EVERYONE IS INVITED TO BE
INSPIRED AND CHALLENGED TO:
Whether it's Covenant Bible Study, participation in United Methodist Women, or Sunday School,
there are many opportunities throughout the year to grow in Christ through small groups.
Scroll down to learn more about your opportunities to
STUDY, LEARN and GROW.
a woman's heart, god's dwelling place
study led by bonnie vanpelt
tuesdays starting january 15th in room 152
10:00 am
Perhaps no Old Testament event so dramatically illustrates God's persistent desire to relate to His children as the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness and no Old Testament event so richly prefigured the coming of the true Tabernacle, Jesus Christ.
Bonnie VanPelt leads this updated Beth Moore study on Tuesday's starting January 15th in room 152. There is a $20 charge for the workbooks. You can bring your money to the first class.
For more information contact Bonnie VanPelt at bjkv@bellsouth.net .
just moved: after the boxes are unpacked
women's study
wednesdays starting january 16th
10:00 am in room 201
The Just Moved Ministry is committed to the spiritual growth and emotional well-being of women who are uprooted by a move or any life change. Through Biblical teaching and personal support, we prepare, encourage , and equip a woman to let go of the past, rebuild hope, and embrace her new life as she trusts God with her future.
Click here to sign up for the class.
Mary Kay Hamlin leads the class. For more information contact her at mkh323@charter.net .
we saved you a seat: finding and keeping lasting friendships
women's study
wednesdays 6:00 to 7:30 pm (starting january 23rd)
room 202
· Have you had a misunderstanding with a friend who you’ve had for a long time?
· Are you new to the area and looking to find new friends?
· Did you recently become a parent, but most of your friends are currently without children?
We all wish to be loved in spite of our own imperfections and flaws. But finding and keeping lasting friendships isn’t always easy. Starting January 23rd and going through March 6th, Denise Johns and Amanda Small invite you to a new Bible Study, “We Saved You a Seat” from Lisa-Jo Baker.
Throughout the study learn how to find and keep lasting friendships while exploring your relationship with Jesus, your ultimate friend.
Please contact Denise at djohns@firstchurch.org if you have any questions.
Covenant Bible Studies
The Bible is a great tool to use in our daily lives, but too often many of us only study it a few verses or possibly a few chapters at a time. The Covenant Bible Study offers a chance to study the entire Bible in a way designed to better fit in to your busy schedules.
This in-depth study is divided into three 8-week sessions that will be begin at different times during the year with breaks in between each session.
Session 1 - Creating
Session 2 - Living
Session 3 - Trusting
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The United Methodist Women is an organization committed to cultivating the spiritual life of its members and contributing to mission projects, locally, regionally and internationally.
One continuing project for the UMW is making prayer bears. These hand sewn teddy bears have a small wooden heart with the words "God Loves You" on it. The prayer bears are given out to people in need of that reminder. If you know of someone who needs a prayer bear, please contact a member of the United Methodist Women or Donna Doede at doedew@bellsouth.net .
The entire group of United Methodist Women meets the third Thursday of each month at the church (or someone close) for a luncheon and program. Several special programs are also organized throughout the year.
Officers:
President
Linda Richards
Vice President
Marilyn Johnson
Secretary
Donna Doede
Treasurer
Frances Hodge
Communications Coordinator
Pat Cherry
Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Growth
Mary Kay Hamlin
Mission Coordinator for Social Action
Betty Smith
Mission Coordinator for Membership, Nurture & Outreach
Beth Porter
Secretary of Program Resources
Marilyn Johnson
Related links:
MEN'S GROUPS
Men's Connection
Meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 at Asbury Place Bistro.
Another group meeting at 1st United Methodist Church is the Men's Connection. This group meets once a month for a time of food and fellowship.
For more information on Men's Connection contact:
Ron Werker at rwerker@bellsouth.net or 865-414-8912.
Men's Bible Study
Thursday mornings at 6:30 am in Room 254
The Men’s Bible Study group has been meeting on Thursday mornings for about four years. The group typically uses a video-based and discussion-led format to explore the Bible and grow in the understanding of faith and practice. This study typically has 10 to 15 men who attend that are in the age range from 40 to 90; younger and older are welcome.
For more information contact:
Owen Ragland at foragland@gmail.com or 865-556-6338
KNIT TOGETHER MINISTRY
On the second Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to Noon, a group meets here at the church to knit prayer shawls and other items to be given to people who are ill, have suffered a loss or are in the midst of a crisis. The group also knits blankets for infants being baptized.
There are two ways to be involved in this ministry. You can knit or crochet a shawl or blanket ore give a financial donation to the group. Each shawl costs about $15.
For more information on being part of this ministry please contact Sally Thierbach at 865-774-4532 or email her at sthierbach@gmail.com .
