Small Groups at WUMC
A small group is a group who gathers for study and fellowship in the name of Christ. Welcoming of new members and using a variety of Bible study material, they meet weekly or every other week in homes or at the church and are committed to studying the Scriptures together, provide support and encouragement for others, and include time for fellowship. As groups grow, they multiply to form new groups offering room for everyone!
"Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." Acts 2:46-47
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Search the Small Groups and Bible Studies currently offered below. Once you have made a selection, please use the online registration form to register for your class(es). Once your request is received, you will be contacted by the group leader with further information about your request. Should you have any questions, please contact Marie Misiaszek, Director of Adult Ministries, at 804-739-4535, ext. 30.
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ADULT DISCIPLESHIP OFFERINGS Location Key: HP = Hampton Park Campus, WL = Woodlake Campus, OS = Offsite/Homes Childcare Policy:The economy continues to impact many decisions in our homes, in our businesses, as well as, in our church. Therefore, it has become necessary to increase the childcare fee to $3 per child per class session attended effective September 2009. This does not affect children in nursery during worship and Sunday School nor does it affect children attending TeamKID or WOW. As always, safe sanctuary rules apply as we provide the most loving and safe care for all our children. Childcare is available for all groups and classes unless otherwise noted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Class Fees:Book and curriculum costs for small groups and classes are between $10-$15, unless otherwise noted. Once you are registered for your class, your class leader will contact you with more information, including the exact price for materials. Class Level Definitions:Please use the following class definitions as a guideline to help you determine where you might be on your faith journey, making it easier to find a class to best fit your needs and growth. You'll find the cooresponding key letters next to each class offered below. O | OPEN — Class and group offerings open to all people at any step of Discipleship. E | EXPLORING CHRIST — “I believe in God, but am unsure about Christ.” I have lots of questions, but don’t know where to start. My journey is just beginning. Who is Jesus? How do I read and study the Bible? How do I pray? G | GROWING IN CHRIST — “I believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know him better.” Why did Jesus have to die for me? Who is the Holy Trinity? Can and does God work in my life daily? How do I know? What does the Bible really say? C | CLOSE TO CHRIST — “I feel really close to Christ and depend on him daily for guidance.” I try to read, study, reflect, and pray but I still want more. How do really understand what it is God wants me to do and where it is He wants me to go? CC | CHRIST CENTERED — “My relationship with Jesus in the most important relationship in my life. It guides me in everything I do.” I have found wholeness in Jesus. I am undeniably a child of God and strive each day to know Him more intimately.
Location Key: HP = Hampton Park Campus, WL = Woodlake Campus, OS = Offsite/Homes
Childcare Policy:The economy continues to impact many decisions in our homes, in our businesses, as well as, in our church. Therefore, it has become necessary to increase the childcare fee to $3 per child per class session attended effective September 2009. This does not affect children in nursery during worship and Sunday School nor does it affect children attending TeamKID or WOW. As always, safe sanctuary rules apply as we provide the most loving and safe care for all our children. Childcare is available for all groups and classes unless otherwise noted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Class Fees:Book and curriculum costs for small groups and classes are between $10-$15, unless otherwise noted. Once you are registered for your class, your class leader will contact you with more information, including the exact price for materials.
Class Level Definitions:Please use the following class definitions as a guideline to help you determine where you might be on your faith journey, making it easier to find a class to best fit your needs and growth. You'll find the cooresponding key letters next to each class offered below.
O | OPEN — Class and group offerings open to all people at any step of Discipleship.
E | EXPLORING CHRIST — “I believe in God, but am unsure about Christ.” I have lots of questions, but don’t know where to start. My journey is just beginning. Who is Jesus? How do I read and study the Bible? How do I pray?
G | GROWING IN CHRIST — “I believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know him better.” Why did Jesus have to die for me? Who is the Holy Trinity? Can and does God work in my life daily? How do I know? What does the Bible really say?
C | CLOSE TO CHRIST — “I feel really close to Christ and depend on him daily for guidance.” I try to read, study, reflect, and pray but I still want more. How do really understand what it is God wants me to do and where it is He wants me to go?
CC | CHRIST CENTERED — “My relationship with Jesus in the most important relationship in my life. It guides me in everything I do.” I have found wholeness in Jesus. I am undeniably a child of God and strive each day to know Him more intimately.
