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Where small groups connect people with God's Grace

 

Our Small Group Ministry

Small Groups Forming: at Grace United Methodist Church, Millersburg, our small group ministry is called Grace Connections. The primary purpose of this ministry is to help people connect more deeply with Christ, while developing a strong sense of community with each other in a small, informal setting.


 

Food for Thought 

Facilitated by Holly Kerwin 692-4510

Held monthly in members’ homes, generally on the second Thursday of the month. 

                                                                                  
                                                                                             Growing in God’s Grace

aka The GGGirls! Facilitated by Jeanette Snell 362-3318

This group is currently participating in Pastor Doug’s study on Thursday evenings.


Moms with Kids

Facilitated by Tracy Barcavage 896-2564 and Dani Sass 692-3971

The Moms meet on Wednesday evenings for supper at 5:30 and group time from 6:00 – 7:00pm. Their children join them for supper and then attend TeamKID.


Men’s Group

Facilitated by Brad Hatter 692-1583 this group meets Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm for supper then group time from 6:00 – 7:00 at the church.


Coffee & Conversation

Held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00- 8:00pm in the library now located in the     Social Hall. Facilitated by Pastor Brad (692-1585) there is no formal study planned from week to week, just an opportunity to discuss what is on your mind and have some mid-week fellowship with others.

Small Group Coaches:
Associate Pastor Brad Hatter: (717)692-1585  ~  Lynn Gilmore:  (717) 756-3441  ~ Deb Goudy:  (717) 919-2330
and Becky Witmer (717) 692-2953

BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY: MAX LUCADO 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16
The verse is an alphabet of grace, a table of contents to the Christian hope, each word a safe-deposit box of jewels. read it again, slowly and aloud, and note the word that snatches your attention. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” God so loved this world? Heartbreakers, hope-snatchers, and dream-dousers prowl this orb. Dictators rage. Abusers inflict. reverends think they deserve the title. But God loves. And he loves the world so much he gave his:  Declarations?  Rules?  Dicta?  Edicts?

No. the heart-stilling, mind-bending, deal-making-or-breaking claim of John 3:16 is this: God gave his son . . . his only son. Not abstract ideas but a flesh-wrapped divinity. Why? so that “whoever believes in him shall not perish.” Want to know more?  Join us for this 12 week course!!

When:  Thursday, February 16 at Noon to 1pm!

Where: Grace Church, Classroom Number 14

Lunch: We have been getting food from DWs with beverages provided by the Church.

How: Sign-up on Bulletin board in the overflow or call the church office: 692-1583! Bring a friend! Do it today!

Not sure about joining a formal Bible study? Try some mid-week fellowship with  Coffee and Conversation in the library now located in the Social Hall. This is not a formal study; you will have the opportunity to meet with fellow Christians to talk about what is on your mind or on the bookshelves! Meet Pastor Brad in the Library.  Beginning October 5th   7:00 – 8:00pm.

Jesus In The Gospels Bible Study-going on now on Thursday evenings
Group Study with Pastor Doug, focuses on the portraits of Jesus found in the four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.  This study looks at the way each Gospel writer presents events and teachings and at the picture of Jesus that emerges in each of the Gospels.  This is a 30-week study.  .


 

How can I help the church be more welcoming?

Maybe your greeter team is all set and your ushers have been doing the job for 30 years. How do you find a niche in welcoming ministry? Here are a few suggestions:

1.   Find a door in another part of the building (maybe the Sunday School area or a back entrance) and be an "unofficial" greeter there. Escort or direct people from that site.

2.   Begin a welcoming ministry in your row on Sunday, talking to everyone you don't know within ten feet and introducing new people to others around you (We call that the Circle of 10).

3.   Hang out in the parking lot before church to help a guest get to worship, Sunday school, childcare rooms, etc.

4.   For three minutes after worship on Sunday, talk only to people you don't know (That's the Rule of 3). One exception: If friends come up to you, introduce the newcomers to them, too.

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Grace United Methodist Church ~ 982 Medical Road ~ Millersburg, PA 17061