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LifeGroups are communities where each member can feel welcomed, accepted, and cared for wherever they are in their faith journey.  LifeGroups are safe places where sharing is confidential, and where growth happens. LifeGroups meet in a variety of locations, sometimes in the church, in homes, or in the community.  Some groups opt to meet in person while others will continue to use a virtual platform.


Early Career/ Young Adult - Co-ed

Gather for fellowship, a meal, and Bible study/discussion as early career young adults.  We will uplift one another in prayer, encourage one another in our varied stages of life, and spur one another on in being missional in our areas of influence.  

Dinner at 6pm

Bible Study on 1st & 3rd Mondays from 7- 8pm

Games/Fellowship on 2nd & 4th Mondays from 7-8pm

Led by Amanda & Kyle Hughes

Contact: Amanda Hughes 240-732-3044 or amandamhughes13@gmail.com


Life Issues - Co-ed

How can Christians speak the Truth of God's love inlight of the sins our society holds up as good?  What does the Bible have to say about issues our culture struggles to understand?   

Meets 1st Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12 noon via zoom

Led by Pastor Ray Scheck, Janet & Mike Hoopes

Contact: Mike Hoopes at 202-834-6345 or jmhoopes@comcast.net  


Totally Forgiving God

This Bible study will focus upon the very tough and ancient question, "If God is so loving and so powerful then why did and why does He allow these painful and bad things to happen in my life and the life of others?"  Hopefully, this study will help us "forgive God" and help us help others "forgive God."  To help us in our study we will be reading from Kendall's book, Totally Forgiving God.  God's answer to our painful and most honest questions are found in Jesus on the cross.

Meets 2nd, 3rd, 4 & 5th of the month from 10 am to 12 noon via zoom

Led by Pastor Ray Scheck, Janet & Mike Hoopes

Contact: Mike Hoopes at 202-834-6345 or jmhoopes@comcast.net


 DeMattia Life Group - Co-ed

A group who gathers for fellowship, prayer, and reflection on God’s Word for their lives.  Contact the leader for more information.

Meets bi-montly on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm via zoom

Led by Donna DeMattia & Mike Wade

Contact: Donna DeMattia at 301-788-2214 or panddmattia@comcast.net

Men’s Discipling Groups

 Are you desiring a closer walk with Jesus, but you don’t know where to start? Would you like to understand what the Bible says and how to live according to the Scriptures?  Redeemer’s Men's & Women’s Ministries have leaders willing to come alongside you.  Very small groups of 2-4 people meet in groups specifically designed to meet individual needs.  

 If you would like more information, please contact:

Karl Madden Men’s Ministry                Valerie Hobbs Women’s Ministry                                 

maddenkm@comcast.net                   valerie.hobbs@redeemer.us


Men’s Bible Study

Men who gather for fellowship, prayer, and reflection on God’s Word for their lives.  Currently in the Book of Corinthians. 

Meets Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00am at Mt. Airy Inn

Leader: Mark Neuberger 

Contact: Mark Neuberger at markneuberger34@yahoo.com


Band of Sisters - Women

An intimate group of women desiring deep fellowship with each other as together we explore God’s presence in our lives through the study of His Word and prayer.  

Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 am via zoom

Led by Valerie Hobbs

Contact: Valerie Hobbs at 240-499-4259 or valerie.hobbs@redeemer.us


Women’s Life Group

Women coming together for fellowship and the study of God's Word.  This year the focus of discussion will be on the Book of James based on a study guide by Max Lucado.

Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 am via Zoom

Leaders: Wanda Sloop & Vicky McClure

Contact leader for a Zoom invite: Wanda Sloop: wanda@sloop.us


Moms Rekindled

Moms Rekindled’s mission is to encourage and foster fellowship and friendship to all mothers, connecting them with the power and love of Jesus Christ.  For this 2021-2022 season, we welcome you to join us for in person meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.  We will be meeting at the same time as the Lil’ Sparks program from 9:30-11:20am.  We’ll have speakers on many topics, crafts, small group breakout sessions, fellowship, games, and more.  We believe women in any stage of motherhood have a purpose at Moms Rekindled, so please consider joining our group whether you have a child participating in the Lil’s Sparks program or not.

The first meeting will be held September 14th and the cost for the year is $40.  Please type Moms Rekindled in the MEMO field when you submit payment.

Please register: Here

Led by Alison Parello

Contact: Alison Parello  at ajaire@gmail.com


Moms Bible Study

Can the Bible be relevant to your life as a busy mom?  A resounding YES!  Join a group of moms interested in finding life giving truth lead by a couple of seasoned moms.  Topic of study will be introduced at the first meeting or contact the leader for more information.  Open to all moms.  Child-care is available for those registered with Lil's Sparks.

Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:20 am

Room 212 The Gathering Room

Led by Erin Barry & Bonnie Stoner

Contact: Erin Barry at back@tribe51.com


Grandparenting

The greatest potential for discipling the next generation lies with grandparents.  Come join a dedicated group of grandparents who meet occasionally to encourage each other in this most important ministry. 

