Small Group Opportunities

Small Group Opportunities

Small Group Opportunities

West Market Street United Methodist Church seeks to offer persons opportunities to grow as Christian disciples through providing resources and support to Christian education programs of the church such as Sunday School and Wednesday Church Night, developing and supporting small group ministries, and offering spiritual enrichment opportunities through prayer and retreat ministry.

There are a wide variety of small group opportunities at West Market, including:

Spiritual Growth Study Opportunities - New study opportunities for 2010 are now registering.
Prayer Opportunities
Adult Sunday School Classes
Older Adult Ministry
United Methodist Women

Spiritual Growth Study Opportunities 2010:
To register, contact Nancy Hamilton at nhamilton@wmsumc.org or 336-275-4587 vm 12

NEW! ONLINE REGISTRATION for new Winter 2010 classes! Click here to register online.

Companions in Christ - The Way of Discernment
Cost: $10.00
Mondays, 6:30—8:00 p.m.
Beginning March 15th, for 11 weeks
Leader: Kay Harmon
Discernment is the ancient spiritual practice of recognizing and choosing God’s intention or will for us. Rooted in listening prayer, it serves to guide us in the way that leads to life. This study, the newest in the Companions in Christ series, focuses on discernment practices for individuals and small groups, but also points to the elements and basic processes of discernment for congregational use and larger church structures. It is a valuable guide to a new way of “being church,” especially for church leaders.
Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).

Invitation to Psalms
Cost: $10.00
Wednesdays, 6:30—8:30 p.m.
January 13 — March 24
Orientation on Wednesday, January 13
Leader: Gloria Covington
You are invited to take part in a ten-week in-depth study of the book of Psalms, often called “the prayer book of the Bible.” This short-term study follows the Disciple model of daily reading with weekly meetings centered around a brief video and discussion of the previous week’s reading material. During our time together, we will examine the Psalms as prayers portraying every human emotion and discover together how the Psalms can help us as we endeavor to meet God in prayer. We will look at how, as poetry, the Psalms portray God to us in unique ways. And we will learn to understand them as varied expressions of faith.
Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).

Alpha
Thursdays, 6:00—8:00 p.m.
February 18—May 22
It is time to sign up for the next Alpha course. Join us in the Gathering Space at WMSUMC on Thursday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m, for dinner and the preview of Alpha. This 10-week offering gives the opportunity for people of all backgrounds to explore the meaning of life in a safe, fun, and non-threatening atmosphere.

Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).

Beth Moore Study - Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith
Cost: $20.00
Two sessions available:
Sunday evenings – 5:30 -7:30, January 17 – March 14 (childcare provided upon request) - Leaders: Beth Loseke and Lee Ann Clark

Wednesday mornings – 9:30 - 11:30, January 20 – March 17 (childcare provided) - Leaders: Mary Elizabeth Sandlin and Sarah Stanley

This 10 week study is based on Isaiah 43:10 and explores what it means to not only believe in God but to believe Him. Do you take God at His Word, believing what He has told you, or do you just believe in His existence and the salvation He offers? Beth Moore came face-to-face with this question well into adulthood. At first, her response to God was, "Lord, of course I believe in You. I've believed in You all my life." Over time, the Holy Spirit led her to understand He was saying, "I didn't ask you to believe in Me. I asked you to believe Me." Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others from Hebrews 11 as examples of persons who believed God, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him.

Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).

Older Adult Home Bible Study (Spring 2010)

This study provides an opportunity to study and discuss a current book, weaving in truth from scripture about faith and life issues. Meets Wednesday afternoons 2:00 to 3:30 for six weeks, February 17th through March 24th. Contact Charles and Mary Belle Gilbert (288-4664) for additional information. Contact Susan Barnes at WMSUMC, 275-4587 to register and purchase a study book. Registration is required and the study group is limited to 20 participants.

Book Study - Sisters in the Spirit

Sisters in the Spirit is a women's book study group that meets in the Gathering Space of the Church on Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Participants may join at any time. Contact Mary Craven (292-3417) for additional information.

Men’s Group - Wednesdays, Conference Room, 6:45 p.m.
Are you interested in studying the Bible and sharing your faith joys and struggles with other men in the church? If you are 21 years of age or older, please either contact Jim Sackel for more details, or simply show up this evening at 6:45 in the Conference Room (Room 207). Bibles encouraged, but not required.

Other Opportunities:

Adult Sunday School Classes - At West Market, we celebrate the diversity of the current 12 Adult Sunday School classes. Each one, in particular ways, offers opportunities to deepen our relationship with God, with fellow class members, and with the community through outreach. We hope the following information will help you choose classes or studies that you would like to visit or join. We encourage you to visit enough classes to find the one that is right for you.

