The writer of the letter to the Hebrews tells us that we need to “consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Heb. 10:24-25). We are convinced that God does not intend for us to live our Christian lives alone. We need the encouragement and support of one another so that we can best worship and serve God as He intends. This goes beyond merely coming together on Sunday morning, though there is no discounting the importance of the worship service.

To help us build the relationships we need, Fellowship Bible Church encourages people to be involved in Community Groups. These are made up of members and friends who come together weekly in someone’s home for fellowship and to grow in their walk with Christ. Our aim is to have a variety of groups meeting a variety of needs, and we are always open to more variety if someone has a vision to meet a particular need.

Our small group leaders include Angela Adams, Christian Baxter, Denise Davis, Les Frensley, Stan and Shanna Fretwell, Mark Johnson, Chuck McClain, Han Ong, Tim Oster, Mike Parker, Kristi Price, Julie Roulier, Scott Roulier, Cory Williams, Stacey Williams, and John Mark Rutter.

We have small groups meeting at the following times:

The bottom line is we probably have a small group that fits you! Contact the church office at 698-9244 or e-mail info@fellowshipbatesville.org to connect with a small group!

A quick look at our small groups:

Adults

Adams Small Group
Wednesday, 6 p.m., Landers (on hiatus during Perspectives)
Leader: Angela Adams (870-613-1778, angelaadams1234@gmail.com)
Childcare can be arranged

Adult Single Ladies Small Group
Wednesday, 6 p.m., Landers
Leader: Kristi Price (870-613-2047, erinandkristi@yahoo.com)
Co-Leader: Denise Davis (870-384-0066, denise.davis38@yahoo.com)
Childcare by arrangement only

Fretwell Small Group
New group starts Sunday, Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., Fretwell home
Leaders: Stan and Shanna Fretwell (Shanna: 870-262-7435, shannafretwell@suddenlink.net)
Childcare provided

Johnson/Gunter Small Group
Monday, 6 p.m., Johnson home
Leader: Mark Johnson (870-307-0865, msjohnso638@gmail.com)
Co-Leader: Matt Gunter (870-793-5585, vtgunter@yahoo.com)
Childcare provided, $5 per family per week

Ladies Prayer Group: Join us to pray for the needs of our church family. To join or make a specific prayer request, please e-mail Faith Posey at poseygals@yahoo.com.

McClain Young Families Small Group
Sunday, 5 p.m., McClain home
Leaders: Chuck and Stacy McClain (mcclainchuck@yahoo.com, stacylmcclain@yahoo.com)
Childcare provided (mostly toddlers/preschool)

Parker Small Group
Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Landers
Leaders: Mike & Sara Parker (M: 870-834-8742, mike@lacroixoptical.com, S: 870-834-1731, parkerfam7@msn.com)
Childcare not provided

Roulier Small Group
Every other Sunday, 4–6 p.m., Roulier home or Campbell home
Leaders: Scott & Julie Roulier (sjroul@gmail.com or 698-1821)
Co-Leaders: Bill & Karen Campbell (arflowergirl@yahoo.com),
Tommy & Betsy Tucker (tucker@suddenlink.com)
Childcare not provided

Rutter/Ellison Small Group
Monday, 6:30 p.m., Rutter or Ellison home
Leader: John Mark Rutter (870-834-9777, johnmarkrutter@gmail.com)
Co-Leader: Brent Ellison (870-761-1397, brentmellison@gmail.com)
Childcare provided if needed

Young at Heart Small Group
Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Church Office
Leader: Les Frensley (870-613-3151)
Co-Leaders: Steve Jerger (616-283-7770), Rusty Castleman (870-307-1898)
Childcare not provided (unless needed for grandchildren)

Young Families Group 1
Every other Sunday, 4 p.m., various group-member homes
Leader: Han Ong (870-834-6177, han.ong@lyon.edu)
Co-Leader: Christian Baxter (870-613-3213, chrbaxter@gmail.com)
Childcare provided (currently children are ages newborn-7 years old)

Youth

Youth Ministry: Seventh to 12th graders share in worship and learning about God from 6:30-7:45 p.m. every Wednesday at the church office, 276 E. Main.

Junior High Girls Small Group
Sunday, 2 p.m., Landers
Leader: Stacey Williams (870-307-3300, cswilliams08@gmail.com)

Junior High Boys Small Group
Sunday, 2 p.m., Landers
Leader: Cory Williams (870-834-0671, cswilliams08@gmail.com)

Senior High Girls Small Group
Sunday, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Roulier home
Leader: Julie Roulier (sjroul@gmail.com, 870-698-1821)

Senior High Boys Small Group
Sunday, 2 p.m., Landers
Leader: Tim Oster (870-307-1879)