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SMALL GROUPS MINISTRIES

A large church is a big community of Christians. While there are many opportunities for fellowship, the size can sometimes make it difficult to get to know people and feel connected. At First Church, we believe that by joining a Small Group, members are better able to build relationships with each other and become a part of the larger church family.

It is Jesus Christ himself who provided us with the Small Group model. He chose a group of twelve with whom to be in ministry. Small groups foster Christian growth by providing acceptance, friendship, support and love.

We hope to provide a Small Group that meets your needs. We have a
variety of groups designed for people of both genders in all phases of life such as:

  • Women's Groups
  • Men's Groups
  • Couples Groups
  • Young Couples
  • Senior Groups
  • Life Enrichment Groups

Different small groups cater to different interests. There are Bible study groups, prayer groups and social groups. Small Groups meet at a variety of days and times. If you want to find a Small Group that is right for you please call the church office and leave a message for Kay Murff, our Small Groups Director or e-mail us at kmurff@fumccg.org
Download Small Group Sign-Up Sheet on PDF format.

Women’s Groups
  • Koinonia Circle meets monthly at 10:00 am on the 3rd Monday in the Head Center for fellowship, devotionals, speakers, and service.

  • Diana Lee leads a parenting-support group in connection with The Growing Place with a monthly meeting of mothers of pre-school age children called SPA. This group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month during the school year in Hanger Bldg. #205 at 9:15 am.

  • After Lunch Group meets on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm in the Hanger Bldg. #205. Led by Pat Brown, they read and discuss books on Spiritual Growth.

  • Young Moms meet on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm to discuss relevant books. They are led by Carrie Bodin and Julie Hoyt and meet in Hanger Bldg. #205

  • Disciples II Bible Study is led by Pat Brown on Thursdays at 10:00 am in the Hanger Bldg. #206.

  • Meeting on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am in the Hanger Bldg. #205 is a young women’s study led by Alina Hernandez and Hazel Slaughter.

  • Debbie Freeman leads a monthly study of Beth Moore books in her home on the 2nd Saturday morning each month.

  • Healthy Living Group meets on Saturday mornings at 9:00 am to have a devotional at the church then “walk and talk”. They usually walk the Granada Golf Course – everyone has their own speed.
Men's Groups
  • Men meet for Breakfast at a local restaurant on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 am. Jonah Pruitt is the coordinator.
  • Robert Gray and Robert Onsgard lead a Men’s Spiritual Growth class on Wednesday evenings at 7:45 pm in the Hanger Bldg. #205.
Couples Groups
  • LOGOS Class is led by David Morison at 8:30am & 9:30 am in the Library. They are studying Acts.

  • Sojourners Class meets in Hanger Bldg. #205, Suzanne Rogers leads. They meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. They are studying Revelations.

  • Trinity Class is led by Chuck Stewart meets in Hanger Bldg. #207 at 9:30 am on Sundays. They are studying Ephesians.

  • Seekers Class meets in Hanger Bldg. #203, lead by Brother Milledge. They meet on Sundays at 9:30 am. They study various spiritual books.

  • Parents of Teens meets every other Sunday evening at 6:00 pm at the home of Jocelyn and John Flynt

  • Parents of Youth meet every other Friday evening at 6:00 pm. They are led by Linda and Mike Kelly.

  • Adults Spiritual Growth Group is led by Ed and Liz Baker on Tuesday evenings – usually at their home. Irregular schedule.

  • “B” Team, lead by Kay Brezina in her home on Tuesday evenings. They study various books relating to the Bible or spiritual growth.

  • Young Married Couples meet monthly for Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the home of Aislynn & Scott McDonald. They are co-leaders with Allyson and Phillip Humphries. They are studying Romans. During the month they also meet for dinner or do a community service as a group.

  • On Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm adults meet in the Library to study a book on prayer and healing. Leaders are Sally & Duff Mattson and Kathryn Becker.

  • Pastor Thom Shafer teaches a Bible Study on Wednesday evenings in the Hanger Bldg. #207 at 6:30 pm. This year they are studying I Corinthians.

  • A 10-week course by Crown Financial Ministry is being taught by Estelle and Robin Lockhart and Roberta Weller on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm in the Hanger Bldg. #206.

  • Disciples I Bible Study is being taught by David Morison on Friday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Library.
Young Couples
  • Young Married Couples meet monthly for Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the home of Aislynn & Scott McDonald. They are co-leaders with Allyson and Phillip Humphries. They are studying Romans. During the month they also meet for dinner or do a community service as a group.
  • Parents of Youth meet every other Friday evening at 6:00 pm. They are led by Linda and Mike Kelly.
  • Young Single Professionals meet for Bible Study on Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in the Head Center. They are lead by Georgia Ann Downey and are studying Matthew.
  • Gary Barcus mentors Young Adults on Monday evenings in the Youth Lounge at 7:30 pm.
Senior Groups
  • Silver Club meets on Thursdays at 10:00 am in the Head Center during the “school year”. Led by Dottie Drennan, they have speakers, programs and field trips followed by lunch.
  • Spares and Pairs Class meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the narthex of the Sanctuary. Their Bible study is led by Marjorie Clendenin.
  • Wesley-Hass Class meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Hanger Bldg. #206. Bible study of the book of Exodus is led by Janet English.
  • Summer Serendipity is a recreational gathering that meets during the summer for programs and fellowship on Wednesdays afternoons at 1:30 pm in the Head Center. Contact Kay Murff, Director of Small Groups for information.

Life Enrichment Groups
  • Beginning Spanish is taught by Elsa Cortina on Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 pm in the Library.
  • Conversational Spanish is taught by Rebeca Romero on Thursday afternoons at 2:30 in the Hanger Bldg. #206.
  • A 10-week course by Crown Financial Ministry is being taught by Estelle and Robin Lockhart and Roberta Weller on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm in the Hanger Bldg. #206.
  • Healthy Living Group meets on Saturday mornings at 9:00 am to have a devotional at the church then “walk and talk”. They usually walk the Granada Golf Course – everyone has their own speed.
  • Summer Serendipity is a recreational gathering that meets during the summer for programs and fellowship on Wednesdays afternoons at 1:30 pm in the Head Center. Contact Kay Murff, Director of Small Groups for information.



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Contact Kay Murff, Director of Small Groups

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