Groups & Ministries

 
     
  Adult Bible Fellowship Classes  
 


Each Sunday at 9:40 a.m. a variety of ABF 's meet together for Bible study and fellowship. Some are small, some are large. Some are discussion-oriented, some use a more traditional format. Some are age-graded while others are intergenerational. These groups allow people to know and be known by others, as well as provide a means of pastoral care in smaller groups.

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Free Indeed
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to10:45  
 

The Free Indeed ABF seeks to deepen our relationship with Christ and build relationships with each other. Everyone who is college-age is welcome; you don’t have to be a college student. The class meets in a coffee-house format (with breakfast included each Sunday!) with a discussion-based lesson. Members are free to participate in the discussion or just listen and munch.  Van pickup is on the Asbury College campus at the OMS house at 9:30 a.m., and drop-off is at the cafeteria around 12:15 p.m., after the 10:50 a.m. worship service.

  
     
     
 
Café Berea
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to10:45  
 

Cafe Berea is a class committed to studying and living the Word of God. Scripture-focused-teaching with discussion on how-to-live-it-out form the core of our inter-generational class. This fall we will begin a study of Ephesians, particularly considering its political implications for believers then and now.

  
     
     
 
Mark and More
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings, from 8:30 to 10:40  
 

An experimental effort to bring together a more intensive study of scripture and a more consistent engagement in prayer than is normally possible in a Sunday School hour.  The 2 hour format will allow us to examine, over the next 4 months, nearly half of the gospel of Mark with added attention to historical, theological and applicational dimensions of the text.

  
     
     
  Learning to Lean  
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to 10:45  
 

Why have we so readily trusted Jesus for the miracle of our soul’s salvation and yet have struggled with trusting Him for the “smaller” things in life? It is helpful to realize that the Christian walk is a daily learning experience. Our class is called “Learning to Lean” from the old Gospel hymn of the same name.

As we contemplate the special “words of Jesus” from Sunday to Sunday, and as we share our own experiences, we can learn to lean on Him with greater faith. Come join us for a “leaning and learning” experience. 

 
     
     
  Connections  
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to 10:45  
  This elective meets each the first Sunday morning of each month and offers a brief introduction to our church's ministries, beliefs, staff, and facilities , and is led by the belonging team. This is designed to be a get-acquainted time for visitors. If you are new to our church, please join us!  
     
     
 
HomeBuilders
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to10:45  
  The vision of the Homebuilders ABF is to study how God’s Word speaks practically to present-day families. Each week the class begins with fellowship over breakfast, followed by a time of prayer. The study portion of class alternates between Bible book studies and topical studies. The class hosts monthly fellowship opportunities for members and their families to get together. Ben Riffell, Bryan Blankenship and Byron Skaggs share leadership of this ABF.  
     
 
Layman's Class
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to10:45  
  The Layman's class is an interactive group with a lot of conversation and discussion, applying principles from the scriptures to everyday life. The class will be starting a study of the book of Daniel this fall. Coffee is hot, fellowship is sweet, all are welcome.
  
     
     
 
Membership/Orientation Class
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to10:45  
 

Anyone interested in becoming a member of WFMC, or who would like to know more details about our beliefs and “how things work around here,” are welcome in the Membership elective class. There is no obligation to join the church on completion of the class! The class is offered in two formats: 1) a four-week class on Sunday mornings and 2) one half-day class on a Saturday morning. A class series in each format is offered in both the fall and the spring. If you would like to attend one of these class series, please call the church office at 858-3521 or fill out a welcome card on Sunday morning. The class leaders are Charlie and Patti Fiskeaux. 

  
     
     
 
InLIGHTen     
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to10:45  
 

inLIGHTen is a class for post-college-aged young adults. It is a media-fueled, Biblically-based, facilitated discussion on how we can go deeper in our faith and apply it to our daily living. inLIGHTen seeks to incorporate current events, video clips, and social issues facing young adults today to provoke group discussion and give answers to the “whys” and “hows” of being a young Christian adult. Different members of the class will teach, as well as hosting guest speakers.

  
     
     
 
Wrestling With Truth (WWT)
 
 
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 to10:45  
 

Wrestling with Truth is a vigorous Bible study that enhances our love for the Lord and our vision for winning the lost. Each week we're challenged to identify and apply scriptural truth. This fall we're studying how John reveals Jesus as the Divine Son of God and considering how we can do the same today.

 
     
     
  You Asked For It  
  Meets: Sunday mornings 9:40 top 10:45  
  This elective is a constantly changing, topically-driven class with different teachers/facilitators along with different topics. Watch for updates to the schedule in the worship folder.