Welcome to the Small Groups Webpage! Here at Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church, we believe that membership in a small group is essential if one hopes to tap the full benefits of church membership. Small groups are your opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible; your opportunity to learn what it means to be a disciple; your opportunity to form genuine, caring relationships with others in God’s family.
Jesus called together a small group of twelve very ordinary people, and the world was forever changed. John Wesley was quoted as saying that small groups had a greater effect on living out the Christian life than all of his preaching.
Today, here at Jarvis and around the world, small groups continue to be an essential ingredient to living out the abundant life our Lord promised, no matter what our circumstances. As one Jarvis member put it: “I just feel more grounded when I am part of one of our small groups.”
The following are small group opportunities. Read about and consider each of these. We would love for you to become a part of one of our small groups. For more information or to sign up, you may click on the link below to email us OR call the church at 252-752-3101.
Small Groups at Jarvis
Bible Study
Formerly known as the "Lunch Bunch", this group meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. (ie. following Fellowship Feast). Group Guides: John & Susan Schoonvel
Sewing for Haitian Children
Weds., 6:30 p.m., Group Guide: Carol West
Chrismons
Create ornaments to honor Christ and beautify the Church,
Thurs., 1:30 - 4 p.m., Jarvis Library, Group Guide: Mickey West
Needlework for Missions
Create needed items to help others, Meets 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesday's, 6 p.m., Conference Room, Group Guide: Judith Garris
Intercessory Prayer Group
Gather to pray for others, Weds., 9:45 a.m., Room 201, Group Guide: Holly Ormond
Once again, you are welcome to join the above groups at any time. Watch the Jarvis website for additional groups forming throughout the summer. As new opportunities become available, the Small Groups Webpage will be updated to reflect that.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON "SMALL GROUP MINISTRIES" OR TO SIGN UP, CLICK HERE!