SUNDAY SMALL GROUPS
O | SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes for All ages. Click here for more information.
O | THE NEXT STEP - 9:30-10:30 a | The Forum | No Fee | Meets 2nd Sunday each month.Facilitator: MaryKaye C.If you would like to get plugged into serving or participating in a ministry here at Woodlake UMC but are unsure where to begin, then this class is for you! Click here for more info.
O | COUPLES IN CHRIST - 6:00-7:30 p | HP | Fee: no costFacilitator: Jackie & Tom N. Kristin & Jeff B., begins Sept 19This small group is for couples who want to study the Word together. Childcare is provided for a small fee. This group will begin the Fall session with The Gate, a 3-week course designed to help you enjoy reading the Bible, build confidence and experience genuine transformation by spending time with God through His Word.
O | CROWN FINANCIAL- 6:00-8:00 p | HP | Fee: $10Facilitator: Don R., begins Sept 26 - Nov 7This 7 week class will explore what the Bible has to say about your financial life. From earning and saving to spending and giving, you'll learn why Jesus said more about money than about heaven and hell combined.
C, CC | DISCIPLE III: "REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE" - 6:00-8:00 p | HP | Fee: $40Facilitator: Mary Kaye C. and Dorothee T., begins Sept 19Several themes weave their way through this study: the call to remember, the call to repentance, the need for renewed vision (eyes to see, ears to hear), and the place of community. REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE concentrates on the Old Testament prophets and the letters of Paul. (32 weeks) Childcare available for a small fee.
G | A PERSONAL WORD FROM GOD - 6:00-8:00 p | HP | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: Jim T., begins Sept 19A Small Group studying the Word of God, who also enjoys fellowship time and service opportunities. Childcare available for a small fee.
O | LIGHTEN GRIEF AT THE HOLIDAYS- 6:00-7:30 p | HP | Fee:Facilitator: Julie W., begins Nov. 21Do you fear the holidays because of the loss of a loved one or th eburden of caring for someone suffering with a chronic disease? You are not alone. Join this Small Group to share your story and find ways to clelbrate the season.
G | MEN'S MINISTRY CLASS- 6:30-7:30 p | HP | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: ., begins Sept 19This class will read "Living with Confidence in a Charotic World" by Dr. DAvid Jeremiah. Its is a back-to-basics reminder on what is really important. Childcare available for a small fee.
G | WHAT'S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE- 6:00-7:30 p | off-site | Fee:Facilitator: Mike and Sue S., begins Sept 19This 10 week small group will be using Philip Yancy's best seller "What's So Amazing About Grace?" Through DVD, Bible study and lively discussion, discover why grace is more amazing than we think.
MONDAY SMALL GROUPS
O | TGIF: THROUGH GRIEF IN FRIENDSHIP - 1:00 P | OS | LunchFacilitator: Sandy D.A widow’s fellowship and support group who meet for lunch on the first Monday each month.
G | CHICKS FOR JESUS - 7:00-9:00 p | OS | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: Donna G., Childcare not available.An exciting women's Bible study covering a variety of relevant topics. Please watch the bulletin or visit our website for updated information as we approach the fall season. All ages welcome!
G, C | LISTENING TO GOD - 7:00-9:00 p, 2nd & 4th Mondays | OS | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: Cathleen S., Childcare not available, begins Sept 13This women’s Small Group that will be reading "The Perfect Mess" by Lisa Harper.
O | STEWARDS OF CREATION | 6:30-8:30 p, 4th Monday of month | HP | No FeeFacilitator: Gary S., On-going small group. Join at anytime.“All creation is the Lord’s, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it.” This group studies issues on God’s creation and develops opportunities to engage our faith community to go green in caring for the earth. Led by Gary Speiran, every 4th Monday, 6:30 pm at HP. Childcare not available.
G, C | SACRED MARRIAGE - 7:00-8:30 p | OS | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: Heather & Kevin K., Childcare not available. begins Sept 27What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? The study Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your spouse more. Whether your marriage is wonderful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God. (7 weeks)
TUESDAY SMALL GROUPS
E, G | MOMS BIBLE STUDY - 10:00-11:30 a | HP | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: Missy L. & Leigh C.A small group for moms of preschool aged children. Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Lively discussion and support for Moms. This fall we will be reading "The First Drop of Rain" by Leslie Parrott. Childcare available for a small fee. Registration on-going.
