ABOUT LIFE GROUPS...
At MBC we are all about experiencing the Life of Christ Together! We believe that discipleship happens best in the context of relationships, and our groups are designed to help foster those relationships that Christ uses for growth in our lives. Each group is designed to gather around common interests and/or stages of life. We have Life Groups that meet on Sunday mornings and all throughout the week, and you are welcome to connect in as many groups as you would like. Below is a list of groups that are currently meeting, but there is always room to begin a new group if you are feeling led to start one email jason@manchacabaptist.org. If you see a current group that you’d like more information on, you can contact the leader of that group or just show up at that group’s meeting time and try it out!
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT LIFE GROUPS
9:30am-10:30am
DURING COVID19 SHELTER IN PLACE, SOME OF THESE GROUPS ARE MEETING ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM. IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE A PART OF LIFE TOGETHER WITH THEM, EMAIL THE LEADER TO FIND OUT WHEN THEY MEET AND HOW TO JOIN ON ZOOM.
IMAGO DEI CLASS
Leader: Matthew Lewis
Who: Adults 24-45 (with or without kids)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room S207 (MBC)
About: This group focuses on learning about Life in Christ, connecting in Life Together, and expressing Christ’s Life in everyday life.
Study: Varies (Bible Studies, Book Studies, Video Studies, etc.)
LIFFT (Living in faith & fellowship)
Leader: Greg Wright
Co-Leader: Billy Gandy
Who: 40-50’s (mostly couples w/school aged kids)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M226 (MBC)
About: A group that is driven by member discussion on various biblical studies. They rotate between video studies, thematic studies, and studying books of the Bible. They gather together for various times of connection and fellowship together outside of Sunday morning group time.
Study: Various biblical studies
seekers group
Leader: Pat Bailey - dpltbailey@sbcglobal.net
Who: 55-70’s
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M228 (MBC)
About: This is a diverse group of men and women, ages 30-80 with most falling in the 55-70 range. They focus on increasing their understanding of God’s Word and how it influences worldview and daily living. They enjoy a close fellowship with each other, sharing life both in and out of class times.
Study: The Gospel Project
shiloah group
Leader: Jonathan Sears - jsears@austin.rr.com
Who: 60-80’s
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M113 (MBC)
About: This group seeks to cover the timeless principles and doctrines found throughout each book of the Bible. They also serve the Joy Food Pantry by collecting money and/or food to donate.
Study: Explore the Bible
cates fellowship group
Leader: Bart Swope - bartstires2@gmail.com
Who: 70-80’s
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M110 (MBC)
About: This group opens each Sunday with a hymn they sing together. It is followed by a time of sharing prayer requests and then diving into various biblical studies. Each month this group has a fellowship time of eating out or playing games together.
Study: Bible Studies for Life
deborah group
Leader: Elizabeth Bruton - e.bruton1@yahoo.com
Who: Ladies (mostly 80-90’s)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M108 (MBC)
About: This group is made of senior ladies who seek a new and more intimate understanding of their Lord than ever before. They take a deep dive into God’s Word for biblical understanding and real-life application. Time is set aside to share personal joys and sufferings and to pray for each other.
Study: Explore the Bible
disciples group
Leader: Dr. Randy Kirtley (contact lesa@manchacabaptist.org)
Who: Adults of any age
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M111 (MBC)
About: Dr. Kirtley practices Family Medicine in Lockhart, TX and loves to teach and take group participants on a deep dive into Scripture. While the majority of this group is in their 50-70’s, it is open to adults of any age.
Study: Explore the Bible
HALLELUJAH GROUP
Leaders: New Leader Coming Soon!
Who: Adult Special Needs Group
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30am
Where: Room M101 (MBC)
About: This group serves adults with learning disabilities by offering lessons on the love, grace, and mercy of Jesus Christ on a level that can be comprehended.
Study: Access
OTHER ADULT LIFE GROUPS
(Meet at various times/places throughout the week)
Knowing God's word and passing it on
Leader: Laurel Lear - laurellear@gmail.com
Who: Adult Women of All Ages
Day: Every Wednesday (throughout the school year) - Beginning Aug. 25
Time: 6:45pm-7:45pm
Where: Room E115 (MBC)
About: A gathering with believing Sisters in Christ who are willing to grow and dig deep into the Word of God with the goal of passing it on to others.
SELAH (SISTERS EXPERIENCING LIFE AS HIS)
Leader: Mary McGinnis - mary3riv@yahoo.com
Who: Adult Women of All Ages
Day: Every Wednesday (throughout the school year)
Time: 6:45pm-7:45pm
Where: Room M225 (MBC)
About: Group time is centered around connecting in authentic relationships and pointing each other to Life in Christ throughout various real-life situations and circumstances.
men's connect & bible study group
Leader: Brennan Richie - brennanrichie@yahoo.com
Who: Adult Men of All Ages
Day: Wednesdays (throughout the school year)
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Room M226 (MBC)
About: Group time is centered around in-depth verse by verse studies of books of the Bible and connecting in authentic relationships for support and encouragement. Proper social distancing will be practiced.
MBC Mom's Group
Leader: Claire Davis claireewren@gmail.com
Who: Moms of young kids
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Where: Varies
About: This group connects over a Facebook Group (MBC Mom’s & More) to schedule various playdates and other times of connection.
women's bible study group
Leader: Carlene Cleveland - carlenec.80@gmail.com
Who: Adult Women of All Ages
Day: Fridays (throughout the school year)
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Room E115 (MBC)
About: This is a group of women mostly in their 50-70’s but is open to women of all ages. They meet for prayer, a time of encouragement, and participate mostly in Beth Moore Bible Studies. On the first Friday of each month they stay longer and prepare items for Operation Christmas Child.
women's open studio group
Leader: Betty Swope - bettyswope25@gmail.com
Who: Women of All Ages
Day: Thursday - In person start date coming soon!
Time: 10:00am
Where: Room E115 (MBC)
About: Ladies gather to paint and do art projects and enjoy a time of connection and fellowship together.
women's widow group
Leader: Mary Lee - maryl@manchacaumc.org
Who: Adult Widowed Women
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Where: Varies
About: This group meets at various times for lunch and other times of fellowship for support and encouragement.
OASIS GROUP
Leader: Bart Swope - bartstires2@gmail.com
Who: Senior Adults
Day: 2nd Friday of each month - In-person start date coming soon!
Time: 12:00pm
Where: Room E115 (MBC)
About: This group meets for a potluck lunch on the 2nd Friday of each month and plays games (42, chicken foot, etc.) after eating together.
senior adult outing group
Leader: J.P. Kirksey - jpandjudykirksey@att.net
Who: Senior Adults
Day: Varies
Time: Varies
Where: Varies
About: This group takes day trips to various places of interest throughout Austin and beyond. Trips are planned by a Team of Senior Members of MBC and are open to suggestions for future trips. To find out when/where the next trip is, visit: manchacabaptist.org/connect/seniors, or email J.P.
Senior adult men's lunch
Leader: Jim Hussey - ozhussey@aol.com
Who: Senior Adult Men
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11:00am
Where: Golden Corral (7300 S IH 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745)
About: A time of connection and conversation over lunch together Thursday.
interested in starting a new group?
Would you like to connect with at least 2-3 others and start a workout group (CrossFit, jogging, biking, etc.), a MOPS group, a home group, a prayer group, a dinner group, a breakfast or coffee group, a particular study group, a hunting group, a fishing group, etc.? The possibilities are endless. We’d love to help you get connected in doing life together in some way. Email the Church Office at info@manchacabaptist.org for more information.
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