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The purpose of United Methodist Men is to develop a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know Jesus Christ and to grow spiritually. 

All men are automatically part of the UMM, so come join us for good fellowship, food, and fun in our service to our Lord!

Contact: Frank Cizerle, UMM Secretary

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UNITED METHODIST MEN aspire to the three F's

Friends - through Evangelism in the belief that every United Methodist Man deserves a few bonded brothers.

Fishermen - on a Mission involved in meaningful work - first in their families and local congregation - then in workplace witness, service work, missions, and outreach.

Followers - of the Spiritual Life - committed personally to daily prayer and Bible study, accountable relationships, and actively seeking God's will in their lives.

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Swansboro UMM Activities

    • Monthly Fellowship Meetings and Meals
      • Meetings alternate between Wednesday evening dinners at 6:30 and Saturday morning breakfasts at 8:30 in the Old Fellowship Hall, on the lower level next to the kitchen.
    • Weekly Informal Lunch Gatherings
      • Fridays at noon at various restaurants. Email Peanuts@SwansboroMethodistMen.org or call 910.326.7997 for the weekly location. Carpools or the church bus may be arranged.
    • Peanut Cookings (scroll down for more peanut info)
      • Two or three Mondays per month, 12 noon to about 4:00 p.m. in the church kitchen. Proceeds support missions and outreach to the needy as well as in-church projects.
    • Men's Bible Studies
      • The Wednesday morning Men’s Bible Study is currently studying the Pauline letters in the order in which they were written. All men are invited to join this class that meets at 6:45 a.m. and finishes at 7:30 a.m. in Room LL 33.
      • Tuesday evening study and discussion: 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Details in Events section below.
    • Work Projects
      • Disaster recovery
      • Home repairs
      • Ministry camp work projects
    • Holding Special Events
      • Christmas Banquet
      • Easter Breakfast
      • District programs / banquets / workshops
    • Providing Financial Support for Golf Tournaments
    • Men's Rallies
      • UMM Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ), NC Conference,  District, and local rallies - watch for schedules and transportation updates
    • Men's Ministries

             




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Upcoming Meetings and Events

Ongoing/Recurring Events

Monday's - Peanut Cooking - Kitchen - Varied Schedule - Contact: Mel Guss at 910.326.2660 or MGuss@ec.rr.com.

Wednesday's - 6:45-7:30 a.m. - Bible Study - Room LL33
All men are invited to attend our morning Men’s Bible Study. Any questions, please contact Jim Craig at 252.354.4001 or John Gott at 910.326.8933. Bring your Bible, a friend and a neighbor.

Wednesday's or Saturdays - UMM Fellowship meetings - Varied Schedule

Training Opportunity - Understanding and following proper chain saw safety procedures helps reduce the risk of injuries. The 3MC Chain Saw Safety, Maintenance and Operation Training covers safe operating procedures, personal protective equipment, preventive maintenance and proper cutting techniques. This training is offered in an effort to better train and prepare those interested to operate chainsaws in our NCCUMC disaster response efforts. The session is three hours in duration and includes classroom time as well as practical, hands on instruction. The training will be offered on a year round schedule based on demand. If you or your group is interested, contact Charlie Gray for further details and schedule dates.

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Upcoming Events


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Previous Events

Our Cub Scouts/Webelos (Pack #3) started our January 18th meeting by posting colors for us.  After our prayer and dinner, we briefly reviewed our 2011 close out and 2012 proposed budgets. The main program was information from and about our scouts. Thank you scouts!

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The annual Christmas Banquet, hosted by your UMM, was held Saturday, December 3, 2011. We enjoyed a delicious dinner of roast beef and all the trimmings catered by Chowdaheads. The evening ended with a sing-a-long led by Merle Epperson and Mel Guss. We hope to publish photos soon.

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Men, women, and youth from Swansboro UMC joined other Christians in celebrating Duke Day which was held at Duke University Campus on October 22, 2011. Duke Day was sponsored by the North Carolina Conference United Methodist Men. The event included a worship program, tailgate lunch and Duke vs Wake Forest football game.


Front row left to right: Caleb Bullman, Seth Bullman, Nancy Woods, Don Woods, Alex Woods, Ashley Hypes
 Back row left to right: Terry Proper, Sean Warren, Clint Bullman, Ben Cornett, Tony Warren, Tori Hypes


Participants toured the famous Duke Chapel, a Gothic-style chapel built in 1935.

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About Our Swansboro United Methodist Men’s Peanuts  

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In 1986 the Swansboro United Methodist Men (SUMM) began cooking peanuts and they haven’t stopped! Our “Peanut Cookers” get together two or three times each month to cook, label, and package peanuts. The peanuts are sold through the church office, at many merchants in Eastern North Carolina, and via email and online orders throughout the world. The net proceeds (in excess of $25,000 annually) are donated to more than 55 local and worldwide missions, agencies, and needy individuals.

These peanuts are sold in individual 7 ounce jars for $3.50 each, or $30 for a case ($12 discount!) of 12 jars (lightly salted, unsalted, or both). Peanuts are shipped by the case only.

If UMM ships the peanuts, add the FedEx shipping charges, which vary from about $7/case to $15/case, depending on the zone. FedEx requires a physical address and telephone number for delivery. To determine the shipping amount, go to the FedEx website.

Our zip code is 28584 and the shipping weight is 11 pounds per case. The lightly salted peanuts are shipped if a preference is not designated. An invoice is included in the shipping envelope on the box (or one box, if many) unless a separate billing address is designated. The UMM appreciate payment upon receipt of the peanuts. Costs for shipping to military persons may vary.

In addition to being a treat for all of us, they make wonderful gifts. Share the crunch and flavor with others and help our mission projects.

Boxes are usually shipped on the Wednesday following receipt of the order.

Orders received (by completing and submitting the online form below, ordering through our Gifts of Grace Marketplace,  emailing information to Peanuts@SwansboroMethodistMen.org, or calling the church office) by early Tuesday will usually be shipped on Wednesday. Name, Address, Phone Number, and Quantity information is required. If your order is not prepaid (via Gifts of Grace Marketplace), upon receiving your invoice, please submit amount due to:
Swansboro United Methodist Men - Peanuts
665 West Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC  28584-8451

The Swansboro United Methodist Men (SUMM) Policy for
Donating Peanuts to Service Personnel Serving Overseas:

1. A member of SUMC serving in war/hostile zone – UMM donates and ships 1 case/year.

2. A member of SUMC serving overseas (non-hostile) or any service person serving overseas–
    UMM donates 1 case/year; sponsor pays shipping.

In order to ship peanuts to service personnel, the SUMM needs information from appropriate sponsors or others in the Church/Church Office. Upon receipt of this information, UMM will ship and, if appropriate, invoice sponsors for their share. Refer to the online order form below for details of required information for shipping to service personnel serving oversees.


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