Begin, Belong, Become WINTER 2017 ORUMC DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES ORUMC Discipleship Vision Statement To see every church member BELONG to a discipleship group so they will grow in their knowledge of God, apply His Word and BECOME imitators of Christ. A Place for You to Belong! This catalog is a listing of the Discipleship Groups offered for Winter 2017. All our groups participate in a missions opportunity throughout the semester and strive to pray daily for each other. To register, simply email the Leader for the group desired. Please make sure to include your name, phone number, email, and group that you want to join, as several leaders have more than one group. Some groups have a participant s guide or member s book that is recommended. Book purchases may be made at the Cokesbury Virtual Store on the church website or as indicated. To purchase through Cokesbury, go to www.oakridgeumc.org. In the middle of the home page is a section called Quick Picks ; click on the Shopping tab and you will see the Cokesbury Virtual Store shopping link. Located above the Recommended For You book selections is a statement which reads, To see recommendations from Oak Ridge UMC Click here. There you will find the book selections for ORUMC. Please contact Dana Hanlon, dana.hanlon@oakridgeumc.org if you have any questions. *Prices reflected based on 12/5/2016 WORSHIP AND MINISTRY STAFF INFORMATION Sunday: 8:30am (Sanctuary) - A service that uses traditional hymns and readings to support the weekly message with communion on 1 st and 3 rd Sundays. Sunday: 9:00am (Family Life Center) - The weekly message is supported by worship bands that lead with vibrant Christian Music. Sunday: 11:15am (Sanctuary) - A variety of hymns, songs and readings are used that support the weekly message with communion monthly on the 1 st Sunday. Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Craig T. Kocher, craig.kocher@oakridgeumc.org Pastor of Congregational Life: Rev. Abby W. Kocher, abby.kocher@oakridgeumc.org Director of Christian Education: Dana Hanlon, dana.hanlon@oakridgeumc.org Director for Youth and Young Adults: Erin Betlej, erin.betlej@oakridgeumc.org Associate Director of Children s Ministries: Tracey Ring, tracey.ring@oakridgeumc.org
2 Traditional Sunday School Hour for Children Age 3yr - 4 th Grade (10:00am) All parents of students from Pre-school through 4 th grade are asked to sign their children in/out in person. Children will not be allowed to leave the Elementary or Pre-school wings without a parent with them. Parents should pick up children at 11:05am. ROOTS 252: Children learn in a big/small group environment. We begin in the Fellowship Hall as classes/ages begin with a discussion starter. All groups then gather for prayer concerns and praises, followed by the Bible Story shown through video and reinforced in personal stories. The ages/grades then proceed to their individual classes to continue the reinforcement of the story with practical application through games and activities. Parents pick-up their children in the individual classrooms at 11:05am. Two Year Olds Sunday School Time: 10:00am Location: Pre-school Wing, Room 106 Learning through Bible stories, pictures and music, our two-year olds enjoy interactive lessons and a steadfast love from our long-term Sunday School teachers. This winter our theme is Jesus Story, the Disciples and the Good Samaritan. We ask parents to sign in/out their children in person. Please bring a change of clothing for those who may not be completely potty-trained. We will provide Goldfish as a snack during class time. Drop off all children and sign them in at the Fellowship Hall. Pick up is located at the following: Three-year olds - Kindergarten Pick-up location: Pre-school Wing, Rooms 110/112 1 st - 4 th Grades - Pick-up Location: Education Building Downstairs Parents should pick up children at 11:05am. NURSERY We welcome our youngest members in our Nursery. We have two trained Nursery Ministry Staff members waiting to love on and serve our families! Our nursery is available from 8:00am through end of worship at 12:15pm. Parents are provided a pager for emergencies, and are asked to bring diapers. We only provide toddlers with Goldfish (if parents give us permission) and bottles to our youngest children. For more information or to volunteer to assist in the Children s Ministry, Roots 252 or two year old classroom, contact Dana Hanlon, Director for Christian Education at: dana.hanlon@oakridgeumc.org or call 336-643-4690 ext.203 2
