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Join Community

Life Transformation happens through discipleship, serving, and making connections with others. Below are some opportunities to join community throughout the week and month!

Life Groups

Life Groups are groups of about 6-14 adults that meet together on a regular basis to enjoy fellowship and lift each other up in prayer. Many groups are family-focused and their children are welcome to come as well. These used to be referred to as In-Home Groups, but as we have brought more intentionality to the groups, we have decided to change the name as well. The "Life Groups" name comes from the intentional design of fostering Christian friendship while living life together. The name is also an acronym, which stands for:

• Love – build relationships and show love in the body of Christ
• Instruct – study the Bible to grow in their knowledge of God
• Fellowship – value the experience of being with other Christians and enjoying time in the body of Christ
• Evangelism – as with everything at Shawnee Alliance Church, life groups are a part of the way we fulfill the Great Commission

You can visit shawneealliance.com/groups at any time to view groups that are open for new members, and new Life Groups form regularly. If you want to get involved but don't know where to start, or have any questions, please join the group "I want to join a group," on the Life Groups page, and you will be contacted within a week about how to become part of a group!

YouVersion Bible App

Join our church family on YouVersion! Download the app below and search for Shawnee Alliance, set as your home church, and connect with others through our weekly devotionals.

As we walk through each week, watch for updates on social media and in the YouVersion app for new plans! Join in our newest plan below:

For more details, please see below or visit shawneealliance.com/groups. If you are interested in leading or hosting a small group, please contact Pastor Brian at brian@shawneealliance.com.

Ongoing Weekly Groups

• Sunday Partners in Prayer Team - Sunday before & during 9:30 or 11:00am services
• Life in the Spirit - Sundays from 9:30-10:45am
• "From Dreams to Destiny: Lessons From the Life of Joseph" Bible Study - Sundays from 10:45am-noon, April 14-June 23 (Facilitated by Brad Reeder)
• Pickleball - Sundays from 3-6pm for skilled players who are in high school and older
• Aerobic Walking Exercise Class - Monday-Friday from 8-9am
• Retired Men's Prayer Group - Mondays from 9-10:30am
• SonRise Seekers Women's Bible Study - Tuesdays from 6:30-8am
• Gingersnaps - Tuesdays from 9-11am (senior adults)
• Tuesday Open Gym Volleyball - Tuesdays from 6-10pm
• Moms in Prayer - Fridays until June 7 from 8:30-9:30am

Ongoing Monthly Groups

• "Notions" Women's Sewing Group - meets 2nd & 4th Mondays from 9am-2pm
• Keenagers - 2nd Tuesdays at 11:30am (age 55+)
• Springview Manor Nursing Home Ministry - 1st Thursdays at 2pm
• Stamp Ministry - 2nd Saturdays September-May from 9am-12pm

Don't see a group you'd like to attend? Contact Pastor Brian at brian@shawneealliance.com if you're interested in leading your own!

Ministry Highlights

Kids & Youth Ministries

Our Kids & Youth Ministries have many fun activities lined up for this summer for Preschool-12th Grade! Check out the events in our Summer Calendar below!

Connected Women

More than 40 women across all walks of life joined us in April for the Lifeway Conference Simulcast. We enjoyed fellowship, laughter, worship, and a time of growth in scriptures.

Our next Connected Women's event is a Trivia Night at The Meeting Place on Market on June 21. Form a group of gal pals, pick a team theme to dress up as, bring a yummy dish to share, and join us for a night of laughs!

Hands-On Ministry

Our Hands-On Ministry is a volunteer team that focuses on being the hands and feet of Jesus by serving others in their time of need. Some typical ways this serving team comes alongside others is by: driving people to their appointments and helping them understand what the doctor is saying, small lawn/landscaping projects, short-term meals, providing in-home medical support, and providing companionship to those who aren't able to get out and about anymore.

