Nacoochee UMC Mission and Values
The Mission of Nacoochee UMC is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of peoples’ lives throughout our community and world.
The Vision of Nacoochee UMC is to develop growing personal relationships with Jesus Christ and one another and to minister and share the good news of God’s love with our community and unreached world.
The Core Values of Nacoochee UMC:
We value God and seek to worship Him—The eternal
Triune God, our Creator and Father, Jesus Christ our
Savior, and the Holy Spirit, our sustaining guide.
We value God’s grace for people—Every person is
wonderfully and uniquely made.
We value God’s scriptures—God’s living Word has the
power to transform and liberate lives and communities
with His love.
We value God’s call—God has a plan for each person’s
life.
We value God’s community—We believe life trans-
formation happens best in small group relationships
with others.
We value living your giftedness—God desires that we
discover, develop, and live out His plan in all areas of
our life.
Honduras Outreach: Dedicated to improving the quality of lives of residents of the Agalta Valley in rural Honduras.
Newborns in Need: Providing handmade blankets and infant items to infants born in need at local hospitals.
Operation Christmas Child: A ministry of Samaritan’s purse, this program provides a shoe box filled with gifts for needy children across the globe while at the same time sharing Jesus’ love.
Parks Russian Ministry: Located in Izhevsk, Russia they run a center that provides food, clothes and medicine to children from local orphanages while sharing the love of Christ to those who have never experienced love in their lives.
Red Cross Blood Drive: Provides a place and support for blood donation in the Sautee-Nacoochee area.
Victory Home: Based in Tallulah Falls this Christian non-denominational ministry provides residential care and guidance to men suffering from alcohol and drug addiction.
White County Food Pantry: Working with the food bank provides food and other essentials at no cost to those families most in need.
White County Mentoring Program: Provides a trained mentor who spends about an hour a week with an at-risk child in their school. Mentor lends support and a listening ear.
White County Respite Day Care: Based at the Senior Center this program provides a fun program for those with Alzheimers and other dementia and a few hours of freedom for their caregivers.
Nacoochee Loves Kids
We hope your family will join in our Children’s Ministry opportunities here at Nacoochee UMC.
Sunday School at 9:55 a.m.
We have in our downstairs education wing:
Nursery for babies—2 year olds
Little Ones for 3-4 year olds
Young Elementary K-1st grade
Older Elementary 2nd – 5th grade
Nacoochee Children’s Church (8:45 and 11:00 services)
Children ages 4-3rd grade are invited to go to Children’s
Church just before the sermon at the 8:45 service. At the
11:00 service, they may come down front for Mr. Lee’s
Children’s Moment and then go to Children’s Church.
Journey with Jesus for nursery through 6th grade. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday night during the school
year from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Teaching kids how to follow Jesus and grow in loving and knowing Him.
It begins after our family supper at 5:30 p.m. We have games, crafts, music and a Bible lesson that is fast-paced and fun-filled for the kids. We also have regular kids choir time for special occasions. Contact the church office for more information
Our Children’s Ministry also provides activities that include an Easter Egg Hunt on Palm Sunday, a week-long Vacation Bible Study in June, and a Christmas play.
Small Group Connections
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with God and one another in small group Bible study at Nacoochee UMC. In small groups we have the opportunity to develop meaningful friendships, deepen our spiritual relationships with God, and grow in the life of God’s love and spiritual maturity. The small group provides a safe place to open up and share life amid its joys and struggles. Join us as we journey together. Now is the perfect time to begin. Feel free to call the church office to find out more about any of our small group connections.
Adult Sunday School—9:55 a.m. in the downstairs education wing.
Pathfinders—ABS Bible series for older adults and singles
Journeyers—Practical Biblical applications for life
New Beginnings—Targeting younger families and singles.
Wednesday Night Bible Study– Led by Pastor Chris in the education building. Meets during the school year from 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Prayer Force—Join us as we cry out to God to work by His mighty power to heal the sick, transform the lost and broken, work in our community, nation and world to bring His kingdom and love. We meet Wednesday nights from 7:30—8:15 p.m. in the Christian education wing and Sunday mornings from 8:00-8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study—This co-ed study meets on Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00 p.m. in the Christian education wing and is led by women of the church. Nursery is provided.
Traditional Choir—For those who desire to serve God and glorify Him with music and singing. Practice is on Wednesday evenings from 7:00—8 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Skylake Bible Study – Offered in the spring and winter in 12 week sessions, the group meets weekly at the Skylake Clubhouse.
The church also offers other Bible studies periodically. This is just a sample. We invite you to contact the church office and find the perfect group for you.
