How do I get connected? You can........
1. Contact the leader.
2. Show up for a class!
Respite for the Weary:
A Caregiver Support Group
Do you give of your energy, heart, and time to care for a loved one on a regular basis?
Then who cares for you? This new group is taking shape as a place where you can be uplifted, heard, and supported. The team facilitator, Donna Eichelberger, has a background in social work and, more importantly, over a decade of caregiving experience.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
6pm-7:30pm
The group will gather for its initial soul-tending meeting. The group will seek to meet weekly for six weeks to give each other a boost at the start of this New Year. Future meeting dates will be based on group availability.
Please e-mail Donna at donna.eichelberger@gmail.com to sign up. Include any questions/concerns you may have in the email message.
Financial Peace University
What’s the single greatest stressor for people of all ages? What do most families argue about?
We don’t have to tell you, its money. This course, designed by Dave Ramsey, will help you take control of your money, plan for your future, and transform your life. The class includes video teaching and in-class conversation shared by facilitators Kurt and Maegan Cooper. The Coopers are among many individuals and couples in our churches who have shared how taking this course was a great investment of their time and has helped them take control of their finances in ways that have brought peace and open doors.
Meeting Sundays, January 26-March 29
3pm-4:30pm
(9 Sessions + Snow Week Built-In)
Child Care will be provided.
The course costs $130 for the materials.
We have a generous donor who will cover $100 of this cost for anyone registering by January 20th. To register e-mail Donna Clawson at 301-662-1303.
Families with LGTBQ Loved Ones
Share Group
Often, what we need to thrive is the company of others who understand our journey.
This group meets to share our stories and support one another as we embrace all those whom God places in our families and community. Our January topic is “Whose story is it anyway?” There will be fun and enlightening exercises and cookies.
Facilitators are Bonnie and Dan Connolly; feel free to e-mail them with questions or if you are in need of support bonitajcon@comcast.net.
The next meeting is January 23, 7-8:30 p.m. in the
Mt. Carmel Conference room.
Sunday Morning: (in the 1st floor Conference Room)
9:30 am: Morning Fellowship & Study
- led by Sharla Worley
Adults of all ages are invited to go deeper in their faith journey by adding Bible study before or after your worship service. Together, we seek to apply the scriptures and themes of worship to our daily lives. This group meets in the Mt. Carmel conference room. Join any Sunday, or for more information contact sharlaworley@juno.com
11 am: Adult Bible Class
- led by Linda Jenkins
If you are looking for a place to go deeper in scripture and seek to understand God’s word for your life, we hope you will add an hour to your Sunday morning and join us in prayer, scripture, and fellowship. This group meets in the Mt. Carmel conference room. Join any Sunday or for more information, contact Linda Jenkins at
Tuesdays:
9:30 a.m. ~ Tuesday Morning Bible Study
- led by Pastor Jenny and Pastor Helen
- Held in the 1st Floor Conference Room
“Who Are We?”
Who are we as the people of God? What does it mean to follow Jesus in our world?
Who are we as United Methodist Christians? What is unique about how we live and share our faith? This 12-week interactive group will involve Bible study and discussion. There is no cost, guides will be provided.
Wednesdays:
6:30 p.m. ~ Women’s Bible Study
-led by Sharla Worley
Do you know this Jesus who was placed in the manger?
Do you know how and why he turned the world upside down for love of you? Women of all ages are invited to join this group as they seek to know and follow Jesus as women of faith. We begin the year on January 8th, but you are welcome to join us anytime, with the six-week study, “Revolutionary Kingdom: Following the Rebel Jesus".
Group meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm at the home of Doreen Bass. Please e-mail Doreen for more information, including the address at dbass39@yahoo.com.
Thursdays:
7:00 p.m. ~ Men’s Fellowship and Bible Study
-led by Pastor Scott Clawson
Men, do you desire to understand scripture and discover who Jesus can be in your life? We invite men of all ages to join us in 2020 as we look at Jesus through the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). The group will delve into when the gospels were written, the theological thrust of each book and the nuances of each gospel as they are presented side by side.
We meet every Thursday at 7p.m. in the Education Building on the New Market UMC campus.
For more information, or if you would like to be included on our email reminder list, contact Pastor Scott- 240-409-8119 or pastorscott62@gmail.com.