First United Methodist Church

     June 2010, Carroll FUMC welcomed the Bailey family.  A native farmer from Minburn IA, Pastor Dennis Bailey earned his undergrad in Religion at Simpson College then attended Perkins Seminary in Texas.  His first appointment was at Charter Oak-Ute-Deloit in 1978 with his Elder ordainment in 1981.  Along with wife Nancy, he has three married sons.  

     Off on Mondays; out on visitations most weekday afternoons.  For baptism, wedding, membership, or a pastoral call please contact church office, ext. 202 or e-mail pastor.dennis52@gmail.com

     If emergency call  (790-4427)

Carroll First United Methodist Church 

    1621 N Main St; Carroll, IA 51401

(712) 792-1122 

       e-mail: carrollumc@msn.com

Worship Year Round

•   Saturdays - 6:00 PM
•   Sundays -  10:30 AM

             Sundays - 10:00 AM (Memorial Day Sunday-Labor Day Sunday) 

Sunday School

•   Sundays 9:15 AM, all ages (Sept - May )

Suzi Olberding [suziolberding@msn.com] holds a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa.  She has also attend Academy for Christian Educators, is very involved with the Iowa Christain Education fellowship (current president), and is currently attending School for Lay Ministry  Along with husband Dave, and their three kids, their family makes Carroll FUMC their home.  You can find Suzi interacting with the young people of FUMC through after school activities, programs like VBS or UM Kids, or continuing to provide educational leadership.  She might even be out and about planning/purchasing/training for the next big event.  Her love of Christ's children is evident in all she does for Carroll FUMC's young people.  Contact her at ext. 203

Education Ministries

• Sunday School, for all ages [Sept-May]
• Vacation Bible School [July]
• Children Ministries  (UM Kids, Mini Methodist, SS)
• Adult Ministry Events

Jason and his family are an active part of our First United Methodist Church through a number of roles.  Assisting with our youth ministry programs for many years, on July 2011, he joined the paid staff as the Youth Ministry Coordinator for our Jr. and Sr. High youth programs.  Jason has a passion for ministry and missions...  prayers for our youth and their families are appreciated.

Youth Groups:  

Visit our youth page for details

My name is Sherri Hoaglund, I was recently hired as the new administrative assistant. Let me share a little bit about me with you.

I'm a graduate of Bedford High School and have a BS in accounting from Buena Vista University. My employment included HyVee in Creston and Carroll, East Union School in Afton, Iowa, Carroll Community Schools and New Hope Bargain Shoppe. I also volunteered at New Hope Bargain Shoppe before becoming employed there, and currently volunteer for Kindred Hospice.

During my free time I enjoy spending time with family, reading, exercising and doing puzzles. My family consists of my husband, Gregg, and our two sons Jonathan currently attending Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and Zac currently employed by Offutt Air Fore Base in Omaha, NE. We were member of this congregation from 1992-1994 and current member since 2001.

Ellen provides organ music for our Saturday and Sunday Worship services.  Director of the Carroll FUMC Bell Choir, open to youth and adults.

Bell Choir 7:00 PM Wednesday rehearsals (Sept-May)

• Perform at worship once a month, or as scheduled
• Share God's words through music, no prior experience necessary

Long time resident of Carroll along with her husband Mike.  When not out RV-ing, Nancy provides organ music for our Saturday and Sunday Worship services.

Along with her husband Kevin & their kids, the Caltrider family has been keeping Carroll FUMC clean for years.  Express your appreciation, to her and her family, for our clean facilities.