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Sunday Morning 10:00-10:50

Connecting to a Sunday School group offers one of the best means for growing in the faith, enjoying fellowship in the church family, and receiving care during difficult times.

The following paragraphs describe the current groups offered for adults. All groups welcome visitors and new members. We encourage you to visit several classes before settling on one. Choose one that sounds inviting to you and visit it this Sunday!

For more information, contact Lydia Locke.

AGAPE, LAUNCHPAD

This fun loving group of Christians enjoy laughing, crying, and learning together and supporting each others’ spiritual journeys. The class is mainly composed of people age 60 and over. They have a discussion format. If you are interested in further information contact Bill Hearn (email) or just come by and join us in the portable classroom near the Fellowship Hall.

FISHERS NET, ROOM 206

This class is for young couples and singles in their 20s and 30s. They enjoy in-depth Bible and topical studies, as well as participate in mission and social activities together. Facilitators: John & Briana Garrison

JOURNEY, Room 200

The class emphasis is reading and exploring the scriptures by studying the Word, culture and biblical history. They are deliberate in discussions and do not maintain a set schedule relative to class material. All adult ages are represented and all are welcome. Facilitator: Leigh Hummer (email)

LIVING WATERS, Room 115

This discussion oriented group is open to adults of any age, stage of life or marital status. Currently, the class is using The Chosen DVD curriculum. Contact Person: Karin Larsen (email)

MARY AND MARTHA, Room 211

This is women's class is discussion based. They draw inspiration and encouragement from each other. Facilitator: Diane Blocker (email)

UNITY, Room 210

This friendly, diverse group enjoys fellowship and learning through a variety of materials, primarily DVD based curriculum. Facilitator: Deborah Jeziorski (email)

WESLEY, Room 203

This multi-age group uses short term based topical studies. Several members share teaching responsibilities. This class is involved in outreach and has fellowship activities. The current study on Romans uses the book In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado. Contact Cathy Saik (email) or Deb Callins (email)

Table Groups meeting Oct 8 - Nov 12

Table Groups meet around a meal and discussion is based on 2 questions from the sermon. Table groups meet in a variety of places and times. Each group is limited to 8 people. Register for Table Groups with Lydia Locke (email) or call 256-883-9062.

Sunday evenings 5:30-7:00pm in Belinda's office, bring your own dinner, facilitated by Belinda Freeman.
Tuesday lunch at the church in Room 115. Lydia Locke facilitates, brown bag lunch with dessert provided. This is for couples and individuals.
Tuesday evening at 6:30pm, at the home of Cliff & Treva Whitmore, Bring brown bag dinner, open to couples and singles
Wednesday evening, 6:30pm at the home of Theresa Roman, brown bag dinner. This group is open to couples and singles.

generosity challenge

Take the Generosity Challenge for 28 days of gratitude, prayer and faith. Earl Freeman is teaching this class. Class begins Oct 8 at 5:30 pm in room 115. The cost of the book is $16. Register with Earl at efreeman@aldersgatehsv.com.

Weekdays

Monday afternoon Ladies Bible Study

A book study group 1:00 - 2:00pm, facilitated by Martha McInnish

Tuesday night Prayer & Bible Study Group

A book study and prayer group. 6:30-7:30, Sue DeLary (email) Room 115

Special Offerings

Coffee with the Pastors (Welcome to Aldersgate & Meet the staff)

Sunday, Nov 19th at 10am, in the welcome center by the Fellowship Hall

Women’s Ministry

Women's Ministry meets on the 4th Monday night during the school year. Dinner is included and they rotate program to include missions, worship, creative/craft times. Contact Belinda Freeman,bfreeman@aldersgatehsv.com for more information
Women United in Faith (United Methodist Women) have 2 circles. They both meet on the 3rd Thursday. Susanna Circle is 9:30 am and Deborah Circle is 7:00 pm. Both groups meet in the Disciple center. Christy Kindred contact person, ChristyLHK2018@gmail.com

men’s Ministry

FORGE is for younger men. This stand alone Bible Study for men meets Sunday evenings from 5:30-7 in the Launch Pad. Contact Ty McCleery, wtyler.mccleery@gmail.com, for more information.
Men’s Breakfast meets every Thursday morning, 6:30 am in the church Fellowship Hall. They are using a Table Group format. Earl Freeman contact person, efreeman@aldersgatehsv.com.

Older Adults

Speeders Breakfast is the 1st Wednesday, 8:30 am for breakfast at El Vaquero. No reservations necessary. Lydia Locke at llocke@aldersgatehsv.com
Evergreens Lunch is the 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:30 in church Fellowship Hall. Lunch and a variety of programs each month. The group typically has a day trip a month. Reservations are needed for lunch and trips. Contact Lydia Locke at llocke@aldersgatehsv.com