
Family Definition: One person (of any age) OR many people (of any ages) who are in relationship with one another and care about each other.
Purpose: To provide shared experiences for families which build relationships (?and reach out to others in ways which causes love to flow.)
Purpose: To provide shared experiences for families which build relationships (?and reach out to others in ways which causes love to flow.)
welcome to family Ministries
It is a matter of obedience to a call within a relationship with God that is supremely over all. The plan and purpose of the family is to prepare every individual for a creative and spirit-filled life. In coming to know who we are in the family, we are better able to give ourselves in loving service to others.
When God created humans, he designed us to live in families. The Bible reveals that family relationships are important to God. The church, the universal body of believers, is called the family of God. When we receive God's Spirit at salvation, we are adopted into his family.
Some include: support; love and caring for other family members; providing security and a sense of belonging; open communication; making each person within the family feel important, valued, respected and esteemed. Here are some other qualities to consider when evaluating how well your own family is functioning.
“Family means having someone to love you unconditionally in spite of you and your shortcomings. Family is loving and supporting one another even when it's not easy to do so. It's being the best person you could be so that you may inspire your love ones.
UPCOMING FAMILY MINISTRIES EVENTS
Event: Zoom, Bake & Half Take (Christmas Cookies)
Date/Time: December 13, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description: Join us as we (the entire church family) gather together through Zoom to bake Christmas cookies and share stories. We will also share half of what we make with our neighbors. Once you register, you will receive a Zoom link and other instructions. Click here to Register.
Date/Time: December 13, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description: Join us as we (the entire church family) gather together through Zoom to bake Christmas cookies and share stories. We will also share half of what we make with our neighbors. Once you register, you will receive a Zoom link and other instructions. Click here to Register.
Event: TBD
Date/Time: January 2020
Description: Family fun
Date/Time: January 2020
Description: Family fun
PAST FAMILY MINISTRIES EVENTS (SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTS)
Event: Erwins Cider Mill
Date/Time: October 2020
Description: Family fun at the cider mill
Highlights/Summary: (Link)
Date/Time: October 2020
Description: Family fun at the cider mill
Highlights/Summary: (Link)
Event: Zoom, Bake & Half Take (Brownies)
Date/Time: November 15, 2020
Description: (See Below)
Highlights/Summary: (Link)
Date/Time: November 15, 2020
Description: (See Below)
Highlights/Summary: (Link)
What in the world is Zoom, Bake, & Half Take?
It’s a “Love your Neighbor as Yourself” event. Here’s how it works:
- First: Families register on our website between certain posted dates.
- Second: Have the following items/ingredients (see provided list when register) on hand for the event.
- Third: Have someone from your family pick up your Baking Kit from the church between posted dates.(Dearborn Free Methodist Church, 2801 Telegraph, Dearborn, Mi 48124)
It’s a “Love your Neighbor as Yourself” event. Here’s how it works:
- First: Families register on our website between certain posted dates.
- Second: Have the following items/ingredients (see provided list when register) on hand for the event.
- Third: Have someone from your family pick up your Baking Kit from the church between posted dates.(Dearborn Free Methodist Church, 2801 Telegraph, Dearborn, Mi 48124)
Meet the leader

Kim Smith
Family Ministries Director
Kim is a co-leader of DFMC Family Ministries and the Director of our Children's Ministries. She leads the team that produces our Sunday morning children's program, called Character Town, and directs our annual Day Camp (Vacation Bible School) each summer. Kim also leads special events for children during Easter and Christmas holiday seasons.