SPIRITUAL GROWTH STUDIES        CHILDREN          MEN
MATURE ADULTS         MUSIC         SINGLE ADULTS           WOMEN
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER         YOUTH

Bible in 90 Days coming to Marvin this fall

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Teacher training

All adult Sunday School teachers and Bible in 90 Days facilitators are invited to a teacher training event at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25 in Pirtle Hall. The event begins with dinner followed by a keynote address by Dr. Alyce McKenzie, professor of homiletics at Perkins School of Theology, SMU. Following dinner, Sunday School teachers will attend an adult teacher workshop while B90 facilitators will attend their training workshop. Following the workshops, both groups will go the chapel for time of consecration for the upcoming year. Please register on-line or call the church to reserve a space.

One Room Sunday School

All adult Sunday School classes will gather in Fair Gymnasium Aug. 29 for a breakfast fellowship. Bible in 90 Days founder Ted Cooper will speak. There will be music, time for fellowship around tables and a wonderful program regarding the power of reading the Bible from cover to cover.

This is a great opportunity to come and meet new friends and invite others to your Sunday School class. New members and guests are especially encouraged to attend.

New Sunday School class

Marvin’s pastors will teach a new Sunday School class for adults of all ages beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, in the Connection Room. The format will be expository and conversational in style and will begin with a study of the Gospel of Luke. Class members will be encouraged to bring their Bibles each Sunday and come with a desire to engage the Scripture text.

Spiritual Growth Studies

Senior Pastor’s Bible Study

Dr. Robbins shares insights from the Bible through expository study in a lecture format on Wednesday mornings and evenings. This program runs throughout the school year with occasional breaks for holidays. No registration is required.

Connection Room Classes

The Connection Room Ministry allows newcomers to the church and those seeking short-term Sunday morning study opportunities the following thematic studies. Check the church web site, newsletter and bulletin for dates of upcoming classes.

During Sunday School from 9:45–10:45 a.m.
Connection Room 223, just outside the sanctuary.

Children

The children’s Bible study meets from 6–7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Kindergardeners through fifth-graders meet in the first-floor assembly room. Children 2, 3 and 4 meet in the nursery.

Men

Laymen’s Lunch and Bible Study

Men of all ages are invited for weekly fellowship, lunch and study in Pirtle Fellowship  Hall. The studies emphasize the application of Christian principles to daily living.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Wednesdays
Pirtle Fellowship Hall

Monday Morning Men's Group

The Monday Morning Men’s Group meets from 6:30–7:30 a.m. in the Wesley Center. Topics include the Nooma video series. Come at 6 a.m. for donuts and fellowship.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Men are invited to Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 6:45 a.m. at The Egg and I. We are studying the book of Romans. Come have breakfast and fellowship, and bring a friend or two. Contact Rev. Marty Dunbar for information.
 

Mature Adults

Senior Adult ministries provide opportunities for fellowship and service for adults age  55 or older. Mature adults give of their time as visitors to the homebound, delivering  Meals on Wheels, teaching Sunday School, volunteering in the church and sponsoring Afternoon with Santa in December.

Grown-ups lunches

Grown-ups luncheon program is at 11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month in Pirtle Hall.

Music

We want you to sing/ring with us!

Robinson Handbells (adults) meets from 5:30–7 p.m. on Mondays
Alleluia Singers (senior adults) meets from 2–3 p.m. on Tuesdays
Mid high bells (sixth–eighth grades) meets from 4:15–5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays
Children’s choirs (4 year olds–fifth grade) meet from 4:45–5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays
Children’s bells (third–fifth grades) meet from 5:30–6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays
Chancel Choir (adults) meets from 7–9 p.m. on Wednesdays
Youth Choir (sixth–12th grades) meets on Sundays (time T.B.A)

Single Adults

Methodist Munching meets the second Sunday of the month for lunch; pick your time either after the early worship service at 11:15 a.m. or after the late worship service at 12:30 p.m.

Women

Cookies and Books book club

The last Thursday of every month, meet in the home of a church member to discuss a book and enjoy fellowship.  For information on the schedule of books and locations for meetings, e-mail Brenda Byerly.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

MOPS meets from 10 a.m.–noon in the Arts & Crafts/Faith Classroom 240 on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. To register contact Nicole Grant (903.849.3239). There is a $25 registration fee and additional child care dues are paid by the semester. Space is limited in order to provide a safe environment, so it is important to register early if planning to utilize child care.

10 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays
Arts & Crafts Classroom 240

United Methodist Women

• Guild Circle meets the first Monday of each month with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon program at 11 a.m. in Pirtle Hall.
• Susanna Wesley Circle meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Monday of each month in members’ homes.
• Esther Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the Adult Lounge.
• Priscilla Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in members’ homes.
• Night Circle meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in members’ homes.
• LIFE Circle, contact Mary E. Davis for information.

Wednesday Night Dinner

Join your Marvin Church family for dinner and fellowship each Wednesday. Cost is $5 per person and children 12 and under are free. Make reservations each week at the Welcome Center. The reservation deadline is noon on Monday each week.

5–6 p.m. on Wednesdays
Pirtle Fellowship Hall

Youth

FL!P is an awesome way to engage into scripture with a Bible study, worship and small group discussions. FL!P will take place from 6–7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Dinner will be served in Pirtle Hall at 5 p.m. with a reservation.