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SMALL GROUPS (UPDATED 10/16/21)
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.
During the COVID-19 environment, we need the support of others and the ability to communicate with those of common interest. In the current environment, our Groups are 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, contact ereed@havenfirstumc.org with updates.
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.
Sundays
Led by: Doug O'Connell
Study Book: Experiencing God
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, following worship service
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Mondays
Led by: Ellen Marino
Study Book: Experiencing God
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 10:00 AM
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Tuesdays
Led by: Ann Moyer & Nancy Kraft
Study Book: Experiencing God
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 3:00 PM
Led by: JoAnn Daum
Study Book: Experiencing God
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 3:00 PM
Led by: Kim Rose
Study Book: Experiencing God
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 6:00 PM
Led by: Dave Williams
Study Book: Experiencing God (starting Oct. 26)
Where: Virtual (Google Meet)
Frequency: Weekly, 7:00 PM
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Thursdays
Led by: Eydie Reed
Study Book: Experiencing God
Where: Home and Virtual (WebEx)
Frequency: Weekly, 10:00 AM
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Fridays
Led by: Mary & Moffette Tharpe
Studying: Bible Studies/Book Studies
Where: Home
Frequency: Every other week, 6:30 PM
Encouragement & Accountability Groups
We are smaller groups which meet regularly to support and encourage each other in our walk of faith.
Tuesdays
Led by: Doug O'Connell
Where: Men's meeting at Manheim Diner
Frequency: Weekly, 6:30 AM
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Saturdays
Led by: Wanda Langley
Where: Varies
Frequency: Weekly, 8:00 AM (temporarily filled)
Bible Study Groups
Our interest is in-depth study of books of the Bible to better understand its teachings.
Sundays
Led by: Tom Reed
Studying: Genesis
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, following worship service
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Tuesdays
Led by: Karen Shiffert
Studying: Psalms
Where: Seton Manor
Frequency: weekly, 10:00 AM (presently for residents only until COVID restrictions lift)
Led by: Doug & Deb Esposito
Studying: Life of Joseph in Genesis; "Detours" by Tony Evans
Where: Y's Home
Frequency: Weekly, 6:30 PM (filled)
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: Daniel
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 10:00 AM
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Thursdays
Led by: Gerri Inama
Studying: Genesis
Where: Home
Frequency: Weekly, 6:00 PM
Led by: Doug O'Connell
Studying: John
Where: Church
Frequency: Weekly, 7:00 PM
Bible study is canceled throughout the holidays; we will
continue our study of the Gospel of John on Thursday, January 6.
Focused Groups
We have a variety of Small Groups with specialized interests.
Sundays
Led by:
Type: Alpha Course Class
Where: Church
Frequency: As needed
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Wednesdays
Led by: Pastor Chris Fisher
Type: Wednesday Night Prayer Group
Where: Church Sanctuary
Frequency: Weekly, 6:00 PM
Thursdays
Led by: Karen Shiffert
Type: Caregivers Support Group (starting Nov. 4)
Where: Meadowbrook Center
Frequency: Weekly, 2:00 PM
Led by: Wanda Langley
Meal & Chat: Women encouraging women
Where: Church
Frequency: (pending)
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Saturdays
Led by: Don Bergen
Type: Men's Breakfast
Video Series, "Truth. Love. Together."
Where: Church Fellowship Hall & Virtual (WebEx)
Frequency: Third Saturday of each month, 8:00 AM
Coming in 2022:
Led by: Stacey Lehman and Matheau Bridges
Type: Celebrate Recovery
Where: Church
Frequency: (pending)
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.
Discipleship Plan Components
Component 1 - Experience God
(visual overview of the FUMC discipleship process)
"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