Our Ministries
Family ministries
Journey Youth
This group is for youth that are 6th-12th grade. They meet every Wednesday night from 6:00-7:30 in the Youth Room. They additionally meet every Sunday during Sunday School (10:00am-11:00am) in the Youth Room. Journey Youth exists to Reach nonbelievers, to Connect them with other Christians, to help them Grow in their faith, and to challenge those who are growing to Discover their ministry and Serve God with their life. Matthew 28:19-20, "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Kids For Christ
This group is for children ages 0-12. They meet every Sunday morning during both services (9am - 10am and 11am-12pm), Sunday during Sunday School time (10am - 11am), and Wednesday night from 6:00-7:30 in the Kid's Zone. Kids for Christ exists to build a strong Biblical foundation for the children so that they can grow up as strong believers in Christ that consistently live for Him. Proverbs 22:6, "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."
Sunday School classes
Foundation for the Weak
This group is focused on exploring the Bible in order to create a firm foundation and find practical application in our daily lives. 2 Thessalonians 3:3, "Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil one."
Outreach ministries
Food Pantry
The food pantry provides meat, produce, canned goods, and dry goods for the community. We order 1,000 pounds of food per month, and food is available on a first come first serve basis. You simply arrive, pull a number at the gate, and relax in your cars until 12:30pm when you can receive your food! We also provide coffee and snacks for individuals as they come to the food pantry. We are committed to providing an open, friendly, and compassionate food pantry for our amazing community!​
Discipleship ministries
W.I.S.E. Ministry
This group is for people that are aged 50 and older. W.I.S.E. stands for Wisdom In God, Supporting and Encouraging. This group meets every week on Wednesday mornings at 9:45am in the church's Fellowship Hall. Each week there is a time of food, study, discussing God's word, and praying and caring for one another.​
New Folks Fellowship
Have you started coming to First Methodist Church in the past three years? Are you wondering where to get plugged in? Join us every Monday night from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the church parsonage! There will be a light meal, fellowship, and Bible study! Child care is provided at no cost and is at the church (88 Circle Drive, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435) in the Kid's Zone. We hope to see you there! ​
Bykota Ministry
This group is focused on fellowshipping with people in the older adult ministry. The name Bykota stands for Be Ye Kind One To Another and comes from the scripture Ephesians 4:32. This group takes trips together in order to promote fellowship. They travel to places throughout Alabama and Florida. The group has gone on cruises, gone to fairs, gone to museums, and gone to so many other fun places!