For a complete listing of all groups you can be involved in at Living Word please click here.
For questions about the groups listed please contact Chris Shank at cshank@livingwordumc.org.
Sunday School Studies
8:00 a.m. Sunday School
- Discipleship
Verse by verse Bible exploration & Christian discussion. Ongoing. All ages welcome!
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
- Open Door
Bible and book study format with Christian living focus, for adults of all ages and stages (mostly persons in 30's-50's)
- Getting Out of the Boat
Sunday morning group for adults of all ages and stages, especially beginners. Visit us online at www.gettingoutoftheboat.com.
- Active Faith
Bible and book study format with lots of fellowship for adults of all ages and stages of Christian growth.
- Family Matters
For parents of young children. Parenting and child development from a Christian perspective
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
- Christian Journey
Enjoy studies, discussions & social events. All are welcome!
- Fellowship Class
Follows a Cokesbury curriculum called Adult Bible Studies that is updated every quarter (adults mostly over 50).
Small Groups
The small group community at Living Word is as diverse as it is expansive! Our church is teeming with small groups, and there are many that remain continually open to your involvement!
Affinity Groups
BRIDGES Group
BRIDGES (Busy Retirees Involved Doing God's Exciting Service) is a group of persons aged 50 or more serving God and our Living Word church family by ministering to people through service, prayer and fellowship. The BRIDGES senior adult group at Living Word is very active and has a full calendar of trips, luncheons, health classes (click here to see the 2010 schedule) and services. The group is growing by the month, and is a friendly environment for new people to join. Watch the Beacon and Worship Carry Out for the next event, or email Nadine Mordt at nmordt@charter.net for more information about the next time you can join the activities!
Quilters
Every Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. and on Thursday evenings during the summer at 7:00 p.m. in Room 209, the Quilters meet and work on their current project. Anyone who enjoys quilting and fellowship is invited to share their talent with this group of needle crafters.
[20]s Young Adults
If you’re interested in a young adults small group for study, friendship and fun, contact Chris Shank for more information at cshank@livingwordumc.org.
Covenant Groups
Small groups formed specifically for small circles of people looking for a safe place to share in confidentiality, pray for each other, and uphold each other in encouragement throughout the week.
Study Groups
Men on the Grow
Wednesday's, 6:00 - 6:45 a.m. at Living Word. Pastor Michael McIntyre facilitates this Wednesday morning Bible study.
Men for Christ
Friday’s, 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. at the Chesterfield Bread Co.
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Our Adult Ministries at Living Word exist to help strengthen the faith of adult believers and their families by providing opportunities for education and spiritual growth, fun and fellowship, and outreach to our community. We believe that it is a principal of life that anything living ought always to be growing, and we do everything we can to foster an atmosphere of learning and loving by which growth in Christ is made possible.
Disciple Studies
Disciple classes are in-depth 30-34 week Bible studies which meet weekly. Disciple 1 has to be taken first as an overview of the Bible, then any class can be taken thereafter. Disciple classes are closed once they begin. Pre-registration in the spring. Contact Director of Adult Ministries, Chris Shank at 636-821-2800 with any questions.
Disciple I - 34 weeks: overview of the Bible
Disciple II - 32 weeks: Genesis/Exodus, and Luke/Acts
Disciple III - 32 weeks: Old Testament prophets and Paul’s letters
Disciple IV - 32 weeks: the OT Writings (OT books), and John’s NT books
Disciple Next Generation - 30 weeks: Jesus and the Gospels
Christian Believer - 30 weeks: traditional doctrines and beliefs of Christianity
Men's Ministries
Men’s Ministries offers a wide array of events and studies that help to promote spiritual growth and leadership skills that honor God. Studies and activities include:
• Retreats
• Bible studies
• Fellowship Groups
• Ministry and Work Groups
• Men's Ministries Council
Men’s Club
Men's Club is an active group of men at Living Word that provides opportunities for fellowship, service, and discipleship with other Christian brothers. Business meetings are normally held the first Monday of a scheduled month and often include dinner and a guest speaker. Activities and services include father-daughter-son BBQ, annual golf tournament and Christmas tree lot fundraiser. Financial support and sponsorships are made to a variety of causes including youth mission trips, educational scholarships, youth summer camps, Gambrill Gardens projects, Living Word Scout Troop, Epworth Children's home, Kingdom House and others. To find out more about Men's Club, call 636.821.2800 ext 2863 or email mensclub@livingwordumc.org
To learn more about our Men’s Ministry events, contact Chris Shank at 636-821-2800.
Women's Ministries
Women's Council
This is a group of women who plan and promote spiritual growth opportunities for the women of the congregation by way of fellowship, Bible studies and conferences. Save the date for the 2010 Women's Retreat - October 1-3.
Mary/Martha Circle
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The focus of this circle is mission-outreach work. Their projects include support for United Methodist missions as well as local groups and individuals. The monthly meetings are interesting and informative. Please contact Penny Miquelon at ppmiquelon@att.net for more information.
Mothers' Connection
Mothers' Connection is an outreach program for mothers of children of all ages to provide fellowship and support. Our membership includes moms of many denominations. Our group meets on Thursdays, and includes a book study, playgroup, program, and Mom's Night Out. Mothers' Connection meets during the school year, and follows the Rockwood School District calendar.
We are always eager to have new women join us! Even if you can't make all the meetings, we would like for you to come as often as you can. For more information, please contact Stacy Bauer at stacyb7846@yahoo.com or Amy Harfst atjim.amy@sbcglobal.net.
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