Groups are listed alphabetically. Groups for those who primarily speak French or Spanish follow the alphabetical listing.
W = Wesley Building I = Isham Building
C = Children’s Building
Agape (W 206) Age: 65+
Members enjoy discussions focused on Bible study and Christian living in today’s world. Members serve at Mission Central, Christmas Providers and annually sponsor a college student. They enjoy an annual Christmas party, a Super Bowl party and occasionally luncheons after class.
*Anchors (Parlor / I 103) Age: 30s & 40s
“Hope anchors my soul” is this group’s motto. Members rotate teaching or invite a guest speaker to teach a Bible-based lesson. They also sometimes attend Focus On group studies or combine with the Journey class to do a book study. Socials include brunches, a Christmas party, and a class birthday party. They also sometimes bring and share food during Sunday school. Various members teach children’s Sunday school, are members of chancel choir and participate in Caring Christian Mothers.
*Anchors, Legacy and Journey classes are currently joining with the Sunday Space group in the Parlor.
Christian Homebuilders (W 121) Age: 80+
Before a lesson from the International Lesson Series, members begin class with a song. Socials include a monthly ladies’ day out and annual Christmas party. Members serve at Mission Central, CareCorps and Meals on Wheels.
Compañeros en Cristo, Spanish Speakers (W 125) All Ages
Members rotate facilitating bilingual (Spanish) quarterly Bible studies. Everyone, from native Spanish speakers to those learning Spanish, is welcome. Prayer and singing with keyboard accompaniment are incorporated into class time. They occasionally host potlucks and annual Las Posadas festivities; the latter are followed by a bilingual worship service.
Miembros se rotan facilitando estudios bilingües trimestrales. Todo el mundo, de hispanohablantes nativos hasta los que están aprendiendo español, es bienvenido. Se incorpora oración y cantando con acompañamiento de teclado en esta clase. De vez en cuando tienen cenas compartidas y fiestas anuales de Las Posadas. A las fiestas anuales de Las Posadas les sigue un servicio de adoración.
*Discovery (W 203) Age: 30s–50s
Members begin class with an uplifting Bible verse. They alternate between current event studies, which other classes are invited to join, and the International Lesson Series. This group volunteers once a month at Mission Central and they help with Thanksgiving baskets. Socials include Whirlyball outings, an annual Christmas party, gatherings with and without members’ children, and an Easter fellowship.
Friendship Group (W 210) Age: 50s & 60s
Members rotate facilitating discussions about current events or social justice issues. Many are involved in service and outreach projects that serve the church’s ministries.
Genesis (W 208) Age: 60+
Discussions focus on how to apply Biblical principles, whether from inspirational books, videos or the Bible itself, to members’ daily lives. Sometimes members attend Focus On discussions. Socials include ladies’ monthly luncheons and a Christmas party.
Goal Diggers (W 105) Age: 65+
This large group enjoys all kinds of studies, inspirational books or Bible lessons, which vary month to month. They are heavily committed to community service. Also, they host social events throughout the year.
*Journey (I 203) Age: 20s & 30s
Discussions focus on a broad range of topics including current events, life stages, and biblical studies. Members often teach/shepherd children’s Sunday school classes. Occasionally they participate in monthly Focus On discussions. This group also enjoys monthly lunches and quarterly social events.
*Anchors, Legacy and Journey classes are currently joining with the Sunday Space group in the Parlor.
Legacy (W 204) Age: 30s & 40s
Lessons range from Biblical studies to current global issues. Socials include a summer pool party, Christmas party, Super Bowl party and monthly luncheon. Some members serve in the children’s Sunday school ministry.
*Anchors, Legacy and Journey classes are currently joining with the Sunday Space group in the Parlor.
Nouvelle Vie, French Speakers (W 202) All Ages
Meets 1st and 2nd Sundays of each month.
This French-speaking Bible study is composed of African immigrants. This group also provides support to African immigrants through social interaction, family education and home visits.
Nouvelle Vie se réunit les 3ème, 4ème et 5ème dimanche du mois
Cette étude biblique francophone est composée d’immigrants africains. Ce groupe fournit également un soutien aux immigrants africains par le biais d’interactions sociales, d’éducation familiale et de visites à domicile.
Point of Grace (W 205) All Ages — Women
Single, widowed, divorced or unaccompanied women comprise this group. Each member leads a Bible or inspirational book study for a 4-week stretch or the group invites a guest speaker. Their social events include weekly mahjong and lunch on the second Sunday of the month. Some missions in which they serve are Room at the Inn, Christmas Providers, Mission Central, Village Garden, Coat of Many Colors, and filling or distributing Thanksgiving bags.
Questers (W 209) Age: 70+
Members begin class by singing from monogrammed hymnals with piano accompaniment. Lessons follow the International Lesson Series. Class members travel together and enjoy social events such as dinner together. They serve in Christmas Providers and sometimes visit the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco.
Scripture Seekers (I 101) Age: 60s
Members rotate facilitating the International Lesson Series while adhering to the motto: “Grow together.” Some of the class serve at Village Pantry, minister through Bible distribution, serve within the church as ushers or greeters or as part of the coffee service in the Fellowship Hall.
Searching Together (W 104) Age: 72+
Members utilize the International Lesson Series and many sing in the chancel choir. They also hold quarterly social events and serve in missions such as Mobile Food Pantry, summer youth mission trips, Vacation Bible School, Christmas Providers and Adopt-a-School, just to name a few.
Single Friends (W 123) Age: 50s—80s
Class members enjoy a variety of Bible-based topics or participate in Focus On discussions. Socials include monthly luncheons or dinners, movie theater outings, or game night. Some members serve as greeters, ushers, or choir members.
Sunday Space Group (Parlor)
Christian parents are committed to providing their children with a good faith foundation. But, often, it is not easy for parents to find the time and energy to focus on their own relationship with God. If this sounds familiar, Sunday morning is a good time to drop off your kids in the nursery or Testament Travels and join other parents for a time of discussion, learning and fellowship. Each week, there will be little to no preparation required and know that if you happen to nod off from lack of sleep, we’ll let you nap till the end of class! If you have any questions please email Rev. Donna McKee at .
Wesley 124 Group (W 124) All Ages
This is not your regular Sunday school class but a Sunday morning group that focuses on in-depth Bible and book studies based on the six elements of discipleship. Preparation is encouraged beforehand for each Sunday’s study, unless you are visiting. Studies last from 4 to 6 weeks, and there’s always a seat for those who wish to join us for a study that interests you.