HOST Groups
Host Group #36 Sermon Discussion
Group Leader:Jerry Owen, Jill White, Judy Owen, Larry White
When:Weekly on Thursday at 6:30 pm
Where:Seneca
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: 12
LIFE Groups
LIFE Group #3 Men's Group
Group Leader:Don Schaupp
When:Weekly on Monday at 6:45 pm
Where:The Potters Place
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 #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 #9 Ladies' Support Group
Group Leader:Jan Box
When:Weekly on Monday at 6:30 pm
Where:Central
Description:Are you a woman suffering from a chronic “invisible” illness, like arthritis, MS, lupus, fibromyalgia, migraines, etc.? Do you feel like daily pain and suffering are behind your smile? Join us we use the book, Coping with Chronic Illness, encouragement , a solid foundation for hope, proven strategies, for handling chronic illness and humor along the way. We’ll explore what God’s Word says about suffering and discover the many ways He will love, support, and strengthen us. Max: 15
LIFE Group #10 Young Married Couples
Group Leader:Mallory Hopkins, Norman Hopkins
When:Weekly on Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Where:Liberty
Description:Join this group as we get together to talk about Sunday’s messages, build relationships, and apply the truth we learn to our marriages. We will dig deeper into the sermons and learn how to live out what we learn. Max: 14
LIFE #21 Foster and Forever Family
Group Leader:Amy Turner
When:Weekly on Wednesday at 6:30 pm - 8:00 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: 20
Study Groups
Sunday
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:Mark Davidson
When:Weekly on Sunday at 11:15 am - 12:15 am
Where:ALIVE Room 203
Description:Join this group of men in their retirement years as they discuss a 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.
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:Once a Month
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:TBA
Where:ALIVE Central
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 together at least oncer or twice during the summer. We may also schedule time for those who want to learn to sew 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 #29 Funeral Dinner Group
Group Leader:Mary Beth Peurifoy, Sonnie Andrews
When:TBA
Where:Central
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:Robin Bryant
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
When:Weekly on Tuesday at 6:00 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
FLE Groups
FLE Group #35
Group Leader:Chas Culberson, Lauren Culberson
When:Weekly on Sundays at 6PM
Where:Piedmont/Easley
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. Join other young adults as we dig into this study. Max: 14