#1 The Big Picture

We've just begun an extended worship series that will explore the major people, events, and themes in the Old and New Testaments. Together we’ll "connect the dots" and learn to read the Bible with greater context as we seek to find our place in God’s Big Picture. There are multiple ways for you to engage with this series in addition to coming to worship on Sunday mornings:

1) Follow and Contribute to The Big Picture Blog that is updated weekly. Our first post is up now about Rev. Ron's sermon on the two creation accounts in the Genesis 1 & 2 and several people's responses to the sermon/these texts, as well. 
2) Post Your Favorite Bible Verse on the Big Picture display in Fellowship Hall.
3) Catch Up on the Services You Miss in person. We are now posting BOTH the 9:15am & 10:45am services weekly. 

The Big Picture Blog
#2 Connect at the Garage Sale

The twice/year Mission Garage Sales are a great way to make new friends (from all the morning services!), support our Volunteers in Mission and UWF outreach programs and serve in a meaningful but fun way. You can sign up to help out begining this Sunday (9/13) in Fellowship Hall (also on 9/20 & 9/27) or by emailing your interest and availability to: Garage Sale Sign-up.  We need volunteers Wednesday, 9/30, 9am-Noon and 3-8pm; Thursday, 10/1, 8am-8pm; Friday, 10/2, 8am-5pm; and on the day of the sale, Saturday, October 3, 7:30 to clean-up (about 3pm). Thanks for being a part of this great community event.

 

#3 Be Part of a Fall Class

Rev. Ron is offering a 6-week study on Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others on Wednesday nights at 7pm beginning September 16. Come discover the rich traditions within Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism that can inform and deepen our own faith as practicing Christians. Copies are available at the Welcome Desk for $12.  Contemplating the Spiritual Disciplines will meet on Thursdays, 6-7pm, beginning September 17, co-led by Rev. Lee & Nicola Patterson. Join in this six-week opportunity to slow down, reflect, and explore the spiritual practices (prayer, meditation, Scripture, worship, and service) that can deepen our relationship with God. To see more fall studies and events click here.

 

 

#4 Find Your Place

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE @ SPUMC? If you’ve been worshiping with us for a while now and want to explore our church a little bit more (or possibly even join), you’re invited to a Connections Class on September 20 at 10:15am in the Parlor. We’ll have a chance to get to know each other better: you can tell us your story and we’ll share some information about the ministries of our church in return. No pressure, just great conversation! RSVP and we'll save you a seat.

#5 Men's & Women's Groups

The MOMS CONNECT GROUP (for moms at all life stages) just began a new Bible Study on Amy-Jill Levine's Genesis. You can be explore this one book in two ways: 

  • A 6-week book study starting meeting weekly on Thursdays, 9:30-11am thru October 15
  • A 1-time book club discussion on Thursday, November 12, 7-9pm

Contact Erica for more information. Meanwhile our men's fellowship groups have just resumed meeting: THE MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP (Men 30s-50ish) on First Fridays at 7am @ The Breakfast Shoppe in Severna Park and the ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) on 2nd Thursdays at 8am at the Grill (Quarterfield Station) . Contact Rev. Ron to for more info about either group or to join our text reminder list. 

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