Listing & Descriptions of the Wednesday Night Growth Groups

Aug. 29, 2009

Common Cup Growth Groups, Descriptions, and Dates
Welcome to Common Cup!

This year we have a variety of classes, workshops, and informational meetings designed to help you grow in your Christian life. If you are seeking to grow in discipleship and mature in your spiritual life, then please consider a growth group to help you on your journey. See the Common Cup handbook for more information or contact Pastor Rick at Faith Community.

Many thanks to our growth group leaders.

Prayer Chapel
Every Wednesday night
The chapel is open every Wednesday night for fellowship, prayer, and Holy Communion.

Lydia Circle
Second Tuesday of each month
Lydia Circle is a growth, support and social group for women. Each meeting time includes a program, devotions and sharing.

Women's Bible Study-Discerning the Voice of God
September 9 - October 21
Studying the Word of God heightens our spiritual senses to hear the still small voice of God and helps us recognize the promptings of the Holy Spirit. From the Old Testament prophets to modern day believers, noted author and speaker Priscilla Shirer walks the reader through Scripture that captures the method and tone of God's communication and teaches the reader to beware of counterfeit voices, how in each encounter God's voice may differ, but the nature of it does not.

CROP Walk Recruiters Orientation
September 9
Walk Date: September 27 at 2 pm, starts from Shawnee Park in Xenia
The CROP Walk Leadership Team, recruiters, and walkers are invited to attend this meeting to learn about the ministry of Church World Service and this year's CROP Walk.

Recreation and Basketball
Every Wednesday night
The Community Center is open every Wednesday evening for recreation and basketball. All ages welcome.

Parables from the Back Side
September 9 - December 16
Written by J. Ellsworth Kalas, a professor from Asbury Theological Seminary, this book gives insightful and brilliant insight into some of Jesus' parables.

World Diakonia Conference Debriefing
September 16
Deacon Rick will give highlights from the World Diakonia Conference in Atlanta, GA.

Care giving in Difficult Economic Times
September 23
While there is always a need for good caregiving, tough economic times call for even more targeted and specific kinds of care. Almost all of us know someone who has lost a job or been downsized, often with loss of benefits. Home foreclosures and related housing displacement present another huge issue. Even those who have not lost a job or a home may be facing additional stress in their lives. Relationships may fray as tensions increase. How can caregivers be prepared to help others deal with these and related issues? This workshop will provide opportunities for discussion and answers.

Giving our Hearts Away: Native American Survival
September 30 & October 7
Native American tradition teaches that all that comes from the heart and mind of God is sacred. This study will look at culturally sensitive ways to be in ministry with Native Americans.

Leadership Conference Debriefing
October 14
Pastor Brad will share thoughts and insights from the Leadership Institute that he attended at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS.

Henderson Settlement Mission Trip Meeting
October 21
We will discuss the possibility of a spring mission trip to Henderson in the spring 2010.

Ginghamsburg UMC Change the World Conference
October 28
Follow-up discussion led by Common Cup Clergy. Join us as we look seriously at our call to be in ministry with the poor.

Within My Reach
October 28 - November 18
This class is a program of the Marriage Resource Center in Springfield. This class is a relationship skills and decision making program for helping women achieve their goals in relationships, family, and marriage. More information at www.marriageresourcecenter.org

Henderson Settlement Ministry Opportunities
November 4
We will learn about ministry opportunities at Henderson Settlement in southeast Kentucky. Henderson is a part of the Red Bird Missionary Conference. Henderson has a strong agricultural and work camp program. We will discuss the spring mission trip to Henderson in more detail.

Psalms of the Season
November 4 - December 16
Psalms of the Season is a Bible study on the lectionary psalms in November and December. The class will enrich your Sunday morning worship experience through a deeper knowledge and experience of the Psalms. Outside class reading and meditation on the Psalms encouraged.

Brazilian Ministry Orientation
December 2
Pastor Sandy will discuss the new Brazilian ministry at Jamestown UMC. This is an exciting ministry reaching out to the Brazilian community of Southwest Ohio.

Rev. Rick Tettau
Deacon
Faith Community UM

John Fristoe (Interim eNews Editor)

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