Children
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Adults
Senior Adults
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Program Areas
People of all ages come together at PSUMC to worship, to fellowship, and to support one another. We offer wonderful programs for all those ages, from children to senior adults.
To help you find the programs in which you might be interested, we have divided those programs into our ministry areas. Choose from the list on the left, and if you don't find what you are looking for, then use the search tool at the bottom of the page.
The care and education of your child is one of the most important decisions you will make.
At the Child Development Center of Polk Street UMC, we offer a Christian-based program that encourages social, spiritual, emotional, physical and academic development. The CDC is a place where children learn and grow until they are ready for elementary school.
We offer flexibility in scheduling by providing a variety of options to fit your needs and invite you to visit us at Polk Street Child Development Center. You are always welcome to look around and find the answers you need to make the right choice for you and your child.
If you are new to Amarillo, and between the ages of 20-35 we're glad you found us. Meeting people, finding the good restaurants, and realizing that the names of the streets here can change in mid-intersection: There's a lot to making connections in a new locale. We hope you'll connect with us at one of the opportunities listed below:
LEARN
We talk about faith, life, work and fun. Get connected to a deeper relationship with God in a supportive atmosphere where you can ask, think and share with others. There are a wealth of learning options at Polk Street; mid-week evening classes, Bible studies at noon, and special classes like Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Depending on the time of year, we may meet as a young adult group during the Sunday School hour or on Wednesday evenings for Bible Study.
SERVE
Service and Mission Opportunities are organized every quarter. Our most recent young adult projects have been at the local Habitat for Humanity. These projects help you connect to those in need.
SHARE
Fellowship Activities are scheduled once each month and there are spontaneous opportunities almost every week to share a meal together, usually at a local restaurant. We also meet at church wide events and in members' homes. Fellowship activities help you connect to new friends.
WORSHIP
Worship opportunities happen every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. and at the special seasons of the church year including Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Easter. Worship connects you to the strength and power of faith in God that will keep you going.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Young Adults are involved in ministries throughout our church and community. This is just a short listing of ways that young adults are active in the life of the church. You will also find us in choirs, men's and women's groups, teaching Sunday School, sponsoring our youth group, helping make the decisions about the mission and ministry of the church and serving on church-wide mission trips.
FMI
To receive email updates on any activities listed, for more information about anything you have discovered on the website, or to find out more about Amarillo before you move here, contact Rev. Dixie Robertson, Director of Young Adult Ministries at 374-2891 or dixierobertson@psumc.com.
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Sunday School Classes (Sunday Mornings 9:40-10:45)
Young Adults (18-35 years old)
College Class (Church Parlor): College Age Adults meet for breakfast and discussion of Biblical teaching related to current life and faith issues.
Young Adult Class (Room 201): Twenty to Thirty Something, married and single, discussion of relevant life and faith issues. This class meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Cornerstone (413): Married with young children, bible based discussion format.
Middle Adults (40-60 years old)
Genesis (Room 297): Married and single, a broad range of Biblical teaching related to family and individual faith.
Horizons (Room 305): Married and single, focusing on relevant life issues through various study methods.
Mobley (408): Married and single, Bible-related topics.
20-40 (Room 406): Married and single, Bible study and discussion format of contemporary issues related to the Christian faith.
Intergenerational
Hallelujah (Church Library-2nd Floor): Adults using Bible-based curriculum. The lesson begins at 9:40 with fellowship at 10:15 to accommodate choir members who leave early for warm-up.
Seekers (Room 306): Married and single, with children of all ages, seeking continuous faith journey using Wesley’s quadrilateral of tradition, scripture, experience and reason.
Homebuilders (Room 301): Married, widowed using the International Adult Bible Study Series.
Aldersgate (Room 308): Married and single joining in a study of the Bible and social issues.
50-50 (Room 303): Married, widowed, using the Cokesbury Adult Bible series.
Gleaners/Friendship (105): Married and single using in-depth Bible study curriculum.
Life Two-Gether (Church Conference Room-Office Complex): Married and single experiencing the empty nest, care of elderly parents and the joy of grandchildren. They enjoy fellowship and studying a wide range of topics.
Women’s Classes
Susanna Wesley (Room 304): Senior adult women using the International Adult Bible series with rotating teachers.
Mary and Marthas (Room 415): varies in ages, using a variety of adult curriculum.
Men’s Classes
Mavericks (Youth House, south of Church building): varies in ages, using the International Bible Study series.
ADULT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Weekday Opportunities
On Wednesday evenings, we come together for fellowship and classes for all age groups from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
See our Current Brochure with a list of all the classes, dates and times.