Wednesday Church Night (September - April) A regular weekly gathering where dinner is served and classes are offered for spiritual growth and fellowship is open to all. Dinner reservations should be made in the church office by the Monday prior to each Wednesday. For more information, go to the Wednesday Church Night page of our website.

United Methodist Women - Our United Methodist Women have small groups called circles that provide opportunities for study, fellowship & caring community. United Methodist Women are women organized for mission who support mission around the world, making a difference in the lives of women, children and youth.

Servant Leadership School of Greensboro
This ministry, open to the community and housed at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, seeks to help persons grow in their understanding of the follower of Jesus as one who is a servant leader. For more information on classes, go to www.servantleadergreensboro.org .

For more information about the Spiritual Formation ministry, contact Rev. Jane Brannock at jbrannock@wmsumc.org

This page was last updated on March 01, 2010

	Companions in Christ - The Way of Discernment Cost: $10.00 Mondays, 6:30—8:00 p.m. Beginning March 15th, for 11 weeks Leader: Kay Harmon Discernment is the ancient spiritual practice of recognizing and choosing God’s intention or will for us. Rooted in listening prayer, it serves to guide us in the way that leads to life. This study, the newest in the Companions in Christ series, focuses on discernment practices for individuals and small groups, but also points to the elements and basic processes of discernment for congregational use and larger church structures. It is a valuable guide to a new way of “being church,” especially for church leaders. Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).
	Invitation to Psalms Cost: $10.00 Wednesdays, 6:30—8:30 p.m. January 13 — March 24 Orientation on Wednesday, January 13 Leader: Gloria Covington You are invited to take part in a ten-week in-depth study of the book of Psalms, often called “the prayer book of the Bible.” This short-term study follows the Disciple model of daily reading with weekly meetings centered around a brief video and discussion of the previous week’s reading material. During our time together, we will examine the Psalms as prayers portraying every human emotion and discover together how the Psalms can help us as we endeavor to meet God in prayer. We will look at how, as poetry, the Psalms portray God to us in unique ways. And we will learn to understand them as varied expressions of faith. Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).
	Alpha Thursdays, 6:00—8:00 p.m. February 18—May 22 It is time to sign up for the next Alpha course. Join us in the Gathering Space at WMSUMC on Thursday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m, for dinner and the preview of Alpha. This 10-week offering gives the opportunity for people of all backgrounds to explore the meaning of life in a safe, fun, and non-threatening atmosphere. Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).
	Beth Moore Study - Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith Cost: $20.00 Two sessions available: Sunday evenings – 5:30 -7:30, January 17 – March 14 (childcare provided upon request) - Leaders: Beth Loseke and Lee Ann Clark Wednesday mornings – 9:30 - 11:30, January 20 – March 17 (childcare provided) - Leaders: Mary Elizabeth Sandlin and Sarah Stanley This 10 week study is based on Isaiah 43:10 and explores what it means to not only believe in God but to believe Him. Do you take God at His Word, believing what He has told you, or do you just believe in His existence and the salvation He offers? Beth Moore came face-to-face with this question well into adulthood. At first, her response to God was, "Lord, of course I believe in You. I've believed in You all my life." Over time, the Holy Spirit led her to understand He was saying, "I didn't ask you to believe in Me. I asked you to believe Me." Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others from Hebrews 11 as examples of persons who believed God, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him. Sign up online or contact Nancy Hamilton (336-275-4587 (VM 12) or nhamilton@wmsumc.org).
	Older Adult Home Bible Study (Spring 2010) This study provides an opportunity to study and discuss a current book, weaving in truth from scripture about faith and life issues. Meets Wednesday afternoons 2:00 to 3:30 for six weeks, February 17th through March 24th. Contact Charles and Mary Belle Gilbert (288-4664) for additional information. Contact Susan Barnes at WMSUMC, 275-4587 to register and purchase a study book. Registration is required and the study group is limited to 20 participants.
	Book Study - Sisters in the Spirit Sisters in the Spirit is a women's book study group that meets in the Gathering Space of the Church on Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Participants may join at any time. Contact Mary Craven (292-3417) for additional information.
	Men’s Group - Wednesdays, Conference Room, 6:45 p.m. Are you interested in studying the Bible and sharing your faith joys and struggles with other men in the church? If you are 21 years of age or older, please either contact Jim Sackel for more details, or simply show up this evening at 6:45 in the Conference Room (Room 207). Bibles encouraged, but not required.