Ministries

The Solid Rock Praise Team ministers during every Sunday worship, leading energetic, uplifting, contemporary praise songs.

The adult mixed choir performs once a month during worship, also providing special music during the Easter and Christmas seasons.

The Men’s Choir provides music during worship periodically throughout the year.

SOS

Since its conception over twenty years ago, S.O.S. has been a vital link to our church and community. S.O.S., the familiar symbol for "Help," is the foundation on which the group is built. When members of the group need help, whether it is a meal, card of encouragement, or a friendly listening ear, S.O.S. is there. Not only the members of the group benefit from their compassion, but members of the church, community, and world-wide mission endeavors benefit as well. Love offerings are used to help people in the community, different charitable organizations, and our men and women in the armed forces, to name just a few. They have sent animals to foreign countries, supplies to school projects overseas, and have adopted a girl from Brazil, sending monies to help make life easier and more meaningful. The acronym S.O.S. stands for "Save Our Sanity," "Share Ourselves," and "Serve Our Savior." Through life and spiritual lessons, the group grows and laughs together as they strive toward these precepts. The group meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the home of its members. Everyone is invited!

Men’s Fellowship meets for breakfast and devotions at 8:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month in the Calico Room at Heritage Pointe. They conduct two East of Chicago fundraisers each year, with all proceeds used to assist local families in need.

The Solid Rock United Methodist Women meet on the first Thursday of each month (except January and February) at 9:30 a.m. in the Calico Room at Heritage Pointe. United Methodist Women is the largest denominational organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritiual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.

Solid Rock supports the Warren Bread of Life Food Pantry through donations and by providing volunteer assistance on a regular basis.

Originally created to assist families during the winter holidays, Christmas All Year now provides rent and utility assistance to families in need throughout the year.

Solid Rock operates the concession stand at Tower Park during the summer ball season. This ministry provides a Christian presence at the park and concessions at affordable prices for families. Proceeds from the stand support a variety of other Solid Rock ministries.

The card ministry repurposes used greeting cards, which are sold at nominal prices. Their selection of cards is located across the hall from the restrooms.

Solid Rock is blessed to have a number of retired pastors worshipping with us. Several of these pastors lead a Monday evening Bible study, using the scripture passage for the upcoming sermon.

Helping Hands responds to maintenance needs of members of the church and community.

Gently used furnishings are available for church and community members.

The Prayer Chain notifies members of prayer needs via a phone call chain.

Cookie Ministry

College/Young Adult Luncheons

A home-cooked meal is provided after worship on the second Sunday each month for a time of fellowship for the college students and young adults. Following lunch we will spend some time playing various card and board games.

A variety of crafts and foods are available at the annual Fall Bazaar, an opportunity for church and community members to gather.

Scholarships

Solid Rock members and regular attenders may apply for college scholarships offered annually.

Soup for the Soul is a free soup supper, in February, to which the community is invited. This is not a fundraiser and no donations are accepted. It is a way to share God’s love, no strings attached!

In cooperation with other Warren churches, a Vacation Bible School is hosted annually at a different site each year.

The CROP Walk takes place each fall. Funds raised help alleviate hunger locally and around the world.

Warmth Tree

Each year during the Christmas season, gloves, hats, and scarves are collected for children and donated to area schools.

In months with a fifth Sunday, a hymn sing is sponsored by Solid Rock at Heritage Pointe.

Camp Scholarships

All children of the church who apply to attend a United Methodist church camp are eligible for this scholarship, which pays a portion of their registration fee.

Exercise Nights

Exercise Nights take place weekly during much of the year. Anyone who wants to fellowship while exercising is welcome!

Donated teddy bears are given to children and others in need of emotional support and encouragement.