Schedule of Small Groups
Fall 2008
Sunday
Prayer Team –
This group meets to pray for the Pastor and leaders of our church as well as any prayer requests that have been submitted during the week.
* Leader: Marcie Grimes
* Ongoing and meets in the Prayer Room @ 8 am
Adult Sunday school at 9:00 –
This group usually discusses the sermon topic for the day.
* Leader: Rob Riedel
* Ongoing and meets in the Prayer Room @ 9:00
Adult Sunday School @ 10:30 –
This group discusses Pastor Chris’s morning message from a life-application point of view.
* Leaders: Greg & Jenny Early
* Ongoing and meets in the Prayer Room @ 10:30
Creative Group –
Bring your scrapbooking, stamping, needlework, etc. for an afternoon of fellowship and dedicated time to work on your craft project. We will share tips, tools, and fun.
* Leader: Lori Ann Jones
* Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month from 12-3 pm in Chapel A
Tuesday
Tuesday Evening Bible Study –
This group continues their study of the New Testament by looking at 1 Corinthians and comparing the church then and now.
* Leaders: Rick & Sara Dawson
* Ongoing @ 7:15 pm in Chapel A
Women’s Group –
This group meets for fellowship, discussion, and service.
* Leaders: Molly Riedel and Carolyn Balcom
* Meets monthly on scheduled Tuesdays (see the church calendar)
Wednesday
Daytime Bible Study –
This group is studying Revelations.
* Leader: Pastor Chris Riedel
* Ongoing from 10-11:30 am Wednesdays at Ruth Biggers’ home in Lansdowne
Wednesday Night Bible Study – The Bible – What’s In It for Me?
This group will begin with a brief overview of the Gospels of Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John, all of which tell the story of Jesus’ ministry. The focus scripture comes from John 15.7 where Jesus is quoted as saying “Stay joined to me and let my teachings become part of you . . . “
Studies will primarily be of the Book of Luke. They will read and reflect upon the fundamentals of Christ’s teachings as illustrated in the many stories that He used in His ministry. They will use them as a basis for discussion about their application to our everyday life.
* Leaders: Bill & Bonnie Miller
* Begins Sept. 10 @ 7:15 – 8:45 in Chapel A
* Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month
Women’s Book Group –
This group will be reading Smart Girls Think Twice, by Jan Silvious. This is a book on the Women of Faith book list. It is about making wise choices when it counts. There are two primary choices in our lives: to accept conditions as they exist or to accept the responsibilities for changing them. Consequences are simply the inevitable results of a choice, whether positive or negative. Jan Silvious makes the reader think about the choices one makes and how God plays a role in those choices.
* Leaders: Tina Moss & Linda Turnau
* Begins Sept. 11 @ 7:00 pm @ rotating locations
The Fabulous Last Note (FLN) Choir –
Each week, participants explore and polish anthems of praise to God for sharing with the congregation every Sunday. This is an ongoing, close-knit group that is always on the lookout for new members.
* Leader: Geoff Gay (Director of Music)
* Ongoing from 7:45 – 9 pm in the Great Room
Bandette
This group leads the music at the 9 am worship service three Sundays each month. The Bandette is an ever-changing group featuring the piano, guitar, harmonica, drums, and vocalists. If you play an instrument, sing or like to talk and laugh a lot, come join them!
*Leader: Geoff Gay (Director of Music)
*Ongoing from 8:45 - 9:15 pm in the Great Room
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
* Ongoing @ 8 pm in the Chapel
Friday
Friday Morning Men’s Group –
This group meets for fellowship and discussion and also provides service to the church and church members.
* Leader: Gene Swearingen
* Ongoing and meets every other Friday @ 6 AM in the Fireplace Room in the church office building
Moms Group –
This group, where there is no book and no preparation, brings mothers of young children together in a Christian atmosphere where children can play and moms can visit. On the 3rd Thursday of the month, they will have a MOM's NIGHT OUT instead of their regular Friday daytime meeting. All moms are welcome, but most children present will be 3 and under.
* Leader: Barbara Bessette
* Ongoing from 9:30 – 11:00 am in the Chapel
Various Nights
Young Couples Group –
This fellowship group meets approximately once/month.
* Leaders: Dave & Katie Humphries
Relay for Life Group -
This group is dedicated to fighting cancer and supporting the Eastern Loudoun County Relay for Life. The members participate in fundraising, cancer awareness, and support for cancer survivors in a variety of ways to help put an end to cancer in our community.
*Leaders: Karen Byrd and Robin Schaffler
Contact Barbara Ladany if you have questions (703-661-5660 x104).