Worship Ministry
The Worship Ministry at First Christian helps provide meaningful experiences of worship and encourage the enrichment of personal and family devotional life. The Music Ministry at First Christian Church is a crucial part of all the worship services. The Chancel Choir meets on Wednesday evenings and prepares special music for every Sunday. The Handbell Choir also meets on Wednesdays and presents wonderful, melodic bell music several times a year. The Graceband gives opportunity for uplifting contemporary praise as they help lead worship on occasional Sunday mornings and on special Youth Sundays. Even the children enjoy rich music experiences at First Christian Church. Our elementary children gather on Sunday afternoons for Children's Choir and enjoy singing for worship several times a year and presenting a seasonal musical programs.
Christian Education Ministry
This ministry oversees an effective program of religious education for the entire congregation by planning and administering Church school, Sunday evening youth group activities, mid-week educational projects, leadership education, and Vacation Bible School.
Evangelism Ministry
The Evangelism Ministry seeks to cultivate an evangelistic spirit within the Church. This ministry greets guests and provides a monthly informational gathering to introduce them to First Christian Church and answer their questions. They work together with the Membership Ministry to help new members find their niche in their new Church family.
Membership/Caring Group Ministry
Caring Groups provide a network of concerned and trained caregivers who minister to the family at First Christian Church. Every member of the Church is assigned to a caring group which ministers to its members by visiting at the hospital or at home, providing food in emergency situations, comforting the grieving, and providing telephone communications when necessary.
Stewardship Ministry
The Stewardship Ministry cultivates a full understanding of the meaning of Christian stewardship among our Church members. This group directs the financial program of the Church so that it will not only supply the financial needs, but also provide a means of spiritual enrichment and character building for each one participating.
Outreach Ministry
The Outreach Ministry creates and fosters a vision of benevolence within the Church and its auxiliary organizations. They enlist support for outreach to the social agencies of the community, the nation, and the world. Local benevolence includes financial support of New Beginnings Center for abused women and their children; Galaxy Center, a counseling agency for troubled youth and families; and Good Samaritans which provides a food panty, clothes closet and financial assistance for Garland residents. The Outreach Ministry also supports, with money and volunteers, our denomination's campground in Athens, TX. Youth groups at First Christian Church regularly support outreach with annual mission trips and various service projects throughout the year. Adults make quilts for hospitalized children, donate blood, deliver baskets of food at Thanksgiving, and shower families with gifts at Christmas.
Fellowship Ministry
The Fellowship Ministry encourages every member to participate in the social activities of the Church. It is responsible for coordinating all fellowship and social activities within the Church; providing receptions and fellowship meals as needed; and keeping an accurate inventory of kitchen supplies and furnishings.