This ministry was started by two nurses with serving hearts, who regularly saw needs that were greater than just what medical care could provide. Their deep desire to see needs met and hearts transformed led them to establish this exciting ministry. Since then, the Hands-On Ministry has been able to help so many people, and looks forward to all that God will do through this ministry in the years to come.

Are you looking for a new way to get plugged in and helping people in their time of need sounds like a great place to start? Consider volunteering in the Hands-On Ministry. You are able to set your own schedule and decide how you'd like to serve, and we will call you when relevant needs arise. If you're interested, please fill out an online application below and we'll reach out to you soon. If you have any questions, please contact us at hands@shawneealliance.com. We are excited to serve with you!

Missions Updates

Aspire

Shawnee Alliance Church is excited to partner with Apollo Career Center and Aspire to host English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes this summer. ESOL classes can help English language learners improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension skills in English and can help students increase their knowledge of American culture. With the increasing population of Haitian and other refugees finding themselves relocated to our city and communities around us, we are happy to open up some classroom doors to offer them a safe place to meet and learn.

Apollo is still looking for additional teachers to assist with the classes which start in July. For any questions or interest in how to get involved in this community outreach program, please contact Jessica at missions@shawneealliance.com

Beulah Missions Work Trip

This week, a group from Shawnee Alliance is at Beulah Beach Camp for our 16th annual Missions Work Trip! They are working with the staff to do whatever tasks they need, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, painting, and other odd jobs or general cleaning and cooking. We are honored to be able to help Beulah Beach keep up its facilities well, which in turn helps to reach hundreds of kids, adults, and families for Jesus! Please join us in praying for them as they continue being the hands and feet of Jesus at Beulah Beach!

What is Great Commission Sunday?

Shawnee Alliance Church is part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination, and we emphasize Missions - because it's part of who we are! Great Commission Sunday is an opportunity to learn about and help send out more missionaries to share Jesus with others around the world.

This Sunday, Shawnee Alliance will be setting aside the missions offerings donated this week to support Great Commission Sunday and the work of sending new workers around the world to share the gospel. You're invited to give to this exciting ministry by clicking below and dropping down to "Great Commission Sunday". Thank you for partnering with us!

If you have any questions or would like to know more about mission trip opportunities, please contact Jessica at missions@shawneealliance.com.

Upcoming Events

Congregational Update - May 19 at 6:30pm in East Campus Sanctuary

Memorial Day - May 27 - Office Closed

Grad Dinner - May 30 at 6:30-8pm (register by May 22)

Grad Sunday - June 2 at both Modern Services, 9:30 & 11am (register by May 22)

Preschool Vacation Bible School - June 4-6, 9:30-11:30am daily (register by May 31 for attendees and volunteers)

Youth Group Trip to Cedar Point - June 4 (register by May 31)

Wapak Summer Pool Days - June 13 (register by June 12)

Windows for Water - During services on June 16 at 9:30 & 11am (pickup envelope on June 9 in lobbies)

Missions Fundraiser Dinner - June 16 (register by June 7)

Beulah on the Road Family Fun Night - June 17, 6:30-8pm in the Activity Center

Beulah on the Road - June 18-21, 9am - 4pm each day (register by June 14)

Connected Women Game Night - June 21 at 6-8pm at the Meeting Place on Market

Exit 4 High School Escape Room - June 27 at 5:45-9pm (register by June 24)

Littles & Parents Water Play Wednesdays - July 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 10:30am-12:30pm (register by July 3)

Windows for Water - During services on July 21 at 9:30 & 11am (pickup envelope on July 14 in lobbies)

Wapak Summer Pool Days - July 25 (register by July 24)

Sky Zone Youth Event - July 31 (register by July 28)

Windows for Water - During services on August 18 at 9:30 & 11am (pickup envelope on August 11 in lobbies)

Church Picnic and Baptism - August 11 at Martin's Pond at 3-6pm (register for baptism by July 28)

Community Events

Ignite Lima - June 5-8 (register here)

Beulah Beach Overnight Camps - June 16-August 9