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Experience a true family of believers dedicated to receiving, living and sharing the life of Christ in Marvin's Single Adults Ministry.

With a strong commitment to serve the needs of all age groups, Marvin United Methodist Church is especially concerned about the unique needs of the single adult. By providing a variety of opportunities that help facilitate relationship and spiritual growth, the singles ministry of this church meets these needs through:

•  Exploring and applying the Scriptures together
•  Participating in mission projects
•  Sharing fellowship activities
•  Providing support resources

Marvin UMC believes that everyone has a place and purpose in God's plan and the church is meant to provide a place for your personal expression, growth and development and to help you identify and develop your call. For new friendships, spiritual growth and the joy of fellowship, come join us a Marvin United Methodist Church!

Events

• July 20—young and mid-age single adults meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Allison Thompson for a four-week Bible study, “Know Your Faith.”
• July 24—mature single adults meet at 7 a.m. at BJ Services to form teams and purchase clothes from local garage sales for St. Paul’s Children’s Foundation. Contact Judy Bayless for information.
• July 27—young and mid-age single adults meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Allison Thompson for the “Know Your Faith” Bible study.
• Aug. 3—Singles Executive Council meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the home of Rev. Allison Thompson
• Aug. 3—Young to mid-age single adults meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Rev. Allison Thompson to continue the “Know Your Faith” Bible study.
• Aug. 8—All single adults Methodist Munching at Chili’s at 11a.m. or 12:30 p.m.; pick the time that best suits you.
• Aug. 14—Young to mid-age single adults get together at the Olson’s ranch for a catfish dinner. Meet in the Elm Street parking lot at 3 p.m. to caravan to the ranch. There will be fishing, horseshoes, shooting range and four-wheeling. Dinner bell rings between 5 and 6 p.m. For more details contact Daniel Olson.
• Aug. 17—Go bowling with the young single adults 7 p.m. at the Green Acres Bowling Alley. For more details contact Janie Coker.
• Aug. 28—The annual Tyler lake party for all single adults will be at 3 p.m. at the Sampson’s lake home. Bring your favorite side dish and get together with your friends for swimming, water skiing, tubing or just chatting with your friends. For more information and to sign up for food contact Judy Bayless or Brenda Byerly.

Divorce Recovery classes may be offered if there is enough interest. Let Rev. Allison Thompson know if you are interested and your preferred time of year.

Sunday School classes

Marvin offers two unique Sunday School classes geared especially to single adults. Visit the classes and find the one that fits you! Click here for a complete Sunday School class listing.

Freedom Class

Early fellowship begins at 9:45 a.m. with refreshments. Centrally located in the Adult Lounge (ask at the Welcome Center for directions), this class offers a great chance to meet new people, make friends and study the Bible in an open discussion with experienced leaders and teachers. The Freedom Class also meets for dinners, movies, special trips and service projects.

Soul Cafe Class

The Soul Cafe meets at 9:50 each Sunday morning in Room 222. Class members are singles and young married couples in their early 20s to early 30s. With Bible study as its main focus, the Soul Cafe class also enjoys book studies, video lessons and discussion of current topics. Trips to Six Flags, pot-luck meals, birthday parties, camping, concerts and mission projects highlight our "outside the church" fellowship. College students are always welcome.