Bakerstown United Methodist Church
5760 William Flinn Highway, Gibsonia PA 15044
Phone: 724-443-3184
Day School: 724-272-6032
Small Group Opportunities
Digging Deeper | Sunday, December 1st | 9:45am | Wesley Room
Advent Study
An Unlikely Advent - Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story is a four-week study that focuses on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story. During this Advent season, Rev. Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds. Each set of unexpected characters has something to teach about living faithfully on the journey to Christmas. Rev. Billups is lead pastor of New Albany UMC in New Albany, Ohio. You are invited to join us as we dig deeper into An Unlikely Advent.
Women at the Well| Sunday| 9:50 - 10:45am | Library
There will be short bible study lessons and discussion questions. Come spend some time with fellow Christian women and learn about different things in the life of our Lord. All women are invited to attend. Please join us, if you have questions or thoughts please contact Kim Szelc 412-908-4723 or kszelc@zoominternet.net
Ongoing Small Groups
GriefShare | Wednesday | 7:00pm | Wesley Room |
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to offer you help and encouragement after losing a loved one. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help. Our GriefShare program is co-led by Rev. Bill Dambach, Marcia Shipley, Tim McDermott, Judy Moore, and Marge Kirkpatrick.
GriefShare is a drop-in anytime group and open to anyone in the church or community. All are welcome.
Monthly Winter Sessions
January 15th and February 12th – 7pm to 8:30pm
**New Session Series begins again weekly March 12th, 2025
Women's Bible Study| Thursday, 9:00am | Jan. 9th- Feb. 20th |Fellowship Hall
NEW - Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study - The Gospel of John: Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World by Melissa Spoelstra. Life. It seems to move at a break-neck pace. Days are filled with noise, screens, and appointments. Sometimes worry and fear are constant companions. The chaos can leave you looking for a place to be still, but that resting spot always seems to be an elusive destination. Jesus offers a different kind of life. He offers peace. He is peace.
Come join us for this 7-session study on the Gospel of John, where we will be encouraged to slow down and linger with the living Word – to savor the peace of Jesus in a chaotic world. You’ll appreciate the pace of the Savior who never hurried but completed all that the Father called Him to accomplish. As you turn the pages of John’s Gospel, you’ll be challenged to take on the posture of a learner—understanding that the peace Jesus offers is not an ease of circumstances, but a stillness of the soul. As a result, you’ll grow in intimacy with Him and learn to live, serve, and rest in His peace in the midst of a hectic life. Sign up in class, in the Narthex, or call the church office. Workbooks are $18.00.
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Tuesday Night Bible Study| 6:30-7:30pm| Fellowship Hall
Join together in a study of the Books of James and Jude.
We will see how these books compare to what is going on in the world today.
Bring your bible and join in this verse by verse study.
Men Doing Stuff |Monday, January 6th| 6:30pm | Fellowship Hall
The Men Doing Stuff group will meet on Monday, January 6th for dinner and then undecorate the church.
For those that plan on helping pack the shoeboxes, please let Roger Cramer know by emailing to: bakerstownumm@gmail.com This helps me make sure there will be enough food for dinner.
Women's Retreat| Friday, February 7th & Saturday, February 8th|Fellowship Hall
Bakerstown Methodist Women’s Second Annual “Sleep In Your Own Bed” Retreat!
Ladies – Please join with us on Friday night February 7th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and again on Saturday February 8th 9:00am to 2:30pm at the church.
Rev. Alyce Weaver Dunn will be leading this retreat for us. Last year we had 40 women attend!! Come and join us again in 2025 and spend part of a wintery weekend with Jesus and each other. You can even come in your jammies if you want! So grab a friend and sign up!! Snacks will be available Friday night and a Continental Breakfast and a Soup & Sandwich Luncheon will be served on Saturday. No need to bring anything except your Bible and yourself!! Cost is $20 per person to cover the cost of food and supplies. Please RSVP to Lora in the church office or sign the sign up sheet in the Narthex by Friday January 31st. Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!