LIFE Groups
Why LIFE Groups?
We believe that church is a place of grace, therefore, we want people to KNOW Community. We believe that belonging happens best in LIFE Groups; it’s where we do life together!
The Bible challenges us to fellowship with one another, love one another,
bear one another’s burdens, and encourage one another.
This is not easy as we are pulled by life in so many directions,
but once you find a group, you will enjoy the blessings of doing life together.
LIFE Group Options
There is a LIFE Group for you! LIFE Groups meet on various days and at various times to fit into your schedule. Below is a list of groups we are offering right now. To register for a LIFE Group, click the box by your preference(s) below, give us your contact information at the bottom of the form, and click submit. Someone from our team will be in touch with you via email with more information.
ZOOM Links & Right Now Media Link
Other Group Options
We also have additional Online Groups and Off-Campus Groups. If you have any other questions please reach out to Mary Johnson, Sarah Edwards, or Travis Pruden .
List of LIFE Group Options:
Women's Ministry
We believe that offering women a variety of ways to connect through Biblically-based activities helps to build connection and community.
Women’s LIFE Groups
We offer multiple women-only LIFE Groups, for more community and study, that meet on weekends and weekdays, and they all include childcare. All studies are Biblically based and offer topics on growing with Christ, motherhood, books of the Bible, etc. Check out our latest LIFE Groups page here for the most up-to-date details.
Weekday
Please click on the link above for available options.
MOMS Sumter
MOMS Sumter, formerly known as MOPs, is a ministry of motherhood. Whether you are a military mom, a Sumter born and raised mom, a mom raising babies in diapers, or a mom sending kids off to college, this is for you! This is a place for women to find comfort and community with other women who get their joys and their struggles, while encouraging each other with the Word of God.
1st and 3rd Thursdays
9:15am-11:30am
Alice Drive Baptist Church | 1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter
We believe that every mom, no matter their background or age, can connect with each other as sisters in Christ!
Stitches of Love
Stitches of Love will begin meeting again, following CDC Safety Guidelines, on May 8th and the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am – 3pm.
Stitches of Love is a quilting ministry of ADBC. Their mission is to be the hands of Jesus by using their gifts and talents to bless others. In addition to making fun projects together, they also make baby quilts to donate to the crisis pregnancy centers in Sumter, to the young military couples at Shaw Air Force Base who go through parenting classes, local nursing homes and to members of the church who have babies. They make comfort caps for ladies who have lost their hair due to chemo or other medical reasons.
Currently they are finishing 70 adult sized quilts which are being donated to the Palms on Main here in Sumter.
We welcome those who may be interested in sewing. If you don’t know how to sew, we will teach you. There are no dues or charges to our participants.
For more information: Email Libby Singletary at libby7168@yahoo.com or join their Facebook page: Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry.
Thimble Thursdays
Thimble Thursday will begin meeting again, following CDC Safety Guidelines, in Room 104 ABCD on April 8 and 15.
Starting April 22, they will meet in the cabin. 10am – 2pm.
Thimble Thursday is a weekly informal gathering where we work on charity projects that benefit Sumter community (comfort caps for cancer patients, baby quilts to Sumter Crisis Pregnancy Center, Shaw AFB, local nursing homes and ADBC members). We also work on personal projects. Members are encouraged to bring their machines and join us. There is no set agenda.
They are currently are finishing 70 adult sized quilts which are being donated to the Palms on Main here in Sumter.
We welcome those who may be interested in sewing. If you don’t know how to sew, we will teach you. There are no dues or charges to our participants.
For more information: Email Libby Singletary at libby7168@yahoo.com or join their Facebook page: Stitches of Love Quilt Ministry.
Women’s Events
The Sumter IF: Gathering normally takes place in the Spring of each year, however, due to the ongoing COVID concerns, that event has been postponed for 2021. Please return to this page frequently for information and updates. This event features multiple speakers via video and a great time of food, fun, and fellowship. We want women to experience connection during the event and find ongoing community afterwards.
Lunch is provided and is included with the price of registration. Childcare is available (registration required) and IF t-shirts will be sold on the day of the event.
For more information please contact mjohnson@adbc.org
Softball
Each year a womens’ softball team is gathered by those that are interested in having fun on the ball field.
For more information,
Phone: 803-905-5240.
Men's Ministry
Men’s LIFE Groups
We offer some men-only LIFE Groups, for more community and study, that meet on weekends and weekdays, and they all include childcare (if requested). All studies are Biblically based and offer topics on growing with Christ, fatherhood, being a better husband,
books of the Bible, etc. Check out our latest LIFE Groups page here for the most up-to-date details.
Weekday
Returned January 10, 2021 – Please click on the link above for available options.
Men’s Events
Man Church normally takes place in the Spring and Fall of each year, however, due to the ongoing COVID concerns, the Spring, 2021 event has been postponed. Please return to this page frequently for information and updates. This event features a live speaker and a great time of food, fun, and fellowship. We want men to experience connection during the event and find ongoing community afterwards.
Supper is provided and is included with the price of registration. Childcare is also available (registration required).
Softball
Each year a men’s softball team is gathered by those that are interested in having fun on the ball field.
For more information,
Phone: 803-905-5200.
Senior Adults
VIPs is our senior adult ministry.
We are not currently meeting due to COVID, but will be sure to update when these gatherings resume.
GROW Character
GROW CHARACTER
We believe people should be like Jesus, so we want to help you grow character.
Our next GROW Character Class is scheduled for In-person:
Sunday April 18th from 5 – 6:30pm
Loring Mill Campus, East Hall, Room 104/McManus Hall
The GROW Character Class is taught by Executive Pastor, Todd Fleming. Interested in practical steps to grow spiritually? Invest a Sunday evening in learning about the spiritual habits of Bible reading and prayer. Childcare is provided.
For more information, please download the following PDF’s:
For questions about attending this class contact, Mary Johnson or Sarah Edwards.