Join us on Wednesday nights for a fellowship meal beginning at 5:45 p.m. followed by engaging spiritual formation opportunities for adults, youth, and children at 6:15 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
Adults can choose from one of the following possibilities. Register by calling Linda at the church office at 288.8217 or by signing up online.
These new opportunities include:
- Paul The Apostle
~ Led by Tonya Edwards
- There's Even More To It!
~ Led by Barbara Ware and Tommy Moore
- Looking Through Stained Glass
~ LouEllen Davis
Paul “The Apostle”
led by Tonya Edwards
Paul is one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in the religious history of the West. What is most surprising in all the controversy Paul creates is how little attention is actually paid to the things with which he was most concerned: the stability and integrity of the tiny Christian communities to which he wrote letters. The scope of this course focuses attention precisely to these letters to learn something about Paul in the context of early Christianity. We will explore problems in the early church that evoked Paul’s letters, the influence those letters had on the communities to which he wrote and how Paul’s letters themselves sometimes created as many problems as they solved.
There's Even More to It!
led by Barbara Ware and Tommy Moore
This class will explore our daily journey to live following Jesus' examples of discipleship. The sessions will consider aspects of our daily life and how we live out our Christian faith through the power of prayer, becoming a community who makes disciples, the way to forgiveness and various daily applications.
Looking through Stained Glass
led by LouEllen Davis
LouEllen Davis, an excellent stained glass artist here in Greenville, is choosing a stained glass project that will help us reflect on the season of Lent. A materials cost of 35.00 will apply and the class is limited to 20 participants.
Ongoing Opportunities
In additional to the new Winter spiritual formation opportunities on Wednesday nights, the following studies are ongoing.
Opportunities on Sunday
The following spiritual formation opportunities are offered on Sunday starting January 3. Sign up online. These opportunities include:
Sunday Morning Men’s Bible Study
~ led by David Bell
Contact David Bell (284-6762, DTBELL5874(at)aol.com) if you would like to join a Sunday Morning Men’s Bible Study at 7:30 am each Sunday.
Singles
~ led by Kim Goodin
Kim Goodin leads a really fun Advent singles group on Sunday evenings at 6:15. They are a busy and very social crew, enjoying book studies, game and movie nights, dining out and volunteering. They actively support the Triune Mercy Center and Winn the Fight. All ages and all backgrounds are welcome.
Opportunities on Monday
The following spiritual formation opportunities are offered on Mondays. Sign up online. These opportunities include:
Opportunities on Thursday
The following spiritual formation opportunities are offered on Thursdays:
Advent Brothers!
~ led by Pastor Pete
Men, already connected with other men in a small group? Great! Not yet connected? Then consider Brothers! Each Thursday morning Pastor Pete will offer Advent men an early morning time of fellowship, study, and ways of making a difference.
We'll meet in the Christian Life Center dining room early enough to have a light breakfast and still get to work on time. Come when you can and as often as you can.
Contact Pastor Pete (pete(at)advent-umc.org) if you are interested in Advent's Brothers!
Our current schedule is roughly as follows:
- Gather around 6:00 (food is out by 5:50 a.m. or so)
- Enjoy food and fellowship until about 6:30 a.m.
- Make introductions and connections
- Study scripture (currently verse by verse through the Gospel of Matthew)
- Close in prayer and dismiss about 7:00 a.m.
Opportunities on Friday
The following spiritual formation opportunities are offered on Fridays:
Mom's Group
~ led by Angie Mosley
Mom’s Group meets every Friday morning at 9:00 am in the Youth Room to share in fellowship and prayer. We use a light devotional to center us.
Other Opportunities
The following spiritual formation opportunities will be offered on days and times to be determined by the participants:
Sisters
~ led by Shannon Medlin
Sisters will first enjoy Spiritual Classics—a book designed to help Christians grow closer to God and to act according to God’s will. In this group, you will dialogue and reflect upon a twelve important disciplines for the Christian life. The group time will also include prayer and support for each other.
Help us be good stewards of space, materials, and time by indicating your participation in one of these outstanding sessions. Sign up online.