Youth 5 th /6 th, 7 th /8 th 3 Time: 10:00am Location: 5 th /6 th Grade: DD 101, downstairs education bldg. 7 th /8 th Grade: F202, Family Life Center Conference Room re:form Ancestors is a youth Bible study that helps youth get to know personalities from the Old and New Testaments. Every re:form Ancestors session follows a three part sequence: Encounter, Engage, and Respond. Each week youth gather to watch a hilarious animated video, tap their creativity for activities that involve doodling, connecting, and journaling, creativity for activities that involve doodling, connecting, and journaling, and then share thoughts and ideas about the session s ancestor. This spring we will tackle the unlikely people in the New Testament that God called to do amazing things. 1 Timothy 4:12 Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, and faith. Youth High School 9 th - 12 th Grade Time: 10:00am Location: Café Classroom The High School Group will split the semester between several studies that challenge them to go deeper in their faith, in their life, and in their understanding of God. They also have the opportunity to engage in talkbacks with the Pastors about the study and other topics. THE RIDGE The Ridge Youth Group meets every Sunday night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The group of youth, grades 6 th - 12 th, enjoy a meal together, provided by parent volunteers, at 6:00pm. Following the meal they enjoy fellowship time,bible Study and a closing prayer time. Youth are encouraged to participate in week long summer missions trips, mission opportunities, small group study and much more. For more information contact Erin Betlej, Director of Youth and Young Adults at erin.betlej@oakridgeumc.org. For more information or to volunteer in youth ministry areas, The Ridge or Sunday morning youth, please contact Erin Betlej, Director of Youth and Young Adults at erin.betlej@oakridgeumc.org or call 336-643-4690 ext.204 3
4 Sunday Discipleship Opportunities 101 - Faith & Mental Health Location: Parlor (near Sanctuary) Dates: On-going To Register: Phoebe Patterson, phoebep@triad.rr.com Book: Cost $6.99 - Amazon This group will use short studies and discussion to gain education and understanding of different mental illnesses, and faith s impact and limitations on recovering. Depression will continue to be the focus this winter and they will use the book Beyond the Shadows: Discovering Hope for Overcoming Depression by Ramon Presson. Anyone who has experienced depression themselves or in their family will benefit from this study. 103 - Shepherd s Servants Adult Class Location: D206/204 To Register: Luther Starnes, lutherpotter@aol.com Book: Cost $9.99 Regular Print - Cokesbury This winter, lessons in Adult Bible Studies follow the theme, "Creation: A Divine Cycle". With the advent of the Savior by the power of the Holy Spirit, God set in motion the fulfillment of the divine plan of salvation. Through Luke's Gospel, several psalms, and the Epistle to the Galatians, we explore God's ongoing actions in blessing and reconciling the whole creation. 102 - Friends & Followers Location: F216 Dates: Beginning January 8, 2017 To Register: Jill Shelton, sheltonjill@aol.com Book: Cost $6.48 - Cokesbury We all long for more - more wisdom, more maturity, more power, more faith. To satisfy our longings we attend seminars, go to concerts, listen to celebrity speakers and read popular books. Yet often we come away from these experiences feeling empty. The New Testament books of Colossians and Philemon were written to meet our deepest needs. As you dig into their depths of wisdom you'll discover how to find lasting fulfillment in Christ. 104 - Stepping Stones Location: F206/204 To Register: Spencer Sullivan, sullivan.spencer7@gmail.com Book: Cost $9.99 Regular Print - Cokesbury $10.99 Larger Print - Cokesbury This winter, lessons in Adult Bible Studies follow the theme, "Creation: A Divine Cycle". With the advent of the Savior by the power of the Holy Spirit, God set in motion the fulfillment of the divine plan of salvation. Through Luke's Gospel, several Psalms, and the epistle to the Galatians, we explore God's ongoing actions in blessing and reconciling the whole creation. 4
5 Sunday Discipleship Opportunities 105 - New Beginnings Location: F220 Date: Ongoing Register: Carole Simpson, csimpson_gso@yahoo.com Book: Cost $19.43 - Cokesbury Keep walking. This may be the day your Jericho walls come down. We all face them. Strongholds with a strong hold on our lives. Roadblocks to our joy. Obstacles in our marriages. Fortresses of fear blocking us from peace. How can we bring down these walls that keep us from the future God promises? Remember the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho? Those were some formidable foes and big barriers. Max Lucado says the book of Joshua is in the bible to remind us of one thing: God Fights For Us! We can overcome, because He has already overcome. 