The Basic Components of the Christian Life

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1 Small Groups Guide

2 The Basic Components of the Christian Life 1. Prayer Pray often pray personal offer continuous prayer 2. Read the Holy Scriptures Get to know your history and your God 3. Worship together weekly Thank God Be reminded of the gifts of God and the gift of God Get to know your traditions and your fellow Christians 4. Join a small group For Christian formation and accountability 5. Forgive and reconcile continually If you are not right with your brothers and sisters, you are not right with God Almighty 6. Give generously and joyfully of your time, your talents and your wealth Get some skin in the game 7. Tell others of Christ with confidence and compassion Grow the Kingdom 8. Serve others vigorously Make a difference in your community and in the greater world for Jesus Christ

3 Table of Contents Sunday Morning Groups... 1 Weekly Bible Study Groups... 2 Fellowship Groups

4 Sunday Morning Groups 9:40-10:20 AM Adult Bible Study--all ages, room 1 upstairs, Family Life Center (FLC) Literature used International Bible Lessons Teachers: Jim Hill, Loretta Price, Gail Kingsley, Diane Smith, Ruth Huggins Contact: Loretta Price ( ) Young Adults 20 s and 30 s, Social Hall (SH) Teachers: Samantha Rowell ( ) Sarah Stitely ( ) All In all ages, room 6 upstairs, Family Center Life (FLC) We are a diverse group of all ages who appreciate a wide range of perspectives. Believing humor is essential to learning. We do Bible-based studies and are currently doing a series studying the Sermon on the Mount. Previous studies have been different books of the Bible or character studies such as Peter. Teachers: John and Lisa Barnett ( ) Truth Seekers all ages, Conference Room, 1 st Floor, Family Life Center (FLC) A diverse group of adult believers who welcome others with open arms and hearts to a safe and warm place while seeking Biblical truths in God s Word. Teacher: Jenny Rast ( ) Men s Discussion all ages, Social Hall (SH) Less structure than traditional Sunday School class. Open, wide-ranging faith-based discussions. Teacher: Jim Grimm ( ) 1

5 Ladies Bible Study all ages, across from Nursery All ladies, no matter what age, are invited to study with us every Sunday in the classroom across from the nursery. At present we are studying Paul, who was second only to Jesus in spreading the Word of God. We are using a DVD, text book, leader s guide, and the Holy Bible as our study guides. Please come join us at 9:40 every Sunday morning if you want to know more about God and the Holy Scriptures. Contact: Nancy Drake ( ) Weekly Bible Study Groups Sunday 6:00 PM Pastor Tony s Bible Study Conference Room, Family Life Center (FLC) Contact: Rev. Tony Rowell ( ) Monday 6:30 PM--Monday Night Bible Study Home group study 121 Canvasback Road Selected short studies 6-12 weeks in length Contact: Helen Edens ( ) Tuesday 9:30 AM--Pastor Tony s Bible Study Conference Room, Family Life Center (FLC) Contact: Rev. Tony Rowell ( ) Wednesday 2:30 PM Companions in Christ Social Hall (SH) Contact: Joan Fraley ( ) 2

6 Fellowship Groups United Methodist Women (UMW) Family Life Center (FLC) or Social Hall (SH) Third Thursday of each month 6:00 PM The UMW welcomes all women who are United Methodist. We focus on ministries with women, children and youth. We fellowship, pray, and work together to help make our community a better place. Our long-term local mission is Samaritan s Well, a shelter for women and their children. Contact: Diane Crosby ( ) United Methodist Men (UMM) Breakfast Meetings Family Life Center (FLC) Fourth Sunday of each month 7:30 AM Contact: Melvin Chavis ( ) Mary and Martha Circle Luncheon Meetings As Announced Second Tuesday of each month 12:00 Noon Contact: Nancy Drake ( ) Lunch Bunch Beulah Bus Trips Announced in Bulletin Contact: Nancy Drake ( ) Senior Group Beulah Overnight/Day Trips Announced in Bulletin Contact: Cindy Price ( ) New Church Members Announced Bulletin/Website Contact: Pastor Tony Rowell ( ) 3

7 Church Choir Church Sanctuary Wednesday 6:30 PM Contact: Selena Shumpert ( ) Bridge Club Social Hall (SH) Monday 9:30 AM Contact: Nancy Drake ( ) Weight Watchers Social Hall Wednesday 10:00 AM Contact: Tonya Gossett ( ) UMC Circuit Riders Beulah UMC Parking Area Weekly Motorcycle Rides Our mission is to provide fellowship and spiritual growth for our members, and to reach out to the motorcycling community to share the good news of Jesus Christ and God s saving grace. We invite everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and savior to mankind to join with us regardless of denomination or church affiliation. Contact: John Barnett ( ) REFIT Dance Fitness Family Life Center (FLC) Tuesday 7:00 PM A faith-based fitness program designed to engage the body and soul, is offered at Beulah United Methodist Church for ladies. The classes are community based and open to ages 10 and up and all fitness levels. Contact: Mary Rowell ( ) 4

8 Beulah United Methodist Church 161 Beulah Church Road, Gilbert, SC /22/2016