Sunday Afternoon
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Walk to Emmaus Group
If you have been on a ‘Walk to Emmaus’, you might be interested in joining the 4th Day Emmaus group, now called Cross Works Emmaus. Their focus is to build community within the church. They meet on the third Sunday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm in the church narthex. For more information you may contact Nancy Bohlen at nbohlen@swiftel.net or call the church office at 605-692-4345. If you have attended ‘Walk to Emmaus,’ this fall we are holding retreats in September and October. The theme for these retreats is 'Rekindle Your Spiritual Fire'. We want the entire 4th Day Community to be energized for the Walks that will be held next. Details on dakotaswalk.org. |
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Monday
Singles Group
The Singles Group will meet to do a study by Adam Hamilton entitled John – the Gospel of Love and Light. They meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 5:15pm in the High School Youth Room. Any single is welcome to join them!
The Singles Group will meet to do a study by Adam Hamilton entitled John – the Gospel of Love and Light. They meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 5:15pm in the High School Youth Room. Any single is welcome to join them!
Tuesday
Movie Night
Tuesday evening is Movie Night at Cinema 8! It's a group for people who like movies of different types but prefer not going solo and who enjoy coffee and conversation afterwards, if possible, at Cottonwood Café. Meet them for the 7:00pm-ish showing in the lobby. You will be notified by email of the movie for that evening. Please contact Marilyn Brown at brownma1@brookings.net if you would like to put on the email list. At present, they are waiting to see what Covid does in our community before gathering to attend movies. Hopefully in the near future they will be attending again!
Tuesday evening is Movie Night at Cinema 8! It's a group for people who like movies of different types but prefer not going solo and who enjoy coffee and conversation afterwards, if possible, at Cottonwood Café. Meet them for the 7:00pm-ish showing in the lobby. You will be notified by email of the movie for that evening. Please contact Marilyn Brown at brownma1@brookings.net if you would like to put on the email list. At present, they are waiting to see what Covid does in our community before gathering to attend movies. Hopefully in the near future they will be attending again!
Wednesday
Adult Manna Study
We will be offering a Wednesday evening adult Manna study from 7:00-8:00pm. We will start out the year by offering a class on what Methodists believe. This will be a nice followup to the sermon series on Wednesdays on which the pastors will be preaching. Each denomination has beliefs which guides their daily life. Find out what they for Methodists! Childcare will be available for this study. Please contact Gretchen if you will need nursery care.
Men’s Group
If you would like a place to talk with other guys about faith, family, daily trials, pressures, etc., this men’s group just might fit that bill! They are also a group which likes to ‘do’ as well as. So periodically they will take part in a service project around the church or wherever needed. For more information contact Gretchen at education@brookingsmethodist.org.
We will be offering a Wednesday evening adult Manna study from 7:00-8:00pm. We will start out the year by offering a class on what Methodists believe. This will be a nice followup to the sermon series on Wednesdays on which the pastors will be preaching. Each denomination has beliefs which guides their daily life. Find out what they for Methodists! Childcare will be available for this study. Please contact Gretchen if you will need nursery care.
Men’s Group
If you would like a place to talk with other guys about faith, family, daily trials, pressures, etc., this men’s group just might fit that bill! They are also a group which likes to ‘do’ as well as. So periodically they will take part in a service project around the church or wherever needed. For more information contact Gretchen at education@brookingsmethodist.org.
Friday
Men's Breakfast
Wanting to have some time with the guys? There is a group of men which meet every Friday morning at Hy-Vee at 6:30am for breakfast and fellowship. That’s it – just fellowship and breakfast and out the door by 7:15! Join them any Friday morning.
Wanting to have some time with the guys? There is a group of men which meet every Friday morning at Hy-Vee at 6:30am for breakfast and fellowship. That’s it – just fellowship and breakfast and out the door by 7:15! Join them any Friday morning.
Online Friendship Groups/Study GroupsIf you are someone who isn’t quite ready to get back into meeting in person but would like to have more contact with your church family, we will gladly set up an online friendship group if there are enough people interested. Let’s not lose contact with each other! Please contact Gretchen if you are interested in joining such a group.
If your group is not ready to meet in person but would like to be able to have a study, we can help you set up a zoom meeting if that fits your needs. Let Gretchen know if you would like to meet virtually. |
New Member ClassWe want to start up a new members class! If you are interested in learning more about what it means to be a United Methodist and a member of our church, please contact the church office. We’d love to have you!
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United Methodist Women (UMW)
United Methodist Women is a community of women who nurture and encourage one another in their spiritual growth, personal leadership and transformation. Its 104-year legacy started when Women's Foreign Missionary Society organized in Boston, responded to women's health in India. Globally, members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.
PieceMakers (Quilting Group) PieceMakers meets at the church basement the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. They make many quilts for babies being baptized, quilts for our High School graduates and quilts that are sold at various church activities and conference fundraisers. Healthy Movements ClassThis activity is an exercise program taking place in the CLC each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 AM. Participation has been strong since early spring with anywhere from 9 to 15 individuals involved each day. The series of exercises directed toward improving balance and muscle strength is directed by one or more SDSU students who are members of the Exercise Science Club at SDSU. Besides exercising for about 30 minutes, participants have a chance to ask questions and express ideas about the movements or just visit with one another. Anyone is welcome to participate if you have a spare 30 minutes. It is not a strenuous activity, but it could sure make you feel better after the routine!
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United Methodist Men (UMM)
UMM will meet on September 16, October 21, and November 18. We meet on the third Thursday of the month starting at 6:00pm for business meeting, 6:30pm is dinner, and 7:00pm will be a program.
New Day Al-AnonIf a friend or family member has a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend the meeting. Al-anon meets every Tuesday at 5:30 until 6:30 pm. We use the North door and follow the posted signs. Just in case we move the meeting place. We don’t meet if the Brookings schools cancel school. Please contact Sandy Ballou at 605 692-1774 with any questions.
Alzheimer’s Support GroupAre you the main caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia of any kind? Are you feeling frightened, frustrated, alone? I would like to invite you to join me in a class designed especially for you. “The Savvy Caregiver” class will help you understand why the brain is not working correctly and strategizes you can use to manage daily life with the person, find and use help with caregiving tasks and take care of yourself. This class will be held weekly on Thursday mornings for seven weeks, starting September 30th. If you would like more information, there are flyers available at the Welcome Center.
Speaking of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, did you know our church parlor is the home for a caregivers’ support group? This group is sponsored by the American Alzheimer’s Association. We meet every third Wednesday morning of each month from 10-11 in the parlor. For more information regarding this you can contact me at 605-695-1371. |