107 - Faith & Family Class meets each Sunday, 10:05-11:00am Location: F217 Date: Beginning January 8, 2017 Register: Adam Jackson, adamjacksonunc@yahoo.com Book: Cost $7.91 - Cokesbury This study will examine the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow Him and the implications they have for believers today. This class will unpack what it truly means to be Christian and help us understand what Jesus asked believers to do and what we at ORUMC should strive for. 106 - Women s Bible Study Location: F219 Date: Beginning January 8, 2017 Register: Diane Lomax, diane.lomax@gmail.com Book: Cost $14.99 - NorthPoint.org Have you ever attempted a renovation? You start motivated and often end the first day with a massive mess on your hands. So, if renovation is so difficult, why do we attempt it? Over the course of eight sessions, this study will introduce you to the possibility of personal renovation, exploring the foundation and blueprints of God's original design for us. 108 - Raising Our Legacy Location: F218 Date: Beginning January 8, 2017 Register: Dee Dee Cox, deedee.cox@gmail.com Book: Cost $8.99 - Amazon (2012 edition) Discover how to speak your child s love language in a way that he or she understands. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell help you: Discover your child s love language Assist your child in successful learning Use the love languages to correct and discipline more effectively Build a foundation of unconditional love for your child. Discover your child's primary language - then speak it - and you will be well on your way to a stronger relationship with your flourishing child. 5
6 Sunday Discipleship Opportunities 109 - Crosswalk Connection Location: Family Life Center Dates: On-going Register: Bonnie Burkett, bonnie.burkett.bwry@statefarm.com Book: None Crosswalk Connection is open to all seeking to explore and grow in faith and action. Using Cokesbury s FaithLink curriculum, we connect Faith and Life with topical lessons. Whether you come once a month or every week you will love the weekly lessons and discussion. We meet in the Family Life Center immediately following worship, so grab a coffee and join us! 110 - Sunday Evening Bible Study Class meets each Sunday, 4:30-6:00pm, Location: F220 Date: Beginning: January 8, 2017 Leader: Beckie Berlin, beckie.berlin@gmail.com Book: No Book Required Recovery Road by Andy Stanley will lead us through six weeks to take a closer look at what would happen if We the People tried to get this country on the road to recovery - by starting with ourselves. 111 - Women s Sunday Night Class meets each Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm, Location: D206 Date: Beginning January 8, 2017 Register: Beth Browning, bethbrowning12@bellsouth.net Book: Cost $10.79 - Cokesbury (new edition of workbook) Through His longsuffering and steadfastness, God has invited you to know Him better. And the more intimate you become with Him, the more acquainted you become with His voice, realize the way He speaks, recognize the sound of His voice, remember what He wants to accomplish, and ready yourself for even more. Be Still AND KNOW THAT I Am GOD ~Psalm 46:10 6
7 Monday Discipleship Opportunities 201 - Mary Martha Fellowship Class meets each 2 nd Monday, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Off-Site Dates: On-going Register: Cassandra Thacker or Jean Neal, thackerg@bellsouth.net or jneal4602@triad.rr.com Book: None This is a group of United Methodist Women (UMW) who meet for fellowship, prayer, and outreach. 203 - Threads of Love Class meets each 2 nd & 4 th Monday, 6:30-8:00pm, Location: D202 Dates: On-going Register: Jean Neal, jneal4602@triad.rr.com Book: None, no skills required, we will teach you! This is a group of women who knit or crochet prayer shawls, lap robes, blankets, and hats. Each one is made with much love and prayer. In addition, the group makes quilts, blankets, hats and bibs for the new babies in our congregation. Learners are encouraged to join! No experience needed. Donations of skeins of yarn are greatly appreciated! 202 - An Empty Chair Class meets 1 st & 3 rd Mondays, 6:30pm - 8pm Location: Off-Site Date: Beginning January 2, 2017 Register: Beckie Berlin, Beckie.berlin@gmail.com Book: Cost $10.71 - Cokesbury Sometimes our lives are in such disarray we can t envision a way through to redemption. But when we look at the mess through the eyes of Christ, we not only find redemption, we can clearly see spiritual restoration. In Restored, author Tom Berlin encourages us to reflect and meditate through our own brokenness, showing us that it is only when we focus on the cross as a place to surrender control that we can leave our mess and find true redemption. 204 - Faith Walkers Class meets each 2 nd & 4 th Monday, 6:30-8:00pm, Location: Off-Site, Dates: Beginning January 9, 2017 Register: KC & Cathy Satchell, cathsatch@aol.com Book: Cost $7.99 - Cokesbury What would happen if you applied the lessons from events in Jesus' life - temptation, suffering, death, resurrection - to your own? Would you come to know Him more intimately and with a greater understanding of your purpose? Would you embody more completely the mission, love, and mind of Jesus? 7
