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SMALL GROUPS (UPDATED 11/15/23)
FUMC promotes participation in Small Groups as a way to meet other Christians, participate in shared interests, support each other's needs, and build lasting friendships in a one-on-one setting with limited attendance.
Currently, our Groups are held in-person, virtual (highlighted in this listing), or blended (in-person and virtual).
If you have an interest in joining one of the groups below, contact the leader directly or if assistance is needed, contact: ereed@havenfirstumc.org
If Group Leaders need to change their meeting information, send updates to: ereed@havenfirstumc.org
Life in Action Groups
Our interest is in following Jesus' command to "go and make disciples". We study and practice within
our Group and then go out into the community to make disciples. Recommended readings for this
group are listed at the bottom of this page.​
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Mondays
Led by: Ellen Marino
Study Book: Experiencing God (women's group)
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 10:15 AM
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Tuesdays
​Led by: Ann Moyer & Nancy Kraft
Study Book: You Were Made For This Moment (women's group)
Where: Church
Frequency: 2 Tuesdays a month, 2:00 PM
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Led by: JoAnn Daum
Study Book: The 7 Churches of Revelation (through RightNow Media)
Where: Church Office
Frequency: Weekly, 3:00 PM (filled)
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Led by: Fred Yuengling
Study Book: new topic expected January, 2024
Where: Home
Frequency: Weekly, 7:00 PM (filled)
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Wednesdays
Senior High Youth:
Led by: David Williams, Stacey Lehman, Carolyn Catranis
Study: Darkroom Faith Series on theological topics
Where: Church Youth Room
Frequency: Weekly, 6:00-7:30 PM (joint free time 7:00 -7:30 PM with Middle School)
Middle School Youth:
Led by: April Bergen, Don Bergen, Renee Williams, Stacey Lehman
Study: various studies, changing monthly
Where: Church Youth Room
Frequency: Weekly, 7:00-8:30 PM (joint free time 7:00 -7:30 PM with Senior High)
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Thursdays
Led by: Eydie Reed
Study Book: Book of Malachi (through RightNow Media)
Where: Home
Frequency: Weekly, 10:00 AM
Led by: Brian Reading
Study Books: from David Jeremiah ministry
Where: Church
Frequency: 2nd & 4th Thursdays ea. mo., 3:00 PM
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Encouragement & Accountability Groups
We are smaller groups which meet regularly to support and encourage each other in our walk of faith.​
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Mondays
Led by: Darlene Beers
Where: varies
Frequency: Weekly, 8:00 AM (temp. filled)
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Tuesdays
Led by: Lisi Fisher
Where: Church (women's prayer and accountability group)
Frequency: Weekly, 5:30 AM
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Led by: Doug O'Connell
Where: Men's meeting at Long Run Diner
Frequency: Weekly, 6:30 AM
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Bible Study Groups
Our interest is in-depth study of books of the Bible to better understand its teachings.​
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Sundays
Led by: Tom Reed
Studying: continuing in Genesis
​Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 10:30 AM (fall start-up mid-November)
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Tuesdays
Led by: Shirley Yenilaitus
Studying: I, II, and III John and Jude
​Where: Y's Home
Frequency: Weekly, 6:00 PM (filled)
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Led by: Bonnie Hawley
Studying: Old Testament
​Where: Home
Frequency: Weekly, 7:00 PM (filled)
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Wednesdays
Led by: Ellen Marino
Studying: Matthew
​Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 10:15 AM
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Thursdays
Led by: Doug O'Connell
Studying: John
Where: Zoom (during late fall/winter)
Frequency: Weekly, 7:00 PM
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Focused Groups
We have a variety of Small Groups with specialized interests.​
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Sundays
Led by: Pastor Chris Fisher
Type: Coffee House Worship
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 10:45 AM
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Wednesdays
Led by: Dot Murphy
Meal & Chat: Women encouraging women (for widows)
Where: varies
Frequency: Weekly, 5:30 PM
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Led by: Pastor Chris Fisher
Type: Wednesday Night Prayer Group
Where: Church Sanctuary
Frequency: Weekly, 6:00 PM
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Saturdays
Led by: Don Bergen
Type: Men's Breakfast
Chasing Revival (through RightNow Media)
Where: Church Fellowship Hall
Frequency: Third Saturday ea. mo., 8:00 AM (none Nov, 2023)
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Coming:
Led by: Stacey Lehman and (TBA)
Type: Celebrate Recovery
Where: Church
Frequency: (pending)
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​If you would like to start a new Small Group, please contact the FUMC church office at 570.385.3941 for more information.
LIFE IN ACTION GROUPS RECOMMENDED READINGS (UPDATED 09/17/2021)
The books listed below have been reviewed by the Discipleship Council and are recommended for the Life in Action Groups to use as a guide in their mission to create disciples in response to Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19a.
These books are generally available at www.christianbook.com and through other providers.
(visual overview of the FUMC discipleship process)
Discipleship Plan Components
Component 1 - Experience God
​"A Firm Foundation" by Wesleyan Covenant Association
Hope and Vision for a new Methodist Future
"​Alpha Course" by Nicky Gumbel
Creating space to explore life, faith, and meaning
"Healing" by Francis MacNutt
Provides a context within which to understand healing
​Component 2 - Follow the Lord Jesus
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Daily Devotions
"Experiencing God" by Claude King, Henry Blackaby, and Richard Blackaby
Carefully listening to God's voice will anchor you in His plan and set you free to live it with boldness and freedom.
Component 3 - Share Life Together
"The Class Meeting" by Kevin M. Watson
A fresh new guide to the theory and practice of the Wesley class meeting
"The Band Meeting" by Kevin M. Watson & Scott T. Kisker
Demonstrates that the band meeting is not merely another church program
​Component 4 - Serve the Body of Christ
"Healing" by Francis MacNutt
Provides a context within which to understand healing
​Component 5 - Invest in Others
"The Starfish Movement" by Dan Grider
Shows how to fully engage with the original Movement that Jesus launched
(suggested reading for leaders of Small Groups)
"Crucial Conversations" by Dan Grider
Draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world
"God Space" by Doug Pollock
Naturally create room - God Space - for spiritual conversations to happen in your everyday life