Disaster Relief Responds to the needs of the community when disasters strike the area. The Committee on Stewardship shall interpret the Biblical and theological basis for stewardship consistent with the doctrines of the United Methodist Church informing the membership through educational channels and study materials. This committee works closely with the Finance Committee. The purpose of this committee is to provide high quality Christian education to all interested church members and to also provide seasonal and Christian programs. This committee is the point of contact for any educational effort within the church.
Programs are available for toddlers through adults.
This committee, under the leadership of the Communications Coordinator, acts as a conduit for Hibben members to communicate effectively within the church and to the community in which we live. Status and Role of Women Maintains contact with the annual conference commission on the status and role of women and cooperates with United Methodist Women in recommending to the council on ministries program opportunities for worship, fellowship, witness, study, nurture, and service with persons and groups which confirm anew the liberating message of Jesus Christ that recognizes every person, woman or man, as full and equal part of God's human family and congregations across racial and ethnic lines. Worship In coordination with the pastor, music committee, choir director, organist and other interested individuals, this committee works to develop and implement the Worship service. Other activities include introduction of acolytes, preparation of communion elements, maintenance of seasonal decorations in the sanctuary, providing pencils and offering envelopes in the pews, providing specially bound hymnals for piano and organ, and organization of flower arrangements for the altar. Interreligious Concerns Encourages awareness and understanding of ecumenism at all levels, including furthering dialogue and fellowship with other Christians and with persons of other faiths, cultures, and ideologies, participation in councils of churches, interfaith councils, and consulting on church unions.