 5:00pm; cost - $5.50; a variety of menus are
offered during the year
Kidz Klub – Our children’s groups meet from 6:00 – 7:00pm. There are two
classes currently – Younger Group (4 years old – Grade 1 and our
Older Group (Grades 2 through 5). During their class time they do
crafts and have a Bible lesson. The Children’s Choir meets after the
class time.
Youth – Our youth fellowship meets from 6:00 – 7:00pm. They have an open
time at the beginning to use the games in the youth area. They split into
Middle High and Senior High during their Small Group time. This is the
place to be to get all the information about Youth activities. During the
winter, the guys basketball meets following their fellowship 7:00 –
9:00pm.
Adult – We have Small Groups that meet from 6:00 – 7:00pm. The groups
choose their materials that cover current topics, Bible Study or Book
study.
Men’s Dartball – our men participate in a league with others church in our community.
Special Fellowship events
Ice Cream Social
Easter Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner
Christmas Dinner
OUTREACH
Our congregation is involved in Servant Evangelism projects. Some of the project we
have completed are:
Hot Chocolate give away at Value Market
Thank You Baskets to local merchants
School Supplies give away at Value Market
Thank You gift to teachers at local schools
Time change reminder cards with gifts
Parents Out Program (POPS) This program has been at Summit Heights for more than
25 years. Through this program we are able to help parents in our area with childcare
for a minimal cost. It runs from 9:00am – 2:30pm Monday – Friday. The POPS
calendar follows our County School calendar as far as days when we do not operate,
and when school is cancelled due to weather.
United Methodist Men – meet quarterly on the first Thursday of the month. Between
their regular meetings, our men are engaged in service projects that help people in need
or one of our local mission ministries.
CHRISTIAN LIVING (Discipleship)
Sunday School – classes for all age groups
Children’s Classes – Nursery (babies through 2 years); 3-4 year old;
Kindergarten – Grade 1; Grades 2 and 3; Grades 4 and 5
Youth Classes – Middle High (Grades 6-8) and Senior High (Grades 9-12)
Adult Classes – LOFT Class (Young Adult, Discussion); Fellowship (Senior
Adult, International Lessons); Friends in Faith (Young Adult,
Discussion); Koinonia (Middle Adult, Book Discussion); Open
Door (Middle Adult, Book Discussion); Joy (Middle – Senior
Adult, Current Topics Discussion)
TOPPERS – This is our Senior Adult Ministry. They usually meet on the Third
Wednesday of each month. Most of the time they have a speaker and
then they share a potluck lunch together. They have monthly outings as
well. They participate in the State’s Senior Adult Retreat held at various
State Parks during September. Check the monthly ECHO for their
schedule.
Youth Ministries – Besides the Youth Fellowship that meets on Wednesday
nights, other youth activities include: WinterBlitz – a weekend convocation of
youth from across Kentucky held in January at the Exposition Center in
Louisville; 30 Hour Famine – a weekend at church to discover the needs of the
homeless and raise monies for World Vision; many of our ; New Song – a
weekend Christian Music festival held at Loucon; and a Fall Retreat at Loucon.
Children’s Ministries – Besides the Kidz Klub that meets on Wednesday nights, our
children also have: parties for various seasons; Easter Egg Hunt; Vacation Bible
School; participate in our Conference’s summer camp program at the Loucon
Retreat and Training Center which has programs throughout the summer, begins
at 3rd Grade with “mini camps” that include an overnight stay through weeklong
camps for older children; and a Christmas program.
Small Groups Ministry – We began our Small Groups Ministry in September, 2008
12 groups that met to share in the study 40 Days of Purpose. Since then 6 small
groups have continued.
UNITED IN HEART (Worship)
Worship experiences
Music Ministries
Chancel Choir, Handbells, Children’s Choir, Combo, Solos, Ensemble,
Instrumental
Special Services
Greeters and Ushers
Seasonal decorations
SERVICE
Prayer Chain - We have an active prayer chain at Summit Heights. People can call the church office or leave a prayer request
on the altar on Sunday morning to be placed on the prayer chain. If you would like to be part of the prayer chain, call the office and
our secretary will forward your name to the leaders.
Scouting Programs – We have some of the best programs offered in Louisville.
Cub Scouts – Pack 341 meets on Mondays at 7:00pm. We have over 50 boys and their
parents involved in this program. The Cub Scouts have several events
during the year that include the Pinewood Derby and the Blue and Gold
Banquet. The Cub Scout Pack and leaders have been recognized for the
quality of their program by the Lincoln Council.
Boy Scouts – Troop 341 meets on Thursdays at 7:00pm. We have 30 young men in
our troop. The troop, which was rechartered, in 1995, have more that 20
young men who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. The troop goes
camping many weekends throughout the year and participate in all council
events. The troop also attends summer scout camp. The troop and their
leaders have been recognized for their excellence in scouting, and have
received honors for their troop flag presentation.
Girl Scouts – We have had Girl Scouts at Summit Heights for the past three years. We
currently have 6 troops for a variety of age levels that meet here. Many
of the girls and their leaders have been recognized for the quality of their
program. The scouts attend summer camp each year, and participate in the council programs.
United Methodist Women – meet the first Thursday if every month. They do service projects that
encourage missions in our community and around the world.
Local mission ministries which our congregation supports financially and with volunteers are:
Fern Creek Highview United Ministries
Wesley House
Wesley Manor
Lighthouse Ministries
Portland Center
Wayside Christian Mission
Open Door Ministry
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