C | CHRISTIAN BELIEVER - 11:45-2:00 p | HP | Fee: $40Facilitator: Pattie M., begins Sept 21CHRISTIAN BELIEVER assumes that most people--though faithful followers of Jesus they intend to be--know little of the content of the central teachings of the Christian faith and its ties to Scripture. But they want to know. They want to know what is at stake in what the church teaches and how it makes a difference in their own lives, what it means to be Christian, and where we as Christians stand. Childcare not available. (32 weeks)
E, G | THE GATE | 6:30-8:00 p | HP | Fee: no feeFacilitator: MaryKaye C. & Marie M., begins Oct 12You‘re invited to experience a Bible study specifically designed for those new to the church. Sessions include Bible basics, and discussion about the Old and New Testaments such as when were they written, why did God chose the Jews, why did Jesus use parables, and how do they relate to my life, just to name a few. (3 weeks)
E | JOURNEY 101 | 6:30-8:00 p | HP | Fee: $13Facilitator: Ted & Lisa S. and Derek and Mary Kay L., Begins Sept 21The Journey is a one-year curriculum, offered in four parts, designed to guide you along your faith journey. Part 1: “A Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel. Skeptics dismiss the Jesus of the Gospels by claiming there is no evidence in the case for Christ. Lee Strobel disagrees. Using this guide, along with the DVD study, you will follow Strobel on a quest for the truth about Jesus. (6 weeks)
G | THE JOURNEY 201 | 6:30-8:00 p | HP | Fee: no feeFacilitator: Barbara J., Begins Sept 21The Journey is a one-year curriculum, offered in four parts, designed to guide you along your faith journey. Part 2: “The Best of Alpha” by Nicky Gumbel. The Alpha Course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith. This DVD series raises the fundamental questions of our faith such as, "Why did Jesus die?", "Who is the Holy Spirit?", "How can I resist evil?", etc. (6 weeks)
G | THE JOURNEY 301 | 6:30-8:00 p | HP | Fee: $20Facilitator: Kyle S., May A. & Sherry M., begins Sept 21The Journey is a one-year curriculum, offered in four parts, designed to guide you along your faith journey. Part 3: “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren. The basic questions each of us ask are "Why am I here?" and "What is my purpose?" The starting point must be with God and His eternal purpose for each life. Real meaning and significance comes from understanding and fulfilling God's purpose. (6 weeks)
G | THE JOURNEY 401 | 6:30-8:00 p | HP | Fee: $12Facilitator: Sharon M. and MaryKaye C., begins Sept 21The Journey is a one-year curriculum, offered in four parts, designed to guide you along your faith journey. Part 4: “Serving From the Heart” . No two people are exactly alike. We have different abilities, dreams and preferences, among other things. "Serving from the Heart" will help you learn what your spiritual gifts and talents are. (6 weeks)
G | THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: EXPERIENCING GOD | 6:30-8:00 p | HP | Fee: $15Facilitator: Dan L., begins Sept 21The Journey Continues is part two of our Journey series, now a two-year curriculum, designed to guide you along your faith journey. "Experiencing God” is based on seven Scriptural realities that teach us how to develop a true relationship with the Creator. By understanding how God is working through us even as we try to fathom His ways, we can begin to clearly know and do His will and discover our lives greatly and gracefully changed. (12 weeks)
WEDNESDAY SMALL GROUPS
O | MEN'S FRATERNITY: AUTHENTIC MANHOOD - 6:00-7:30 a | HP | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: Men's Ministry Rep., Childcare not available. begins Sept 22Explores a man and his world beyond the everyday. This study puts the roof on the house of masculinity and creates a vision for a man's future and destiny. This study will help men rediscover some of the adventure in life through a greater understanding of who they are. Men will uncover the uniqueness they have as a man and discover a satisfying life focus. (20 weeks)
G, C | LADIES BIBLE STUDY - 12:30-2:00 p | WL | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: Pauline S. & Patsy P., Ongoing small group. Join at anytime., Childcare not available.Enjoy an enriching study on how God transforms our lives through His Word. This fun-loving group consists of women ages 60+.
O | BETH MOORE WOMEN'S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY - 7:00-9:15 p | HP | Fee: $15Facilitator:
Watch for details in Spring 2011.
O | MEN'S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY - 7:00-9:15 p |HPL | Fee: $10-15Facilitator: