LIFE Groups

Why LIFE Groups?

Belonging is an essential next step for each of us, and belonging happens best in LIFE Groups.  The Bible challenges us to fellowship with one another 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.

 

 

Broken Wings Grief Group
Monday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 B/C
Demographics: Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Debbie Sage

Our Broken Wings Grief Group is a welcoming environment to share your hurts and find healing in healthy community.  The group will meet weekly from 6:00-8:00pm. All are welcome to join at anytime. 

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Young Married Parents
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 B/C
Demographics: Married Couples
Ages: 20's-30's
Leader: Jason and Jennie Bowen
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2 Kings
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 30's-50's
Leader: Dustan Hurd
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Faithworks
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 200
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Mature
Leader: David and Sharon Huggins

This caring LIFE Group uses Explore the Bible curriculum. The current study is the book of Acts. 

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Online Sermon Discussion
Sunday @ 6:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Zoom
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults
Leader: Sue Tucker

This online LIFE Group meets weekly on zoom using ADBC's Sermon Discussion Guide. 

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Significance
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 222
Demographics: Special Needs Adults
Ages: Adults
Leader: Kim High
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Brotherhood
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Men
Ages: 65+
Leader: Gary Hall
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Bible Studies for Life
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 209
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Wickersham/Barber
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Thru the Bible
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 203
Demographics: Married Couples
Ages: Couples 40's 50's
Leader: Lee Gandy and Scott Tanner
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Celebrate Jesus
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 204A/B
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 40's - 60's
Leader: Beverly Gulledge
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Untangle Your Emotions
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 204C
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: Cindi McDuffie

Book study from Jennie Allen. 

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Amazing Grace
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202C
Demographics: Women
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Gloria Williams

Old Testament Study 

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Study of Revelation
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 104CDEF
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 65+
Leader: Glen Ogle
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New Testament
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 200
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 65+
Leader: Roger Moore
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Camo
Sunday @ 9:45 am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: The Cabin
Demographics: Men
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Mark Neil
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Celebrate Jesus: Bible Studies for Life
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202A
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Teaching Team
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Romans
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 119
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 20's-30's, 30's-50's, 30s-40s, Adults, All Ages
Leader: Thomas and Annie Rivers

A chapter by chapter study of Romans. 

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Young Adult Men
Sunday @ 6:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-Home
Demographics: Men
Ages: 18 -29
Leader: Tee Dubose

In-home LIFE Group. Please register for address. 

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Onederful LIFE Group
Sunday @ 3:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: 50+, Coed - Adult, Divorced, Single, widowed
Ages: Adults
Leader: Michelle Spann

Onederful is a caring LIFE Group for all singles ages 50+. The group will gather on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, beginning August 11. 

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Ashbrook LIFE Group
Thursday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In Home
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Couples, Everyone Welcome
Ages: 20's-30's, 30s-40s
Leader: Michael and Jamie Lotts

Meets in-home using sermon based discussion guides. Please register for address. Childcare provided. 

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Carolina Palms LIFE Group
Thursday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-Home
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: CarolAnn Paul

Meets in-home. Please register for address and details. 

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In the Middle of the Mess
Tuesday @ 9:30-11:30am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Rhonda Hill

Childcare provided. Begins August 27

Book can be purchased here: In the Middle of the Mess

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Beach Forest LIFE Group
Tuesday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-Home
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 20's-30's, 30s-40s, Adults, All Ages
Leader: Kevin and Denae Buynak

An in-home LIFE Group using a sermon-based discussion guide each week. Childcare is provided. Please register for address. 

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Explore the Bible: Men
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: The Cabin
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults
Leader: Bryan Cook

This Men's LIFE Group meets throughout the year. Current Study: Explore the Bible: Acts. 

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Unlikely Disciples
Wednesday @ 9:30am at Loring Mill, Pocalla
Room / Location: Cabin
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Myra Yeatts

Current Study: Firmly Planted

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Seeking Satisfied
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 209
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Denae Buynak

We invite all women to join us for a 6-week Grow Character study called Seeking Satisfied. We’ve all experienced brokenness, loss, grief, or a sense of dissatisfaction throughout life’s journey. This LIFE Group will dive deep into John 6 to discover the joy that only comes from a satisfying relationship with Christ. Discussion guides be provided each week. The group will meet October 16-November 20.

