Ministry

The Panama Congregation of the Global Methodist Church is proud to stand in the Protestant tradition that each Christian is called to minister in the name of Jesus Christ.

As a local community of faith we endeavor to help people identify their spiritual gifts and strengths and then apply them to the work of Christ's church.

We firmly believe that "the ministry of all believers" is essential to the church's effectiveness in promoting mercy, justice, and peace.

Some of the ministries of the church are listed below with the Team Leaders:

Bible Quizzing - Jon & Becky Cable --  An effective tool that helps motivate adults and young people to learn God's Word, work together as a team, and expand their understanding of Scriptures.

Christian Camping - 
PMC has been blessed with financial support over the years to be able to send many youth to Christian summer camps. We support the camps in our area: Mission Meadows in Dewittville, New York; Miracle Mountain in Spring Creek, Pennsylvania; and Wesley Woods in Grand Valley, Pennsylvania. We believe that attending a Christian summer camp can change a person's life and strengthen a person's faith in God. Our local Christian camps also hold retreats throughout the year that adults and youth are encouraged to attend.

Christian Education - George Anderson
We desire that all who believe in Him, be ever learning His word We believe the Bible to be the word of our God. We entrust His word to direct our lives for communion with God and each other. Proverbs 1:5 - Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance. (NIV) Sunday School - 9 a.m. every Sunday - We offer classes for Pre-K (age 4) to senior adults.  We are offering Fellowship Breakfast during the Sunday School time, periodically (always check the PMC calendar).  This event begins at 8:45 am.

Church Council - Cindy Furlow
The Church Council collaborates with individuals and teams to provide administrative oversight of the work being done toward accomplishing the mission and ministry of the church.  The Council encourages teams to grow in all areas of discipleship so our work is centered on being Christ-like in all things.  The Council membership is made up of church staff and the chairs or leaders of each team and committee within the church.

For additional details go to http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/para-252-the-church-council

Church Growth & Vision - this team discerns and envisions the future for our congregation and helps us live into it.  Our Intentional Discipleship Process guides all believers to growth in Christ.

Community Outreach - this team finds ways to love on our community by helping us be a church in, for, and with our community and region.

Congregational Care - An outreach to the congregation and surrounding community including transportation, worship flowers, non-resident communications, and Joys & Concerns.

Connections Ministry - provides after school care for students grades K-6 in the Panama Central School District.  Facilitators engage the children in Bible devotions, snack, crafts and play. See Connections brochure here and registration form here.

God's Groceries Food Pantry - Tina Swineford
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matthew 25:35  Hours: Monday is our official pantry day with hours from 9 -10 a.m. and 6 – 7 p.m. We are also open on Thursday from 5 - 7 p.m.