• 10:17 Men’s Bible Study  
  We invite any men who are interested in digging deeper into God's word.  We will be kicking off a 13 week study on Paul's letters (1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians).  Our study book will be a verse by verse study of the great New Testament books. We will learn insight into the meaning of the passages by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words, and how it to our own lives.  

When: Sundays, starts October 26
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Leader: Scott Wilson
Fee: book, approximately $8

• Hungry for the Word
  Bible Study group that is meeting to study
  and discuss the entire Bible together. New
  persons are welcome to join. Study of Psalms starting on September 7.

When: Sundays (ongoing)
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Leader: Terry Settle
Fee: book, $23

• Monday Morning Men's Bible Study
  Sponsored by United Methodist Men, this
  ongoing men’s group meets weekly for a
  light breakfast, Bible study and fellowship.

• Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples Through
  Bible Study 
  The foundational Disciple Bible Study that
  is the pre-requisite for other Disciple studies.
  A 34-session survey of the Bible, both Old
  and New Testaments, from Genesis through
  Revelation, that prompts participants to become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

When: Wednesdays,
starts September 17
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leader: Rev. Dennis Wilkinson 
Fee: $40

• Disciple 2: Into the Word Into the World
  32 week study of the Old and New Testament
  with concentration on four books: Genesis,
  Exodus, Luke, and Acts. Designed for
  those who have already taken Disciple 1.

When: Tuesdays,
starts September 16       
9:30 – 11:30 am
Leader: Ellen Diers
Fee: $40

• Women’s Reading Group
  This group gathers weekly for prayer,
  fellowship and discussion on the readings
  together. Participants are welcome to bring
  your lunch. Book, Longing to Pray: How the
  Psalms Teach us to Talk with God.

When: Thursdays,
starts September 18    
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan
Fee: $12 

• Group Spiritual Direction
  Monthly small group that meets to pray
  together, give group members an
  opportunity share and listen to how
  God is working in their lives, and to gain
  inspiration and support to repond to
  God’s nudgings.

When: 1st Monday,
starts November 3
9:30 – 11:30 am
OR
1st Thursday,
starts November 6     
6:30-8:30 pm
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan
Fee: none

• In the Prayer Garden: A Morning Apart 
  Are you tired? Worn out? Do you need a
  morning just to be still and  know that God is
  God? Group will gather together in the
  Biggerstaff Prayer Garden for community
  prayer, silence and solitude for rest and
  renewal.

In case of inclement weather, we will meet inside.

When: Saturday
   October 25, 9:30 - 11:30 am
   Grace & Gratitude

   December 6, 9:30 – 11:30 am
   Advent:  Waiting for the Christ Child 
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan
Fee: none, Bring your journal or paper/pen.

• Divorce Recovery
  A 7 week workshop/support group for persons experiencing the pain of divorce - to understand divorce process, plan for recovery and future decisions, and find support from others.

When: Sundays,
starts September 21         
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Leaders: Jeff & Pam Martin Varnell
Fee: $15

• Grief Recovery
  A 7 week workshop/support group for persons who have experienced the painful death of a loved one - to work through the grief process, grow through the loss, and find support from others.

When: Sundays,
starts September 21   
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Leaders: Rev. Susan Bryan and
    Rev. Joan Humphries
Fee: $15

• Pastor’s Study Group
  This ongoing group meets to share joys and
  concerns, read and reflect on our faith, and
  grow in grace together.

When: Wednesdays,
starts September 17
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Leader: Rev. Dennis Wilkinson
Fee: book, to be determined

• Financial Peace University
  This class teaches stewardship-how to manage 100 percent of shate God has given. Dave Ramsey’s life-changing program to
  help you and your family get out of debt, stay out of debt and save money.

• Being a United Methodist 101
  For persons who are new to the United Methodist Church or those who need a refresher course. Learn about basics of
  the United Methodist Church - history, theology, structure and social principles.

When:
Sundays, October 19, 26 &
November 2
    9:45 – 10:45 am
OR
Thursdays, October 23 & 30
    7:00 – 8:30 pm
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan

• Story of Christianity
  A graduate level course on Early Christian History and Writings, using the Perkins textbook, Story of Christianity by Justo Gonzales.

• Yoga
  Uniting mind, body, and soul, yoga is an effective way to relieve stress and to build strength, stamina, and balance. Suitable for
  beginners or those with yoga experience. An easy to moderate physical workout that incorporates Christian worship, prayer,
  and quiet time. Yoga mats and props will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. Signed waver form required.

When: 10 sessions,
starts September 15
Mondays, 9:00 - 10:00 am
OR
Mondays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Leader: Lucinda Bordonaro, Yoga instructor 3 years and certified by YogaFit.
Fee: $30, Space is limited–register early

• P.E.A.R.L.S. (Personal Enrichment and Relations Ladies Study)
  A bi-monthly mom-to-mom group focusing on spreading God's grace through the art of hospitality to family, friends and the community.

When: ongoing
2nd & 4th Thursdays,
9:30 - 11:30 am
Leader: Lindy Kinnan
Fee: book  

• Women’s Retreat
  Join other women for fun and fellowship, and to relax, rest and renew in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Texoma. We will begin with dinner Friday and end after worship Sunday morning.

When: March 6-8, 2009
Prothro Center, Texoma
Contact: Ellen Diers or Susan Bryan
Fee: $135 by November 30,
    $145 after (double occupancy)