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Hawkins United Methodist Church welcomes all to join with us as we worship and serve others. Many exciting opportunities are available for all age levels to experience Christ.



Worship
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Hawkins UMC has worship services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday mornings. We enjoy a traditional worship service every Sunday morning, and we enjoy a Praise service normally held on the 3rd Sunday of each month.




Sunday School
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Hawkins UMC has a variety of Sunday School classes for all ages. All are welcome to attend. Please click here for more detailed information about our Sunday School classes.

o Grades K-3
o Grades 4-6: On the Road
o Youth (Grades 7-12)
o Young Adults: Young Adult Sunday School Class
o Adult: New Class (No Name Yet)
o Adult: New Covenant Seekers
o Cornerstone (Women)
o Crusaders
o Adult: Becomers




Children's Ministries
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We invite children to grow in the Word of God, develop their Christian faith and make responsible disciples in the world.


Acolytes
This program gives our children an opportunity to participate and help with worship. Acolytes are 3rd through 6th grade.




His Kids Choir
His Kids Choir is for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Children enjoy singing and participating in musicals.




Sunday Evening for Children
Children meet Sundays from 5:00 to 7:00. Activities include music, Bible study, fun, fellowship, and dinner.




Camping Ministry
Children are encouraged to participate in various camping activities offered at Camp Wesley Pines.




Vacation Bible School
VBS meets one week during the summer. Ages are 4th through 6th grade.




Weekday Preschool
Our weekday preschool program has been a ministry of Hawkins UMC for over 25 years. Preschool meets September to May. Preschool endeavors to bring together quality care, good preschool education, and concerns for Christian values. For more information, call 601.636.7051.




Youth Ministries
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Youth Bible Study
Youth Bible study meets Wednesdays at 6:00.




Youth Activities
We provide an opportunity for youth in grades 7 - 12 to grow in Christian faith and develop lasting friendships. Activites are as follows:

o Bible Study – Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

o UMYF – Sunday 6:00 p.m.

o Seasonal Activities – S.O.S (Service OVer Self), Summer Trips, Lock-Ins, Recreation




Scouting
Cub Scouts
The Cub Scout program at Hawkins United Methodist Church is dedicated to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by reminding them to do their best to follow the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. This is accomplished through den and pack based activities in the home and neighborhood using strong values, dedicated leaders, family involvement, and an emphasis on character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness. Pack 104 is sponsored by the Hawkins United Methodist Church Men's Club.

Cub Scouts Contact Information:
Cub Master - Paul Bennett, paul.m.bennett@erdc.usace.army.mil
or paul_ben@bellsouth.net
Charter Organization Representative - Richard Van Den Akker, rvanden@entergy.com
(Acting) Pack Committee Chairman - Richard Van Den Akker, rvanden@entergy.com

Cub Scouts Meetings:
The Pack as a whole usually meets on the final Monday of every month in the Abundant Life Center or the Fellowship Hall if the ALC is not available. Meeting time is 6:30 pm, and it usually lasts from around an hour to one-and-a-half hours.

The dens also meet individually each week if not on a holiday or school vacation.

The Tiger Den meets in one of the upstairs classrooms in the older part of the church most Mondays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. This den is appropriate for boys in the first grade and one or both parents or adult guardians. The Tiger Den Leader is Jessica Lyons 601-831-4069, and the Assistant Tiger Den Leader is Willnessials Kingdom 662-907-6188.

The Wolf Den meets right across the hall from the Tigers on most Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. This den is appropriate for boys in the second grade. The den leader is Risa Barrett 601-5297972, and Assistant Den Leader Inez Elwart 601-638-5556.

The Bear Den usually meets in the Fellowship Hall on Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. This den is appropriate for boys in the third grade. The den leader is Ron Schweitzer 601-529-4183.

The Webelos are split into two groups, with Webelos I led by Webelos Den Leader Permy Thuha 601-218-4543, and Assistant Webelos Den Leader Bryan Rosamund 601-529-3118, meeting on Monday nights from 6:00 - 7:00 pm upstairs. Webelos II are led by Joey Barrett 601-618-9565, meeting also on Monday nights from 6:00 - 7:00 pm upstairs. These dens are appropriate for boys in the fourth and fifth grades and facilitate transition from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.

Joining Cub Scouts:
Boys in first through fifth grades, or ages 6 through 10, at any school or home schooled anywhere in Warren County, are eligible to join.

Cub Scouts Activities:
Besides den and pack meetings, the Pack participates in three campouts organized at the district level every year, namely the Fall Akela Cub Campout, the Winter Polar Bear campout, and the Spring Cub-O-Ree. Denise Hluska is the district lead for the Fall Akela and Spring Cub-O-Ree campouts, which are both themed. he theme for the Fall Akela Cub this year was a Show-and-Do, and the Theme for the Spring Cub-O-Ree is Pirates! The Winter Polar Bear camp is intended to focus more on parent-son activities and has been more loosely organized historically.

Other outdoor activities include Summer Resident Camp and the Cub Scout Day Camp in early Summer.

The pack also participates in the annual Pinewood Derby and observes the annual birthday of the Boy Scout movement by holding a Blue-and-Gold banquet at the end of February.

