LIFE Groups
LIFE Group #1 Sermon Discussion
Group Leader:Jennifer Trotter, Michael Trotter
When:Weekly on Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Where:ALIVE Room 201
Description:Join this group of families of teens and middle schoolers as we get together to talk about Sunday’s messages and build relationships. This group will dig deeper into the sermons, praying together, and applying sermons to your life. Childcare: Limited, may be arranged by the group if needed.
LIFE Group #2 Ladies Bible Study
Group Leader:Anna Wallace, Heather Green
When:Weekly on Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Where:ALIVE Room 201
Description:When we acknowledge God’s supreme role in our life and set our mind on Him, He enables us to be women of hope. Join us as we study scripture together and learn how to live in hope and freedom. Max: 16
LIFE Group #3 Men's Bible Study
Group Leader:Don Schaupp
When:Weekly on Monday at 6:45 pm
Where:Central
Description:Join other men in this Bible study as they dive into scripture and apply it to their lives. This group will meet together to study, pray, and challenge one another to grow. The sermon notes will be the springboard for each week's discussion and different members of the group will lead. Group activities include at least one cookout and service project.
LIFE Group #4 Sermon Discussion
Group Leader:Cindy Wanser, Lenny Wanser
When:Weekly on Monday at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where:Anderson
Description:We will get together every other week to talk about Sunday’s messages and build relationships. This group will dig deeper into the sermons, praying together and applying sermons to your life. Max: 11
LIFE Group #5 Foster and Forever Family
Group Leader:Amy Turner, Joey Turner
When:Weekly on Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Where:ALIVE Room 202
Description:This group will meet weekly to share and learn from one another about the journey families take when they foster and adopt. Topics will range from how to deal with our children’s questions about their birth parents, behavior issues, nutrition, and anything else that group participants need. Childcare: Participants will split costs. Max: 12
LIFE Group #6 Authentic Manhood
Group Leader:Chris Barton, Dusty Harrison
When:Weekly on Sunday at 9:45 am
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:Join us as we discuss authentic manhood in light of God’s word and lift each other up to live out the lives God desires for us. Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Max: 18
LIFE Group #7 Book Study
Group Leader:Justine Tegen, Matthew Tegen
When:Weekly on Thursday at 6:30 pm
Where:Central
Description:Join us as we study, pray, and spend time together. This group will work together to choose a study and will meet weekly as we spend time getting to know one another and helping one another grow. The group is hosted by Jacob and Chelsey Repokis. Childcare: Limited, may be arranged by the group if needed. Max: 14
Study Groups
Sunday
Study Group #9 Sermon Discussion
Group Leader:Diane Mann
When:Weekly on Sunday at 6:00 pm
Where:ALIVE Room 204
Description:Join this group as we get together to talk about Sunday’s messages and build relationships. We will begin this group by digging deeper into the sermons and discuss life applications. Future studies will be determined by the group consensus. Childcare may be arranged if needed. Max: 16
Study Group #11 Young Adult/Young Family Group
Group Leader:Jake Redmond, Katie Redmond
When:Weekly on Sunday at 6:30 pm
Where:Liberty
Description:The vision for our group is to be a place of rest and community for young adults and young families. Every week we will meet together to eat, hang out, and talk through a (TBD) book. We would love to have you join us! Max: 20
Study Group #12 Sunday Bible Study
Group Leader:Charlene McClellan, Mike McClellan
When:Weekly on Sunday at 10:00 am
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:If you want a Bible study with both wit and depth, this group is for you. Using a curriculum designed specifically for adults, this study includes a weekly lesson with thought-provoking questions. Through study and discussion, this group will dig deeper into God’s word and discover how it applies to everyday life.
Study Group #13 Sunday Bible Study
Group Leader:Jim Bross, Mark Davidson
When:Weekly on Sunday at 11:15 am
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:Join Dr. Jim Bross former Southern Wesleyan University professor, in a weekly Bible study focusing on an in-depth Bible study. Using a curriculum designed specifically for adults, this study includes a weekly lesson with thought-provoking questions, which will prepare you for Sunday morning discussion. Come be challenged as you dig deeper into God’s word.
Study Group #14 Sunday Bible Study/ACTS Class
Group Leader:Pam Schmutz, Bob Black
When:Weekly on Sunday at 11:15 am
Where:ALIVE, Chapel
Description:This Bible study has one foot in the scripture and the other in contemporary life, all in the environment of a caring group of people committed to following Christ. That’s the ACTS class, led by Southern Wesleyan University Professor Emeritus Dr. Bob Black. Using a curriculum designed specifically for adults, this study includes a weekly lesson with thought-provoking questions.
