Adult ministry
“And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another,
especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
Hebrews 10:25
Sunday groups is a great place to get connected at Starkville GMC. The church offers five options for adult Sunday groups — two younger adult and three multi-generational classes are available, and more classes are forming. All groups meet on Sunday at 9 AM and include a varied structure of prayer, teaching, community care, and missions. We hope you will connect with one of these faithful groups and invite others. If you feel led to organize a new small group, please contact
Pastor Bob Rambo at
pastor@stkgmc.org.
SUNDAY GROUPS
Live Wires
This group consists primarily of couples in their 30s/40s with families, but all are welcome. Bart Williams leads this group that favors short studies, such as the current one on the spiritual gifts, that allows members' continuity even if they are unable to attend every week.
Leader: Bart Williams
Contact:
bartwilliams2020@gmail.com
FaithBuilders
Everyone is welcome to attend this class being organized by commited members of former classes. Several teachers will rotate teaching responsibilities focusing on a variety of Biblical topics.
Class verse: "For we walk by faith not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5-7.
Contact: Jennifer McPherson at
jennifer_mcpherson@yahoo.com
Reflections
Everyone is welcome to attend this class that was started by former members of the Open Door and the Savage Sunday School classes. This group is primarily people 55+, but all are welcome. Several dedicated teachers rotate teaching responsibilities focusing on a variety of Biblical topics.
Contact: Carol Read at carolmoss@bellsouth.net.
Faithful Friends
This faithful group has been existing group for decades, and how has doubled in size since the beginning of Starkville GMC. The group is primarily people 55+, but all are welcome. Kevin Walters leads this multi-generational group that studies the Wesley Bible Curriculum. This group also is strongly committed to community care and missions.
Contact: Myrna Lott at myrnalott@yahoo.com.
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MID-WEEK GROUPS
WOMEN'S GROUPS
Salt & Light
Tuesday Bible Study
This women’s group meets weekly for Bible study, fellowship, and spiritual growth. The class will resume on September 8.
- Time: Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM
- Location: Golden Triangle Planning & Development District Office
- Facilitator: Jane Windham
- Study — Jesus in Me: Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion by Anne Graham Lotz
Contact: janegwindham@gmail.com
Wednesday Bible Study
This women’s group meets weekly for Bible study, fellowship, and spiritual growth. The class will resume on September 9.
- Time — Wednesday mornings, 9:30–11:00 AM
- Location — Starkville Global Methodist Church Office, 530 Vine Street
- Facilitator — Connie Forde
- Study — The Promise of Heaven by Dr. David Jeremiah
Contact:
cforde@colled.msstate.edu
Thursday Prayer
This prayer group meets twice a month for fellowship, devotional time, and mission‑focused service projects.
- Time — 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 2:00 PM
- Location — Home of Carolyn Duncan
- Facilitator — Carol Jones
- Devotional Leader — Varies weekly
Contact: carolculbersonjones@gmail.com
MEN'S GROUPS
Tuesday Prayer Disciples
This men’s group meets weekly for prayer, fellowship, and discipleship. The class will resume on September 8.
- Time — Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM
- Location — Starkville GMC Office, 1115 Stark Road
- Facilitator & Devotional Leader — Mark Lehman
- Study — Study to be determined
Contact:
markwlehman@gmail.com
Wednesday Coffeehouse Prayer Men
This men’s prayer group meets weekly for fellowship, Scripture, and encouragement.
- Time — Wednesday mornings, 6:45–7:45 AM
- Location — Umble Coffee, 216 Industrial Road
- Facilitator — William Oakley
- Devotional Leader — Gene Merkl
Contact: wso1950@gmail.com or swj1@msstate.edu
Truck Club
This men’s group meets twice a month for Bible study, fellowship, and conversation.
- Time — 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7:30–9:00 PM
- Location — Top Floor of the Mill Parking Garage
- Facilitator — George Taylor
- Study — Bring a Bible and a chair. No truck required.
Contact: georgetay1012@gmail.com
CO-ED GROUPS
Tuesday PM Bible Study — Men/Women
This co‑ed group meets weekly for Bible study, fellowship, and shared discipleship. The class will resume in the fall.
- Time — Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM
- Location — Home of Bill & Carol Jones
- Facilitator — Bill and Carol Jones
- Study — To be determined
Contact: carolculbersonjones@gmail.com
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OTHER GROUPS
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir leads the congregation in worship each Sunday through congregational singing and a weekly anthem. On the third Sunday of each month, a praise band joins the choir in leading worship. The choir is open to anyone—no auditions required.
- Time — Wednesdays, 5:30–6:45 PM
- Location — Starkville GMC Office Building, Vine Street
- Director — Shawn Sullivan
- Pianist — Carole Sorenson
Contact:
music@stkgmc.org or
kathybraswell76@gmail.com
PrimerTimers
PrimeTimers is a fellowship group for adults 55+, gathering monthly for community, joy, and shared experiences. Meetings have included game days, lunch outings, and day trips.
- Time — Every 4th Tuesday, 2:00–4:00 PM
- Location — Starkville GMC Church Office
- Facilitator — Mark and Carol Lehman
- Season — Will resume in the fall
Contact: markwlehman@gmail.com
Sew Prayerful Ministry
This ministry creates quilts, baby gifts, and small handmade items as expressions of love and encouragement for those in need. The group gladly welcomes newcomers and accepts donations of 100% cotton fabric for their projects. They also appreciate being notified when someone would benefit from one of Sew Prayerful’s gifts. Starkville GMC is grateful for this caring ministry.
- Time — Thursdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Location — Starkville GMC Church Office
Contact: Nellah Taylor at taylornellah@gmail.com
