Lent Groups
Connect and grow together during the season of Lent.
A Beginner’s Guide to the Cross
This six-week study will be led by Pastor Justin and will offer guided study of the Scriptures looking at the cross of Jesus and the people who witnessed the event. Along with the Bible, our group will utilize a new study by Amy-Jill Levine called Witness at the Cross.
Who: This group will be geared toward seekers, beginners, and anyone seeking a better understanding of the story of the cross.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm, starting March 1
Where: Room 4 and online
Contact: Pastor Justin Snider
Jesus in the Wild: Lessons on Calling for Life in the World, by Dan Wilt
This 40-day Lent devotional and group study will focus on the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness from Luke 4.
Pastor's Study
Who: All are welcome.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, starting February 28
Where: Room 1
Contact: Pastor Roger Grimmett
MEN'S GROUP:
Men’s Discipleship Group
Who: Men ages mid-40s to 70+
When: Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm, starting February 23
Where: Room 8
Contact: Kirk Laudeman
WOMEN'S GROUPS:
Women's Monday Small Group
Who: Women ages 50+
When: Mondays, 12:00-1:00pm, starting February 27
Where: Room 4
Contact: Patti Fricke & Jenny Hutcherson
Multigenerational Women's Study
Who: Women of all ages (20s to 80s)
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, starting March 1
Where: Conference Room A
Contact: Rebecca Fulk
Sermon Discussion Questions
The sermon series during Lent will be on the "Difficult Sayings of Jesus." Go deeper with the pastors’ weekly questions which will cover the Scriptures from Sunday and tie in with Lent.
Couples & Families
Who: Adults ages 50s to 70s
When: Sundays, 9:00-10:00am, starting February 26
Where: Rooms 5/6
Contact: Molly Beaver
Parents' Group
Who: Parents of mostly teenagers, but all parents are welcome
When: Sundays, 5:00-6:00pm, starting February 26
Where: Room 7
Contact: Eden Lindberg
N.U.T.S. & Seeds Small Group
Who: Couples and singles, ages 50 to 80 (with a few outliers, depending on the study and season)
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm, starting February 28
Where: Room 7 and online
Contact: Kathy Kerr
SingleLife
Who: Single adults ages 45-65
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, starting March 1
Where: Rooms 5/6
Contact: Susan McClintock
Small Group/Sermon Discussion
Who: A mix of singles and couples, 50+, a comfortable group where everyone shares openly and honestly
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, starting March 1
Where: Room 7
Contact: Mark Cullen & Cathy Donovan
Other Groups for All Adults
Parents' Group
Who: Parents of mostly teenagers, but all parents are welcome
Study: Sermon discussion questions
When: Sundays, 5:00pm
Where: Room 7
Contact: Eden Lindberg
Tuesday Study Group
Who: Mature adults
Study: We study a variety of Biblically-based subjects, special studies related to the pastors' sermons, and book studies during Advent and Lent. During Lent, we will use Luke: Jesus and Outsiders, by Adam Hamilton, for our study.
In January, we will do a study on the Beatitudes.
When: Tuesdays, 1:00pm
Where: Online (by Skype - audio only)
Contact: Mike Keppler
N.U.T.S & Seeds
Who: Couples and singles, ages 50 to 80 (with a few outliers, depending on the study and season)
Study: Sermon discussion questions during Lent
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm
Where: Room 7 and online
More: They do mission projects throughout the year, and they meet for fellowship on the week between the end of one study and the start of the next.
Contact: Kathy Kerr
NEW: Parents' Small Group (Kids' Choirs)
Who: All parents
Study: Parenting: Getting It Right, by Andy and Sandra Stanley
When: Wednesdays, starting February 1, 5:00-6:00pm (when Kids' Choirs meet)
Where: Room 4
Contact: Becky Adams
The Practice Plan
Who: Seekers of all ages
Study: What exactly are the spiritual disciplines? How do you get started practicing these disciplines (or get back on track)? If these are the practices that grow faith, the new year is the perfect time to begin! Based on the book, Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster, this 6-week study will introduce an overview of practices that help Christians recognize and rest in the presence of God.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 4
Contact: Julie Hoyland
SingleLife
Who: Single adults ages 45-65
Study: Sermon discussion questions during Lent
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Rooms 5/6
More: In addition to Bible study each Wednesday, they schedule social or service-related activities nearly every weekend.
Contact: Susan McClintock
Small Group/Kathy Hutchins
Who: All adults are welcome.
Study: "Whatever: A Study in Philippians 4:8-9," looking at each of the qualities listed in the passage (true, honorable, praiseworthy, etc.)
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 2
Contact: Kathy Hutchins
Small Group/Sermon Discussion
Who: A mix of singles and couples, 50+, a comfortable group where everyone shares openly and honestly
Study: Sermon discussion questions and other topics that arise
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 7
Contact: Mark Cullen & Cathy Donovan
Men's Groups
24/7 LIFE Men's Group
Who: Men ages 30s to 50s
Study: Various Scripture passages with life applications
When: Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am
Where: Location varies
More: This group stays in contact with each other regularly through GroupMe.
Contact: Jeff Whitehouse
Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Who: Men of all ages
Study: Books of the Bible in order, 1 John in January
When: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Where: Room 4
Contact: John Marsaglia
Truth Finders Men's Group
Who: Senior men
Study: Books of the Bible in order, currently in Proverbs
When: Tuesdays, 1:15-2:15pm
Where: Conference Room A
Contact: Max Webster
Men’s Discipleship Group
Who: Men ages mid-40s to 70+
Study: Various Scripture passages
When: Every other Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm (weekly during Lent; see Lent Groups tab)
Where: Room 8
Contact: Kirk Laudeman
Women's Groups
Women's Monday Small Group
Who: Women ages 50+
Study: Jesus in the Wild, by Dan Wilt (see Lent Groups tab)
When: Mondays, 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Room 4
More: They make sack lunches for the Salvation Army shelter each month.
Contact: Patti Fricke & Jenny Hutcherson
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Who: Women ages 55+, but all are welcome
Study: Hebrews
When: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Where: Rooms 5/6
Contact: Kris Fries & Pam Kauerauf
First Ladies
Who: Women ages 30s to 50s
Study: Various studies throughout the year
When: Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Where: Home of Teresa Whitehouse
Contact: Teresa Whitehouse
Multigenerational Women's Study
Who: Women of all ages (20s to 80s)
Studying: Jesus in the Wild, by Dan Wilt (see Lent Groups tab)
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Conference Room A
Contact: Rebecca Fulk
United Women in Faith/United Methodist Women
The mission of United Women in Faith is to connect and nurture women so they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities. Come and make a difference as we support missions in our community and around the world. Our Circle Meetings take place monthly.
Who: Women ages 55+, but all are welcome
Study: The Remarkable Women of the Bible, by Elizabeth George
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00-11:30am
Where: Rooms 5/6
Contact: Crystal Russell
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Crafters Group
Whether you like to knit, scrapbook, quilt, watercolor... whatever your hobby is, this is the group for you! Bring your own supplies for your project, and enjoy time with other creative folks.
When: Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Rooms 5/6
Contact: Samantha Boston