New Small Groups & Ministries to Get Involved In:
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers ... And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. (Acts 2:42, 44)
Small Groups follow the Biblical model in Acts 2. The early church gave themselves to study, teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. And they gave to one another as they had need. Because of this commitment, they added to their numbers daily. It's clear that God blesses us when we meet together, fellowship together, study together—share life together.
Florence Heacock
Minister of Small Groups
301.452.2491
Sanna Solem
Small Group Admin. Team
301.571.0050
Larry Goolsby
Small Group Admin. Team
301.946.6479
Small Groups are:
Spiritual communities where people share their thoughts, feelings, struggles, and joys, while applying Biblical principles in their lives. Small Groups grow in trusting relationships, and participants agree what is shared will remain confidential and differences of opinions are respected. Small Groups are spiritual communities where life transformation occurs through the love and Word of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, in relationships with His people.
Reasons to Join a Small Group:
· You will understand the Bible better in a small group.
· You will begin to really feel like part of God’s family.
· Prayer will become more meaningful to you.
· You will be able to handle times of crisis, change, and stress better.
· You will have a natural way to share Christ with friends, relatives, and work associates.
· You will develop leadership skills you never knew you had!
· You will deepen your understanding of worship.
· You will have fellowship, laughter, and fun
| SMALL GROUP | SCHEDULE [Meeting location is at the church unless otherwise designated] |
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE? |
| FINK | Sundays, 10:15 a.m., in the Sanctuary Contact: Steve North at 301.871.8161 or stevelauranorth@gmail.com |
Anyone from 11 to 111. Biblical/interactive teaching with brain-based teaching and changes to the heart. | Challenging Lifestyles (Breaking News-Good News) | Sundays, 10:15 a.m., in The Upper Room Contact: Larry Goolsby at 301.946.6479 or Lgoolsby@aphsa.org |
Study/discussion of the 21st Century challenging lifestyles and "breaking news" with the biblical teachings in the Bible. This is a Biblical, prayerful, spiritually nurturing and supportive fellowship. |
| Questions of Life? ALPHA | Sundays, Time and Place TBA To facilitate/participate, contact: Florence Heacock at 301.452.2491 or flohea@heartmindsoul.com |
Course on Christianity for new, returning, and mature believers, with workbook, prayer, DVD discussion, fellowship, and a meal. |
| Prayer Ministry | Sundays, Prayer Room I open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Contact: Paula Mathis, at 301.540.7391 or mathispaula@cs.com |
Comtemplative, Healing, Community, and Personal Prayers. |
| Pathfinders Morning Adventure (for Children) | Sundays at 10:15 a.m., in the 2nd floor Education wing.
Contact: Laura North at 301-652-5160 or laura@heartmindsoul.com |
At Pathfinders, CELC's Sunday school for children (ages 3-11), we experience friendship and fun while exploring God’s Word and God's world together! |
| Middle and High School Youth Group | Day, Time, and Place TBA Contact Richard Czypinski at 301.652.5160 ext. 6 or richard@heartmindsoul.com |
For middle school and high school youth interested in growing spiritually, learning, laughing, eating, hanging out with friends, encouraging one another, and exploring prayer, the Bible and a relationship with Jesus Christ. |
| Women's Healing Ministry | Sundays, 3:00 -5:00 p.m., in The Upper Room
Contact: Florence Heacock, flohea@heartmindsoul.com 301.652.5160 Ext. 3 |
Eight recovery principles (Beatitudes), with 12-step, as well as fellowship and God’s healing power to heal your hurts, addictions, and personal defects, and replace them with life’s abundance. |
| Martha Circle | Third Tuesday of
each month at 10 a.m.
Contact: Mary Merrick at 301.571.7212 |
Those interested in Bible study and fellowship based on material provided by the organization “Women of the Evangelical Church in America” |
| Rachel Circle | Second Tuesday
of each month at 7:30 p.m. Meeting takes place in members’
homes Contact: Alice Daniel at 301.949.4688 |
Those interested in Bible study and fellowship based on material provided by the organization “Women of the Evangelical Church in America” |
| YOUNG ADULTS |
Sundays, 10:15 a.m., Family Ministry Room |
Men & Women in their 20s & 30s, for Bible study, prayer, fellowship, love, support, encouragement, laughter, and fun. Servant and outreach activities |
| THRIVE Women’s Group |
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. in The
Upper Room |
Women seeking in-depth Bible study, prayer, spiritual growth, fellowship, love, laughter, and breakfast, with an emphasis on women, families, and life. |
| MASTER BUILDERS Men’s Breakfast Bible Study |
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 9:00 a.m.
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Men seeking in-depth Bible study, prayer spiritual growth, and fellowship, with an emphasis on issues men face. Coffee, Juice, and breakfast treats are served. |
| SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS FORUM |
1st Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m. in Prayer Room II |
Bible study, prayers, outreach discussions, and education/training for CELC's leaders, Small Group Ministry and Facilitators, with refreshments. |
| If you are interested in getting involved with any of our Small Groups, either as a Member or a Leader, please click on the appropriate link below and tell us your name, phone number, and the Small group in which you are interested. |
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