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The Lord’s Prayer: The Pattern
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 118
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Bay Roberson

In this six-part series, walk through the Lord’s Prayer; the practical, powerful grid we can lay over conversations with our Heavenly Father to grow deeper in relationship with Him. This group will meet October 16- November 20. 

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Single Moms
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 200
Demographics: Single Moms
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Susan Hepler

A caring community for single moms. Begins August 21. 

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Share Your Gifts
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Tim Capps

Discover your gifts and learn how to use them for Kingdom work! This 6-week LIFE Group will help you discover your Spiritual Gifts through Pastor Clay's book Pipes. Books will be available at the first gathering at no cost. The group will meet October 16- November 20. 

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Psalm 119
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 A
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Doc White

Even the most mature believers face dark nights of the soul. During those times God seems distant, his Word feels dry, and the vibrant intimacy we knew before seems absent leaving us wondering, “Where is the Lord in this?” In Psalm 119, Matt Chandler aims to introduce viewers to the words of King David who experienced similar seasons of life. 

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Twelve More Women of the Bible
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 204A
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Penny Fleming

This study covers 12 women in the Bible. It will help you discover new insights into God's character, persevere through difficult times, and find joy in the hope that Jesus provides. This LIFE Group begins August 21.

Study guide can be purchased here: Twelve More Women of the Bible

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Holy Habits: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 208
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Mark Partin

It may seem like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us. Instead of allowing our calendars and screens to control our lives, Jesus offers us a new rhythm of life, overflowing with grace, peace, and beauty. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry is a Grow Character study with teaching by John Mark Comer. The group will meet October 16- November 20. 

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Revelation
Wednesday @ 6:00-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202 B/C
Demographics: Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Kay Raffield

An in-depth, verse by verse, study of Revelation. 

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Questions about LIFE Groups?

Please reach out to Kevin Buynak.

 

 

Women's Ministry

 


 

 

BLOOM

Bloom meets 3-4 times a year.

 

BLOOM Women’s Ministry is a gathering for the Women of Sumter where we can gather, grow, and go. 

  • We gather as a community of women because we are better together.
  • We grow through studying the Word of God together and sharing our stories.
  • We share the hope we have in the Lord Jesus with others.

Save the date for the next event on February 13th, 2025! 

 

 

 

FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey

Our most important decisions are about who we are and who we are becoming. FLOURISH is a one-year journey that connects women in a curriculum-based mentoring relationship to encourage and challenge one another in their walks with Jesus. Flourish applications have closed for the 2024-2025 year. If you have any questions or would like to be added to our wait list please email Stephanie Dowling at sdowling@adbc.org. 

 

 

 

MOMS Sumter.

Loring Mill Campus |  1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter

 

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.

 

We believe that every mom can connect with each other as sisters in Christ, no matter their background or age.

 

What to Expect?

Food: Each table takes turns bringing food to share

Speakers: To give insight, advice, and ideas

Small Groups: To encourage relationships

Crafts: Fun, easy projects, once a month

Where: 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM | Worship Center at Loring Mill

 

2024 MOMS Meetings– 11/21, 12/12

If you have any questions, please email Emily Lyles: elyles87@yahoo.com or join their Facebook page, Moms Sumter. 

 

 

 

Men's Ministry

Men’s Ministry

 

Alice Drive Men exists to help as many men as possible take their next step toward Jesus!

 

 

November 2 | 7:30 AM | Loring Mill Campus | The Studio

 

Our next Alice Drive Men’s gathering is Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 a.m. at the Loring Mill Campus in The Studio.. We exist to help men take their next step toward Jesus! Enjoy breakfast, large group teaching, and small group discussions. 

 

As a previous registrant, you do not need to sign up again for the November gathering. However, if you invite a friend or know of someone planning to attend in November who did not previously register, please ask them to sign up through the link below. All new attendees are welcome to any open seats at our table groups.

 

Future Dates– 12/7/2024, 1/11/2025

 

Register Here

 

 For questions about attending this class, contact Kevin Buynak.  

 

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