Our Purpose for Small Groups

To provide a dynamic nurturing environment of 6-12 persons where people can receive support and friendship, learn something new and grow to maturity in Jesus Christ.

What is a Small Group?

FaithPoint has small groups for service, study, support or fellowship and many groups provide all of these in some form. Our groups come in all shapes and sizes. Don't see anything that fits your schedule or interests? Contact Lydia Mitchell, at 301-874-3852, or lbmitchel@comcast.net, for more information or on starting your own group.

SERVICE-ORIENTED SMALL GROUPS

One of Faithpoint's core values is reaching out to the community in service. These groups focus on helping those in need, plus they offer support to each other within the group and spend some time studying God's word.

Missions Small Group - spends 1-2 Saturday mornings a month working in the community. Some of our recent service projects include Habitat for Humanity, Thanksgiving outreach for the needy, volunteering at the Cold Weather Shelter, and Christmas in April. For more information, contact Rob Chewning at robchewning@science.doe.gov.

Worship Arts Team - works to spread the message of Jesus Christ through music and audiovisual effects at our Sunday morning service. They meet on Saturday mornings for prayer, a brief study and practice. They also meet before the Sunday service for practice and prayer. If you can share your musical talents on some Sunday mornings, contact Jillian Trawick, at hellojilli@gmail.com.

STUDY GROUPS

These groups focus on studying God's word, through the Bible and other books or videos. They also provide support for one another and may occasionally do service projects .

Sunday AM Group - Meeting Sunday mornings, 8:45 AM. Beginning January 20th: Faith Sharing - Why and How Should we Share our Faith? Contact Sarah Dorrance, at dorrancesb@aol.com.

Tuesday PM Women's Group - Studying Liz Curtis Higgs' book, Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible, Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God. Contact Irene Hollis, at irenehollis1@netscape.net.

Thursday PM Group - Take an eye-opening journey to Israel and Turkey, where faith lessons bring God's Word to life with astounding relevance. Contact Don Foster, at donaldfoster816@comcast.net.

Young Men's 180 Group - This group, for college-aged men or older, provides an opportunity to connect with others and learn more about how God works in our lives. Contact Ben Trawick, at ben.trawick@gmail.com.

Saturday AM Men's Group - Connect with other men and learn how God works in our daily life. Now reading NFL coach Tony Dungy's book Quiet Strength - The Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life. Contact Andy Cebula, at andycebula@aopa.org.

SUPPORT-ORIENTED GROUPS

These groups offer support to those in the group, the church, and/or community. Support can come in the form of an understanding ear, home visits, prayer or any other way needed.

Tuesday AM Women's Group - Follow Job through his amazing journey from prosperity to pain - and back again. Learn how to apply Job's message to your own life. Contact Mary D'Ambrosi, at marydambrosi@hotmail.com.

Parents of Teens Group - Share your experiences and ideas, and enjoy fellowship and support from other parents. Contact Stacy Mallow, at stacymallow@yahoo.com.

Wednesday AM Mom's Group - Enjoy fellowship with other moms while the children play, and discuss Cynthia Heald's latest book, Becoming a Woman of Excellence. Contact Kathy Gull, at kgull@comcast.net.

FELLOWSHIP

Faithbooking - This activity encourages families to share two of their most treasured possessions; their faith and their photographs. Meetings on 2nd Wednesdays. Contact Trevella Foster, at trevella@comcast.net.

Sojourners - Enjoy fellowship, travel discussions and dessert. Contact Joan Thompson, at joanandruss@aol.com.

FaithPoint's Leadership Team (Church Council) is also a small group comprised of people who are committed to the life of FaithPoint by praying, growing, investing, inviting, and nurturing. These individuals come together once a month to report on different ministries of our church as well as discuss church growth.