8 Monday Discipleship Opportunities 205 - Kinetic Christians Class meets each 2 nd & 4 th Monday (odd months), 3 rd & 4 th Monday (even months) & 5 th Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm Location: FLC Gym Dates: Beginning January 9, 2017 Register: Ted Shelton, tshelton2@tarheelpaper.com Book: Cost $8.70 - Cokesbury This study deals openly and honestly with questions people ask about other religions, including why we should believe the claims of Christianity over those of other faiths. As part of the study, author and presenter Adam Hamilton interviews a religious leader from each tradition. He treats the world religions with great respect, recognizing the unique contributions of each. This men s group begins with 45 minutes of basketball followed by 45 minutes of Bible study. 206 - Monday Evening Class meets each Monday, 7:00-9:00pm, Location: D206 Dates: Beginning January 23, 2017 Register: Regina Englishman, regina.englishman@gmail.com Book: Cost $14.00 - Cokesbury One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to stop and cease from all the activities and busyness and just breathe. We are in bondage to busyness. We constantly strive to complete the limitless to-do lists that hinder us from experiencing all that God has for us. By neglecting time for tranquility, serenity, and repose, we limit our Christlikeness and miss out on some of God's greatest gifts. It is time for us to breathe and build margin into our lives for God. 207 - Reflections Class meets each 2 nd & 4 th Monday, 7:00pm 8:30pm Location: Off-Site Date: Beginning January 9, 2017 Register: Patrick Sullivan, psulli724@gmail.com Book: Cost $7.19 - Cokesbury Life Lessons series takes the participant on a journey through the Bible, book by book. Inquisitive questions, "Keys to the Text" feature, and new material compose this useful and concise tool. This quarter the group will look in depth at the Book of Romans. I can do ALL THINGS Through Christ Who STRENGTHENS me. Philippians 4:13 8
9 Tuesday Discipleship Opportunities 301 - Faith in Art Bible Journaling Class meets each Tuesday, 10:05-11:00am, Location: Parlor Register: Kacey Myers, kmisdesign@gmail.com Book: Your personal Bible Bible art journaling is a growing movement. It is a creative way to retain and understand God s word. Participants will learn together how to express and grow in their faith through the process of art journaling. Most importantly, Bible journaling is not about making the most beautiful art. It is about connecting with scripture and with God. There will be a weekly passage to discuss and work on together. The group will share supplies, as able. There is no set study, other than the Bible. 302 - Tuesday Morning Class meets each Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am, Location: D204 Date: Beginning January 10, 2017 Register: Phoebe Patterson, phoebep@triadd.rr.com Book:: Cost $15.99 - Lifeway God will never give up on you. Explore how David's life proves this promise to be true in this updated edition of the best selling A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David. In this examination of the "man after God's own heart," David will delight and disappoint you. You'll want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. 303 - Tea for Thee Class meets 3 rd Tuesday 4:15-5:45pm, Location: off-site Date: Beginning January 8, 2017 Register: Diane Lomax, diane.lomax@gmail.com Books: Cost $7.91 - Cokesbury The journey to emotional health begins by quitting. Quit being afraid of what others think. Quit lying. Quit denying anger and sadness. Quit living someone else s life. When you quit those things that are damaging to your soul or the souls of others, you are freed up to choose other ways of being and relating that are rooted in love and lead to life. When you quit for the right reasons, at the right time, and in the right way, you re on the path not only to emotional health, but also to the true purpose of your life. 304 - Looking for Lovely Class meets each Tuesday, 6:45-8:00pm Location: The Bistro at the Oak Ridge Commons Date: Beginning January 17, 2017 Register: Erin Betlej, erin.betlej@oakridgeumc.org Book: Cost $12.23 (book) - Cokesbury In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit - the Helper - so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. Unfortunately, today's church has admired the gift but neglected to open it. We've ignored the Spirit for far too long, and we are reaping the disastrous results. Through scriptural support and compelling narrative form Chan's invitation to stop and remember the One we've forgotten, the Spirit of the living God. 9
