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Companions for Christ
Facilitators: Stacy Loeffler & Charlotte Dumford
Wednesdays – September 11 – October 23 | 10 AM-11:30 AM
Room 119 B
A Study of 1 & 2 Kings | Trustworthy – Overcoming our Greatest Struggles to Trust God by Lysa TerKeurst
Description: When hard times come and it seems God is deviating from the plan, we assume our lives should follow, we’re much more likely to want to tame God, not trust Him. It’s then that we begin to press into our own ways and our own timing. No human can carry the weight of being their own god, but so many of us try. Join Lysa TerKeurst in Israel as she honestly reveals the places of distrust in her own heart while exploring the deeply personal and applicable Scriptures that will teach us how to truly trust God.
Please purchase the study guide on Amazon or Lifeway.
Invitation to the Old Testament
Facilitator: Bill Canet
Time: Wednesdays | 10 AM
September 11-October 30
Room 121 B
Ladies of The Lord
Time: Sundays | Sept. 8- Oct. 13 | 5:30-7 PM
Max Lucado’s Help is Here
Facilitators: Rev. Christina Hildebrand, Shirley Womack, Laine Duke, Candace Juricek
Connection Center
The Gospel of John Bible Study
Facilitator: Charlie Elkins
Time: Sunday evenings | 5 PM
September 8-November 3
Room 210 A
Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope
(based on Adam Hamilton’s book)
Facilitator: Rev. Chris Yost
Time: Wednesdays | 5:45-6:45 PM
September 11-October 9
MP Rooms
United Methodism 101
Facilitator: Rev. Chris Yost
Time: Wednesdays | 5:45-6:45 PM
October 30- November 13
This course will help you to understand what United Methodists believe, consider the historical roots and beliefs of United Methodists.
Click Here to Register for the Fall Adult Studies
Contact our church email, fumcrockwall@gmail.com.
Connect Through Studies & Groups
Ages and Stages
First UMC Book Club
We pick our books for the year September-June at the September meeting. Everyone brings two suggestions and we vote as to the books we want to read that year. Starting in September the moderator will be whoever suggested the book.
Dates: Monthly – Every Third Thursday | Fall Kick Off – September 19
Time: 12-1 PM
Location: Prayer Room, 122 Building B
Leaders: Joy Hosey, 903-456-0155 or Marty Allen, 214-505-9656
Celebration Group
A group for single women 55 and better celebrating the times of our lives! Look for monthly socials on our publications and church website.
Dates: Monthly
Leaders: Roxanne Turner (2violinist@gmail.com) or Leigh Plagens (Cplagens65@aol.com)
fumcrockwall.com/celebrationgroup
Faithful Friends
A group of lay leaders who minister through visits, calls, and conversations with our homebound, nursing home members, and friends. You are not forgotten…you are not alone.
Date: Second Wednesday, Monthly
Time: 2 PM
Leader: Rev. Christina Hildebrand (childebrand@fumcrockwall.com)
Location: 117, Building B
fumcrockwall.com/faithfulfriends
Prayer Ministry
First Rockwall is blessed with a vibrant prayer ministry, and we are inviting you to be a part of our team. Join us as we lift up names of members and friends in prayer. There is no commitment to attend every week or to even speak prayers aloud. Simply come and participate in the presence of prayer.
Dates: Thursdays, Weekly
Time: 9 AM
Leader: Rev. Christina Hildebrand (childebrand@fumcrockwall.com)
Location: Room 122, Building B
fumcrockwall.com/prayerministry
Covered In Prayer Ministry
Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, or make no-sew blankets, join us to make shawls and lapghans for homebound, hospitalized, assisted living, and blankets for foster children. Socialize, share patterns, work on, and turn in completed projects. Items are prayed over in hopes that the recipient will experience God’s mercy, peace, strength, and healing power.
Dates: Third Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Leader: Suzanne Teel, (suzteel@sbcglobal.net), (972)467-3584
Location: Room 121, Building B
fumcrockwall.com/coveredinprayer
Single Parents
We are all gathering together for support for each other.
Dates: First Wednesday of the Month
Time: 6-7 PM
Location: Prayer Room, Building B
NAMI Family-to-Family Class
Free, 8-week educational program for family members of adults living with a mental health condition: parents, siblings, spouses, adult children, partners, and significant others. This course intends to offer insight and support into your loved one’s condition while helping you understand how to better take care of yourself.
Dates: Mondays, Starting September 9
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Leader: Libby Cotner, (nightbird.air1@gmail.com)
Location: Building B, Room 117
Small Groups
‘Tis the Season Crafters
We get together to craft every Thursday morning from 9 AM-12 PM, from February to November. Join in as we create, craft, and have fun! From wreaths to ornaments to sweet treats, we make it all! All crafty creations are sold at the Famous First UMC Bazaar on the first Saturday of November every year. All proceeds go toward Missions. Enjoy yourself, make new friends, and give back.
Dates: Thursdays: February-November
Time: 9 AM-12 PM
Leaders: Marlene Roth (rothjm@hotmail.com) or Pam Gregory (pammylou99@aol.com)
Location: Room 208, Building A
Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Center Bible Study
Thursdays at 10 AM | Liberty Heights
Led by: Rev. Christina Hildebrand and Carla Adams
Every Thursday this fun bible study meets on the Liberty Heights campus to study and to grow together in fellowship. All are welcome! For more information contact Rev. Christina Hildebrand (childebrand@fumcrockwall.com)
Friendship Class
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10-11 AM
Room: 118B
Come join us in the Friendship Class, a small intimate Bible Study for older men and women who are looking to spend an hour twice a month, singing old hymns, discussing scripture, taking communion, and praying for one another. This fall we will be looking at Identity through Esther, Ourselves and in Christ. We’d love to have you join our fellowship. With advance notice, transportation will be provided. Contact Judy Holder, 214-797-0784 and Debbie Renfrow, 214-228-1284 for more information.
Childcare is available with advance notice
All our on-campus studies and groups include childcare, with advance notice. Please be sure to make note of your need on your registration, or contact your group leader to let them know.
Financial Assistance is available for all classes. Contact our church email, fumcrockwall@gmail.com, or 972-771-5500, about receiving assistance.