CONNECT… Adults

Sunday School: 9:30 am

Bible Discovery  delve deeply into the doctrine and theology revealed in the important Book of Romans.
Leader: Doug Sterrett                               Room 103/104
 
FOCUS – Focused On Christ United by the Spirit… a multi-generational group, does studies that help them grow closer to Jesus and each other.  
Leader: Sue Newell                                   Room 105
 
Genesis a traditional Bible study class, is presently studying the book of James using the Lifeguide Bible study, “James, Faith That Works” by Andrew and Phyllis Le Peau.
Leader: Harris Prevost                         Conference Room
 
Koinonia –  a multi-generational class for women is doing Max Lucado’s “What Happens Next”, a Traveler’s Guide Through the End of This Age.
Leader: Kay Stacy                                   Room 111
 
Man to Man – Men in fellowship to deepen their faith and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. 
Leader: John Newell                               Room 112
 
NIKE is currently doing topical contemporary Bible studies.
Leader: Allison Harrison & Lynne Hutelmyer  
                                                               Room 110
 
Social Concernsuses “The Wired Word” for class discussions. Each week there are two topics from which we choose… each topic is related to current social activities.
Leader: Marc Kadyk                                Room 206
 
TNC  a group of family minded adults who strive to become spiritually mature, care for one another, and build relationships as we immerse ourselves in God’s Word.
Leader: Class Led                                   Library
 
 

Wednesdays
02/05/25 – 04/02/25
All classes start at 6:00 and end at 7:00pm with family-friendly meals served in the gym starting at 5:15pm.

WInter / Spring 2025 Small Groups:

~ ADULT REACH SMALL GROUPS ~

1) Study: 6:00-6:15 pm in the Multipurpose Room “Blessed Are…” will focus our faith on cultivating Christlike character through study of the Beatitudes, small groups, and service. We will study what the Word of God says in comparison to what our world says and see the character of Christ emerge.
2) Small Group Experience: 6:20 – 7:00pm in classrooms
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3) Small Group Service: 6:15 – 6:30pm twice / semester Small groups take turns with the kitchen clean up.

 
REACH Small Group leaders:
  • Sharon Carlton, Liz Michael, Krystal Wilson                (Women’s Small Group)
  • David Still and Laura Brown
  • Jack and Jane Butler
  • Peter Haibach and Doug Sterrett
 
~ ADULT ~
  • Exuberant Bells: A group of fun-loving bell ringers who tolerate making mistakes until we get the “hang” of it! It requires a familiarity with reading music, but we will teach you the rest!
    Led by Sylvia Rippy
  • Knarthex Knitters: Get together for fellowship in knitting and crocheting, sharing knitting tips, patterns, yarn,joys, and concerns of the church family. Led by The Knitting Ministry Team
 
 

 ON-GOING GROUPS

 
Knarthex Knitters – Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30pm to knit or crochet prayer shawls for our members who need the warmth and comfort of knowing that their brothers and sisters in Christ care for them, pray for them, and give them a tangible gift of that love and concern for their illness or loss of a loved one. Interested in joining this group? Click on “I’m Interested…” below.
 
 
Prayer Group – join the prayer group on zoom on Thursdays at 10am for a time to share joys and concerns and to spend some time praying with one another, even if it’s just wordless groans! To join the group one time, or every Thursday, click on “I’m interested…” below.
 
 
Rejoicers – is a fellowship group for retirees who get together sweveral times throughout the year. We usually go…. to a minor league baseball game in Hickory, to a play at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, out to lunch after worship, and other fun things.
Events are posted in the church newsletter. Contact Arlene Steeves to be added to the event email list or click on “I’m Interested…” below.
 
 
 
 
Click HERE for YOUTH opportunities…
 
Click HERE for opportunities for CHILDREN… 
 
John & Sue Newell’s small group
Meets every other Sunday at 6:30 pm
 
 
New Chapter Widows Group
Led by Sharon meets twice / month. 
 
 
 
Women’s Circle
Led by Kay Stacy, Circle 1 meets on the first Tuesday of the month during the school year at 9:30am. All women are invited to join!
For more information, please click below:
 
 
 
 

RightNow Media

First Presbyterian is always looking for ways to serve you as you live out your faith throughout the week. We are inviting you to have a free account to an exciting video library called RightNow Media. 

It’s essentially the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” because you will have instant access to thousands of great videos for kids, youth, parents, married couples and more. You can view these videos from your phone, tablet or computer. And you can also view them in a group setting through a TV or projector.

Take a look at this video to find out more, then register HERE…