10 Tuesday Discipleship Opportunities 305 - Tuesday Loose Cannons Class meets 4 th Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Off-site Register: LeeAnn Browning, LABrowning@culp.com Book: Cost $13.28 - Amazon Parables slip up on us. They flip our values. They turn our world upside down. They surprise us. This is the great thing about the parables of Jesus: they are always relevant and always personal. They speak eloquently to you and me, here and now. In this book, we will examine some of Jesus thought-provoking parables, parables of the lost and found, to see if we can find ourselves and God s truth for us in these magnificent truthstories. They are, after all, truth-stories from the mind of Jesus that can change our lives as they proclaim God s truth for you and me. 306 - Circle of Joy Class meets Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm Location: Off site Dates: On-going Register: Mary Ellen Florence, Mary_Ellen_Florence@vfc.com Book: None This is a group of women who meet for fellowship, Bible discussion and mission outreach. Wednesday Discipleship Opportunities 401 - Financial Peace University Class meets Wednesday, 6:30-9:00pm Location: F219 Dates: Begin: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 No class on Wednesday (Ash Wednesday), March 1. Finish: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Register: www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1030381 Book: Cost $93.00 through website above In the nine-week class, you ll learn Dave Ramsey s seven easy -to-follow steps to create a budget, get out of debt, and make a plan for your money! Plus, your FPU membership includes 16 weeks of online access to view each lesson anytime! 10
11 Wednesday Discipleship Opportunities 402 - Fellowship Circle Class meets 2 nd Wednesday, 9:30 11:00 am Location: Off-site Register: Regina Englishman, regina.englishman@gmail.com Book: Cost $10.04 - Cokesbury People often give lame excuses for their arrogance, dishonesty, hostility, and presumptuousness. Moore challenges us to recognize such situations and to grow beyond them. 403 - HS Discipleship Group Class meets each Wednesday, 6:45-8:00pm, Location: The Bistro at the Oak Ridge Commons Dates: March 22 - May 24, 2017 Register: Erin Betlej, erin.betlej@oakridgeumc.org Book: None Can I Ask That? Part 2 Join us this semester as we tackle hard questions about God & Faith. It s time to get out of the shallow waters and dive into the deep end of your faith. Because doubt isn t toxic to faith. Silence is. 404 - Girl Talk Class meets Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm, Location: F220 Dates: January 4 - February 22, 2017 Register: Erin Betlej, erin.betlej@oakridgeumc.org Book: None In middle school there are a lot of new, sometimes strange things that start to happen and it can be overwhelming. You have new responsibilities, new opportunities, and a whole new set of problems, and sometimes it can feel like no one but you can understand what it s like to be you. Well, you re not alone. Join us for the 8-week study where we talk about the embarrassing moments, putting up with mean girls, or just dealing with what it s like to become a young woman. Through Bible study, journal exercises, and prayer, we ll discover that there is someone out there who knows exactly how you feel and is ready to listen-god. (If it wasn t clear, this is just for middle school girls!) 405 - Chrismon Ministry Class meets 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pm Location: D202 Dates: On-going Register: Pam Jordan, pam.jordan@oakridgeumc.org A Chrismon is a Christian symbol representing Jesus Christ. The tradition of Chrismons requires the maker to make two, one to gift to another and one to keep. Our group meets twice a month to make Chrismon ornaments for our church. Participants purchase their own materials. 11
12 Thursday & Friday Discipleship Opportunities 501 - Marvelous Moms Class meets 2 nd & 4 th Thursday, 10:00-11:30am Location: Off-site Date: Beginning: January 12, 2017 Register: Kim Jackson, kjacksonathome@gmail.com Book: Cost $12.23 - Cokesbury You have an enemy and he's dead-set on destroying all you hold dear and keeping you from experiencing abundant life in Christ. What's more, his approach to disrupting your life and discrediting your faith isn't general or generic, not a one-size-fits-all. It's specific. Personalized. Targeted. This is your chance to strike back. With prayer. With a weapon that really works. Each chapter will guide you in crafting prayer strategies that hit the enemy where it hurts, letting him know you're on to him and that you won't back down. 502 - Cohorts for Christ Class meets 3 rd Thursday, 6:15-8:00pm Location:, F219 Register: Bill & Lynne Toth, lrtoth@triad.rr.com Book: Cost $15.83 - Cokesbury In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, is the Bible ever wrong? 601 - Copper Coins Class meets 4 th Friday, 1:00-3:00pm Location: Off-site Register: Lois Leslie, pappapl1050@gmail.com Book: None This is a group of women who have been widowed. They meet to share a movie, discussion, laughter, and support. God s comfort is found through His people. Cast all your anxieties on Him, because HE CARES FOR YOU. I Peter 5:7 12