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 Link
ight Now Media Link
Links to Right Now Media: Hearing God – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 PM
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, 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!
Every other Thursday starting September 9
9:15 -11:30 AM
Alice Drive Baptist Church Loring Mill Campus | 1305 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter
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 That I Am?
Mark your calendars to join us this coming fall. More details to come.
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.
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. The next Man Church will be in early Spring, 2022.
The cost will be $5/ticket and we encourage you to buy a ticket and invite a friend! Tickets may be purchased on Sunday mornings in the lobby and at the front desk of the church office at the Loring Mill Campus during regular office hours (Monday-Thursday, 8:30-5:00). Childcare is also available for an additional fee (registration required).
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 & Married Room 119 at Loring Mill
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
12:00 PM | The Cabin (Single Mom’s Group- meets bi-weekly!) at Loring Mill
3:00 PM | Ultimate Frisbee located at Patriot Park!
Monday
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
7:45-9:00 PM | Fellowship Located at Starbucks
Thursday
7:30-8:30 PM | Men only Bible Study on Shaw AFB with Aaron Ketz
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, May 18, 6 – 7:30pm
Loring Mill Campus, East Hall, Room 208
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 Travis Pruden.