SMALL GROUPS
Weekly Bible Studies
Martha & Ruth Circles Third Wednesday of each month - 2pm to 3:30pm Martha and Ruth Circles are two groups of women who meet together each month on the third Wednesday and study the Bible together. These Bible studies are topical in nature and deal with issues that are relevant to the concerns of women. Following the Bible study time, there is a time of food and fellowship.
Fresh Start Bible Study
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
This weekly class considers various fundamentals of what we believe as Christians about the vital doctrines of the Bible. A person can start attending at any time and there is minimal or no preparation. This study meets meets from September to May. All are welcome to join at anytime. Registration not required. Class meets in Anderson Hall.
S.O.S. Study: Summer of Scripture Study
Each summer, an 8-week study on a varying topic is offered to delve into scripture, exploring the Bible and issues facing Christians in today’s world. Mondays, 9:00am-10am
Financial Peace University - Dave Ramsey Monday, 6-7:30pm (Anderson Hall) February 21 to May 16, 2011 Financial Peace University (FPU) consists of a 13-week video curriculum—taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey—that incorporates small-group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. Financial Peace University is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice and biblical messages. More than one million families have already had their lives changed by attending FPU.
Monthly Meetings
Men's Breakfast Fellowship
First Saturday of every month, 8am
Meeting at The Pantry, 505 Lake Ave., Storm Lake
This is a time of short devotional Bible study, prayer together, and of course, eating breakfast. No reservations needed! Call the church office at 712-200-2304 for more information.
F.I.T. (Faith Inspired Together) Ladies Fellowship
First Saturday of every month, 8:30am
Meetings at different places
This is a group of ladies (young / middle-age adult) who meet monthly at different places for breakfast, devotions, Bible discussion, and a mission outreach focus. Contact Peg Specketer @ 712-284-2413 for more information.
Sunday Studies
Disciple 2: Sunday Night Bible Study
Sundays, 6:30-8pm, through May 31
Disciple Bible Study is an exciting and dynamic approach to Bible Study created by the United Methodist Church. It is a foundation course for all persons interested in the study of Scripture and for people who want to be intentional about their faith walk. First United Methodist Church encourages all members to take part in the Disciple Bible Studies. Disciple classes last from 32-34 weeks. Participants spend time each day reading and preparing for weekly two-hour meetings. During class meetings, a facilitator guides members in discussion of the scripture passages read that week, with an emphasis on the implication of what this means for how we are to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in the 21st century.
Sunday School – (for all ages)
Our church offers a wide variety of Sunday morning classes to meet the diverse interests and needs of persons of all ages. We have several adult groups meeting every Sunday morning. We offer children’s Sunday School classes for children from preschool to 6th grade, as well as mid-high and high school classes. All classes meet from 9:00-10:00am in the months of September to May. Nursey provisions can be arranged.
Bible Studies offered on a rotational basis - Invitation Bible Study Series
This series of short courses is part of the Disciple Bible Study program. Each 8-10 week study focuses on certain portions of the Bible, such as both the Old and New Testaments, Genesis, Romans, John, or the Psalms.
Lenten and Advent Studies
Each year during the season of Advent and Lent, adult Bible studies are offered with special emphasis on the themes of the seasons. During the Wednesdays of Lent season, we host a Soup-n-Scripture fellowship. This is a come-as-you-are event with soup or sandwiches served at 6:00pm and a theme-based study from 6:30-7:30pm. Childcare is provided free, upon request.