Study Group #15 Sunday Bible Study/Friendship Class
Group Leader:Gloria Bell
When:Weekly on Sunday at 11:15 am
Where:ALIVE Room 201
Description:Join Dr. Gloria Bell, former Southern Wesleyan University English Professor, and a great group of folks for an in-depth Bible study. Using a curriculum designed specifically for adults, this study includes a weekly lesson with thought provoking questions that will prepare you for Sunday morning discussion. Come be challenged as you dig deeper into God’s word.
Monday
Study Group #8 College Group
Group Leader:Steven Groves
When:Weekly on Monday at 11:15 am
Where:SWU
Description:We will get together every other week to talk about Sunday’s messages and build relationships. This group will dig deeper into the sermons, praying together and applying sermons to your life. Max: 20
Study Group #16 Celebrate Recovery
Group Leader:Joey Turner
When:Weekly on Monday at 6:30 pm
Where:111 Hillcrest Drive
Description:The purpose of this group is to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes and Christ-centered 12 steps. In this group, we will share experiences, victories, and hopes with one another and practice accepting God’s grace in solving our life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. In this group we will grow spiritually and find freedom from our addictive, compulsive, or dysfunctional behavior. Come early and enjoy a meal together at 5:30 pm.
Study Group #20 Emotionally Healthy Relationships
Group Leader:Cathy Wilson, Charlie Strickland, Mark Wilson, Tonya Strickland
When:Weekly on Monday at 6:30 pm
Where:ALIVE
Description:The Emotionally Healthy (EH) Relationships Course addresses core biblical principles to guide you and others into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life. In the EH Relationships Course, everyone will learn 8 practical relationship skills to develop mature, loving relationships. Join us for a powerful journey that will walk you through a door that will change forever the way you love God, others, and yourself.
Tuesday
Study Group #21 Ladies Study
Group Leader:Pam Fipps
When:Weekly on Tuesday at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:Naomi is an elderly widow who has lost everything. Ruth is her daughter-in-law, who refuses to let Naomi face the future alone. Boaz is a man of considerable wealth who takes the opportunity to do the right thing. Participants in this study will watch as Sandra Richter makes each of these characters come alive. You will be challenged as you see people who faced many of the same questions we face. Here is real life, lived out by real people with real fears, struggles, hope, and faith.
Wednesday
Study Group #17 Book Study
Group Leader:Mary Kathryn Henderson, Will Henderson
When:Weekly on Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Where:Central
Description:This group is a great place to get to know a few other people, talk about life, and study. We will dig into a book study that the group will choose. Join us as we hang out, pray, and learn together! Max:16
Thursday
Study Group #18 Mom's Group
Group Leader:Katie Dobson
When:Weekly on Thursday at 9:30 am
Where:ALIVE Room 204
Description:Come join moms of all ages and enjoy quality time with each other, discussing parenting topics. While you build relationships with other moms and discuss things like parenting, marriage, and spiritual growth, your kids will build relationships with other kids by participating in activities provided for them. So whether you have questions about parenting or just want to chat with other moms, this is a great group for you. Childcare: The group will work together to plan for childcare. Max: 18
Study Group #22 Ladies Study
Group Leader:Pam Fipps
When:Weekly on Thursday at 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:Hebrews is a rich, dense section of Scripture that can intimidate the most scholarly biblical student. But, Lisa Harper makes digging into Hebrews fun and doable. Hebrews was a sermon for a specific people and culture in the midst of martyrdom and persecution, but is relevant for us today. Join us as we solidify the heart of the matter: Jesus is our accessible King. He is not a faraway God, but an up-close Redeemer who draws near to us. January 24th will be our first meeting.
Friday
Study Group #10 Sermon Discussion
Group Leader:Chris Nash, Laura Nash
When:Weekly on Friday at 6:30 pm
Where:Central
Description:Join this group as we get together to talk about Sunday’s messages and build relationships. We will begin this group by digging deeper into the sermons and discuss life applications. This short 6 week group is a great chance to try out a group and get to know others at ALIVE. Max: 16
Study Group #19 Marriage Group
Group Leader:Emily Curiak, Steve Curiak
When:Weekly on Friday at 6:30 pm
Where:Clemson
Description:Whether you’ve been married one week or fifty years we would love to have you join us for a weekly “Date Night”! Our desire is that this will be a night where we connect as couples, enjoy some food and laugh a lot as we discover how to walk in the dream marriages that God has designed for us to experience. We will be going through Jimmy Evans Marriage on the Rock. Childcare provided. Max:15
Rec and Serve Groups
Rec/Serve Group #24 Sonshine Ministry
Group Leader:Carrie Benoit, Bob Benoit
When:Weekly on Saturday at 10:00 am
Where:Six Mile
Description:Sign up and serve the needs of an often forgotten and neglected group of people, those living in nursing homes. No special skills are required, only your availability, and Bob and Carrie will guide you in ministering to those wonderful but often lonely people. As you serve them and reach out to them, you will soon become the highlight of their week.
