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.
Upcoming
small group studies
Students are going back to school and that means it's time for some new small group studies. Scroll down to see what's new for Fall 2018 and sign up.
Book of Job -Bible Study
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Starting September 11th
Room 152
Job clung to God's goodness while all his worldly joys were stripped away. But, how is it possible to hold onto such joys in times of sorrow? Starting September 11th, come join the Tuesday Morning Bible Study by Lisa Harper where you will discover the redemptive side of Job's suffering and how we can use our pain to strengthen our faith.
The cost of the workbook is $13.
Bonnie Van Pelt is leading the study.
For more information contact her at bjkv@bellsouth.net .
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
**Currently meeting Thursdays at 10:00 am
Session 2 - Living
Session 3 - Trusting
Book Club
Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month
Room 205
A fellowship of people who share a pleasure of reading meet monthly in the church library (room 205). The reading material is suggested by the members and encompasses all genres and subjects. Discussion is led by a different group member each month and is always thoughtful and lively. Anyone and everyone is invited and welcome to join the group.
The remaining selections for 2018 are listed below:
August
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
September
Still Life by Louise Penny
October
Clementine by Sonia Purnell
November
Little Fires Everywhere by Celesta NG
December
Being Dead Is No Excuse by Gayden Metcalfe
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 prayers 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
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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
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.
Knit together ministry
Second Thursday of Each month
10:00 am - noon
On the second Thursday of each month, 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 .
