Small Groups

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Numerous studies indicate that persons who have a great relationship with their church, have within the church these key items: a role or Small Groups responsibility, regular financial support, regular attendance and a small group. Furthermore, these studies indicate that the small group may come in any form including classes, prayer groups, service groups, music ministries, sports or even church committees. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church offers numerous short-term and long-term small group studies. Please check the website, newsletter, and bulletins or call the church office for the latest small group information. If you would like to start a specific group or desire more information about a group, email or call Sherry Washam (swasham@mtzionumc.net) or Jill Smith (jsmith@mtzionumc.net).

Jesus said, "Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them"

Matthew 18:20

Please see the calendar below for a list of current studies and contact the church office for further details-704-892-8566.

Event	When	Details
Men's Community Prayer Breakfast	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Men's Community Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM - Cookhouse Restaurant Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010 End: Wednesday, Dec 30, 2020 MEN OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME to attend a Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast held each Wednesday from 7-8 am at the Cookhouse Restaurant located at 20936 Torrence Chapel Road in Cornelius. It is led on alternate weeks by the ministerial staffs of Mt. Zion UMC and Bethel Presbyterian. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 Get Financially Fit in 2012! - Make a New Year’s Resolution to Change your Family’s Financial Picture Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) is an important step to changing your financial future. It takes the knowledge from God and turns it into real action in our lives through a step-by-step process taught by best-selling author, financial counselor, and radio host Dave Ramsey. Financial Peace University is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, preparing household budgets, insurance, investing, how marketing affects our buying impulses, how different views of money can affect marriages, and much, much more! Who is Financial Peace University for? It's for everyone! – from the financially secure to the financially distressed. Over one million families have attended FPU, including around 100 families who have taken it at Mt. Zion. Applying God's word radically changes your life. On average, FPU graduates have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 during the program for a total turnaround of $8,000! The study will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm starting January 11, 2012 at Mt. Zion UMC. The facilitator is Rev. Tim Reimer. There is a fee for the material for this class. This class is open to the community. If you have a friend or family member that might be interested in Financial Peace University, please let them know about this opportunity. Free childcare will be available upon request. If you have additional questions or would like to sign up please contact Tim for details by email or 704-892-8566. If you want to check the class out before purchasing the material, the first lesson, “Super Saving” on January 11 is free to attend. Please let Tim know if you plan on attending the first lesson for free. Also visit the FPU website for more information, www.daveramsey.com/fpu This is a preview video about 25 minutes long that will give you an overview of the class as well as a sense of Dave Ramsey's humorous teaching style. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Register \| Invite
Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Bible Basics	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Bible Basics Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 Bible Basics - Have you ever read the Bible, and when you were finished, you couldn’t remember what it said? Are you more comfortable reading a book about the Bible than digging into God’s Word yourself? The Bible is complex and often confusing, but it was written for us! Join us as we learn to love God’s Word and ponder what He has to say to each of us. We will use a simple journaling method to help us understand and remember what God is telling us and how it applies to our daily lives. You will need a Bible, notebook, pen, and a highlighter (optional). Facilitated by Elizabeth Coker. If you would like to also register for the Wednesday Night Dinners (5:30-6:30pm), please sign up separately for that on the Calendar/Upcoming Events page. Nursery/childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old from 6:15-7:45pm. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Register \| Invite
Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Hope & Help for Single Moms	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Hope & Help for Single Moms Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 Hope & Help For Single Moms - This is a bible study to provide single moms biblical solutions for their life while offering support, encouragement and nourishment for the soul. Discover how creating a plan and following simple principles can help you through this season of your life. Everyone knows a single mom and even if she looks like she has it all together, an invitation to join this session will lift her spirit! Pass the word that ALL single moms are welcome. Please register to attend and request childcare. Facilitated by Deana Keller. If you would like to also register for the Wednesday Night Dinners (5:30-6:30pm), please sign up separately for that on the Calendar/Upcoming Events page. Nursery/childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old from 6:15-7:45pm. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Register \| Invite
Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Knowing the Bible 101	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Knowing the Bible 101 Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 Knowing the Bible 101 - It’s not the ‘Cliff Notes’ but it’s the next best thing. A 6 week look at the Bible: what’s in it, how did it come into being, and a look at the different Genre’s within. If you need basic information about the 66 books written over a 1500 year span and it is still the best-selling book around, this group is for you. Co-led by Wayne and Jill Smith. If you would like to also register for the Wednesday Night Dinners (5:30-6:30pm), please sign up separately for that on the Calendar/Upcoming Events page. Nursery/childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old from 6:15-7:45pm. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Register \| Invite
Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Learn to Knit For a Purpose	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Learn to Knit For a Purpose Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 Learn to Knit for a Purpose - Members of the Prayer Shawl Knitting Groups of Mt. Zion will be present to give instructions to beginners. Men, women, youth and children in 3rd grade or older can learn to knit. Yarn and some knitting needles will be supplied. If you have your own needles, please bring them. Preregistration will be helpful for the instructors planning. If you already know how to knit and would like to help others learn, please let us know which dates you can help. If you would like to also register for the Wednesday Night Dinners (5:30-6:30pm), please sign up separately for that on the Calendar/Upcoming Events page. Nursery/childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old from 6:15-7:45pm. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Register \| Invite
Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Love & Respect Marriage Study	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Love & Respect Marriage Study Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 Love & Respect - Have you been looking for a marriage study that is so entertaining and enlightening that your marriage improves almost immediately? Look no further than Dr. Emerson Eggerich’s Love & Respect. It is a small group study that is based on the Biblical truths found in Ephesians 5:33. Love and Respect can benefit any relationship from those newly engaged to those celebrating decades of commitment by focusing on God’s design for your role in marriage. Love and respect are the key ingredients to a great, God centered marriage! Come learn, laugh and celebrate Love and Respect with us! Facilitated by Robert & Shawna Sherrill. If you would like to also register for the Wednesday Night Dinners (5:30-6:30pm), please sign up separately for that on the Calendar/Upcoming Events page. Nursery/childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old from 6:15-7:45pm. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Register \| Invite
Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Made to Crave	Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012	details Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Made to Crave Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 Made to Crave - Made to Crave is the missing link between a woman's desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn't a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave Him, not food. Participants will need to purchase the book Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst http://madetocrave.org/purchase-resources/. Made to Crave can be purchased in paperback or digital form. There is also an accompanying participant’s guide that participants may choose to purchase. Facilitated by Stephanie Sossamon. If you would like to also register for the Wednesday Night Dinners (5:30-6:30pm), please sign up separately for that on the Calendar/Upcoming Events page. Nursery/childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old from 6:15-7:45pm. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Register \| Invite
Beth Moore-Study of James: Mercy Triumphs	Thursday, Feb 23, 2012	details Beth Moore-Study of James: Mercy Triumphs Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Repeating Event: Weekly: Thursdays Start: Thursday, Jan 5, 2012 End: Thursday, Mar 1, 2012 Join us for nine weeks beginning January 5 to see how James, Jesus' own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. And, in the process, learn how you can put your own faith into action! To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Theresa Lineweaver JTL296@roadrunner.com or 704-351-0125. Please let us know if you need childcare. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
AA Meeting	Thursday, Feb 23, 2012	details AA Meeting Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM - Room 201 Education Building Repeating Event: Weekly: Thursdays Start: Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 End: Thursday, Dec 31, 2020 Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Disciple I	Monday, Feb 27, 2012	details Disciple I Monday, Feb 27, 2012 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM - Room 209 Repeating Event: Weekly: Mondays Start: Monday, Sept 12, 2011 End: Monday, Apr 23, 2012 Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Community Bible Study	Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012	details Community Bible Study Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM - Education Building Upper Level Repeating Event: Weekly: Tuesdays Start: Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 End: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Kiker Breakfast	Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012	details Kiker Breakfast Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Acropolis Restaurant Repeating Event: Weekly: Tuesdays Start: Tuesday, Apr 5, 2011 End: Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Lake Norman Community Bible Study	Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012	details Lake Norman Community Bible Study Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Education Building Repeating Event: Weekly: Tuesdays Start: Tuesday, Sept 6, 2011 End: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Lake Norman Community Bible Study is offering registration for its 2011-2012 class year. The class is offered for women and children of all ages. Lake Norman CBS meets at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Lake Norman CBS is affiliated with Community Bible Study, which has over 600 Bible studies nationally. The Lake Norman CBS class, which has been in our community for ten years, is a non-denominational Bible study for women of all ages. Lake Norman CBS also has a thriving children’s program for infants up through middle schoolers. Lake Norman CBS classes began on Tuesday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This year’s study will include the books of Deuteronomy and Hebrews. If you would like more information about Lake Norman CBS or would like to register for this year’s class, contact Meg Samuels at meg.samuels@gmail.com. You may visit our website at http://lakenorman.cbsclass.org or find us on Facebook at Lake Norman CBS. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Disciple III	Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012	details Disciple III Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM - Room 205 in the Education Building Repeating Event: Weekly: Tuesdays Start: Tuesday, Sept 13, 2011 End: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
AA Meeting	Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012	details AA Meeting Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM - Room 201 Education Building Repeating Event: Weekly: Tuesdays Start: Tuesday, Jan 4, 2011 End: Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Ministry Collage	Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012	details Wednesday Night Ministry-Bloom-Ministry Collage Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Repeating Event: Weekly: Wednesdays Start: Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 End: Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 Introduction and overview of various ministries of compassion in our church and community. Learn about ministries that can benefit people you know AND discover how you can become more involved in helping these ministries. You can attend one or all of these presentations. February 29 - *“Charting A Course For My Loved Ones”* is a step-by-step workbook that has been published by Barbara and Curt Needham, members of Mt. Zion. They will be sharing strategies that adults of any age will find helpful in organizing vital information needed in cases of family emergencies and life changing situations. Learn more at: www.shadowboxsite.com March 7 – *“United Family Services”* of Charlotte and North Mecklenburg will be represented by Kathryn Firmin-Sellers and others from their Victim Services Division. They will be sharing stories of the work of UFS in our area as they minister to families with general counseling and those who are victims of domestic violence or crisis events. March 14 – *“UMAR”* (United Methodist Agency for the Retarded) will be represented by Ruby Mossor and others from this ministry that is so close to our own campus. Come and learn more about UMAR and how you can be in ministry to persons with disabilities. *“Stephen Ministry”* – Members of Mt. Zion will be present to explain what the Stephen Ministry is and the opportunities for involvement in this caring ministry. March 21 – *“What is Hospice?”* Jim Cooper, Education and Resources Manager and a licensed clinical social worker, will be present to explain how hospice ministers to families facing many kinds of illness. He will give general tips on healthy living for caregivers. He will also share how persons can be in compassionate ministry to families who are served by the hospice facilities in the Lake Norman area. March 28 – *“Ada Jenkins Center”* - Steve Riddle, a member of Mt. Zion, serves on the strategy and programs board for the Ada Jenkins Center, located in Davidson. He will be sharing a great deal of information regarding the center and its many programs for families in our area. Hear personal stories of how people’s lives have been changed and how we can be partners in these important ministries. April 4 - TBD If you would like to also register for the Wednesday Night Dinners (5:30-6:30pm), please sign up separately for that on the Calendar/Upcoming Events page. Nursery/childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old from 6:15-7:45pm. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Women of Zion	Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012	details Women of Zion Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM - Acropolis Restaurant - 20659 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius Repeating Event: Monthly Start: Tuesday, Dec 7, 2010 End: Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020 Send an RSVP to Elizabeth Coker elizabethcoker73@gmail.com and we will have a seat waiting just for you. RSVP not required. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
Food & Fellowship	Sunday, Mar 18, 2012	details Food & Fellowship Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Repeating Event: Monthly Start: Sunday, May 15, 2011 End: Sunday, Dec 16, 2012 On the 3rd Sunday of each month, a group of people from the 8:30 & 9:45 worship services go out for brunch together at around 11am for food and fellowship. Each month they go to a different local restaurant. Anyone is welcome to attend and there is no need to RSVP. Tables are reserved each month and you merely have to show up and ask for the Mt. Zion table. It is dutch treat. Please check the bulletin each month for the specific restaraunt or email Rev. Jill Smith-jsmith@mtzionumc.net. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite
New Beginnings Support Group Meeting	Monday, Mar 19, 2012	details New Beginnings Support Group Meeting Monday, Mar 19, 2012 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM Repeating Event: Monthly Start: Monday, May 16, 2011 End: Monday, Dec 21, 2020 New Beginnings is open to anyone who has lost a spouse because of death or divorce. During daylight savings time we will have lunch on the 3rd Monday, then we will go back to evenings!! (Meetings are at 5:30pm on the third Monday of every month at different restaurants.) There is a speaker followed by dinner. Please contact Barbara Broadway Lackey at barbarabroadway@bellsouth.net or 704-895-4051 or Shirley Ranson at shirlranson@aol.com or 704-896-3449 for meeting location or with questions. Add to Calendar \| Print This Event \| Invite