Adult

Lent Studies

Join Pastor Jana for a Lent study based on the book “An Unlikely Lent” by Rachel Billups.

• Step into the story of Easter to notice the unexpected – in the silence, the side characters, and the questions. The resurrection is not just a past event, but an invitation into something new. Walk through this season with eyes wide open, ready to see where God is moving, even in the margins. Since the cross is not the end of the story, embrace every unlikely moment along the way.

• Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm – February 25, March 4, March 11, March 25

• If you would like to participate, contact Pastor Jana (jana@mysumc.org).

  
  

Join Pastor John for a Lent study based on the book “The Message of Jesus” by Adam Hamilton.

• Following along with Pastor John’s Lent message series, this study will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the “I am” sayings in John, and more. Jesus's message is not only life-changing, but world-changing.

• Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm – February 25, March 4, March 11, March 25

• If you would like to participate, contact Pastor John.

Small Group Opportunities

If you’re interested in a group, please e-mail the group contact and/or Pastor Jana.

• Pathfinders Sunday Morning Group | 8:30 a.m.

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Contact Steve Potts

  • Meets in Quad Room

• J-Walkers Sunday Morning Group | 9:45-10:45 a.m.

  • A Bible based group that discusses various authors and curriculum to grow in faith. Walking with Jesus is their theme. 

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Contact Nelson Smith

  • Meets in Room 134

  Salt and Light Sunday Morning Group I 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • A discussion-based group who aspires to reflect the love of Jesus in the world through learning and fellowship

  • Currently studying “A Rewritten Life” by Jessica LaGrone

  • February 22 - Beginning study of “The Message of Jesus” by Adam Hamilton

  • Contact Joni Brock or Karen Landis

  • Meets in Quad Room

• Sunday Morning Book Club I 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Contact Barry Ebersberger

  • Meets in Room 104

• Monday Morning Study Group I 9:45 a.m.

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Currently studying “Twelve Unlikely Heroes” by John MacArthur

  • February 16 - Beginning “Simon Peter” by Adam Hamilton

  • March 9 - Beginning Meeting Jesus at the Table, a Lenten Study by Cynthia M. Campbell and Christine Coy Fohr

  • April 6 - Continuing “Simon Peter” by Adam Hamilton

  • April 21 - Beginning “40 Days with the Holy Spirit” by Jack Levison

  • Contact Becky Neeley by email or phone 214-755-4958

  • Meets in Quad Room

• “Journey” Wednesday Morning Group | 10:00-11:30 a.m.

  • Studying ‘Christianity's Family Tree’ by Adam Hamilton beginning January 21

  • Studying ‘An Unlikely Lent’ by Rachel Billups beginning February 18

  • Open to women of all ages

  • Contact Jean Tanamachi

  • Meets in Room 262

• Faithful Women I Thursdays 9:30-11:00 a.m.

  • Open to women of all ages

  • Contact Pat Seyb

  • Meets in Room 134

If you are interested in being a part of an ongoing small group, let Pastor Jana know. Guidance and discussion ideas can be provided. Leadership in many small groups is shared among participants on a rotating basis. Gather some friends and embark on something new!