Clubs and Groups

Grace United Methodist Church Millersburg

Clubs and Groups

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Where small groups connect people with God's Grace

Growing in Grace
Facilitated by Jeanette Snell
This group is currently studying The Faith -Given Once For All, by Charles Colson.
What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters.

Marriage Home Builders

Facilitated by

John & Lynn Mangle

Strong families begin with strong marriages.

This group will search for ways to support a strong,

healthy marriage.

The group will meet Sunday mornings at the church.

Food for Thought

Facilitated by Holly Kerwin

For those who enjoy reading and cooking, this may be the group for you.

The group will read and review books, like in a book club, but from a

Christian perspective. The second meeting of each month may be spent

learning more about a particular aspect of the reviewed book; or, the group

may cook or sample food from a particular culture or area of our country in

which the book of the month takes place.

Family/Parenting

Facilitated by

Dean Reigner & Todd Bell

Parents connecting with parents to learn and to reinforce Christian

principles in family growth. The group will meet Sunday afternoons

at the church.

Grief Support

Facilitated by Tina Fetter

Friends helping friends cope with changes when grief becomes

a part of our lives.

Meets 1^st & 3^rd Tuesday at 7:00pm

At the church beginning September 7.

Path to Truth & Freedom a guide for seekers of truth

Facilitated by Deb Goudy

This group will come together to find answers to questions like what it means

to be a Christian, why should we be Christian, who is Jesus Christ, God and the

Holy Spirit? If you want a better understanding of basic Christianity and have

fun doing it, this is the group for you.

The group will meet Sunday afternoons at the church.

Men in the Morning!

Facilitated by Scott Teats

Meets in member’s homes at 6:00am Thursday mornings. Lots of coffee and

fellowship goes along with their Bible study and discussion.

Church Facilities...

Grace United Methodist can meet your needs for your event.
Contact us for more information: - (717) 692-1583

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT STUDY GROUPS
These study groups are a wonderful way to dig deeper into Gods Word and offer opportunities to make lasting relationships with the members of the class and a deeper relationship with the Lord.

Visitors are always welcome to join in anytime

Recent Grads & College Students: Brad Hatter facilitates a class for students that have recently graduated from High School through college. They are using a book called Soul Tending: Life-Forming Practices for Older Youth & Young Adults to guide their discussion. The class meets in the meeting room by the office at 9:00am.

Young Adult - Meets in Room 12 - This group will begin studying some current events. Facilitated by Duane and Jeanette Snell, Todd Bell and Eileen Orr, members of this class have young and growing children.

The Life Ministries Group - Meets in Room 14 - This group is using a DVD study by Andy Stanley called Discovering God's Will. Facilitated by Ron "Pickle" Hepner, members of this class are multi-generational. The members of this class enjoy sharing and discussing the varied perspectives they bring to the class.

Sr. Adult Friendship Class - Meets in the Chapel - They are currently studying The Uniform Series of Adult Bible Studies. They are studying the book of Hebrews, The Gospels and James. Facilitated by Bob Douty and Ina Schoffstall.

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.

Here are a few other informal roles that might benefit your church's welcoming efforts. Try one on for size!

Spotter	-	Watch for new faces during the service and make a point of talking to the people after worship.
Feeder	-	Make sure that newcomers get their fill of coffee and other refreshments during hospitality time.
Tagger	-	Go out of your way to get newcomers outfitted with nametags, if they want them.
Introducer	-	Connect new people with others in the congregation.
Informer	-	Stand near the literature racks to answer questions and help people find the information they seek.
Seat-hopper	-	Sit in a different place in the congregation each week, so you can get to know people in each area.

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Grace Academy classes

Grace Academy Advent Study
Come to the Manger

The author, Robert Kaylor introduces this study saying “There’s no greater birth story in the world than the one we celebrate on Christmas.” He reminds us that “Advent is a great time for us to gather and listen to those stories again with fresh ears and with eyes wide open for new possibilities”.

Don’t see a group for you?
Let us know your thoughts, needs and interests.

Small Group Coaches:
Brad Hatter; Becky Whitmer; Lynn Gilmore

Check our calendar page for listings of events.