Emanuel United Methodist Church
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Living The Life That Makes God Real!

2012 Spring Small Groups are in progress. Our Roman's Bible study is open for anyone to attend.


Be looking for new groups to form again in May to begin in June.

Spring Small Groups
 
Small Group #1
Losing to Live
The Losing to Live weight-loss competition is a faith based weight loss program that takes place over a twelve-week period.  Each participant  is assigned to a team, and teams meet weekly.  Participants are provided with the inspiration and information they need to lose weight in a fun and supportive environment.
12 weeks      Feb 6-Apr 23
Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Location:  Emanuel, 245 Ratcliffe Road, Brunswick GA  31523
Leader:  Traci Thomas
tthomas@emanuellivingthelife.com
912-265-0948
Cost:  $15-30 for the Bod4God book from Amazon.com or bod4god.org


Small Group #2
Emanuel Youth Group
Invite your friends to join us on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM over the next 15 weeks.
Leader:  Audrey Herbert
shespictureperfect@gmail.com
 
 
 
Small Group #3
Visitation Ministry
A ministry where we give the gift of our time and attention to homebound and those in nursing homes in our community.  The members spend a few minutes talking with each resident to let them know that they are remembered.
Second Saturdays of Each Month 8:30 AM-Noon
Location to receive assignments.Emanuel
Leader: Debbie Boatright
daboatright@gfb.org
912-269-2078
 

 
Small Group #4
Home Covenant
A group of adults covenanting together to encourage and support one another in the faith. They rotate hosting the group meetings and providing a light snack. Prayer, conversation and fellowship without an agenda is the format.
On-going sessions
Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM
Location: Rotation of homes
Leader: Merrie Shiparski
mshiparski@aol.com

912-580-5835
 
 
 
Small Group #5
Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages.  More than one million families have already had their lives changed by attending FPU.
13 sessions   Sundays 5:00-6:30 PM      Feb 5-May 6
Location:  Emanuel Fellowship Hall, 245 Ratcliffe Rd. Brunswick, GA 31523
Leader:  Carl Barnhardt
cbarnhardt@emanuellivingthelife.com

912-265-0948
Cost: $93

 

Small Group #6
Emanuel Women's Group
Emanuel Women's Group meets monthly on the first Sunday at 9:45 AM for a breakfast meeting and devotional.  They not only enjoy getting to know each other, but plan their ministries at that time.
First Sunday of Each Month
9:45 AM
Location:  Emanuel
Leader:  Christine Walsh
gr8tefulgrl@att.net
912-467-2111


Small Group #7 
Emanuel Men's Group
Emanuel Men's Group meets on the second Sunday of each month at 7:00 AM for a breakfast meeting with a guest speaker.  All men are invited to participate. 

Second Sunday of Each Month
7:00 AM
Location:  Emanuel
Leader: Hubert Harper
912-266-1554

Small Group #8

Membership Exploration Experience

What is Membership and Why Should I Care?  This is a small group to join if you would like to explore taking your participation at Emanuel to another level.
1 session

Saturday     9:00-11:00 AM        March 24th
Location:  Emanuel
Leader:  Carl Barnhardt
cbarnhardt@emanuellivingthelife.com
912-265-0948
Cost:$0


Small Group #9
Romans Bible Study
Explore how to be delivered from sin, how to live a balanced life under grace and how to live the victorious Christian life through the power of the Holy Spirit.
8 sessions 
Mondays      7:00-8:00 PM         Feb 6-March 26
Location:  Emanuel, 245 Ratcliffe Rd., Brunswick, GA 31523
Leader:  Randy Watson
lbhines@emanuellivingthelife.com
912-265-0948
Cost: $0

or on Tuesdays    9:30-10:30  AM       Feb 7-March 27
Location:  6332 US Highway 82, Brunswick, GA  31523
Leader:  Randy Watson
lbhines@emanuellivingthelife.com
912-265-0948
Cost: $0


Small Group #10
Helping Hands Ministry
Join our team of Helping Hands who meet weekly to do whatever is needed. Everything from printing and folding programs to filling the pews with pens and offering envelopes to straightening the kitchen to assisting in the office. There is always a lot of good conversation and lots of laughter as we work. We can use your assistance at any of the following times.
On-going
Mondays 10:00 AM-Noon or Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 PM or
Thursdays 10:00 AM-Noon
Leader: Lou-Beth Hines
lbhines@emanuellivingthelife.com
912-265-0948


Small Group #11
Second Saturday Servants

Our local missions small group does minor home repairs and yard work for those in the congregation and community not able to get to these things on their own. If you or someone you know has a job like this that needs doing please contact the church office. Meet behind the church building at 7:30 AM to receive details of the work planned for that day. Second Saturday of Each Month 7:30 AM-Noon Location to receive assignments.

Emanuel Leader: Robert Fox
Contact the church office for more details.

Cost: $0

 


Small Group #12

Forever Young (Seniors Group)
Our Emanuel Seniors have very appropriately named themselves "Forever Young."  The Forever Young Group meets once a month on the second Sunday at 3:00 PM here at Emanuel with the main goal being fellowship and having a good time.  There will be activities and events planned with a consensus of the group.
Second Sunday of Each Month

3:00 PM
Location:  Emanuel
Coordinator:  Anne McHale
annejmchale@yahoo.com
912-265-0948