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
Returned January 10, 2021 – 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 is a quilting ministry of ADBC. Their mission is to be the hands of Jesus by using their gifts and talents to bless others. They make baby quilts to donate to the local crisis pregnancy centers, to military couples, and to church members. They also make comfort caps for ladies undergoing medical treatment.
They have postponed their meetings until it is safer to gather. Please continue to check for re-grouping date and times here.
For more information, 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: 803-905-5200.
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 GROW Character Class is taught periodically and will give you tools to deepen your faith such as:
- Overcoming Hurts-These can block your spiritual growth.
- Developing Habits-We must develop spiritual habits of Bible study, prayer, giving, and fasting.
- Transforming Your Heart-Asking God to help you develop the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.
For more information, please download the following PDF’s:
For questions about attending this class contact, Mary Johnson or Sarah Edwards.