Rec/Serve Group #25 Adopt-A-Senior
Group Leader:Carrie Benoit, Bob Benoit
When:Monthly
Where:Six Mile
Description:Join with others to adopt senior adults in a local retirement center. At least once a month, you’ll visit your adoptive senior adult at a time agreed upon by you and the senior adult. No special skills required, only your availability, and Bob and Carrie will guide you in ministering to these wonderful but often lonely people. As you serve them and reach out to them, you will soon become a highlight to them each month.
Rec/Serve Group #26 Little Dresses
Group Leader:Jeanette Childs
When:Initial Meeting Thurs. Jan. 17th, 11:30
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:Our goal is to bless young girls across the world with a brand new dress and a beautiful message. The dresses are sewn at home and sent as a tangible message to a girl that she is loved by God and by someone from ALIVE. Almost 900 dresses have been sent to at least 15 countries around the world. We will meet on Thursday at 11:30 am January 24th. We will also set up two evening meetings at ALIVE for those who want to learn how to sew these simple dresses, or just want to sew together.
Rec/Serve Group #27 Prayer Group
Group Leader:Justine Tegen, Lisa Harding
When:Weekly on Sunday at 8:30 am
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:This group will meet together each Sunday morning to pray for the services, the ministries of ALIVE, our church leaders, and the community. If you have a heart for prayer and a desire to see God move in our church, come be a part!
Rec/Serve Group #28 Traditional Choir
Group Leader:Amy Gregory
When:Weekly on Sunday at 10:00 am
Where:ALIVE, Chapel
Description:If you enjoy making a joyful noise to the Lord while serving with others, you have a place in the choir! The choir meets together throughout the year to prepare various special musical selections for our Sunday morning traditional worship service. Experience community with other who share your interest in creating meaningful music!
Rec/Serve Group #29 Funeral Dinner Group
Group Leader:Mary Beth Peurifoy, Sonnie Andrews
When:TBD
Where:ALIVE
Description:Would you like to serve others through your cooking and baking abilities? This group works together to provide funeral dinners for grieving families at ALIVE. Opportunities arise on an as-needed basis, and group members will be asked to make a dish or two at various times throughout the semester. Sign-up to be a part of this compassionate group and to serve through cooking. This group will meet once or twice for an organizational meeting and fellowship but does not gather on a regular basis.
Rec/Serve Group #30 Hiking Group
Group Leader:Brad Rhodes, Robin Bryant, Tiffini Rhodes
When:Weekends TBD
Where:Various Locations
Description:If you love getting together with others to enjoy the outdoors, come join this group. We will hike trails at various locations throughout the area, and plan to take several weekend hikes this fall.
Rec/Serve Group #31 Bible Journaling Group
Group Leader:Anna Wallace, Loretta Cappiello
When:Weekly on Tuesday at 6:30 pm
Where:ALIVE
Description:I would love to invite you to join a Bible journaling class. Bible journaling is an expressive, artistic way to study and connect with God's Word. The art you create becomes a visual representation of how you are growing in your faith journey. From my experience Bible journaling, I've discovered that there is no wrong way to create what God is writing on your heart through His Word. Come and join us to learn God's Word in an artistic way. Max:15
Rec/Serve Group #32 Moms In Prayer
Group Leader:Christin Harrison
When:One Saturday a Month
Where:ALIVE
Description:As the school year gets under way, replace your cares and worries with peace and hope by praying with other moms. Moms in Prayer helps women gather to pray scripturally and specifically for our children and schools. Moms in Prayer invites you to have a profound impact on your children and their schools, from preschool to young adults. Entire communities are transformed when moms gather to pray to the One who can change a human heart.
FLE Groups
FLE Group #23
Group Leader:Jody Gaskin, Meredith Gaskin
When:Sundays TBA
Where:Clemson
Description:Everyone wants their dreams to come true but they are often blocked by financial challenges. This study will help you truly win with money and experience a fully funded life. Using a step-by-step plan we’ll gain control of our finances. Max: 20