JOIN A SMALL GROUP!

THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY SMALL GROUP: This group is looking for some new members to join in their Monday night meetings from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. This fall they are studying James using the book, Turning Towards Integrity by David Jeremiah. For more information, contact Wanda Miante at 301-972-1876.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS: Pastor Linda Motter is forming a short-term Spiritual Gifts class. Through this personal exploration, you can discern how to best serve and live by using your God-given gifts and talents in a way that is life-giving. For more information, contact Linda (linda.motter@verizon.net, 301-253-0022, ext. 104).

Spiritual Growth through Health, Wellness, & Fellowship

First Place 4 Health: A weight-loss group through Christian support and study for women and men. Contact Kathy Geehreng at 301-253-6437 or email her at kegeehreng@verizon.net.

Calling All Walkers!: A group for those who love to put on their sneakers and walk in fellowship with others. Contact Lynn Gruner at 301-253-5017/ grunerly@verizon.net.

Time-Out for Moms & Dads: For those in the depths of hands-on parenting, come join us for a breather, a cup of coffee and some fellowship and support, as we share the challenges and joys of raising a family. We will meet weekly at DUMC on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30am. Childcare is available in the nursery. For more information and to register your need for childcare, contact Pam Richardson Colborn (301 524-5223 / pjcolborn@comcast.net).

Learning Lunches: In the near future, we will be offering to our community of retirees, the opportunity to meet for lunch, have fellowship, and to learn something new. Topics will be wide and varied as we seek to pull the stories, experiences, skills, and wisdom from our own people at DUMC and from others in our community. For more information, contact Helen Deering (301-253-6943 / hmdeering@aol.com).

Singles Fellowship: This group of Christian singles just began meeting in October.  Come and join! For more info, contact Myra Bacon at singlesfellowshipministry@verizon.net or call 301 717-1936.

Spiritual Growth through Service

EARTH ANGELS: If your gift is in caregiving, join this Band of Earth Angels to help those in our congregation through challenging times. We provide transportation, meals, baked goods, run errands, help with chores or yard work, shop, and make caring visits. You choose to do what works for you and what you like to do for those with short-term needs. Contact Pam Richardson Colborn for more information (pjcolborn@comcast.net / 301-524-5223.)

List of Adult Sunday School Classes for 2011-2012:

• Depro Class (1/4 of Dining Hall) — International Bible study for adults of ages — Contact: Don Cosman @ 240 281-7357

• Steve Leslie Class (Annex Basement) — Spiritual book study for every age adult. — Contact: Steve Leslie @301 253-2580

• Short-Term Studies (Sacristy) — 4-8 week selected biblical/spiritual studies led by rotating leadership. Contact Linda Motter @ 301-253-0022, Ext. #104.

• Love Feast Class (1/2 of Great Hall - Stage side) — Bible and/or book study geared towards young adults, but all are welcome. — Contact: Brad & Karalee Turner-Little @ 301 253-1928

• OMG Class (1/4 of Dining Hall) — Middle Stage Families meet to discuss a variety of topics, centered on our families and our faith. We are all teachers and all students focusing on the themes of individual and community prayer; and the balancing act of Children, Spouse, Parents, Work and Self. — Contact: Jackie Perry (410 489-2557) and Beth Taylor (301 515-5858)

• Disciple Ship Voyage Class (Library) — In-depth book study for any age adult. This fall the class is reading and discussing Gary Chapman's The Five Love Languages. — Read more All You Need is Love Contact: Don Hecht @ 301 916-2515

• Discovery Class (Music/Choir Room) — Studies contemporary issues of interest to those in early adulthood. — Contact: Polly Edmonds Baldridge @ 301 482-1169

• New Members Class (Parlor) — Offered in the fall, winter, and spring. Contact: Linda Motter @ 301 253-0022 x 104.