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!
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.
ight Now Media Link
Tuesday Precept Study Materials
Zoom Links
Questions about LIFE Groups?
Please reach out to Mary Johnson or Todd Fleming.
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.
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.
We believe that every mom, no matter their background or age, can connect with each other as sisters in Christ!
We will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month starting September 1, 2022.
9:15 -11:30 AM
Alice Drive Baptist Church Loring Mill Campus | 1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter
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?
$65 for the year. This covers childcare, speakers, craft supplies, and other meeting needs.
Is there Childcare?
Yes!!! While moms are in meetings, their children are divided by age where they can play, interact and socialize with each other and our trained, loving, and background-checked leaders.
*Babies 6 months and younger are welcome to join mom if she wishes.
Stitches of Love
Stitches of Love meets on 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.
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 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.
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
BLOOM: October 13, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Loring Mill Campus Worship Center
Who Do You Say I Am?
Jesus asked His disciples a question that He continues to ask us today, “Who do you say I am?” Join us as we unpack the question!
Childcare is available, but you must register for childcare. $5/child with a max of $15.
Tickets are $10 and include a dessert bar.
Registration opens September 11th.
Men's Ministry
Men’s LIFE Groups
We offer multiple 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.
Men’s Events
Man Church features a live speaker and a great time of worship, food, and fellowship. We want men to experience connection during the event and find ongoing community in a LIFE Group afterwards.
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!
Monday
Starting 9/12 | 12:00-1:00 PM | CCM Located at USC SUMTER
7:30-8:30 PM | Women only Bible Study on Shaw AFB with Abigail Ketz
7:50-9:00 PM | Young Professionals Located in the Cabin at Loring Mill
Starting 9/12 | 7:45-9:00 PM | Fellowship Located at Starbucks
Connect with Us
Contact Us
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 next GROW Character Class is scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6 – 7:30pm
Loring Mill Campus, Room 202C
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 questions about attending this class, contact Mary Johnson or Todd Fleming.