Adult Ministries

Adult Ministries is made up of a myriad of ministries. It encompasses Small Groups, Men’s & Women’s Ministries, Counseling, Sports, The Front Porch and Back Door, Library, Kitchen & Socials, Financial Education, Golden Needles, and the We Care Team. There is something for everyone and always a “You’re Welcome to Join Us.”

Outdoor Re-Creation Ministry

This is a new ministry designed to meet God in the “Great Outdoors.”  It will incorporate prayer, praise, fellowship, as well as adventure. For more information, please contact Mike T (586-4074 or miket@allgooddrivers.com).

Recovery Ministries

Recovery Ministries involves our Celebrate Recovery for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, the Divorce Care weekly group, and Grief Share for those dealing with loss. Each one of these ministries is unique and helpful to those in need.

Celebrate Recovery

Got a hurt, habit or hang-up? Join us for “Celebrate Recovery” Thursday nights:  5:45-6:45 p.m. for dinner, 7-8 p.m. large group, 8-9 p.m. small groups (which include Women’s Addiction Group, Co-dependency for Women, General Issues for Men). Childcare is available. For further information, call Shannon at 928-1861 or Elise at 586-7281. Also, check out the CR web site www.celebraterecovery.com.

Divorce Care

Next group will start after Labor Day on September 9, 2010.  This is a 13-week support group seminar that meets during various months of the year.  They meet on Thursdays, from 7:00-9:00 p.m.  in the Office Conference Room.  There is a 30-minute video presentation followed by a group discussion on the emotional struggles and pain of separation and divorce. Call Jack at 928-4041 or click here to request more information.
Childcare is available (small fee) upon request.
Click here to visit DivorceCare.com.

GriefShare

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. It’s a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information about recovering from your grief and renewing your hope for the future.  13 weekly sessions. Two locations – (Thursdays) 7-9 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sonora (14425 Mono Way, Sonora). Facilitators: Ken & Kathy 532-4441 or (Tuesdays) 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Sierra Bible Church (15171 Tuolumne Rd., Sonora). Facilitators: Mary (984-1547) and Rick (928-3152). For further information, please contact Mary or Rick.  You can also visit the web site at www.griefshare.org.

We Care Team

This is a dedicated team of volunteers who visit those in hospitals and shut-ins; they also make phone calls and send cards. If you would be interested in joining this vital team, call Lori at 532-1381, ext. 116, or email her for more information.

Golden Needles

If you love to crochet, knit, quilt, sew, or would like to learn, Golden Needles is the place to be. Finished products area donated to charities, hospitals and mission trips. Donations of yarn are also accepted. Meets the third Monday of each month, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Music Room.  For more information, call Dixie at 984-4657.