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 belonging! 

 

 

Sprinkle LIFE Group
Monday @ 6-7:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: In-home
Demographics: Coed - Adult, Couples
Ages: Young adults
Leader: Matt and Kari Sprinkle

In home group, register or email kari.sprinkle@gmail.com for details. 

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Grief Share
Monday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 104CDEF
Demographics: Everyone Welcome
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Debbie Sage

Books available in group for $16 each. 

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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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Exodus
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 30's-50's
Leader: Dustan Hurd
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Explore The Bible
Sunday @ 11:00am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 200
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Mature
Leader: David and Sharon Huggins
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Sermon Discussion
Sunday @ 6:30pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: Zoom
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults
Leader: Sue Tucker
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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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Bible Studies for Life
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 201
Demographics: Men
Ages: 65+
Leader: Gary Hall
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Bible Studies for Life/New to Life Groups
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 209
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Wickersham/Barber
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Explore 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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How to Study the Bible Workshop
Sunday @ 9:30am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 208
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: All Ages
Leader: The Net
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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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Philippians
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 204C
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: Cindi McDuffie
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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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Gospel Project
Sunday @ 9:45am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 104CDEF
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: 65+
Leader: Glen Ogle
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Study of 1 Corinthians
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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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

In Home Group. Please register for address. 

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When You Pray
Tuesday @ 9:30am at Loring Mill
Room / Location: the cabin
Demographics: Women
Ages: All Ages
Leader: Rhonda Hill
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Women’s Discipleship Group
Wednesday @ 9:30am at Loring Mill, Pocalla
Room / Location: The Cabin
Demographics: Women
Ages: Adults
Leader: Myra Yeatts
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Explore the Bible
Wednesday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: the cabin
Demographics: Men
Ages: Adults
Leader: Bryan Cook
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When You Pray
Wednesday @ 6:00pm at Loring Mill
Room / Location: 202A
Demographics: Coed - Adult
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Leader: Doc White

https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/philippians-bible-study

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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.

Next event:

February 23 & 24, 2024 | Loring Mill Campus

Healing Hurts event with Judith MacNutt from Christian Healing Ministry.

 

Registration will open soon!

 

 

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 is currently full, but please email Stephanie Dowling at mailto:sdowling@adbc.org to get on the waiting list for the 2024-2025 year.

 

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

 

What does it cost? Early Bird pricing for the year will be $80 until September 6, 2023. After the first meeting on September 7, the yearly fee will be $100. Spots will fill up fast, so DON’T wait!! Childcare is available.

 

MOMS Sumter is currently full; however, there is a waitlist. If you would like to be added to the list, please email Emily Lyleselyles87@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Stitches of Love

Stitches of Love meets in The Cabin on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am – 3 pm.

Loring Mill Campus |  1305 Loring Mill Rd

 

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 doing fun projects together, they 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, to 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. 

 

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 meets weekly in The Cabin 10 am – 2 pm. 

Loring Mill Campus |  1305 Loring Mill Rd

 

Thimble Thursday is a weekly informal gathering where we work on charity projects that benefit the Sumter community (comfort caps for cancer patients, baby quilts for 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

Men's Ministry

 

Coming Soon

 

 

Young Adults

The Young Adults ministry is for people 18-29 years old looking for community in Sumter. Our mission is to help as many young adults as possible take their next step toward Jesus Christ.

 

LIFE Groups:

Sunday Mornings

9:45 AM | Young Professionals Room 204A at Loring Mill                                                    9:45 AM | 18-24 yr old in The Studio at Loring Mill 

9:45 AM | 18-29 yr old Lakewood High at Pocalla Campus 

11:00 AM | Married with Children in Room 118 at Loring Mill 

3:00 PM | Ultimate Frisbee located at Patriot Park! 

 

 

 

 

                                    

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Contact Us

Young Adults Contact Form

 

 

Please contact JoBeth Hilliard for more information at 757-506-8347 or jhilliard@adbc.org

 

 

GROW Character

GROW CHARACTER

We believe people should be like Jesus, so we want to help you grow character.

 

Our GROW Character Group is scheduled for:

August 16th-November 15th. This LIFE Group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm in room 208. 

 

 

The GROW Character Group is led by Mark Partin and Executive Pastor, Todd Fleming. Interested in practical steps to grow spiritually? Invest in learning about the spiritual habits of Bible reading, prayer, and healing. Childcare is provided.

 

 

 For questions about attending this class, contact Kevin Buynak.  

 

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