Discipleship
We are all on a spiritual path. Whether you are curious about God, just coming back to faith, or a believer your entire life, to be a disciple of Jesus means to be continually growing closer to Jesus and each other. Everything we do at EMC is linked to the Disciple’s path.
EMC Discipling Process – It’s all about Grace!
Invite: Prevenient Grace ⇒ Commit: Justifying Grace ⇒ Grow: Sanctifying Grace ⇒ Serve: Glorifying Grace
Pastor’s Wednesday Night Study
Date: Beginning October 2-October 30
Study: A Case for Heaven (and Hell) by Lee Strobel
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Sanctuary
Led by: Pastor Don Burlock
Cost: Workbook $12, scholarships available
A journalist investigates evidence for life after death! Lee Strobel, journalist, previous atheist and award winning author of The Case for Christ, interviews leading Christian philosophers, scientists and theologians to build the argument for belief in heaven, hell and a glimpse into what these places will be like. Along the way he explores common topics like angels, Satan and demons, reincarnation of the body, and doctrines like salvation through Christ alone
Women’s Wednesday AM Bible Study
Date: Beginning October 2- November 6
Study: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa TerKeurst
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: Room 106 & 108, Admin building
Led by: Pat Van Dyk
Cost: Workbook $13, scholarships available
Learn together what scripture says about forgiveness. Discover how to move on, make peace with painful memories, and create a life that’s beautiful again. Come join this great group of ladies for study and fellowship!
Men’s Monday Night Bible Study
Date: Mondays, beginning October 7, 2024
Study: Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks & William Hendricks
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Room 108, Admin building
Led by: Jerry Hein
Cost: Workbook, $20, scholarships are available
This 20-week study offers a practical 3-step process that will help you master simple yet effective inductive methods of observation, interpretation, and application that will make all the difference in your time with God’s Word! Come join this great group of guys!
Monday Morning Bible Study
for Men & Women
Date: Mondays
Study: The Bible, one book at a time
Time: 11:00 am- 12:00, noon
Location: Room 108, Admin building
Led by: Tom Ball
Cost: Free
A Bible study for men and women, meeting weekly to read and discuss scripture, one book at a time. The class is designed to allow people to attend any week, as they are able. We will open our Bibles and read passages together and discuss their meaning and how to apply it to our lives. This is the perfect group for those wanting consistent weekly Bible study, those who can only attend as their schedule allows, or for those who are here for a short time. Everyone is welcome to this relaxed and friendly group study! Bring your Bible or one will be provided in class.
Registration is not necessary, but appreciated. Call the church office, 941-474-5588 to register.
Walk to Emmaus
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.
Suncoast Emmaus Men’s Walk to Emmaus is Thursday, October 17-Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Suncoast Emmaus Women’s Walk to Emmaus is Thursday, October 31-Sunday, November 3, 2024
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.
Contact: Oscar Keuker 716-830-8720 for men or Laura Rice 941-416-2151 for more information.
Disciple Classes
The Disciple series is a highly recommended, in depth Bible study course. Disciple I Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study covers the entire Bible. Disciple II Into the Word, Into the World focuses on Genesis, Exodus, Luke & Acts. Disciple III Remember Who You Are concentrates on Old Testament Prophets and the letters of Paul. Disciple IV Under the Tree of Life covers the Old Testament Writings, the Gospel of John and Revelation. Each course is approximately 32-34 classes long and require 6 days of homework and a weekly 2 hour class. It is a commitment but it usually is a pivotal Bible study for those who take it.
You must take Disciple I first, but the rest can be taken in any order. This time of year we begin registration for classes. If you have questions, contact Joyce Doyle in the church office, 941-474-5588, ext. 261 or joyce@englewoodmethodist.com. Workbooks are $40, but scholarships are available for anyone who needs one.
Disciple I
Dates: Mondays, beginning September 30
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Room 106
Facilitated by: Brett Mounsey
In-Person & Zoom Class
Disciple II
Dates: Tuesdays, beginning October 1
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Room 108
Facilitated by: Ray Stevens
In-Person Class
Disciple III
Dates: Tuesdays, beginning September 3
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Room 106
Facilitated by: John Ruthman
In-Person & Zoom Class
Disciple IV
Dates: Tuesdays, beginning September 10
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Room 106
Facilitated by: Margaret Eittreim
In-Person & Zoom Class
Grief Share
Workbook $20 – Scholarships are available.
Everyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one is welcome to join. You may join at anytime during the course. There is no time limit on grief. Your loss could be 10 weeks ago or 10 years ago. Come find support and learn tools to help you heal and find peace.
Please register through the church website (see below), by calling the church office or at a Welcome Desk after Sunday services.
New Grief Share Courses:
Dates: Wednesdays, August 21 – November 13
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Englewood Methodist Church
Facilitated by: Jim Beamguard
Cost: Workbook $20, scholarships are available
Dates: Thursdays, July 18 – October 17
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Englewood Methodist Church
Facilitated by: Bruce Shonk
Cost: Workbook $20, scholarships are available
Wingman Nation
Dates: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Room 106, 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 Methodist Church 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 106. This class is led by Carol McCallum. They use Bible based curriculum and books for weekly study and discussion in class. They are currently studying the book of Psalms.
Pathfinders: 9:30-10:30, Room109, the Parlor. This class is led by Karl Young. The class chooses a book which is taught in a relaxed lecture style. They will begin meeting again, Sunday September 24. They will be studying the life of Christ using the Bible and a study guide.
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.
If you would like to lead an adult Sunday School Class, please contact Joyce Doyle at joyce@englewoodmethodist.com or by calling the church office.