Grow
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* This daily devotional begins with a passage of Scripture and is followed by inspirational writings by church members and staff. PSG follows along with the messages preached in our weekly services and provides a guide for deep growth in your discipleship of Jesus Christ both individually and for group study and discussion. The PSG is in each week’s worship bulletin as well as online at schweitzerumc.org/messages.
Below is a path for fulfilling the GROW piece of your being a Worshiping, Growing, and Serving disciple of Jesus Christ. By definition a path is a way or track designed for a particular purpose. You find yourself today somewhere on the path of spiritual growth in Christ and take your next step toward a life centered in Christ by pursuing God both individually and in the community of faith.
To do that we ask you to prayerfully and honestly assess whether you're exploring Christ, knowing Christ, growing in Christ, or centered in Christ. Our prayer is that you will find where you are on the path, locate the offerings there, join them, and experience the life in Christ that God created and the Holy Spirit wants to empower you to live.
For more information about Schweitzer's Grow Ministry contact Mark McKnelly at 417.881.6800 x241 or mmcknelly@schweitzerumc.org.
Bibile Reading
Daily
Use Pray. Study. Grow. as a tool to read the Bible in search of who God is, who you are and how to be in a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ.
101: Take the Tour
SUNDAYS (1st and 3rd)
Start your experience at Schweitzer by “taking the tour”. Whether you’re brand new, or if all you’ve done is attend ser- vices so far, this is a great way to learn more about the church. Leaders: Pastors & Staff
Meets from 11:00-11:30am or 12:00-12:30pm.
SUNDAY AM - THURSDAY PM
Drop in on a group that meets before or after your Sunday morning service. Also check one out during the week that are generally men’s, women’s, or singles groups. One or more are likely to both fit your schedule and provide a place to quickly connect at Schweitzer.
103: ALPHA Dinner
SUNDAY PM
Come to this Dinner for an introduction to the ALPHA Course, where there will be a free meal, video, testimonies, and invitation to take the Course. There is no obligation by at- tending the Dinner.
February 26th, meets 6:00 - 8:00pm
104: ALPHA Course
SUNDAY PM
Take this 10 week Course to explore the claims of Jesus and the basics of Christianity in a relaxed atmosphere, where each meeting includes a meal, video teaching, and group
discussion.
Begins March 4th, meets 6:00-8:00pm
Bibile Study
Daily
Use Pray. Study. Grow. as a tool to study the Bible and find out more about why and how God saves you through Jesus Christ and what it means to your life.
201: Gifts & Service
FRIDAY PM & SATURDAY AM
Join this class and discover your God given spiritual gifts, personal style, and ministry passion.
Teachers: Stephanie Haase & Mark McKnelly.
May 11th & 12th
Meets 6:00-8:00pm on Friday
and 8:00am-12:00pm on Saturday
202: Financial Peace University
SUNDAY PM
Sign up for these 13 action-packed lessons where
you’ll learn how to beat debt, build wealth, find bargains, invest for the future, give like never before, and much more!
Begins January 22nd, meets 6:00-8:00pm.
203: Come Meet Schweitzer I
EVERY OTHER MONTH
Introduction
Come see what Christ is doing here, meet the pastors and staff, and take an extended tour of the Church and Outreach Center.
January 22nd, March 11th, or May 20th; meets 11:00am-1:00pm.
204: Come Meet Schweitzer II
EVERY OTHER MONTH
Membership
Come learn about our Christian and United Methodist beliefs and what it means to be a committed disciple of Jesus Christ through membership at Schweitzer.
February 21st, April 17th, or June 19th
Meets 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
205: Seven Deadly Sins
SUNDAY AM - THURSDAY PM
Join one of these groups to connect with other Christian believers and to study the Scriptures and messages on the seven deadly sins.
Begins February 19th, meeting times throughout the week.
Bibile Applcation
Daily
Use Pray.Study.Grow. as a tool to apply the Bible to your life so that God’s truth begins to shape who you are and how you see the world on a daily basis.
301: MidWeek
WEDNESDAY PM
Experiencing God in Scripture and Prayer
Come and experience God by allowing His word to shape you through teaching and prayerful application.
Teachers: Bob Casady & Mark McKnelly,
Meets 6:30-8:00pm.
302: Women's Bible Study
MONDAY AM
Join this group of women for Beth Moore's newest study on the book of James titled Mercy Triumphs. Teachers: Jill Seagrave & Gretchen Heinz
Begins February 27th, meets 9:30-11:00am.
303: Contagious Christian
FRIDAY PM & SATURDAY AM
Join this study designed to transform how you view and practice sharing the gospel message with those around you. Teacher: Stan Leasure,
March 9th-10th, meets 6:00-8:00pm on Friday
and 8:00am-12:00pm on Saturday
304: Made to Crave
TUESDAY PM
Sign up for this 6 week small group book study that con- nects the link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. Teacher: Carry Henry
Begins March 27th, meets 6:30-8:00pm.
401: Life Groups
VARIOUS
Pursue biblical community through gathering together twice a month in homes to share a meal, study God’s word, and care for each other through support and prayer. Life Groups offer a place to go deep in relationship with other fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.
402: DISCIPLE: Old Testament
MONDAY PM
Explore for 8 weeks the Old Testament story of God calling out a people for Himself. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law & wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets, and explore the poetry writings. Teacher: Dennis Edwards
Begins February 27th, meets 6:30-8:00pm.
403: Prayer Retreat
FRIDAY PM - SATURDAY PM
Sign up to express interest in this tentatively planned retreat designed to allow you time away for prayer, reflection, fellowship and teaching...focused on experiencing a closer connection to God through solitude and other Christian believers.
Meets April 27th & 28th.