Leaders: Mike & Janet Hoopes                       

For more information about meeting dates and times, please contact: Mike Hoopes  jmhoopes@comcast.net


Ramblers

Join an active group of 55 + men and women who are looking for social activity and fellowship.  The group meets monthly for fellowship centered around a quilt-making service project.  No sewing experience is necessary; there are tasks everyone to do.   Additional outings and lunch opportunities will be planned as the year progresses. Open to anyone who would like to join with our senior / retired members for fellowship and an activity.  Quilters of any age are welcome.

Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 9:30am to 12:00 noon

Room 124 The Great Room 

Led by Joanne Kessler

Contact: Joanne Kessler at 301-253-0335 or Kathie Zimmerman at kathie.zimmerman@gmail.com


Triple R Ministries "Love Your Neighbor" - Co-ed

Damascus area Love Your Neighbor program to provide work force helping neighbors in need.  

Watch announcements for opportunities

Led by Karen Bransom & Ellen Adams

Contact:  Karen Bransom at 301-807-0492 or bransom@verizon.net

Men's Ministry

Warriors of Christ

Our Mission: "As Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another."  Proverbs 27:17

Our mission is to intentionally train men to be Warriors for Christ’s kingdom. In the process, trusting God to shine His light on the dark places of their lives, such that they can in turn push back darkness in the world around them with His love. Recognizing that not all men are in the same place in their spiritual development, we will offer an intentional development path and walk beside them as they grow into mature disciples, who in turn make disciples themselves. We will strive to equip men for their battle against darkness, and the battle for their wives, their children, the church, our culture, and our nation.

Contact:

Men’s Discipling Groups

 Are you desiring a closer walk with Jesus, but you don’t know where to start? Would you like to understand what the Bible says and how to live according to the Scriptures?  Redeemer’s Men's Ministries have leaders willing to come alongside you.  Very small groups of 2-4 people meet in groups specifically designed to meet individual needs.  

 If you would like more information, please contact:

Karl Madden Men’s Ministry at maddenkm@comcast.net                   


Men’s Bible Study

Men who gather for fellowship, prayer, and reflection on God’s Word for their lives.  Currently in the Book of Corinthians. 

Meets Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00am at Mt. Airy Inn

Leader: Mark Neuberger 

Contact: Mark Neuberger at markneuberger34@yahoo.com


Life Issues - Co-ed

 How can Christians speak the Truth of God's love inlight of the sins our society holds up as good?  What does the Bible have to say about gender issues, homosexuality, marriage, and other issues our culture struggles to understand?   

Meets 1st Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12 noon via zoom

Led by Pastor Ray Scheck, Janet & Mike Hoopes

Contact: Mike Hoopes at 202-834-6345 or jmhoopes@comcast.net  


Totally Forgiving God

This Bible study will focus upon the very tough and ancient question, "If God is so loving and so powerful then why did and why does He allow these painful and bad things to happen in my life and the life of others?"  Hopefully, this study will help us "forgive God" and help us help others "forgive God."  To help us in our study we will be reading from Kendall's book, Totally Forgiving God.  God's answer to our painful and most honest questions are found in Jesus on the cross.

Meets 2nd, 3rd, 4 & 5th of the month from 10 am to 12 noon via zoom

 Led by Pastor Ray Scheck, Janet & Mike Hoopes

Contact: Mike Hoopes at 202-834-6345 or jmhoopes@comcast.net


 DeMattia Life Group - Co-ed

A group who gathers for fellowship, prayer, and reflection on God’s Word for their lives.  Contact the leader for more information.

Meets bi-montly on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm via zoom

Led by Donna DeMattia & Mike Wade

Contact: Donna DeMattia at 301-788-2214 or panddmattia@comcast.net


Grandparenting

The greatest potential for discipling the next generation lies with grandparents.  Come join a dedicated group of grandparents who meet occasionally to encourage each other in this most important ministry. 

Leaders: Mike & Janet Hoopes                       

For more information about meeting dates and times, please contact: Mike Hoopes  jmhoopes@comcast.net


Ramblers

Join an active group of 55 + men and women who are looking for social activity and fellowship.  The group meets monthly for fellowship centered around a quilt-making service project.  No sewing experience is necessary; there are tasks everyone to do.   Additional outings and lunch opportunities will be planned as the year progresses. Open to anyone who would like to join with our senior / retired members for fellowship and an activity.  Quilters of any age are welcome.

Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 9:30am to 12:00 noon STARTING October 7

Room 124 The Great Room 

Led by Joanne Kessler

Contact: Joanne Kessler at 301-253-0335 or Kathie Zimmerman at kathie.zimmerman@gmail.com


Triple R Ministries "Love Your Neighbor" - Co-ed

Damascus area Love Your Neighbor program to provide work force helping neighbors in need.  

