Bakerstown
United Methodist Church
Bible Studies and Small Groups
Connect, learn, and grow together in faith
Digging Deeper | Sunday| 9:45am|Fellowship Hall
Coracle Conversations with Pastor Keith – Beginning Sunday, October 18th through November 22nd at 9:45 AM, we will engage in conversation around discovering where God is leading our congregation. We will discuss the role prayer plays in identifying God’s new and next for us, how our gifts help in our discernment, and how God has been at work among us. For more details, please read the Pastor’s Page in the October November Steeple. Everyone is welcome to attend. We would like you to use the sign-up sheet in the Narthex to help us determine where we will meet.
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.
Women's Bible Study| Thursday, 9:00am |Fellowship Hall
We will begin a NEW study by Lisa Harper - Song of Songs: The Love We Long For. Join us and discover the divine love story written for us, the beautifully intimate bond we can enjoy with God. In this 7-session study, Bible teacher Lisa Harper unveils an eye-opening truth: This ancient, often-misunderstood book that sometimes reads like a racy romance novel is actually a passionate declaration of our Creator Redeemer's relentless love for His people. With her signature blend of humor and deep biblical insight, Lisa peels back the layers of history and allegory to reveal Jesus as the Divine Bridegroom who didn't just come to deliver us—He delights in us! Workbooks are $15.00. Sign up in the narthex, newcomers please call the church office to register.
Tuesday Night Bible Study| 6:30-7:30pm| Fellowship Hall
Come and join us for a study on the Old Testament book of Zechariah. Bring your bible and join us in a study of a book that foreshadowed events in the life of Jesus, show how God aided in rebuilding the temple on Israel’s return from exile, and gives some important glimpses of end times happenings as seen by Zechariah. Sign up sheet in the Narthex.
Men Doing Stuff| Monday, November 2nd| 6:30pm |Fellowship Hall
Coming up on the MDS calendar are opportunities to help with the Shoe Box Ministry. There will be boxes to fill, and plenty of opportunities to prove that “Men Doing Stuff” is more than just a clever name. So mark your calendar, bring your willingness to help and come join us this fall! For more information, please reach out to Paul McLeister at 412-913-0455.
Surviving the Holidays
GriefShare | Wednesday | 7:00pm | Wesley Room | November 18th
GriefShare Surviving the Holidays Seminar will offer practical strategies for making it through the holiday season following the loss of a loved one. You will view a video featuring advice from people in grief who’ve faced the holidays after their loss. You’ll hear insights from respected Christian counselors, pastors, and psychologists, as well as other experts in the field of grief support. Feel free to drop in – GriefShare is open to anyone in the community looking for help and healing as they walk through a season of grief.
Digging Deeper - Advent Study| Sunday, November 29th| 9:45am|Wesley Room
The Christian liturgical calendar features two prominent periods during which seasonal music reaches its zenith: Christmas and Easter. This year we will be digging deeper into some of our favorite carols of Christmas. What is their history? What is their message? What Bible passages are they based on? What is their theological foundation? And we might be singing them. Join along with us as we prepare for the coming of the infant Jesus by taking an in depth look at some of the carols of the season.
Women's Bible Study| Thursday, January 7, 9:00am |Fellowship Hall
NEW THIS JANUARY!! The Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study will begin a new study on Thursday, January 7th, at 9:00am -The Names of God: A Study on Who God Is and Who He Calls Us to Be. From the opening chapters of Genesis through the final verses of Revelation, God is known by many names—names that reveal who He is, what He does, and how He relates to His children. He is El-Roi, “the God who sees me.” He is Jesus, “the Lord is salvation.” He is the Spirit, your Comforter and Counselor. And you? You have a name, too. You are His beloved child, a Christian, one who bears His name. In this 8-session Bible study for women, teachers Kristi McLelland, Caroline Saunders, Blair Linne, Jennifer Rothschild, Kelly Minter, and Elizabeth Woodson will walk you through the pages of Scripture. Together, you’ll examine names for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and you’ll discover the impact each of God’s names has on your relationship with Him. Join us as we deepen our knowledge of God and our relationship with Him through a study of His names. Workbooks are $20.00.