Adult Ministry
On-going Small Groups
Groups Studying The Helper
Sunday
Faithseekers (Julie Brodt-Eppley 568-1829)Sunday Night Small Group (John Bennet 574-4752)
Country Laker (Roger Lindle 922-5882)
Monday
God's Grace (Marilyn Jackman 922-7372)
Tuesday
Heartlifters (Sally Dessauer 622-6588)
Wednesday
Pastor's Study (Pastor Lee Strawhun 661-3139)
Thursday
Outsiders (Wilma Beigel 859-261-9305)
Thursday Night Bible Study (Tim & Jan Peter 941-7721)
Open Hearts (Darla Meadors 481-1937)
New Groups Starting-Golf, Grow and Grace!
A golfing group is forming to play on a regular basis.A growing group (aka landscaping) is forming to help with the landscaping in and around the church.
A group of grace (aks tradition small group) is forming on Monday evenings with Phil and Carol DeGreg.
For more information about any of these groups, contact Pastor Kisner.
Sunday PM Groups
Countrylakers, 1st and 3rd Sundays, 6 pmThis group meets for study and fellowship
Meeting Place; Lindle/Braun home
Contact: Roger Lindle, 922-5882
Sunday Night Small Group, 6-8 pm weekly
We are open to anyone of any age, married or single, interested in a caring Christian support group for living life together in Christ. We also meet once a month on the first Friday for a dinner or social event.
Meeting place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: John Bennet, Jr.
Monday Groups
God's Grace, 1 pmThis group meets twice montlhly and studies a variety of Bible topics. Previous studies include Praying to Make a Difference
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Marilyn Jackman
Tuesday Groups
My Neighbor's Place Bible study, 9 amThis group enjoys the community of My Neighbor's Place and uses the Serendipity Bible as a basis for studying the issues we are facing that week.
Meeting Place: My Neighbor's Place
Contact Person: Gail Stewart
Heartlifters, 2:30-4:00 pm, every other Tuesday
Members of the group recommend the books and topics that are studied. Caring for one another, they also care for others going once a month to Judson Village to help with bingo.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Sally Dessauer
Wednesday Groups
WesGals, 1 pm, 2nd Wednesday or 7 pm on 4th WednesdayThe women of Wesmates Sunday School class gather for a social time of playing Bridge.
Contact Person: Gail Blankenship
Miller's Small Group, 7 pm, 3rd Wednesday
This group of nine meets monthly for Bible study and would welcome newcomers to the group.
Meeting Place: Rotating homes of members
Contact Person: Marian Miller
Hissett Group, 7:30 pm, bi-monthly
This group has been studying various books of the Bible and is open to all adults.
Contact Person: Jane Hissett
Thursday Groups
The Thurday Night Bible Study, 7:30-9 pmMeeting every other Thursday, this gorup currently has 18 members with ages ranging from the early 40's to the late 70's. Studying books of the Bible or books based on Biblical themes. they have been mmeting for 13 years and welcome newcomers.
Meeting Place: Homes of members
Contact Person: Bob and Lezlie Dearnell
Together On Our Own, 6:30 pm, every other week
This group of individuals living on their own meet to support one another, share meals, and enjoy the fellowship together.
Contact Person: Sally Dessauer
Outsiders, 9:30 -noon, 3rd Thursday
They meet to study, rotating leadership of the group, and welcome new members.
Meeting Place: Homes of members
Contact Person: Wilma Beigel or Marni Warren
Merrimaids, evening, 4th Thursday
The women of the Merrimates Sunday School class come together to form a casual group for short trips, studies, dinners, and speakers.
Contact Person: Judy Hearn
Friday Groups
Sarang, 6:30 pm (Occasionally meet on Saturdays)Since God IS love, we use His Korena name of r love, Sarang, as our group name! We use the Bible to explore issues that we are facing that week and to focus on how much God loves us, and how we can love others.
Meeting Place: Homes of members
Contact Person: Gail Stewart
Funseekers, 6:30 pm 3rd Fridady
This group of 25-45 year olds focus on building relationship through a variety of activities. Childcare is provided, with advance childcare registration.
Meeting Place: Epworth Hall
Contact Person: Steve Gastos
Saturday Groups
The Fellowship, 3rd Saturday of the monthThis group, formerly known as Fellowship Families, is asocial and fellwoship groupf for all types of families. Members range in age from 25-late 40's.
Meeting Place: Varies depending on event
Contact Person: Bob and Marily Hyland or Mike and Carol Haskell
Other Groups
Support Groups
AAMeets on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Wesmates Room.
Al-Anon
Three Al-Anon groups meet in the Wesmates Room on the following days:
Tuesday, 7 pm; Wednesday, 9:30 am; Thursday, 9:30 am
Emmaus Share Groups
The Walk to Emmaus is a personal 3 day spiritual journey offered for men and women. Share groups provide an encouraging and supportive place for "Pilgrims " to continue that journey. Susan Bennet is the contact person.
Short Term Small Groups
Financial UniversityThis life-changing program teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with tthe practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! This thirteen week cours covers everything from the dreaded budgeting and debt reduction to insurance and investments. Quit letting your money control you; take control of your money instead!
http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home
10 Great Dates
This is an opportunity for couples to spend some quality time together, away from children. Couples meet in a group together for a short video clip and then take some pertinent discussion questions with them to discuss on their dinner date of choice. This 11 week experience culminates with a class gathering. Pastor Lee Strawhun and his wife Beth are the contacts.
