Chaires Methodist Church will hold our annual Global Methodist Church Conference on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the historic sanctuary. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate where we have been, reflect on our ministry, and prayerfully plan for our future. Join us as we seek God’s direction for the next chapter of our church’s life—rooted in the past and growing for the future!

Our church is exploring a partnership with Safe Families for Children, a faith-inspired ministry that helps keep children safe and supports parents during difficult seasons. Safe Families is not foster care or adoption.  Instead, families voluntarily receive support through temporary hosting, meals, transportation, donations, encouragement, mentoring, and prayer.

Galatians 6:2 reminds us to “bear one another’s burdens,” and this ministry offers a practical way for churches to come alongside families in our own community.

Our new Alpha 101 sermon series began Sunday, September 6, and will continue for 11 weeks. Each week, we will explore foundational questions about life and the Christian faith. We’ll continue the conversation through our Alpha 101 Small Group Studies on Thursdays. These relaxed gatherings will build upon the weekly sermon through food, fellowship, a short video, and honest conversation. The group will use a video curriculum, so you don’t need student books. Food and refreshments will be provided.   Two Thursday gatherings are available:

Morning Alpha — 9:00 a.m. Church Sunday School Room
Evening Alpha — 6:30 p.m. Pastor’s House             

Whether you are a longtime follower, still exploring, or simply curious, there is a place for you at Alpha. Sign up at the back table in the Multi-Purpose Sanctuary. We also need two host homes; if you can help welcome others for conversation and fellowship, please speak with Pastor Kerry Foote.

Come hungry for food, fellowship, and meaningful conversation—bring your questions!

God has blessed our music ministry with a wonderful new music director, a wonderful pianist, and a dedicated choir—now we need more choir members! Join us for rehearsal on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and help us make a joyful noise unto the Lord!

Women of the Word will be meeting on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. till Noon

MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, and Sam Wesley bring a night of faith-filled music featuring favorites like “I Can Only Imagine,” “Even If,” and “I Still Believe.” The concert is at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on October 10, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

Chaires Methodist Church is gathering names of those interested so we can reserve tickets together. Please sign up at the back table of the multi-purpose building.

We are handing out Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! Our goal is 100 boxes.

Operation Christmas Child shares the love of Jesus with children around the world through shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal-care items. We invite you to pick up a box, fill it with gifts, pray for the child who will receive it, and return it to the church. One small box can be a big expression of God’s love! Pack a box. Pray for a child. Share the love of Jesus!

For more information, talk with or text our Operation Christmas Child Coordinator, Diane Matthews, at (850) 284-4890.

We are thankful to share that Mike Hatcher will now be serving as our new Prayer Chain Coordinator.

 If you have a name, concern, situation, or praise that you would like shared with the prayer and praise chain, please contact Mike directly. Also, if you are not currently receiving prayer chain updates and would like to be added, Mike will be glad to help get you connected.
Mike Hatcher Email: mhatcher43@hotmail.com Phone: (850) 728-4960