SMALL GROUPS

Small Groups - Ongoing Bible Studies

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
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 or Leigh Plagens

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 
Location: 117,  Building B

20 Somethings

A casual, monthly gathering of young adults (25-30) for lunch and Bible study.
12:30 PM on Sundays once a month
Leaders: Rev. Christina Hildebrand and Abbey Weaver

Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Center Bible Study

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)
Leaders: Rev. Christina Hildebrand and Carla Adams

Friday Friends Bible Study

The group of various ages, men and women, select a study that includes a book, purchased by members, and a video that covers the material. Each week the discussion is lead by one or more of the group, although no one is required to lead the discussion. Our group seeks to deepen our knowledge of scripture and  how to apply this knowledge to our daily lives.
Every Friday, 12-1 PM | On ZOOM
Leader: Ann Meredith, 682-438-1171

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 
Location: 122, Building B

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
Location: 120, Building B

‘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 or Pam Gregory
Location: 208, Building A

Friendship Senior Adult Bible Study 

Come join us for 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, socializing, enjoying treats and praying for one another. We’d love to have you join our fellowship. With advance notice, transportation will be provided.
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10-11 AM
Room: 118B
Facilitators- Judy Holder, Debbie Renfro, Larry Womack