Small Groups at First E.C. Church

A place where everyone knows your name and they are ALWAYS glad you came!

Something for Everyone!

There are a great variety of activities for people with all kinds of interests including co-ed softball, co-ed volleyball, men's bowling, Choir, Praise Band, and Drama Team. If you are interested in participating in any of these activities, contact the church office at 838-3758. Nursery is provided for most services.

Interactive Bible Study

Tired of Bible studies that spend very little time in the Bible? If you are, this study is for you. We gather Wednesday evenings at 6:00, call church office for meeting location. Through the use of the Socratic teaching method, as well as consideration of the historical and cultural settings, we learn how to properly interpret scripture. Currently we are studying the book of Hebrews.

Traditional Prayer Meeting

Every Wednesday evening people gather to empower the church with prayer. Familiar old hymns are sung, prayer requests are taken, and a short meditation is presented, but the main focus is on prayer. Everyone is invited to this 7:00 p.m. meeting in the church sanctuary.

DivorceCare

Support group meets Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This group ministers to the needs of people who are divorced or separated by addressing relevant topics such as anger, financial survival, depression, communication, and Kidcare. There is a one time registration fee of $15 to cover the cost of your workbook; all other sessions are free. The Spring session will begin on February 3, 2009.  Babysitting available. Call 838-3758 to register.

DivorceCare for Kids ~ Helping Children Heal From the Hurt of Divorce

 Our DC4K group meets weekly Tuesday evenings from 7-9 PM in the Mitchell Classroom in 13 week cycles. DC4K is a special group designed to help children (ages 5-12) heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. At our weekly DC4K group, kids make friends who understand how they feel and the things they are going trhrough because of the divorce of their parents. Best of all, children will learn how God's love can strengthen them and help turn tears to hope and joy!  Call to see if DC4K will be available for either the Spring or Fall Sessions.

50-Day Spiritual Adventure                                           

Every year we participate in Mainstay's 50-Day Spiritual Adventure and Advent Adventure. We will be joining with an estimated 400,000 Christians worldwide in this spiritual growth series.

Seeker's Home Bible Study

SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND time to study and discuss topics of interest to you.  The next series of discussions will be announced soon! The Seeker’s Bible Study group meets on Tuesday evenings at 915 S Prince Street. Members and new seekers are welcome  to attend. For more information contact Ron Lutz (838-9442).

Jr. & Sr. High Youth

This is a focused study group for Junior and Senior High youth. Students will spend time in devotions and testimony; as well as experience prayer and share time. Junior High meets at the church.  Senior High meets in various student homes.  Call the church office for locations.  And don’t forget C.R.E.W. on Sunday Nights from 6:00-8:00 PM.