Interested in Forming a New Small Group?

Small Group Mission Statement

Our mission is to offer a variety of contacts to meet the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our congregation and community at large. To do this we need individuals to step forth to utilize their spiritual gifts and/or natural talents in order to have a positive impact on the lives of others so that we can grow spiritually and help others grow spiritually as disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, Bible study and prayer.

Jesus said, "In this life you will have trouble." Everyone goes through times of intense struggles and suffering. As a church, we must be intentional about encouraging everyone to be involved in a small group so that when, not if, you face a difficult life situation, you will have the love, care and prayer support you need. Small groups at M.U.M.C. are diverse communities of people who want to grow as followers of Jesus Christ and experience the blessing that God bestows when His followers are relationally transparent and choose to live life together.

Please fill out & send in:

Attention: Small Group Ministry

McConnellsburg United Methodist Church

121 North Second Street

McConnellsburg, PA 17233
717-485-4815 (Church Office)

Please print clearly:

Group Type: ___Home Bible Study Group ___New Believer Group ___Focus Group
___Support Group ___Recovery Group

Group Type Descriptions:

Home Bible Study Groups - Groups of people who meet together in homes during the week to form community and to grow spiritually doing Bible study lessons that cover a wide range of topics.

New Believer Groups - Groups of people who are new Christians who meet together in homes during the week to learn the basics of the Christian life and study the Bible. Topics of discussion could be but are not limited to ‘what’s it mean to be a Christian’, ‘where do I go from here’, etc.

Focus Groups - Groups of people with a "common interest" who meet together in homes or at church during the week to form community and to grow spiritually as Disciples of Christ. Some points of "common interest" might be but are not limited to marriage, child rearing, singles, managing & budgeting finances, youth, teens etc.

Support Groups - Groups of people who share a "common need" meeting together in homes during the week to form community and mutual support. Some points of "common need" may be but are not limited to visitation, grief, loneliness, unplanned pregnancy, health & well-being etc.

Recovery Groups - Groups of people that meet together for the purpose of mutually helping each other work through a "specific life problem" they share in common. Some "specific life problems" may be but are not limited to substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual addictions etc.

Group Name: _______________________________________________________________

Group Leader: _______________________________________________________________

Leader Address: _____________________________________________________________

City / State Zip Code

Phone h) ________________________ email ______________________________________

Co-leader: (if you have one) ____________________________________________________

Co-leader Address: ___________________________________________________________

City / State Zip Code

Co-leader’s phone h) ________________________ e-mail____________________________

Place Where Group Meets _____________________________________________________

Days & Time of Meeting (i.e. 1 & 2 Wednesdays at 7:30pm.) _________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Will you have childcare? ___________

Host Name: ________________________________________________________________

Host Address: ______________________________________________________________

City / State Zip Code

Host Phone: ________________________________________________________________

Write a description that denotes anything unique about this group, i.e. we are couples only or we meet for dinner the 4th meeting which can be used in the bulletin.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Date Group Begins: ____________________________________________________________

Anticipated Finish Date: ________________________________________________________

Office use only:

_____ Yes, please announce group/class in the church bulletin

If yes, how many weeks ______

_____ No, it will not be necessary to announce group/class in the church bulletin

Room(s) reserved for meeting:

_____ Educational Building

_____ Church All-Purpose Room (basement)

_____ Specific Sunday School Room ___________________ (whose room)

It should be understood that discussions that take place in the home or otherwise are completely and totally confidential. In order for learning and healing to take place and to encourage participation an atmosphere of trust must always be present.