Family Ministries
2002-2004
Marian Murphy, Chair
Angela Johnson and Dwayne Edwards Vice Co-Chairs
Rev. Leon Jefferson & Rev. Claudette Jefferson
Rev. Dr. Carlyle F. Stewart, III, Pastor

2004 Meetings
Third Thursday of the Month at 7:30pm

Mission Statement
It is the mission of Family Ministries to become cognizant of the issues confronting familes; to advocate for the welfare of families; and to minister and respond to the existent and projective concerns which families possess. Further, Family Ministries seeks to equip families for Christian discipleship as they become empowered to reach outside the walls of Hope United Methodist Church. The ultimate mission is to enable family members to connect with God and with one another.

Our Contribution To Church Growth
This ministry has contributed to the growth of Hope United Methodist Church by seeking to meet the needs of families - consisting of one or more members, and addressing those needs in a timely manner. Married couples who had made up their minds to divorce, changed their minds; adolescents who had rebelled at home and at school are in college, doing well; children who were outwardly disturbed by the loss of a parent, appear to have readjusted; singles who had become convinced that being single was a curse, have now understood that being single does not mean they are alone and useless; and African-American males are being adopted by parents who love them. Through weekend retreats, spiritual counseling, exposure and services offered to every entity of every family at Hope United Methodist Church, Family Ministries is making a difference in the lives of Hope members and in the community, thus contributing to church growth.

2004 Events

• 2nd Annual Family Fun Retreat: April 2-3, 2004
• Family Fun Night “Raisin In The Sun”: January 2004
• Family Budget Workshop: February 2004How To Develop A Family Prayer Life: April 2004
• Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families: April 2004
• Family Covenant: April 2004
• Black Family Technology Awareness Series: September 2004-December 2004
• Family and Friends Sunday: October 17, 2004

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