Life Groups
We call our small groups Life Groups. Life Groups include every aspect of Christian living and community Jesus taught and demonstrated to His disciples, the first Life Group. An apple tree will only produce fruit if placed with other apple trees; they must have the cross pollination that comes from being with other trees. Believers must have the love, support, and interaction that come from being with other believers. In order to grow in Christ and produce the fruit God desires in us, we need to learn to live together in the kind of community that will come as we grow in Christ together in Life Groups.
Life Groups meet weekly from September through May and meet occasionally for fellowship during the summer. Beginning in September each group focuses on the same topic, using the same material for approximately 10 weeks. This creates a wonderful opportunity for church unity. For the remainder of the year, each Life Group selects its own topic of study.
We invite you to become involved in this small group (8-12 people) atmosphere for study of God’s word, worship, ministry, outreach and fellowship. If you would like to participate or have any questions please contact the church office at (804) 730-9512.
In Life Groups, we are doing life together, by living according to God’s Word, growing in Christ and enjoying Him and one another.
Our Current Life Groups include (some groups are not meeting due to the pandemic, this list will be updated as groups start meeting again):
- Fletcher Life GroupGroup: Fletcher Life GroupLeader(s): Ryan FletcherTopic of Study: Psalm 119For Ages: All Ages WelcomeMeets: Monthly on Tuesday at 6:00 pmLocation: Fletcher Home
Join us as we gather on the fourth Tuesday of each month and study the Word of God together!
- Irvin Life GroupGroup: Irvin Life GroupLeader(s): Donna IrvinTopic of Study: End TimesFor Ages: Women of all agesMeets: Weekly on Tuesday at 6:30 pmLocation: Irvin Residence
The Irvin Life Group meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm at the home of Donna Irvin. The group is currently doing a study about the End Times. If you would like to learn more about this life group contact Donna Irvin.
- Zimmerman Life GroupGroup: Zimmerman Life GroupLeader(s): Lisa ZimmermanTopic of Study: The Great DisappearanceFor Ages: AdultsMeets: Weekly on Thursday at 7:00 pmLocation: Home of Lee and Lisa Zimmerman
The Zimmerman Life Group meets every Thursday at 7pm at the home of Lee and Lisa Zimmerman. The current topic of study is “The Great Disappearance” by Dr. David Jeremiah. If you would like to learn more about this life group contact Lee or Lisa Zimmerman.
Men’s Ministry
Activities designed just for men of all ages, provide opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and bonding with your brothers in Christ:
Men’s Breakfast – Men meet every third Saturday at 8:00 a.m. for a home-cooked breakfast, devotional time (which sometimes includes special guests), and a great time of fellowship. See the calendar page for specific dates.
Past Devotional – Psalm 119 – Topic: “Where is the Lord in this?”
Right Now Media series with Matt Chandler
Even the most mature believers face dark nights of the soul. Psalm 119 demonstrates the power of God’s Word in the lives of believers.
If you missed the breakfast/devotional and want to catch up with the discussion, watch the latest Psalm 119 “Quick Notes” below!
Praise & Worship Team
A group of musicians, vocalists, and technicians, who feel called by the Lord to lead the congregation in praise and worship of the Living God. This ministry meets once a week for rehearsal, devotions, and fellowship. They lead Sunday morning worship services as well as various other services and outreach functions.
Prayer
Our prayer ministries include:
Prayer – Prayer intercessors who meet on Sundays at 8:15 a.m., at the church, to pray for the concerns of our church as listed on our published Prayer List and other concerns that they are made aware of.
Sunday School
We have a variety of adult classes all meeting each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. We are committed to teaching the Word of God and to the consistent presentation of the gospel message of salvation.
Our Current Sunday School classes include:
- CrossbearersClass: CrossbearersTeacher(s): Bill CumbyTopic of Study: 1st and 2nd PeterFor Ages: AdultsMeets: Weekly on Sunday at 9:15 amLocation: Cross Bearers classroom
The Crossbearers Sunday School Class will be starting in August a study on the letters of 1st and 2nd Peter. Come help us discover the letters of Peter; one of the original twelve disciples; why Jesus gave him the nickname: “The Rock”; and when he was crucified he wanted to be crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to die as Jesus had. Here is the man that was one of the leaders of the disciples, the person whom Jesus wanted to build His church, and wanted to give those followers in the early church hope during persecution. Peter also helps us remember how even the strongest believer can be weak as he was confronted and denied Jesus three times. Jesus, in his compassion, gives Peter grace, after His resurrection, by asking Peter three times: “Do you love me, then feed my sheep”.
While 1st Peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well. 2nd Peter focuses on combating false teachings and to remind his readers that the grace of God truly transforms sinners, enabling them to walk in righteousness. For a contemporary world of moral chaos and false teachings of various kinds, 2nd Peter has forceful relevance.
Come join our class and help us learn from God’s Word as we gather together.
- FriendshipClass: FriendshipTeacher(s): Jim TrustyTopic of Study: The Eternal PerspectiveFor Ages: AdultsMeets: Weekly on Sunday at 9:15 amLocation: Friendship classroom
The Friendship Sunday School Class is currently doing a study called “The Eternal Perspective.” This series began on Aug. 18, 2024 and will run for the next 10 weeks or so. Our first lesson is from the book of Colossians 1:24-29 and is called “The Motivation for Ministry.” If you enjoy studying and discussing God’s Word please join us!
- SeekersClass: SeekersTeacher(s): David Householder and Susan HaynesTopic of Study: Entire BibleFor Ages: AdultsMeets: Weekly on Sunday at 9:15 amLocation: Seekers classroom
Come join the Seekers Adult Sunday school Class as they use Wesley Sunday School literature to study the entire Bible.
Women’s Fellowship Opportunities
Activities designed just for women provide opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and bonding with your sisters in Christ.
Women in the Vine – is our women’s ministry deriving its name from John 15:5. Our mission is to establish our value through a personal relationship with God; to use His Word to inspire us to walk out His plan for our lives; to help nurture our God given desires, hopes and dreams through fellowship; and to encourage outreach in every direction. We meet monthly and always have a good time together. Whether we are listening to a speaker, going out to dinner, or painting ceramic tiles at a pottery studio, there is always lots of love and laughter to go around.
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me bears much fruit.
However, apart from Me you can do nothing.
John 15:5
However, apart from Me you can do nothing.
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