At FUMC, we offer a variety of small-group gatherings to disciple one another. Small groups are listed below to help you find the right discipleship group for you. As always, if you are interested in a study not currently being offered OR need help finding a group, please email Jamie Jordan for assistance.
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Sunday Morning
| Description | Time | Location |
| Pathfinders: Mike Ballard | 11:15am | Main building, 2nd floor parlor (Zoom offered) |
| Good News: Elizabeth Bendure | 9am | MMC room 202 (Zoom offered) |
| Connections: Jeff & April Cain | 9am | MMC room 212 |
| Fellowship: Ray Jackson, Ross Brown The Fellowship Sunday School Class uses the NIV Standard Lesson Commentary weekly scripture study as the basis for their Sunday morning discussion. Members of the class receive insight on God’s Word from a dozen different class members, many of them former teachers themselves, sharing what they discovered as they read the study. The author’s weekly comments allow us to gain new outside viewpoints and understanding. This class currently has members from 50 to 97 years of age but all ages are welcome. | 8:30am | Main building: 2nd floor conf. room (Zoom offered) |
| Donna Karr | 8:30am | Zoom only |
 Barry & Trudy TaitThis Sunday School class is led by both Barry and Trudy and is a discussion-based group centering on either a book of the Bible or a book such as Paul by N.T. Wright or Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. We encourage each one to read either the Biblical passage under discussion, or the chapter in the book we are considering. Joining this class means joining an intellectually challenging group where everyone’s point-of-view is respected and considered. Class opens with 10 minutes of sharing our praises and prayer requests which are brought to the Lord. The class closes with a brief benediction. The age range is 28-78. | 8:45am | Main building: 2nd floor library (Zoom offered) |
| Carol Woolverton | 8:30am | Main building: 2nd floor parlor (Zoom offered) |
Sunday Afternoon / Evening
| Description | Time | Location |
 The Book of Job (a Francis Chan study) led by Rindy RussellThe world teaches us to revolve our actions, thoughts, and beliefs around ourselves. “It’s all about you!” we are encouraged to think. In the world’s philosophy, we become the author and hero of our story. But the Bible teaches a different view, one where another hero—the actual Author of life—takes center stage. In the book of Job, God asserts his preeminence and displays his power. Join Francis Chan in this eight-session series on Job as he explores the overriding truth that we exist not for ourselves but to glorify the God who deserves all worship and praise. | 1:00pm | MMC room 202 |
 Bible Study on “The Chosen” led by Pastor Bruce Nettleton | 6:30pm | Sanctuary |
Monday
| Description | Time | Location |
 Men’s Life Group (Led by Barry Tait)This group consists of a small number of men who would gladly welcome others to the group. Meeting time opens with discussion on the week and then a prayer. Group members share freely their ideas on a current and relevant topic. This may include a major societal issue, Sunday’s sermon, or a book we have been reading. The group then closes in prayer. | 5pm |
Tuesday
| Description | Time | Location |
 Women’s Life Group (Led by Trudy Tait)This group opens with praises and prayer requests where each member is encouraged to share personal and family needs as well as general prayer requests. Then we have a time of prayer. Then we listen to a hymn or Christian song that a member has chosen. Discussion follows based on one of Sunday’s sermons or a daily devotional – this is a very free and open time. The meeting closes in prayer. | 6:30pm |
Wednesday
Beginning Wednesday, September 6, we serve a dinner in the MMC gym from 5:30pm to 6:15pm. Come and eat any time during that window and the best part is…dinner is FREE! After dinner, join one of the following small groups starting anywhere from 6:15pm to 6:30pm.
| Description | Time | Location |
 Next Steps: Find Your Spiritual Gifts (Led by Lori Chasse)Network is a class that helps us to discover our spiritual gifts. Why is this important? God has given you a set of spiritual gifts to use for the benefit of others. Through this class, you will find out how you best serve (task or people oriented). Also, what groups of people do you prefer to work with? And what is your ministry passion? This class will help you create a personal profile unique to you. And after, you will walk away knowing how to serve more effectively within the Church AND outside of it. | 6:30pm | MMC room 203 |
 Genesis: An Inductive Bible Study (Led by Pastor Bruce Nettleton)The first back of our Holy Scriptures contains stories that have been a source of inspiration for three major world religions. It begins where Maria Von Trapp insists in The Sound of Music is “a very good place to start”… the beginning. The book is not just about the beginning of the universe, though. It’s also about the beginnings of humanity’s journey with the One True God. This study will explore not only the book of Genesis, but also a toolbox for reading the Bible with a more profound level of understanding. To get the most from the class, you should expect to put in some time between class meetings reading and making notes on selected passages from Genesis. | 6:30pm | Main Building, Conference Room |
 The Holy Spirit: What Every Believer Needs to Know (Led by “The Four Sisters”: Diana Botner, Pam Rye, Charlene Stone & Sue Mahanna-Boden)The Holy Spirit has been with us from the inception of creation, alongside the Father and the Son. Regrettably, He is the least taught- and talked about. This group is a weekly teaching series on the Holy Spirit. All teachings are scripturally based and require only one book — the Bible. This class aims to be very thought-provoking and participative. | 6:15pm | MMC room 202 (Zoom offered) |
| Men’s Small Group | 6:30pm | MMC room 213 |
 God’s Way of Handling Money (Led by Bob Keith) | 6:30pm | MMC room |
Thursday
| Description | Time | Location |
| Women’s Bible Study: The Book of Job (a Francis Chan study led by Rindy Russell) The world teaches us to revolve our actions, thoughts, and beliefs around ourselves. “It’s all about you!” we are encouraged to think. In the world’s philosophy, we become the author and hero of our story. But the Bible teaches a different view, one where another hero—the actual Author of life—takes center stage. In the book of Job, God asserts his preeminence and displays his power. Join Francis Chan in this eight-session series on Job as he explores the overriding truth that we exist not for ourselves but to glorify the God who deserves all worship and praise. | 10am | MMC room 202 |
Saturday
| Description | Time | Location |
| The Holy Spirit: What Every Believer Needs to Know (Led by “The Four Sisters”: Diana Botner, Pam Rye, Charlene Stone & Sue Mahanna-Boden) The Holy Spirit has been with us from the inception of creation, alongside the Father and the Son. Regrettably, He is the least taught- and talked about. This group is a weekly teaching series on the Holy Spirit. All teachings are scripturally based and require only one book — the Bible. This class aims to be very thought-provoking and participative. | 10am | MMC room 202 (Zoom offered) |