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Life Groups
Life Groups are a way we do life together as Christian believers. Whether you’re new at Schweitzer or not, we encourage you to be connected in consistent, authentic and loving community. In Life Groups we gather in homes to share a meal, study and discuss God’s word, and pray together. Groups are open or forming continually. For more information contact Mark McKnelly at 417.881.6800 ext 141 or mmcknelly(at)schweitzerumc.org.
Christian Believer
A 30-week class that combines the study of Scripture and Christian belief in order to discover the church’s answer to questions that grow out of human life and Christian experience. This is an in-depth look at church history through the lens of its classical doctrines. Begins Fall 2010. For more information contact Mark McKnelly at 417.881.6800 ext 141 or mmcknelly(at)schweitzerumc.org.
At Schweitzer Stephen Ministry is "Christ caring for people through people". Life can be hard. There are times in all of our lives when the events around us challenge our ability to cope. Hospitalization, terminal diagnosis, retirement, grieving a death or a loss, separation or divorce, empty nest, job crisis, single parenting, fertility issues, a spiritual dilemma and many other life transitions put us at a point of crisis. How we deal with these events can bring us into a place of healing or a place of despair. We are not meant to face these transitions alone.
Stephen Ministers are dedicated Christians who are willing to journey with you. They are committed to dependability, confidentiality and trust. They bring the skills of listening and openness to the relationship and because of their encouragement and support you find you are not alone. Stephen Minsitry enables our church to reach out in the community as a caring congregation. You do not need to be a member of Schweitzer to receive a Stephen Minsiter. If you are interested in hearing more about this ministry, please contact Lori Lampert at 881-6800 or llampert(at)schweitzerumc.org.