Adults
The mission of the Adult ministry at St. Michael’s is to help people grow and be transformed in their faith in Jesus Christ, to equip them for service through His Word and the Holy Spirit so that we have unity in the Body of Christ, to become a witness to those around us.
There are various studies and groups geared for adults, which you can find below. We also seek to promote interconnection between generations through our childrens, youth, care, and mission ministries. A great way to grow in your faith is to serve and share it with others!
…to prepare God’s people for God’s works of service, so that the Body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. -Ephesians 4:12-14
Winter 2023 Classes and Workshops
Lifelight Thursday Morning Bible Study
Meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11, led by Kathy Wilson. All adults are welcome to join and study Selected Psalms together with the Lifelight Bible study series. Meet in the “Large Print” room downstairs. More details to come.
Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study
6:30-8:00 am – Continuing a study of Galatians. Meets in Room 32 downstairs, with Zoom option. Men can leave earlier if needed for work. For in-person, you are welcome to bring your own breakfast. Men are welcome to join at any time. Led by Tom Dixon. (For Zoom info contact Tom or Pastor Ryan.)
Wednesday Evenings: How to Read the Bible with The Bible Project Video Series
For new and long-time believers alike, this series will help you read and understand the Bible with new skills. Includes an in-depth study of the various literary genres of Scripture. Begins Wednesday, January 11 and goes through February 15. Meets from 6 to 7 pm in Room 32 downstairs. Watch the trailer
Wednesday Afternoons: How to Read the Bible with The Bible Project Video Series
(Read description above) Offered on select dates after the lunch/fellowship time (1 pm) in the Fellowship Hall: Jan 11, 25 and Feb 8, 22.
Sunday mornings: New Member Class
Interested in joining St. Michael’s as a member? Have questions about what the church believes? Join a new member class! These are typically offered twice a year. Led by Pastor Ryan, Pastor Pat, and Michelle Totten. January 15, 22, and 29 in Room 32 downstairs, at 11:15. This is a great opportunity to talk about how you can get connected at St. Michael’s and meet new friends.
Sunday mornings: Low Anthropology Book Study Group
If you are enjoying the book Low Anthropology and would love to dig deeper, join this book study group on Sunday mornings at 8:30, starting January 8. Meets in Room 32 downstairs. If you need a book, contact Pastor Ryan or find one in the lobby on Sundays – $20 each. Led by Rich Bosshardt and Michael Borowiak.
Saturday Morning Bible Study – Men and Women
8:15 – 9:30, each Saturday, some meeting in-person in Room 32 at church and some on Zoom. All are welcome. This group loves to study the Bible book by book and enjoys good discussion, using Bible commentaries to help answer questions. Contact Ruth Meier with questions.
Pure Desire
Meets Saturdays 9-11 am at church. Contact Pastor Ryan Alvey for details – pastorryan@smlcb.org
Contact Pastor Ryan Alvey for more information on any of the above studies OR if you would like to join a small group or start a small group. pastorryan@smlcb.org
Open up the tabs below for more information on other ministries:
Generation X Events Group
Looking for fellowship with others in their 40s and 50s? The Generation X Events Group at St. Michael’s has monthly events for marrieds and singles. We often do dinner events, drive-in movies, the Minnesota State Fair, the Science Museum, etc. We hope you can join us for an upcoming event!
Upcoming Events:
December, 2022 – Chef Zee Cooks Cuba / Dominican Republic Cooking Night
January, 2023 – Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana (Chile) Cooking Night
Looking for more information? Contact John Strom: jstrom@olsentool.com,
(952) 544-0985.
Senior Saints
Adult Saints of all ages, join us for fun trips, potlucks, speakers, plays, musical events, social activities, and more. Meet other St. Michael’s members and church friends. Information on upcoming events will be featured in our weekly e-newsletter as well as in announcements in services.
Each Wednesday, many seniors gather for the 11:30 hymn service, followed by a lunch at 12:30. Seniors take turns helping to bring and serve food, funded by free-will donations. All are welcome! For more information, contact the office at 952-831-5276.
For event payments:
- Make checks payable to St. Michael’s Sr. Saints.
- Send payment to: David and Janet Veith, Cherrywood Pt Apt 306, 5501 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437
Upcoming Senior Saints Events:
- TBD
Men
Contact info: Pastor Ryan Alvey
pastorryan@smlcb.org
Women
Women Together
Women Together is about creating opportunities for women to support, encourage and serve in Christ. Women Together showcases events throughout the year to cultivate new connections, new friendships or support and equip long-time friends in their faith. Various events consist of Small Group Bible Studies, Women’s Breakfast, Women’s Retreat and other topical events to grow in faith and serve others.
Table Talks: Women’s Small Group Video Series plus Supper! MORE INFO & SIGNUP
Fall Women’s Breakfast – Saturday, Nov 12 – 9:00 to 11:30 am MORE INFO & SIGNUP
Stitchers and Quilters
Mission Quilters
God loves and comforts us daily in our troubles. Knowing this comfort, the Mission Quilters make and donate quilts to those who are in need of comfort in our community. Quilts have been donated to Helping Hands, Center for the Victims of Torture, Ronald McDonald House, Comfort Ministry. For more information, please contact Barb Schaus, (952) 303-6240 or bschaus46@gmail.
Mission Stitchers
We use the gifts God has given us to embroider, knit, loom knit, crochet and sew. Our finished items are then donated as an outreach to the community where there is a need. For more info or to join the group, contact Ardis Schindeldecker at 952-200-7410 or Sue Thiel at 952-942-7549.
