Fall Small Group Bible Studies "Kitchen Table Friends"
"Kitchen Table Friends"
Fall Small Group Bible Studies You're Invited to Join!
From Associate Pastor, Fran Magoni
Five years ago, our church was looking for small group leaders, so I offered to lead a group in my home. What began as five strangers sitting around my kitchen table eventually grew into so much more! As we shared our stories and our lives together, our little circle grew and we became in many ways a family, a tribe, and a group of friends who walked through the messes, joys and crazy that is life. We celebrated the birth of grandchildren, supported one another at funerals and chemo treatments, prayed for prodigal children together, had cookouts and pool parties and served in ministry together.
Sunday Afternoon Women’s Group Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the Prayer Room Monday Afternoon Group Study At 2:00 p.m. at Gables Clubhouse (5228 Forsyth Road) Kick Off - September 12th Curriculum: The Amazing Collection Workbooks: $10.00 (can be paid at the first meeting) Facilitators: Jimmie Powell & Kathy Griffin Women and men welcome.
The faces that gathered in our circle each Monday night became my safe place. This was the place where I could openly share my fears, my ‘ugly’ (as we jokingly called stinky attitudes), and our love for God and His word.
Monday Night Women's Bible Study At 7:00 p.m. in Room 210 | Resumes September 12th Curriculum: Namesake Facilitators: Gena Franklin & Amy Rauls
In the book of Acts, we see how the first century church worshipped in the temple courts AND from house-to-house (Acts 5:42). I love the rhythm we see in this verse – weekly worship in a large group setting, but then also gathering in smaller groups to study God’s word and do life together as a smaller, more intimate community of faith.
Tuesday Morning Men's Group: ROMEOs At 8:00 a.m. at Krystal on Zebulon Road A time of fellowship, prayer, and eating. Contact John Carroll: [email protected] or Ed Gibbs: [email protected] Open to all retired men.
If you are not already in a small group, I hope that you will check out one of the many offerings listed in this newsletter, or plug into one of our adult Sunday school classes. Something extraordinary happens as we gather in circles, listen to one another’s stories, bear one another burdens, and share God’s word together. Don’t hesitate to let me know if I can help you find a group, or if you are interested in starting a group around your kitchen table! Love and blessings, Fran
Tuesday Night Women's Bible Study At 6:30 p.m. in Room 210 | Kick Off - September 27th Curriculum: Open your Bible Facilitator: Susan Haney Fran Magoni, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Tuesday Night Men’s Group Curriculum: Mere Christianity At 7:15 p.m. in the Youth Wing
Wednesday Evening Women’s Group: Sisterchicks At 5:30 p.m. in the Library Curriculum: The Girl's Still Got It Facilitator: Lydia Sutherland
New Midweek at Martha Class - Falling in Love is the Easy Part! No couple wants to fall in love only to then spend a lifetime simply tolerating one another. What is different about people who fall in love, and then somehow manage to stay passionately in love over a lifetime? Join Mark and Fran Magoni as they share funny stories from 30 years of marriage, scriptural truths, and insights from marriage research, about how to STAY in love. Join us Wednesday nights beginning September 14th - October 5th from 6:15-7:15 PM in Room 210. United Methodist Women The United Methodist Women at Martha Bowman have a place for you! Are you looking for a place to grow in your relationship with God, participate in global and local ministries of the church, and belong to a supportive group? We work for missions, learn together, share together, and pray together. Our Groups: Friendship Circle meets every second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at The Gables Joy Circle meets every fourth Monday at 10:00 a.m. at MBMUMC, Room 213 Roberta Gardiner Circle meets every third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in homes Upcoming Event: Card Party | September15th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Tickets: $10.00 per person (includes lunch) We are looking forward to you joining us, Sisters-in-Christ! Contact Cherilyn Landry at (478) 474-9774.
Fall Small Group Bible Studies You're Invited to Join!
From Associate Pastor, Fran Magoni
Five years ago, our church was looking for small group leaders, so I offered to lead a group in my home. What began as five strangers sitting around my kitchen table eventually grew into so much more! As we shared our stories and our lives together, our little circle grew and we became in many ways a family, a tribe, and a group of friends who walked through the messes, joys and crazy that is life. We celebrated the birth of grandchildren, supported one another at funerals and chemo treatments, prayed for prodigal children together, had cookouts and pool parties and served in ministry together.
Sunday Afternoon Women’s Group Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the Prayer Room Monday Afternoon Group Study At 2:00 p.m. at Gables Clubhouse (5228 Forsyth Road) Kick Off - September 12th Curriculum: The Amazing Collection Workbooks: $10.00 (can be paid at the first meeting) Facilitators: Jimmie Powell & Kathy Griffin Women and men welcome.
The faces that gathered in our circle each Monday night became my safe place. This was the place where I could openly share my fears, my ‘ugly’ (as we jokingly called stinky attitudes), and our love for God and His word.
Monday Night Women's Bible Study At 7:00 p.m. in Room 210 | Resumes September 12th Curriculum: Namesake Facilitators: Gena Franklin & Amy Rauls
In the book of Acts, we see how the first century church worshipped in the temple courts AND from house-to-house (Acts 5:42). I love the rhythm we see in this verse – weekly worship in a large group setting, but then also gathering in smaller groups to study God’s word and do life together as a smaller, more intimate community of faith.
Tuesday Morning Men's Group: ROMEOs At 8:00 a.m. at Krystal on Zebulon Road A time of fellowship, prayer, and eating. Contact John Carroll: [email protected] or Ed Gibbs: [email protected] Open to all retired men.
If you are not already in a small group, I hope that you will check out one of the many offerings listed in this newsletter, or plug into one of our adult Sunday school classes. Something extraordinary happens as we gather in circles, listen to one another’s stories, bear one another burdens, and share God’s word together. Don’t hesitate to let me know if I can help you find a group, or if you are interested in starting a group around your kitchen table! Love and blessings, Fran
Tuesday Night Women's Bible Study At 6:30 p.m. in Room 210 | Kick Off - September 27th Curriculum: Open your Bible Facilitator: Susan Haney Fran Magoni, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Tuesday Night Men’s Group Curriculum: Mere Christianity At 7:15 p.m. in the Youth Wing
Wednesday Evening Women’s Group: Sisterchicks At 5:30 p.m. in the Library Curriculum: The Girl's Still Got It Facilitator: Lydia Sutherland
New Midweek at Martha Class - Falling in Love is the Easy Part! No couple wants to fall in love only to then spend a lifetime simply tolerating one another. What is different about people who fall in love, and then somehow manage to stay passionately in love over a lifetime? Join Mark and Fran Magoni as they share funny stories from 30 years of marriage, scriptural truths, and insights from marriage research, about how to STAY in love. Join us Wednesday nights beginning September 14th - October 5th from 6:15-7:15 PM in Room 210. United Methodist Women The United Methodist Women at Martha Bowman have a place for you! Are you looking for a place to grow in your relationship with God, participate in global and local ministries of the church, and belong to a supportive group? We work for missions, learn together, share together, and pray together. Our Groups: Friendship Circle meets every second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at The Gables Joy Circle meets every fourth Monday at 10:00 a.m. at MBMUMC, Room 213 Roberta Gardiner Circle meets every third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in homes Upcoming Event: Card Party | September15th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Tickets: $10.00 per person (includes lunch) We are looking forward to you joining us, Sisters-in-Christ! Contact Cherilyn Landry at (478) 474-9774.
