Welcome to Summer Grove United Methodist Church
Summer Grove U.M.C.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Who We Are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We believe that learning and following the teachings of God and Jesus Christ offer peace,

hope, and eternal life - and we welcome all to join us on the journey of faith.

Through a variety of worship and spiritual experiences, we strive to celebrate God, share Christ, grow in grace,

unite in fellowship, and minister to all.

What to Expect When You Visit:


Dress is "Come as You Are" — you will find fellow worshipers wearing everything
from jeans to three-piece suits. Dress for our 11 a.m. contemporary service is usually more casual.

Where to Park — Visitors' spaces are designated in parking lots on each side of our buildings.
Our sanctuary is on the south side (the lot closest to Bert Kouns), while our Sunday School Building
and Nursery are on the north side (near the ball field and Cedar Creek Apartments).

Traditional Worship Service — 9 a.m. — Traditional hymns are sung from hymnals,
accompanied by the piano and organ. The service is led by our pastor, 
Rev. Mark Bray,and typically includes scriptures, responsive readings, and sermon.
The service usually lasts about an hour.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Contemporary Worship Service - 11 a.m. — Praise songs are led by our Praise Team, which includes singers, guitars,
drums and keyboards, with lyrics projected onto a screen. 
The service often includes dramas and interpretive dance. Church members lead scriptures and prayer,
and our pastor, Rev. Mark Bray shares a message that relates the scriptures to today's world.
This service usually lasts about an hour.
 
 
StaffRev. Mark Bray- Sr. Pastor, Shelley Bray- Director of Children's Ministry,
J. Lynn McWhorter- Youth Minister, Bill Allen- Director of Music Ministries,
Janice Flannery- Administrative Assistant,
John Zenter- Pianist, Eliane Sistrunk- Organist