Winter Small Group Study - 8pm Mondays online
A suggested study for small groups is "Five Means of Grace" by Elaine Heath.
Wesley showed us ways to reorder our lives through the “means of grace.”
Recharge. Reboot. Reorder. Whatever you want to call it, we need a process that helps us continuously renew our relationship with God so that we don’t drift away from our faith. Based on The Wesley Covenant for Renewal, Five Means of Grace is a six-week, video-based study that will show you how to reorder your life through prayer, searching Scripture, receiving the Lord’s Supper, fasting, and conferencing (worshiping together). You’ll learn how to recognize and affirm the outward signs, words, and actions of an invisible divine grace, deepening your relationship with God and making your faith more complete. A Leader Guide and DVD are also available.
“Surely John Wesley wanted his teachings to be presented in clear and understandable ways. Elaine Heath’s teaching on the Five Means of Grace are simple and engaging with deep truths. Your group will love it!”
—Rev Jennifer Cowart
“Elaine Heath is one of the church’s great teachers and prophets. With engaging stories and clear understanding of Scripture she invites us to experience God’s love through ancient practices that we desperately need. I will be using Five Means of Grace with my congregation as an invitation for those seeking a deeper pathway into discipleship.” - Rev Jacob Armstrong
Wesley showed us ways to reorder our lives through the “means of grace.”
Recharge. Reboot. Reorder. Whatever you want to call it, we need a process that helps us continuously renew our relationship with God so that we don’t drift away from our faith. Based on The Wesley Covenant for Renewal, Five Means of Grace is a six-week, video-based study that will show you how to reorder your life through prayer, searching Scripture, receiving the Lord’s Supper, fasting, and conferencing (worshiping together). You’ll learn how to recognize and affirm the outward signs, words, and actions of an invisible divine grace, deepening your relationship with God and making your faith more complete. A Leader Guide and DVD are also available.
“Surely John Wesley wanted his teachings to be presented in clear and understandable ways. Elaine Heath’s teaching on the Five Means of Grace are simple and engaging with deep truths. Your group will love it!”
—Rev Jennifer Cowart
“Elaine Heath is one of the church’s great teachers and prophets. With engaging stories and clear understanding of Scripture she invites us to experience God’s love through ancient practices that we desperately need. I will be using Five Means of Grace with my congregation as an invitation for those seeking a deeper pathway into discipleship.” - Rev Jacob Armstrong
Group Materials [will appear here]
Note - if you prefer another time, you are very welcome to start up another group using the same materials.
Mondays 8pm-9pm [May 30, June 6, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18] - Book group online [study and discussion group]
Wednesday mornings 10am - Onsite Ladies Group
Fridays 7.30pm [June 3, 17, July 1, 15, 29, August 5] - Online Drop-in [video and brief discussion, followed by fellowship]
Session 1 - May 30 or PDF version
Intro and Chapter 1 Readings
Session 2 - June 6
Chapter 2 Readings
Session 3 - June 20
Readings and Leader Searching the Scriptures material
Session 4 - June 27
Readings and Session - The Lord's Supper
Session 5 - July 4
Readings and Session - Fasting
Session 6 - July 11
Readings and Session - Conferencing
Gathering - July 18
Intro and Chapter 1 Readings
Session 2 - June 6
Chapter 2 Readings
Session 3 - June 20
Readings and Leader Searching the Scriptures material
Session 4 - June 27
Readings and Session - The Lord's Supper
Session 5 - July 4
Readings and Session - Fasting
Session 6 - July 11
Readings and Session - Conferencing
Gathering - July 18