Discipleship

EMC Discipling Process – It’s all about Grace!

Invite: Prevenient Grace ⇒ Commit: Justifying Grace ⇒ Grow: Sanctifying Grace ⇒ Serve: Glorifying Grace

“Five Marks of a Methodist:
The Fruit of the Living Spirit”
by Steve Harper & Magrey R. deVega

Dates: Wednesdays, May 31-June 28
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Room 100
Facilitated by: Joyce Doyle
Cost: $16 for 2 books, Scholarships are available

“This brief book, and it’s accompanying workbook, provide a meditation on these five characteristics: loving God, rejoicing in God, giving thanks, praying constantly, and loving others. You are encouraged to prayerfully apply them to your journey with Jesus. If you are part of the worldwide Methodist or Wesleyan family, these five marks will grant a greater knowledge and appreciation for why and how you follow Jesus. If you are located in another part of the body of Christ, you can emerge with a solid foundation to keep your spiritual house standing strong. Christians marked by these five habits, when taken together have character.”

Women’s Monday Morning Bible Study

Study: “The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ: A Study of Philippians” by Beth & Melissa Moore
Dates: Mondays, June 5-July 10 (no class June 19)
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: Fellowship Hall 1
Facilitated by: Carole Storch
Cost: Workbook $20, Scholarships are available

“The book of Philippians is exhortation driven by unabashed affection, inviting the reader to join in imitating his joyful, single-minded pursuit of Jesus.  By the power of the same Holy Spirit who took the gospel to Europe by way of Philippi, discover what Paul magnificently called, The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ.” Join us as we study this book of encouragement and love!

Woman’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Study: “Jesus in Me: Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion” by Anne Graham Lotz
Dates: Wednesdays, June 14-August 9 (no class July 12)
Time: 10:00-12:00 noon
Location: Fellowship Hall 1
Facilitated by: Pat VanDyk and Kim Adkinson
Cost: Workbook $10, Scholarships are available

“In this seminal teaching, Anne explores seven key aspects (Helper, Comforter, Advocate,   Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby) of the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you understand and relate to this vital third Person of the Trinity.” Please join us seek the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Grief Share

Date: Tuesdays, beginning June 13
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Room 102 in the Lampp (Admin) building
Facilitated by: Margaret Eittreim
Cost: Workbook $20, scholarships are available

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Divorce Care

Dates: Mondays, April 24-July 31 (no class 5/29 & 6/19)
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Room 101 in the Lampp (Admin) building
Facilitated by: Warren Delling, Janet McMonagle, & Sherry Nance
Cost: $20 for workbook, scholarships are available

This Bible based, life-changing support group welcomes people and guides them on the path of recovery after a separation or divorce. Because each of the 13 sessions are on a specific topic, people can join at any time during the course.

Wingman Nation

Dates: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Rooms 100 & 102 in the Lampp (Administration) Building

A ministry to help men connect with other men, support each other through life’s challenges, and equip them to be the men God created them to be. An evening of food and fellowship for the men of Englewood UMC and the Englewood community. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on your guard. Stand firm in your faith. Be brave, strong and men of courage. Do everything in love.

Adult Sunday School Classes

You are welcome in any of our adult Sunday school classes and are invited to drop in at any time.  If you have questions, please call the church office during the week, Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30.  914-474-5588

Working Class: 9:15-10:30, Room 102. This class is led by Carol McCallum. They use Bible based curriculum and books for weekly study and discussion in class. 

Pathfinders: 9:30-10:30, Room 101. This class is led by Karl Young. The class chooses a book which is taught in a relaxed lecture style. Currently studying Prophecies of the Bible by Daymond R. Duck.

Faithlinks: 5:00 by Zoom to allow members to attend church. Current events are discussed from a Christian point of view. Participants take turns leading each week, but the organization of the class is led by Jeff Moyer. Please call the church office to receive the Zoom link.      

Walk to Emmaus

Men’s Walk: September 7-10, 2023
Women’s Walk: September 14-17, 2023
Location: DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center, Ellenton, FL
Cost: $225 which covers lodging & food – sponsorships available

The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. 

The experience begins with a 72 hour short course in Christianity, comprised of 15 talks by lay and clergy on the themes of God’s Grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship and what it means to be the church.  The program is wrapped in prayer and meditation, special times of worship, and daily celebrations of Holy Communion.

Following the three day course, Emmaus leaders organize participants into small groups that meet regularly to maintain and expand the Emmaus Community.  The members of the small groups challenge and support one another in faithful living. Participants seek to Christianize their environments of family, job and community through the ministry of their congregations. 

If you have taken you Walk to Emmaus Journey, it is time to sponsor a Pilgrim! All sponsors and pilgrims need to complete sponsorship forms which are available by clicking below

Contact: Oscar Keuker 716-830-8720 for men or Laura Rice 941-416-2151 for more information.