Grow groups
for ADULTS
Ephesians – Bible Study
Start Date: September 4th, 2024
Time: Wednesday mornings from 10 -11:30am
Leaders: Bruce Barkley, Terry Gray, Lucy Miller
Location: Room 101
Description: Need something to do mid-week? Join us for faith based time and discussions as we dive into Ephesians for a while then move on to Hidden Christmas by Tim Keller later this fall.
*Childcare not available.
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Rebuilding after Separation/Divorce – Support Group
Start date: September 9th, 2024
Time: Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:00pm
Leader: Karen Gray & Pastor Daniel
Location: Basement
Length of class: 8 weeks
Description: If you are going through a painful breakup, separation or divorce, you may feel like the life you once knew is crashing down around you. You need help to gather the pieces and “rebuild” yourself from the ground up. We will use the book, Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, featuring Bruce Fisher’s “divorce process rebuilding blocks,” as a guide in putting your life back together. If you’ve been struggling to rebuild your life, this book offers just the right balance of shoulder-to-cry-on and kick-in-the-pants self-help! Sign up HERE!
*Childcare provided, but you must sign up.
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Women of Grace – Book Study
Start Date: September 10th, 2024
Time: Tuesday mornings at 10am
Leaders: Sandra Ellis, Sherry Bell, Karen Bronkhorst
Location: Room 101
Description: Women of Grace, is a study group for all women! Our first study will be based on the book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist. Books can be purchased from Amazon, Christianbook, etc. Our first meeting will just be a meet and greet session. We hope this study will be a time when we, as ladies, can grow in faith and bond together…So please join us!
*Childcare not available.
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Daniel Plan – Book Study
Start Date: October 3rd, 2024
Time: Thursday mornings from 9:30am-11am
Leaders: Francine Speziale
Location: Room 101
Description: Be a part of this 6 week journey as we explore the benefits of our holistic health through Scripture!
*Childcare not available.
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ACTS – Bible Study
Start Date: October 7th, 2024
Time: Monday evenings from 6:45-8pm
Leaders: Merrianne Myers-Zietlow & Pastor Josh
Location: Room 101
Description: Join us for this 10 week Bible study--in person or online via Zoom--on the book of Acts. We will utilize Max Lucado's study guide as a resource to extend the conversation as we read Acts together. It can be purchased HERE. Joining us via Zoom? Click HERE to join online.
*Childcare not available.
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Go groups
for ADULTS
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Word on the Street Wednesdays
8weeks
Wednesdays: Dinner Church @ 5:30pm-7pm
Leader: Pastor Charles
Location: Basement of Assurance
Description: You are officially invited to join Pastor Charles in the Basement Wednesday evenings for any or all of the upcoming WOTS Wednesdays beginning September 11th! It will be an evening filled with good food, great company, and the Word on the Street for that particular day - dinner church style! Interested in helping prepare the meal? CLICK HERE for the volunteer sign up.
*Childcare not provided.
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Word on the Street – Listening and Loving
ONGOING
Wednesdays: Dinner Church in Huntington Green @ 6:30pm
Thursdays: Hope Chapel @ 11:30am and Psalms and Pslices @ 6pm
Leader: Pastor Charles
Description: During the week, Word on the Street offers opportunities to serve and get connected. If you are interested in partnering with what God is doing in our local community, contact Pastor Charles DiRico at charles@assuranceumc.org
*Childcare not provided.
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CPR/AED Training and Certifications - Health & Wellness Ministry
Date: 10/12/24, 1/11/25, 4/12/25, or 7/12/25
Time: 8am-12pm
Leader: Melinda Pierce
Location: Room 101
Description: We hope that you'll join us for one of these upcoming training classes in CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) devices for ages 13 and up. Must sign up HERE.
*Childcare not provided.
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Blood Pressure Screenings - Health & Wellness Ministry
Date: 9-15-24
10-20-24
11-17-24
12-15-24
Time: 9am-12pm
Leader: Melinda Pierce
Location: Library
Description: Stop in the library one of the scheduled Sundays above for a free blood pressure screening!
Walking Group - Health & Wellness Ministry
Date: Every Tuesday evening
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Leader: Giorgina Franklin
Location: Meet in the main parking lot of Assurance for a time of walking alongside others, sharing in faith and fellowship!
*Childcare not provided.