Watch announcements for opportunities

Led by Karen Bransom & Ellen Adams

Contact:  Karen Bransom at 301-807-0492 or bransom@verizon.net


Women's Ministry

Our Mission: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27

We believe women's ministry happens whenever and wherever women intentionally connect with Jesus and one another. Our events and programs are a means to bring women together to build relationships, discover and develop their gifts, and help Christian women mature in their faith and find their identity in Jesus Christ.

The Minor Prophets

The minor prophets weren’t so minor!

Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 9:45 to 11:00 am

Led by Jan Saxton

Contact: Jan Saxton at thesaxtons@gmail.com


Alongsider Groups for Women  

Are you desiring a closer walk with Jesus, but you don’t know where to start? Would you like to understand what the Bible says and how to live according to the Scriptures?  Redeemer’s Women’s Ministries have leaders willing to come alongside you.  Very small groups of 2-4 people meet in groups specifically designed to meet individual needs.  

Contact: Valerie Hobbs at  valerie.hobbs@redeemer.us


Band of Sisters - Women

An intimate group of women desiring deep fellowship with each other as together we explore God’s presence in our lives through the study of His Word and prayer.  

Meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 am via zoom

Led by Valerie Hobbs

Contact: Valerie Hobbs at 240-499-4259 or valerie.hobbs@redeemer.us


Women’s Life Group

Women coming together for fellowship and the study of God's Word.  This year the focus of discussion will be on the Book of James based on a study guide by Max Lucado.

Meets Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 am via Zoom

Leaders: Wanda Sloop & Vicky McClure

Contact leader for a Zoom invite: Wanda Sloop: wanda@sloop.us


Moms Rekindled

Moms Rekindled’s mission is to encourage and foster fellowship and friendship to all mothers, connecting them with the power and love of Jesus Christ.  For this 2021-2022 season, we welcome you to join us for in person meetings on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.  We will be meeting at the same time as the Lil’ Sparks program from 9:30-11:20am.  We’ll have speakers on many topics, crafts, small group breakout sessions, fellowship, games, and more.  We believe women in any stage of motherhood have a purpose at Moms Rekindled, so please consider joining our group whether you have a child participating in the Lil’s Sparks program or not.

The first meeting will be held September 14th and the cost for the year is $40.  Please type Moms Rekindled in the MEMO field when you submit payment.

Please register: HERE

Led by Alison Parello

Contact: Alison Parello  at ajaire@gmail.com


Life Issues - Co-ed

How can Christians speak the Truth of God's love inlight of the sins our society holds up as good?  What does the Bible have to say about gender issues, homosexuality, marriage, and other issues our culture struggles to understand?   

Meets 1st Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12 noon via zoom

Led by Pastor Ray Scheck, Janet & Mike Hoopes

Contact: Mike Hoopes at 202-834-6345 or jmhoopes@comcast.net  


Totally Forgiving God

This Bible study will focus upon the very tough and ancient question, "If God is so loving and so powerful then why did and why does He allow these painful and bad things to happen in my life and the life of others?"  Hopefully, this study will help us "forgive God" and help us help others "forgive God."  To help us in our study we will be reading from Kendall's book, Totally Forgiving God.  God's answer to our painful and most honest questions are found in Jesus on the cross.

Meets 2nd, 3rd, 4 & 5th of the month from 10 am to 12 noon via zoom

Led by Pastor Ray Scheck, Janet & Mike Hoopes

Contact: Mike Hoopes at 202-834-6345 or jmhoopes@comcast.net


 DeMattia Life Group - Co-ed

A group who gathers for fellowship, prayer, and reflection on God’s Word for their lives.  Contact the leader for more information.

Meets bi-montly on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm via zoom

Led by Donna DeMattia & Mike Wade

Contact: Donna DeMattia at 301-788-2214 or panddmattia@comcast.net


Grandparenting

The greatest potential for discipling the next generation lies with grandparents.  Come join a dedicated group of grandparents who meet occasionally to encourage each other in this most important ministry. 

Leaders: Mike & Janet Hoopes                       

For more information about meeting dates and times, please contact: Mike Hoopes  jmhoopes@comcast.net


Ramblers

Join an active group of 55 + men and women who are looking for social activity and fellowship.  The group meets monthly for fellowship centered around a quilt-making service project.  No sewing experience is necessary; there are tasks everyone to do.   Additional outings and lunch opportunities will be planned as the year progresses. Open to anyone who would like to join with our senior / retired members for fellowship and an activity.  Quilters of any age are welcome.

Meets 1st Thursday of the month from 9:30am to 12:00 noon 

Room 124 The Great Room 

Led by Joanne Kessler

Contact: Joanne Kessler at 301-253-0335 or Kathie Zimmerman at kathie.zimmerman@gmail.com


Triple R Ministries "Love Your Neighbor" - Co-ed

Damascus area Love Your Neighbor program to provide work force helping neighbors in need.  

Watch announcements for opportunities

Led by Karen Bransom & Ellen Adams

Contact:  Karen Bransom at 301-807-0492 or bransom@verizon.net

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