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Weekday Bible Studies
Tuesday Noon Women’s Bible Study (Conference Room, Office Complex)
Wednesday Noon Bible Study (Room 201)
Participants are welcome to begin their faith journey at anytime. No need to sign up for the first date, just come and enjoy the fellowship and study.
Other Small Groups are offered at various times of year. Visit the website for more opportunities as they are scheduled.
The United Methodist Men-UMM
The UMM of Polk Street are involved in many service activities in the Amarillo area. They meet regularly in small group settings. The entire UMM body also meets several times a year for meetings and programs. Two weekday opportunities consist of a Tuesday Lunch time Study at 11:45 a.m., meeting at the Silver Grill, lunch cost $6.00, 1220 S. Polk St. (North side of Amarillo College Downtown Campus), and a breakfast gathering at 6:45 a.m. on Friday’s in the Church Conference Room. For more information please call the church office 374-2891.
The United Methodist Women - UMW
United Methodist Women is a community whose purpose is to know God, to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, and to develop a creative, supportive fellowship. This organization is committed to participate in the global mission of the United Methodist Church through study and mission projects. Polk Street UMW offers five Day Circles, meeting in various members’ homes, an Evening Circle and Quilting Circle that meet at the church. All women are welcome. Call the Church Office for meeting times and dates.
Missions
Outreach Opportunities
As the body of Christ, we are called to do his works. Towards this goal, PSUMC has many ongoing missions and we invite you to get involved with one or more of them. We have a wide variety of missions with varying levels of time commitments. Whether it's an hour a month here in Amarillo, or 24 hours a day for seven days straight during the summer, there is something here for everyone.
High Plains Food Bank
On the first Saturday of each month volunteers meet at the High Plains Food Bank from 9:00 a.m. – Noon to help sort and box food donations to be distributed to those in need around the Panhandle. For more information contact Ken Hollabaugh at 352-3245 or Kevin Deckard at 374-2891 kevindeckard@psumc.com
Basic Buddies
This outreach ministry involves spending a day or part of a day each week as a friend to one of the clients of Jan Werner Adult Day Care. This is a great opportunity to share the love and fellowship of Jesus Christ to those in need. If you would like to be a Basic Buddy, please call Janie Jones at 352-1523.
San Jacinto Kid’s Café
San Jacinto Kid’s Cafe ensures that children, who otherwise wouldn't receive an evening meal, are fed a nutritious dinner. PSUMC volunteers meet at San Jacinto Elementary School every Tuesday afternoon during the school year. We help serve meals to children in the afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, contact our coordinator, Glenda Guthrie, at 376-6427 glenda43@hotmail.com or Kevin Deckard at 374-2891 kevindeckard@psumc.com
Refugee Support
Polk Street UMC is committed to helping support refugee families who have fled to the United States as a result of persecution. Currently we are helping a family from Myanmar (Burma). Some of our needs are funding, transportation, friendship, and helping them to assimilate into the American culture. If you are interested in helping please contact Kevin Deckard at 374-2891 kevindeckard@psumc.com
Men’s Four Corners Mission Trip
Polk Street United Methodist Church has recently completed its 4th annual mission trip to the 4 Corners Native American Reservation. The first trip to Thoreau, New Mexico in 2006 consisted of 3 members from the church. Our second trip was to Aneth, Utah in 2007, and the team grew to 8 members. Our third trip took us back to Utah to Dowozhii Bikooh UMC with 9 members and last year we went to Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico with 11 team members. The purpose of these trips have been to help build churches for new Native American Indian United Methodist congregations and a parsonage for one of their pastors. We are in the early planning process for our July 2010 trip to Shiprock, New Mexico and invite anyone interested in participating financially or hands on to contact Joe Chappell jchapp@arn.net, Kerry Knorpp kerryknorpp@yahoo.com or Kevin Deckard kevindeckard@psumc.com.
English as a Second Language
The ESL ministry of Polk Street UMC is one that is growing in demand. The program is computer based, but you don’t need to be a computer whiz to teach it. All you need is a heart to help others learn English and a good grasp of the English language yourself. Our current need is more tutors. For more information, please contact Sue Hamilton at 337-5211 sue.reader@yahoo.com or Kevin Deckard at 374-2891 kevindeckard@psumc.com.
Another Chance House
Another Chance House is a home for men who have recently been incarcerated in a correctional facility. They are striving to become productive members of society. There are strict requirements for all residents including holding down a job, keeping the home clean and in good repair and absolutely no panhandling on street corners. Polk Street UMC has committed to providing at least one home cooked meal a month to the 50 - 55 residents of Another Chance House. If you would like to help prepare/purchase and serve a meal please, contact Kevin Deckard at 374-2891 kevindeckard@psumc.com
