Sunday School Classes for Adults
The Pathfinders
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The Discoverers
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The Questors
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The Primetimers
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The Eclectics
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The Breakfast Bible Club (BBC)
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New Members Class
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Discover Grace Classes
The Discover Grace class is for prospective members and new members. In this session, you will discover what Grace UMC is all about..what we believe as UMC Christians, the mission of Grace, and more. The class is held once a month and is led by the Pastor.
Wednesday Night Programs
Programs for Adults on Wednesday Nights are always interesting and relevant. Examples of past topics include: Parenting Teens, Parenting Adolescents, Africa University, RIFA, Stranger Danger, ...
Wednesday Night Discussion/Book Groups
Do you enjoy reading Christian topical books? Perhaps a Bible study series? Are you interested in sharing in a great conversation about Christians living? On Wednesday evenings, several groups meet and enjoy fellowship, discussion, and learning. Groups are open to anyone. Come once, come every week, whatever you need-you're always welcome.
Current Wednesday Night Groups:
God Chicks--led by Karen B. Meets in the room behind the library. Current study: "The Power of a Positive Woman", by Carol Ladd.
Current Events Group--led by Rev. Benny Hopper. The group discusses current events and how each affects our Christian faith journey.
Men's Bible Studies
Every Monday morning at 7 am, a great group of guys meet for Bible devotion time and prayer. Led by John N. in the room behind the library. All are welcome.
Women's Bible Studies
Throughout the year, there are a number of studies happening at Grace. Past studies include Companions in Christ and Bible book study. If you have an idea for a great study, contact the Adult Discipleship Director.
Covenant Groups
Covenant Discipleship (CD) Groups are small groups of up to seven persons who meet together for one hour each week to hold themselves accountable for their discipleship. The group members do this by a means of a covenant or "promise" which they themselves write and agree to uphold.
The CD group format allows Christians to share their weekly triumphs and challenges in upholding their group Christian covenant. Members of the group support and encourage one another in Christian living.
The meetings are task oriented gatherings of faithful Christians whose take is to help each other become better disciples of Jesus Christ through love and acceptance.
The general charge of the Covenant Group is: "To witness to Jesus Christ in the world, and to follow his teachings through acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion under the guidance of the Holy Spirit" and becomes the starting point by which the group creates their personal covenants.
Each week, the group begins with a prayer, and then reviews the Covenant by which they live, clause by clause. Each member of the group gives an account of his or her discipleship during the past week in light of the Covenant. The facilitator for the meeting rotates among the membership with no one as permanent leader. The duration of the meeting is limited to one hour--requiring a brisk and focused pace. As the group develops skill and Christian bonding, sharing increasingly takes place in an atmosphere of trust and Christian development.
The Covenant and weekly practice of mutual accountability and support help us to be mindful of all the teachings of Jesus; those that are convenient, as well as those that are not. It ensures that everyone's gifts and graces are recognized and fulfilled.
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Whether you're a new Christian or have been serving the LORD for years, Grace has many wonderful spiritual growth opportunities to help you develop your faith life.