Grow groups
for ADULTS
Covenant – Bible Study
Start date: September 21, 2022
Time: Wednesday mornings from 10am -- 11:30am
Leaders: Terry Gray, Merrianne Myers-Zietlow, Mark Montalbano, Lucy Miller
Location: Room 100/101
Length of class: 24 weeks
Cost: Purchase workbooks HERE
Description: Covenant Bible Study guides small groups through a comprehensive, in-depth study of the whole Bible over twenty-four sessions broken into three eight-session modules. Unlike the learning participants may have experienced in other groups, this study emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying theme through both the Old and New Testaments. It underscores the unique relationship that God chooses to have with us as God’s people. This relationship is grounded in the faithfulness of God’s love and on our ongoing commitment to stay in relationship with God while sharing signs of God's love with others.
*Childcare not available.
5 Love Languages—Book Study
Time: 11am-12pm on Sunday mornings
Leader: Candy Farmer
Location: Media Center (Room 131)
Length of class: 3 weeks - October 23rd, 30th & November 6th
Cost: While not required, the book by Gary Chapman is available for purchase or by download on most online formats.
Description: This study will engage Dr. Gary Chapman’s work on the 5 Love Languages—ways in which couples may express and experience love. Through this study, couples will have the opportunity to learn and grow in their love for each other. Everyone is welcome even if your partner is unable to attend or participate in the study. Register HERE.
*Childcare will be provided if you register
Brotherhood of the Shepherds – Men’s Group
Start date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 8:30am-9:30am
Leader: Phillip Capaldi
Location: Basement
Length of class: Ongoing
Description: Join this inter-generational group of men who are seeking to share life together and support one another in Christ!
*Childcare not provided.
Grief Encouragement – Support Group
Start date: October 11, 2022
Time: Tuesday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Leader: Karen Gray
Location: Parlor
Length of class: 9 weeks
Description: When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your often complex and painful thoughts and feelings. "Understanding Your Grief", by Alan D. Wolfelt, is the guide we will use as it describes ten touchstones that are essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and spiritual actions to help yourself heal. Sign up HERE.
*Childcare not provided.
Get Your Life Back – Book Study
Start date: October 20, 2022
Time: Thursdays from 11am-12pm
Leader: Tina Springs
Location: Basement
Length of class: 5 weeks
Cost: While not required, the book is available on Amazon along with a study guide.
Description: Join us as we dive into John Eldrige's book together! We will begin to discover just what it means to quiet our soul in the load chaos all around us! Even pausing for 60 seconds can bring your focus back to where God intends….we all can find 60 seconds, right? Sign up HERE.
*Childcare not provided.
Bible Scholars --- Bible Study
Start date: Ongoing
Time: Sunday mornings from 11am-12pm
Leader: Toni Stallings
Location: Basement
Description: High school youth (9th-12th grade), young adults and all adults are invited to join us for this Bible study in the Youth Cellar/basement on Sunday mornings! Questions? Contact Toni Stallings at toni@assuranceumc.org.
Go groups
for ADULTS
Who Let The Dad’s Out?
Start date: Ongoing
Time: Various times
Leader: Luke Edwards
Description: Who Let The Dad’s Out? (WLTDO) is a community of dads, father figures, and their children who gather monthly to share a meal and have fun together. This is an informal group of dads and father figures who live in the Lake Norman Area (Huntersville, Denver, Davidson, Cornelius). WLTDO is open to all dads and father figures. It is not a religious gathering, but Assurance UMC partners with WLTDO to provide the food for gatherings. If you would like to be a part of the group, or for more information, email Luke Edwards at lukesedwards@gmail.com.
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: This fall, 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.
KnitWits – Knitting/Crotheting Group
Time: Every Thursday at 12pm
Location: Basement
Description: This is a small group for yarn-aholics. The group comes together for Bible study and to knit, crochet or any other needlework. It is a casual experience to bond and grow closer to God and one another.
*Childcare not available.
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 Friday evening or 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 Tuesday 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.
Chancel Choir and Orchestra
Description: A wonderful group of people who come together to share their gifts of music with Assurance. This group practices every Wednesday at 7pm and performs during the 11:15am Traditional worship experience (and some special services throughout the year).
*Childcare not provided.
Love in Action
Description: During the summer, Love in Action seeks to serve dinner and snack bags to families and people in the Huntington Green Community on Tuesday evenings. Share a meal, get to know our neighbors, and join the children for a story and praise music. There are other opportunities throughout the year to feed children and families in need. If interested in helping, contact Lisa Hawkins at lisahawkins@carolina.rr.com.
Matthew’s Closet
Start date: Ongoing
Time: Varius times
Leader: Lynn Brittain
Location: Connections Campus (6729 Old Mount Holly Road Charlotte, NC 28214.
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.
Room in the Inn
Start date: December 2022
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.
Adult Sunday School Classes – Assurance’s Sunday Group Opportunities
*Childcare provided through Sunday nursery, children and youth programming.
Friendship - meets every Sunday at 10am 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