CHILDREN'SMINISTRY
Mountain Chapel partners with parents to ensure that every child can experience God’s love and grow in his or her faith in a safe, fun environment.
SUNDAY MORNING & EVENING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
NURSERY (Infant - 4 years)
Safe and loving care is provided for children at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL (Kindergarten-5th grade)
Meets from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. in the Fireside Room on the first floor of the building, directly across from the gymnasium. Drop off begins at 9:15 a.m.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
A brief lesson for kids during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The children are invited to gather at the front of the sanctuary and then dismissed to Children’s Church.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Begins after the Children’s Moment in the 10:30 a.m. service. Children are dismissed from the Sanctuary to the Fireside Room. Parents are asked to pick up their child(ren) upon the conclusion of service.
MOUNTAIN CHAPEL KIDS (MCK) SUNDAY NIGHT
Meets August - May from 5:00 -6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room & Gymnasium. Children will dig into the Bible using interactive curriculum with life application in a small group setting. Dinner is provided.
Childcare is provided for children (infant - 3 years) for parents attending on-campus Sunday Night Bible studies and meetings. Registration is required for childcare.
Contact Person
Amanda Joiner, Director of Family Ministries Email: amanda@mountainchapelmc.org
STUDENTMINISTRY
Mountain Chapel Student Ministry offers a fun environment for students to engage with God and impact the world while partnering with parents to equip them to better disciple their teens. Discipleship, worship, and service are all a big part of Mountain Chapel Student Ministries. Activities and events are planned throughout the year for Middle School (6th-8th grade) and High School (9th-12th grade).
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes are held in the Student Ministry Wing on the upper level of the Family Life Center from 9:30-10:15 am.
WORSHIP SERVICE
Our students are invited to attend Sunday morning worship at 8:30 or 10:30 am.
SUNDAY NIGHT activities are held in the Student Ministry Wing on the upper level of the Family Life Center from 5:00-6:30 pm. Dinner is provided.
For more information, please contact:
Allyson Lewis, Middle School Director
allyson@mountainchapelmc.org
JP Church, High School Director
jpchurch31@gmail.com
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation refers to the decision a person makes to respond to God's grace with intentional commitment, publicly reaffirming his or her baptismal vows before the congregation. During confirmation class, confirmands learn about the meaning of Christian faith, the history and teachings and Methodist Church, and an explanation of the baptismal and membership vows they will be professing.
Mountain Chapel offers a Confirmation Class for students in 6th and 7th grades, typically beginning in January of "odd" years (ex. 2023, 2025, etc...) during the Sunday School hour and holds the Confirmation service in May of the same year.
Contact Person: Amanda Joiner, Director of Family Ministries Email: amanda@mountainchapelmc.org
Connect with us online!
Instagram: @mountainchapel_kids
Instagram: @mountainchapelyouth
Facebook: @mountainchapelfamilyministries
Weekly Updates: linktr.ee/Mountainchapelfamilyministry
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MEN'SMINISTRIES
MEN'S DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
meets Monday mornings at 6:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
Contact Person: Lewis Archer
Email: lewarch@mountainchapelmc.org
MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
This group meets periodically throughout the year on Sunday mornings. Check the weekly Messenger newsletter or Worship bulletin calendar for more information.
Contact Person: Lewis Archer
Email: lewarch@mountainchapelmc.org
WOMEN'SMINISTRIES
BIBLE STUDIES
There are several ongoing Bible studies for women which meet throughout the week. For the most current listing of meeting days and times, please refer to the weekly Messenger newsletter, the Sunday worship bulletin or call the church office.
MOUNTAIN CHAPEL METHODIST WOMEN
This group is for women of all ages seeking to serve God, grow in their faith and connect with other women. The large group is divided into small groups, known as "circles" which meet on a monthly basis during the day or evening, and on or off campus.
MCMW supports organizations such as Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank, Grace House Ministries and Embrace Alabama Kids.
Contact person: Nancy Owen
Email: mtnchapelwm@gmail.com
Worship Services
Sunday – 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Sunday School – 9:30 AM
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES
This group meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor. Bring your set of dominoes if you have one, but not required. Both men and women are welcome!
Contact person: Marilyn Matthews
Phone: 205-967-6708
CANASTA
This group meets on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in the Parlor. Contact person: Janet Whatley
Phone: 205-837-0925
BRIDGE
This group meets on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor. Men and women are welcome. If you are interested in joining the group, please call the church office for more information. Contact: Church office 205-822-0020
SUNDAY EVENING BASKETBALL
This is a pick-up style basketball group that meets Sunday at 7:00 p.m. and is open to men and women of all ages. Newcomers are welcome, but you must get on the list of participants to play each week.
Contact: Church office 205-822-0020
MOUNTAIN CHAPEL PAINTERS
This group is open to anyone that’s interested in painting. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join. They meet most Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact: Church office 205-822-0020
DANCE CLUBS
Mountain Chapel hosts three Round Dance Clubs that meet in the Fellowship Hall. The groups also have an instructional night for newcomers periodically.
J&R Rounds meets on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
“Bee-bop Arounds” meets Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Contact person for J&R Rounds and Bee-bop Arounds: Pat Romano 205-991-5012/Patromano51@gmail.com
Yellow Rockers Dance Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Contact person for Yellow Rockers:
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NURTUREMINISTRIES
BUDS AND BUDDIES
This ministry takes the altar flowers left from Sunday worship and assembles them into smaller, individual arrangements and delivers them to church members in need of a little sunshine and cheer to brighten their day.
Contact person: Barbara Helzberg
Email: helzberg@bellsouth.net
CARE TEAM
This ministry team visits homebound members of Mountain Chapel and delivers them a seasonal gift throughout the year.
Contact person: Joellynn Heaton and Judy Pegues Email: joellynnheaton@yahoo.com
CARD MINISTRY TEAM
This ministry provides a weekly opportunity to send cards to those in need, thank someone for an act of service, support those who may be grieving, and/or those who have not attended Mountain Chapel in a while. Names are provided to the Team Leader weekly by the staff, Sunday School and Small Group leaders, and church members.
Contact person: Sandy Allen
Email: potsallen@gmail.com
CHANCEL CHOIR & HANDBELLS
CHANCEL CHOIR
Our Chancel choir sings during our 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday mornings and at the first service every 5th Sunday. Rehearsals are held each week on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. If you'd like to learn more about joining the choir, please contact our choir director.
Contact person: Church Office
Phone: 205-822-0020
HANDBELL CHOIR
Our Handbell Choir plays during services several times a year. They hold rehearsals each week on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. If you'd like to learn more about joining our Handbell choir, please contact our handbell director.
Contact person: Church Office
Phone: 205-822-0020