Adult

Lent Studies

Join Pastor John for a Lent video study based on the book "Why Easter Matters" by Andy Stanley.

• Why do we often find ourselves resisting the very God that we say we trust? Andy Stanley explores the lives of some individuals in first-century Israel who struggled in the same way and reveals how the story of Easter became real to them when they found themselves caught up in the events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

• Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

• If you would like to participate, contact Pastor John (john@mysumc.org).

Join Pastor Jana for a Lent study based on the book “The Final Days” by Matt Rawle.

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John…four New Testament Gospels each offering a different lens through which we understand Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem.

• Different stories with different perspectives…but the same Resurrection hope. Come discover how Jesus is calling us to be prepared for the new life he brings.

• Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm – March 12, March 26, April 2, April 9

• If you would like to participate, contact Pastor Jana (jana@mysumc.org).

Small Group Opportunities

If you’re interested in a group, please e-mail the group contact and/or Pastor Jana.

• Pathfinders Sunday Morning Group | 8:30 a.m.

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Contact Steve Potts

  • Meets in Quad Room

• Sunday Morning Group I 9:45-10:45 a.m.

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Currently studying “The 4:8 Principle” by Tommy Newberry.

  • Contact Barry Ebersberger

  • Meets in Room 104

• J-Walkers Sunday Morning Group | 9:45-10:45 a.m.

  • A Bible based group that discusses various authors and curriculum to grow in faith. Walking with Jesus is their theme. 

  • Currently studying will be “The 7 Churches of Revelation” by Daily Bread Publishing.

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Contact Nelson Smith

  • Meets in Room 134

• Salt and Light Sunday Morning Group I 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • A discussion-based group who aspires to reflect the love of Jesus in the world through learning and fellowship

  • Facilitators are Karen Landis, Joni Brock, and Lacey Cesarz

  • If you are interested in the group or have any questions, please e-mail Pastor Jana or Karen Landis

  • Meets in Room 134 (next to the kitchen)

• Monday Morning Study Group I 9:45 a.m.

  • Open to men and women of all ages

  • Contact Becky Neeley by email or phone 214-755-4958

  • Meets in Room 262

• Tuesday Morning Young Women’s Bible Study I 9:15-10:30 a.m.

• Open to young women, child care is available

• This group will be doing a 10-week study of “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World - Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life” by Joanna Weaver beginning February 4.

• Contact Mallory Reutter

• Meets in Eagles’ Wings

• “Journey” Wednesday Morning Group | 10:00-11:30 a.m.

  • Open to women of all ages

  • Currently studying Adam Hamilton’s ‘The Message of Jesus’.  Lenten study will be ‘The Final Days’ by Matt Rawle.

  • Contact Jean Tanamachi

  • Meets in Room 262

• Faithful Women I Thursdays 9:00-10:30 a.m.

  • Resume January 16 with an extended Lenten study using “The Grace of Les Miserables” by Matt Rawle

  • Open to women of all ages

  • Contact Pat Seyb

  • Meets in Room 262

If you are interested in being a part of an ongoing small group, let Pastor Jana know. Guidance and discussion ideas can be provided. Leadership in many small groups is shared among participants on a rotating basis. Gather some friends and embark on something new!