KATY FIRST MUSIC
ADULT MUSIC
Music & Worship Arts opportunities, please contact Barry Barrios at 2813912121 ext. 128.
ADULT CHOIR
Chancel Choir - Rehearsals Wednesdays 7PM in the Choir Room, Sing at 11:00 Worship
First Light Choir - Rehearsals Wednesdays 7PM in the Choir Room, Sing at 8:30 Worship
Festival Choir - The combined Chancel and First Light Choirs for special occasions.
SANCTUARY RINGERS
Our hand bell choir, Sanctuary Ringers, rehearses each Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM in the Education Building, Room 205. This group of talented musicians helps ring in worship once a month!
WORSHIP TEAM
Our worship team meets throughout the year to assist the congregation in meaningful and passionate Worship. This group of creative and talented people coordinate Ushers and Greeters for each worship service, keep the altar in the Sanctuary looking beautiful, and work with the pastors and staff to create incredible worship experiences throughout the year. The First United Methodist Church worship team is an essential ministry that leads us in passionate worship each and every week.
The Children's Choirs of Katy First
For more information about our Children's Music & Worship Arts programs or to become a volunteer.
The Celebration Singers Youth Choir
has a long, rich tradition here at First United Methodist Church. The choir is open to all sixth through twelfth graders and meets each Sunday during the school year for rehearsal. Our youth are active participants in Sunday worship services throughout the year.
Katy First Kids
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45
KatyFirstKids WILL meet on all Sundays.
We will enjoy Singing and Dancing and Talking to Jesus.
Children are also invited to the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School hour for learning, snacks and fun.
The Nursery is available 9:30am to Noon in Room 106 every Sunday.
Katy First YOUTH
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45
Our Sunday school meets from 9:45-10:45 in the youth room, located in the gym in our Family Life Center. In this program we play games & do traditional Bible study.
Our Sunday night “Youth Group” program meets most Sundays 5:30-7:30 in the Family Life Center at Katy First. At this program students share a meal, play games, and engage with topical lessons in small grade level groups.
Katy First small group
When you enter the Welcome Center you are greeted by friendly faces and warm hearts with a desire to help you find what you're looking for in a church.
KATY FIRST COMUNITY GROUP
Want to experience fun and fellowship, while making new memories? Come join the fun!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Katy First UMC offers a variety of Sunday School classes with a variety of times.
BIBLE STUDIES ON-GOING
Tuesday Morning 9:30 Bible Study, Family Life Center by Karen Morrison
Serve
United Methodists have believed, from the beginning, that each of us is called to participate in the outreaching ministry of Jesus Christ.
Putting our faith into action is at the very heart of our Christian calling. We believe every person in the church has the opportunity to serve and to live their calling more faithfully while growing in faith.
congregational care
We serve others through prayer, helping with involvement, bereavement and other care needs. Click for more information.
mission
Volunteers embody Christian love in action by bringing their diverse talents to mission programs, local outreach ministries, and emergency response and recovery work around the world. Click for more information.
Katy First missions
"Demonstrate the love of Christ by reaching those in need through hands on service." Missions reaches out to people through programs and work that allow us to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We share the good news of Jesus and provide direct aide to human suffering and need. Mission programs are available for a wide range of interests, for teams, individuals, and the entire congregation to participate.
Mission Team Objectives...
1. Expand membership involvement by attracting and leveraging diverse talents
2. Identify and execute community work projects
3. Support area outreach ministries
4. Plan and deliver Mission Trips focused on rebuilding lives.
Daybreak Place - Ministry for Senior Adults with Long Term Care needs. Daybreak Place meets on the first Tuesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall, 10AM to 1:30PM and includes lunch. If you know of someone or if you are a caregiver of someone with special needs, we invite you to participate in this ministry. The caregivers are welcome to stay or may leave and return at closing. Call Monica for a needs assessment: (713) 682-5995. Volunteers who can commit to 3-4 hours per month are also needed. Please contact Laurel Jackson: (281) 202-8914. Donations are appreciated; please make checks payable to Katy First UMC with Daybreak Place in the memo.
Katy Christian Ministries - This community ministry began in our church basement. As partners with KCM, we join with other churches in our area to reach out to the people in our local community. We collect food for the Food Pantry each month as well as donations for special events. In 2018, we will expand our support to include volunteering at KCM. If you are interested in the please contact Diane:
Christ Clinic - Christ Clinic exists to serve people who fall through the gaps and aren’t able to get much-needed care without insurance. The Missions Team supports Christ Clinic through a monthly donation and support of their annual fundraising breakfast. Christ Clinic is partnered with Heart to Heart who is giving out free tetanus and flu shots. Email Heather for more information:
Flood Assistance - Click Here for ways you can help with Flood Assistance
Meals-on-Wheels Members volunteer for this Interfaith Ministry which delivers life-saving meals and warm greetings to home-bound seniors, disabled or ill adults in the Katy area.
Relay for Life Join our Relay for Life team to help stop cancer, or learn more about the different ways to support the spring event contact:
Angel Tree Program This unique ministry gives the church an opportunity to share Christ’s love at Christmas to the families of prisoners in our community.
Forever Friends A ministry designed for those 18 years and older with Special Needs. They meet every first Sunday from 2-4 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Each month participants spend time in fellowship with one another while engaging in fun activities. For more information, including how you can become a volunteer, contact
Advent/Lent/Communion Special Offerings During the Advent, Lenten and Communion Sundays, special mission offerings are taken during worship that benefit local charities and/or community services.
If you are interested in serving with the missions team contact Diane Walker at .
Katy First gregation care team
Questions, contact Rev. Richard White, Senior Pastor at
Prayer Team
This group of prayer warriors prays over the weekly requests of the congregation and contacts members and guests in order to help them in times of need.
Bereavement Team
This loving group provides hospitality, comfort and support to families during funeral and memorial services by providing small receptions for families in need.
Eagles Wings Caring Ministry
Caring Ministry is a new ministry that organizes a team of lay visitation for persons in the hospital and nursing homes.
Katy First ADULTS
We believe that connecting throughout the week is a vital part of the life of katy first Church.
KATY FIRST SENIORS
Want to experience fun and fellowship, while making new memories? Come join the fun!
UNITED METHODIST MEN
The men meet the second Saturday of each month at 7:30AM for fellowship.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
WANT TO EXPERIENCE FUN AND FELLOWSHIP, WHILE MAKING NEW MEMORIES? COME JOIN THE FUN!
ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS GROUP ORGANIZED FOR
MISSION, FELLOWSHIP, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, MISSION PROJECTS & FUN!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN IS A DYNAMIC GROUP OF WOMEN OF ALL AGES DEDICATED TO THE MISSIONS THAT SERVE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, AS WELL AS FELLOWSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER.
UMW MISSION PROJECTS INCLUDE: UMW BAKE SALE, COMMUNITY CENTERS SUCH AS KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES AND LOCAL SCHOOLS, UMCOR EMERGENCY KITS, SEAMEN’S KITS FOR THE PORT OF HOUSTON, AND SUPPORT TO OUR LOCAL CONGREGATION HAVE BEEN SOME MISSIONS SUPPORTED OVER THE YEARS.
UMW MEETINGS ARE THE FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH, SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, AT 10 A.M. IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL. REMINDERS OF UMW MEETINGS AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES ARE POSTED IN OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT .
WAYS TO GET CONNECTED
One of the best ways you can get connected and build strong relationships at KATY FISRT is by joining a TEAM or GROUP
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