Guy's Breakfast
Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:30 - 8:30am
Leader: Paul Bronkhorst
Location: Maple Street Biscuit Company near Concord Mills (8921 Christenbury Pkwy, Concord, NC 28027)
Description: Any guy interested in connecting with other guys to grow in their faith are invited to join us at 7:30am at Maple Street Biscuit Company. We will meet for for about 1 hour for good conversation over a delicious breakfast! See you there!
*Childcare not provided.
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Brotherhood of the Shepherds – Men’s Group Coffee Hour
Date: 2nd Saturday of each month
Time: 8 - 9am
Leader: Phillip Capaldi
Location: Basement
Description: Join this inter-generational group of men ages 18 and older who are seeking to share life together and support one another in Christ!
*Childcare not provided.
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Prayer Ministry Team – Prayer Group
Start date: Ongoing
Time: TBD
Leader: Linda Vivona
Description: Our Assurance Prayer Team has come together to lift up those who may be in need of a little extra prayer. If you are interested in receiving a prayer list via email each week. Email Linda Vivona or contact her at 727-772-7155 with any questions.
Stay & Play – Sunday Morning Play Group
Time: Sunday mornings following the 9:45am worship service
Leader: Erin Babbitt
Location: Lower playground area
Description: We will reconnect on the playground behind the church as a group and with our kids. Come enjoy time together as we watch our kids play and get to know other parents and friends. Questions? Contact Erin Babbitt at asuflynn@gmail.com.
Thursday KnitWits+
Time: Most Thursdays at 12pm
Location: Basement
Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to include all handiwork; knitting, crochet, quilting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing...you get the idea! If you can bring it, you can craft it! So come and join us, even invite a friend, as we have a time of devotion and fellowship! Contact Tina for more info!
*Childcare not available.
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KnitWits+
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: Media Center or Parlor
Facilitator: Janet Connor
Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to include all handiwork; knitting, crochet, quilting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, sewing...you get the idea! If you can bring it, you can craft it! So come and join us, even invite a friend, as we have a time of devotion and fellowship! Contact Janet for more info!
*Childcare not provided
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Chapter Chasers – Assurance’s Book Club
Description: Chapter Chasers is a book club for Assurance’s members and guests. The club meets every third or fourth Saturday morning of each month (depending on the preference of the host). For more information concerning Chapter Chasers, please contact Sandra Ellis at sm.ellis@att.net.
*Childcare not provided.
G.I.R.L.S. – Women’s Small Group
Time: 6:30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month
Location: Meeting locations rotate each month
Description: The women of this small group pour themselves into their group name, G.I.R.L.S., which stands for Girls In Real Life Service. We would love for you to join us! For more information, please contact Brenda Thrasher at bbtoo7@aol.com.
*Childcare not provided.
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Chancel Choir and Orchestra
Description: A wonderful group of people who come together to share their gifts of music with Assurance. The choir practices every Wednesday at 7pm, while the orchestra practices once a month on the first Thursday at 7pm. The choir and orchestra perform during the 11:15am Traditional worship experience (and some special services throughout the year).
*Childcare not provided.
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Matthew’s Closet
Start date: Ongoing
Time: Varius times
Leader: Lynn Brittain
Location: Thrift UMC
Description: Matthew’s Closet is a clothing resource for individuals and families in our community. If interested in serving or helping, please contact Lynn Brittain at brittain.lynn@yahoo.com.
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Room in the Inn
Time: Monday evenings into Tuesday mornings, December -- March
Leader: Larry Poelma
Location: Basement
Description: This is a hospitality ministry to our neighbors who need household accommodations during the coldest months of the year. Room in the Inn at Assurance will be held on Monday evenings, December through March. If you are interested in helping, contact Larry Poelma at larrypoelma@gmail.com.
Sharing Garden
Location: The Sharing Garden is beside our Northlake Campus
Description: This garden, in the fields behind the church, serves to feed those in need in our community. For more information, please email Eleanora Miller at meleanoram@gmail.com.
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Adult Sunday School Classes – Assurance’s Sunday Group Opportunities
*Childcare provided through Sunday nursery, children and youth programming.
Friendship - meets every Sunday at 9am in the Parlor. Contact Sam Smith at samhsmith@carolina.rr.com with questions.
Soul Searchers - meets every Sunday at 9:45am in Room 100/101. Contact Bill Bodnar at bbodnar@carolina.rr.com with questions.
If you have any questions about any of these group opportunities,
please email one of our pastors:
Pastor Daniel Wilson at daniel@assuranceumc.org
Pastor Josh Kurtz at josh@assuranceumc.org