Keep Connected with Adult Ministry
Weekly and Monthly Events
Sunday
Seekers Adult Sunday School
The Seekers meet on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am in Room 206 of the Education Building. Generally they have short term book or Bible studies.
Together 10:50
This group meets on Sunday mornings at 10:50 am in Room 201 of the Education Building and engages in thought provoking book studies
Children's Sunday School Teacher
There is always a need for volunteers to help teach our children during the 9:30 worship time.
Monday
Betty Fairbanks Circle
What is the Betty Fairbanks Circle? Where are they working to serve in the Name of Christ? Who can join? The BFC has served SGUMC for many years. Their fellowship and donations continually make a difference. This year BFC has given to our children’s program scholarships and the Sewing Seeds of Hope Ministry. It has helped package bags for Operation Christmas Child. We meet the second Monday of each month at 11:30 am. usually in the Fellowship Hall.
Everyone is welcome to join us!
Tuesday
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the last Tuesday of every month at the home of Margaret Phillips from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. They gather for fellowship and to make prayer shawls that are given to someone who is suffering with despair, loss, or illness.
Wednesday
G.O. (God's Opportunities)
G.O. meets on Wednesday at 6:15 pm to discuss the previous Sunday's sermon. They will also schedule opportunities to participate in local service projects.
Sewing Seeds of Hope
The Sewing Seeds of Hope work on various sewing projects throughout the year, meeting on Wednesday from 12:30-3:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Some projects include walker and wheelchair bags, adult bibs, port pillows and pillowcase dresses and shorts. You can be a vital part of this ministry by sharing items with those that need them; donating materials; and/or helping with the production process.
Braiding Bunch
The Braiding Bunch primarily focuses on making jump ropes out of t-shirts for Operation Christmas Child and others. They meet in conjunction with Sewing Seeds of Hope throughout the year on Wednesday from 12:30-3:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Donations of t-shirts, any size, any color, any condition (stained and hole-y work!) as long as it's clean, may be left in the red bin on the porch of the Hope House.
Friday
Women's Bible Study
The Women's Bible Study Group meets Friday mornings from 10:00-11:30 am in Room C-2 of the Chapel Building. Registration with more details available below under special events.
Other
Other Small Groups
Various other small groups and classes meet at various times based on the scheduling of those groups typically meeting in six to ten week sessions. You can see additional opportunities below or go to the What's Happening page.
JOY@SGUMC
JOY@SGUMC stands for Just Older Youth at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. After all, isn’t that what our “Seniors” are, an older “youth” group? A group of disciples who are looking to learn more about God, more about themselves and their peers through worship, study, service and fellowship! JOY schedules opportunities on various days throughout the year.