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Adult Ministry
Spiritual + Personal Growth
BYKOTA Adult Sunday School
RESUMES SEPT. 8TH, 2024
The BYKOTA (Be Ye Kind One to Another) Adult Sunday School will begin a study of Dr. David Jeremiah’s book “Forward (Discovering God’s Presence and Purpose in Your Tomorrow)”, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 10:30am in Room 109.
All adults are welcome to attend, join in fellowship, and find out what the Apostle Paul meant when he wrote, “forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (Phil 3:13).
Encountering God Wednesday Service
Facilitated by Paster Jeremy Touroo and Jordan Kettlewell, Encountering God meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:15 pm.
Join us in the Sanctuary for an intimate worship experience and message, followed by an open discussion.
Invite someone you know to join you. It is a worship service
different from our regular worship experience.
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Tuesday Prayer Group
This prayer group is open to ALL! Mason Buckingham leads a prayer group which meets weekly, every Tuesday at 12:15pm in Narthex (the hallway next to the Sanctuary).
The purpose of this group is to gather at the church to lift the needs and concerns that people have. We invite you to come and fellowship with us. When we gather, we certainly pray for each other and the needs within our church family, but we also pray for those who have experienced disasters, conflicts around the world, and for leaders within the church and in our world.
Respect for each other is a core understanding with-in the group.
We do not require that any person within the group must pray aloud. Their presence among us is enough to encourage us in an attitude of prayer. It is open to all who wish to attend. Join Mason and others Wednesdays - an exciting opportunity to serve Christ and your church family!
Care and Support
Care + Support
"Reflections for the Grieving Soul" Grief Support Group
Facilitated by Melanie Riling, this group meets on Fridays at 2:00pm in the Church Library, beginning September 6th, 2024.
The group will be studying the book, "God's Story, Your Story" by Max Lucado.
Do you long for meaning-to know that your life has purpose beyond what is seen in the day to day? On the surface, life can seem like a disconnected string of events. One day you're celebrating the birth of a child, the next you're mourning the passing of a beloved grandparent. At times, we soar with victory and at others, we languish defeat. Is there a through-line to the ups and downs of life? Max Lucado uses the structure of the New Testament as a guide in God's Story, Your Story, and weaves together Biblical and personal stories. In order to understand our own personal place in the cosmos, Lucado offers us a change of perspective-the opportunity to see beyond the microcosms of our own lives, into our place among the greater whole of God's work.
If you are interested in being a part of this group, please contact the church office: (989) 732-5380.
Cancer & Friends: Cancer Support Group
Beginning October 15th, 2024
The Cancer & Friends Support Group welcomes and assists cancer patients, survivors, spouses, friends, family members and professional and unpaid caregivers.
Our purpose is to see that no one feels alone at this point in their life.
We want you to know we are here for you, three-fold, in body, mind and spirit. We are here to help you travel the rough roads, even climb those mountains. We do not give medical advice but we will be here to comfort you, give you friendship and
as much information as we can. We will always try and help you to keep a smile on your face.
This group will meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month, beginning October 15th from 3:30pm-5:00pm in Room 102.
Aging with Grace
RESUMES FALL 2024
This is a small group Bible Study for seniors (ages 60+), facilitated by Reverend Barry Sweet. This group meets every Thursday, from 2:30pm-4:00pm in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
The Fall study will be delving into Jesus’ appearances in the Old Testament. That study will be followed by a study of Genesis. New members are always welcome to join our group! We enjoy deep, meaningful discussions during our gatherings. We guarantee laughs, perhaps a tear, and there will always be food!
Join us as we share together how we can best serve and use our God given gifts while aging with Grace.
Fellowship and Connection
Fellowship + Connection
Holiday House Crafts
This group is for anyone who enjoys fellowship while completing art and craft projects. Each person brings and works on their own projects. Our members paint, knit, crochet, do needlework, sew and much more. We share and teach each other our skills. All of the crafts we make are donated to the UMW Holiday House and UMW Alpenfest luncheons craft table. No need to commit to being present every week, just as your schedule allows. All are welcome; come check us out.
The Holiday House Craft Group meets every Tuesday, 9:30am-Noon in Room 109 downstairs in the church.
"Hands & Feet: Serving in the Name of Jesus" Group
Facilitated by Craig Cisco. Want to get your hands dirty for your congregation? We are starting a monthly group to do miscellaneous projects around the church and possibly the community to spread the word while we lend a helping hand. Can join one project at a time or commit to ongoing monthly projects.
We will meet at the church before a project to get organized and a quick devotional moment. Looking to start one up for spring cleanup around the church. Items will include
washing outside windows, cleaning pews, maintaining mulch gardens, etc. If interested, please contact Craig Sisco at ausablefisher@gmail.com.
Painting Class
Painting Class: Every Saturday at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall! Claudia Chambers will be teaching painting with colored pencils, water-color painting, and acrylic painting. You don’t need to have any experience to join. Claudia will discuss class supplies and costs with those that sign up. Class space is very limited so sign up early to assure a place at the learning table. To sign up, please contact Sharon Greenhoe: (517) 331-2088.
The Methodist Players
John Panci has agreed to lead a group interested in a little theatrics. No previous experience necessary; the only requirement is that you have a little hambone.
Meeting time and day of the week will be determined by the group. If you have always secretly wanted to perform in a skit, holiday production or play, just complete a connection card and join in the fun. John will contact you with first meeting details. There are not first performance plans. The group will make those decisions together. Come on, don’t be shy; join the fun!
Veterans Coffee
Calling all Military Veterans! Join us Tuesday mornings from 8:00am-9:30am in the Fellowship Hall for coffee and refreshments with like-minded men and women who have answered the call to serve our great nation. Veterans of all ages and walks of life are welcome to join. Let us give back to all of you who have given so much for us!
Pinochle Group
Hosted by Craig Sisco and Debbie Altman, this small group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm.
A time of Christian fellowship, devotion
from the Upper Room, and a rousting game of Pinochle along with an abundance of laughter is shared. All Pinochle players are welcome to join. Please contact Craig Sisco at ausablefisher@gmail.com if you are interested.
Dinner & A Movie: Building Better Relationships
"Dinner and a Movie" meets the third Saturday of each month. Our next date is Saturday, September 21st, 2024.
Movies will always be a Biblically-based choice and family-friendly. Our Potluck meals have never disappointed anyone. No one goes home hungry. Please click the "I Want to Join" tab below, and we will notify you of the upcoming date, time, and movie choice. All are invited to join us.
The Diner's Club
This group is arranged with three to four couples or families paired for 4 months, enjoying monthly dinner and fellowship, rotating to each of the families’ homes (or location of your choice.) At the end of the four months, you would be shifted to a new set of three or four families. Families that wish to include children for bonding with other church families with children will be paired.
Couples, singles, all adults will be grouped together. Members can request the family group, the all-adults’ group or either group.
The Diner’s Club is an opportunity to meet in the comfort of homes, break bread together, enjoy the fellowship of other Christians. Getting to know acquaintances better, meeting new friends, learning about their families and their lives offers the opportunity to make and enrich life-long friendships.
Each group of families will decide their calendar and dining locations.
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