Small Group Ministry
Connecting people
for the purpose of reaching others through Small Groups
So. . . . . . No one
stands alone
No one develops alone
No one seeks alone
No one serves alone
No one struggles alone
Vision
Statement
Transforming a friendly church into a
church of friends.
Mission
Statement
Connect people with God, supportive
friends, and God's purpose for life.
If you would like to join this dynamic ministry of SUMC, please call John Hill for more information. We welcome everyone to our team!
Upcoming Small Group Events
Groups Looking for New Members
Women’s Group. Are Monday mornings good for you? Come join us as we start a new Biblical study, “The Power of a Praying Wife”. Discussion begins at 10 am. Need more info? Call Athena Bauerle at 752-0138 (leave message).
Music Lovers. Dust off your musical instrument! Instrumentalists, vocalists, evangelists, and lovers of music: You are invited to be a part of a new group which will study scripture, biographies, and history of hymns and songs of faith, followed by playing and preparing to share these musical treasures with the community, the sick, the lonely and elderly. First meeting, Wed., Jan. 24th at 7 pm in Room 106. Contact Brad Shea at 432-7894.
Service Opportunities for Small Groups
| Journey | Daily Bread | Communion Servers |
| Front Desk Volunteer (afternoons) | Stations of Holy Week | Bi-Annual Church Work Day |
| Adopt-a-Garden | Greeters | Habitat for Humanity |
What is a Small Group?
A Small Group is an intentional gathering of people whose purpose is to discover and grow in Christ, serve one another and the body of Christ, and reach out to the world for Christ.
Specifics:
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Size: 6 - 12 people.
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Time: regular meeting approximately 2 to 3 hours in length to include fellowship, study, exchanging life information, prayer and outreach.
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Location: meet in group members' homes.
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Focus: group focus is on a topic of study or book of the Bible relevant to spiritual and relational development.
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Leadership: led by a leader and an apprentice who are committed to the spiritual and relational development of the group.
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Growth: groups mature through life exchange, adding new members and birthing new groups.
How to Join a Small Group
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Call the church office at 242-2585, email: staff@suntreeumc.org New Small Groups are forming and you will be given information regarding a group that will fit your needs.
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Be invited to join a small group by a small group member.
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If you have previous experience leading a small group and would like to know what is involved in becoming a Small Group Leader at SUMC, please call the church office at 242-2585.