Cub Scouts Fundraising:
The pack participates in the annual popcorn sales to raise funds, as well as generating monies by assessing annual dues payments. The pack has also hosted a Trunk-or-Treat for the past three years.


Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 76 meets in the Fellowship Hall on most Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Boy Scout program at Hawkins United Methodist Church is dedicated to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law through a program of outdoor activities using strong values, dedicated leaders, and an emphasis on character development. Troop 76 is sponsored by the Hawkins UMC Men’s Club and the Vicksburg Kiwanis Club.

Boy Scouts Contact Information:
Scoutmaster - Richard Van Den Akker, rvanden@entergy.com
Assistant Scoutmaster - Paul Bennett, paul.m.bennett@erdc.usace.army.mil
Troop Committee Chairman - Sam Price, spvicksburg@juno.com

Boy Scouts Joining Requirements:
- Must be 11 years of age
- Must be 10 years of age and have completed the 5th grade
- Must be 10 years of age and have earned the Arrow of Light Award

Boy Scouts Activities:
Troop 76 camps several times a year. We have some Troop campouts and attend the Andrew Jackson Council Camporees in the Spring and in the Fall each year. Troop 76 attended Summer Camp in Tennessee at Camp Mack Morris in 2007. We will be going back to Mack Morris the first week in July 2008.

Troop 76 also participates with Troop 638 in fundraising activities such as the annual Luminaria and Christmas Wreath Sales.

Other annual activities include First Aid training, Scout Show, Court of Honor’s, service projects to local charities, cookouts, swimming parties and fishing.

Scouting Links of Interest:
National Association of United Methodist Scouters:
www.naums.org/INFO/BSA.htm

Boy Scouts of America:
www.scouting.org/index.html

Merit Badge Research Center:
www.meritbadge.com/home.htm






Adult Ministries
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Adult Bible Studies
As a community of believers, we long to deepen our spiritual faith journey. We offer a variety of adult Bible studies for men and women, morning and evening, that provide a connection with others and Jesus Christ. Please click here for more detailed information about our Sunday School classes.

o Sunday 5:00 pm – Invitation to the New Testament
o Sunday 5:00 pm – Practicing Our Faith
o Sunday 5:00 pm – Walking by Faith
o Sunday 5:00 pm – Giving Christ First Place
o Wednesday 6:00 pm – The Bible in Time
o Thursday 9:00 am – The Jesus I Never Knew





Supper Clubs
"Dinner For Eight" is a time for Christian fellowship and a meal. Groups of approximately eight (single or married) will share a meal together every 4-6 weeks at a member’s home. Everyone shares as a host and in the cooking. Groups will begin in October 2006 and meet for 4 months. Groups will be rearranged and meet again for 4 more months February – May 2008. Sign up on the church bulletin perf or call the church office if you are interested in a lunch group or supper group.




DMAs (Don't Mention Age)
DMAs provide an ecumenical fellowship of older adults, both men and women, with the purpose to enjoy the fellowship of other christians, to serve God and this community. DMAs meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and a program.




United Methodist Women
Our UMW emphasis is placed on local and worldwide missions, especially for improvised women and children. Through our programs, we gain a better understanding of our roles as Disciples of Christ.

o Charter Circle – Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

o M & M Circle – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

o Sunday Circle – Meets the 2nd Sunday at 11:15 a.m., immediately following the 10:00 morning worship service.




United Methodist Men
UMM share fellowship through programs and studies of interest to men. UMM provide service through outreach to the community and church organization. UMM meet the 3rd Sunday for breakfast at 7:30 a.m.




Prayer Chain
Hawkins has a telephone and an email prayer chain. For prayer chain requests or concerns during church office hours (8 - 4 M,Tu,Th; 8 - 12 W,F), please contact the church office at 601-636-2242. After hours, please contact Janet Chisolm via email at chisolms@cablelynx.com.

If you would like to be added to our electronic prayer chain email list serve, please email teresa@hawkinsumc with the words PRAYER CHAIN in the body of your email or call the church office at 601-636-2242.

If someone is not an emailer but would like to receive prayer requests via telephone, please contact the church office at 601-636-2242.




Mission Outreach
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Evangelism (Visitation)
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Spiritual Life Retreats
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Adult Night Out
Hawkins enjoys many Adult Night Out activities. Recent activities have included:

o Wild West Barbecue – Saddle up for a great time of western fun and barbeque. Come enjoy the fellowship. All adults welcome. Nursery proviced.

o Sock Hop 'n' Disco – Dig through your closets and put on your dancing shoes for a time of fun fellowship for all adults at Hawkins. Please bring finger food for the refreshment table. Rides will be available for those who would like to come but prefer not to drive.




Family Ministries
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Family Picnics
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Advent and Lenten Experiences
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Potluck Meals
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Seasonal Activities
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Fellowship and Friendship
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Music Ministries
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Adult Choir
The Chancel Choir participates in most Sunday worship services. Choir pracice is held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.




Hand Bells
Hand bells perform occasionally throughout the year. Hand bell practice is held on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.




Praise Band
The Praise Band leads worship services normally on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Praise band pracice is held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.




Concerts, Worship Specials
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