Elder-body Ministry

Stonegate’s elder’s meet at least monthly and more often as needed. News from elder meetings, as well as news from all of our church programs and activities, are communicated to the church body through a newsletter, The Stonegate Update, which is published at least monthly  and more often a needeec.

Men’s Ministry

The men’s ministry at Stonegate is an informal support organization for the church. The Men’s Ministry has done building and grounds maintenance, dismantled a commercial kitchen that was donated to the church, moved the church from each of its temporary locations to the next, and supported all church activities.

The men meet each Tuesday for lunch (women are always welcome!) and fellowship, and each Thursday for breakfast and a time of fellowship and prayer.

The men also meet on Wednesday evenings for Bible study, fellowship and prayer.

Women’s Ministry

The Women’s Ministry at Stonegate is also an informal support organization for the church. The Women’s Ministry has stuffed stockings for institutionalized children and the battered women’s center, organized church-wide fellowships, sponsored speakers and do an annual spring retreat. 

Family Matters Bible Study for Women

This Bible Study, which has just begun its eighth year, was created by teacher Brenda Hobbs and  designed for those women who have a busy schedule, but still want to enjoy furthering their knowledge of the Bible. There is no homework, and the women are not required to bring their Bible – the scriptures are printed out each week in the Bible version that best suits the subject. (It has been noted that it is difficult to follow along with someone reading from a different version than yours.)

Furthermore, each week is a different subject from the week before. Sometimes it is a Bible character, sometimes a Bible passage and sometimes a subject women are interested in. Not studying a series eliminates women from having to stop coming because they missed a week or so and fell behind.

Another unique thing about Family Matters is that no one is ever asked to pray aloud unless they have signed a permission slip beforehand. It is intimidating to some women to be asked to pray aloud, and this eliminates the threat of being asked to do it.

Each week Brenda writes and compiles the Bible study, with God's guidance and the many resources available through bookstores, tapes, the Internet and television. "It is a joy and very exciting to be able to use my energy in this way," Brenda said. "It is amazing that God continues to provide more subjects than we could ever study. I consider it a rare privilege that God has tapped me to serve in this way."

Brenda is a long-time Stonegate member and active in a number of civic and service organizations. She is on the board of a number of national, state and local drug abuse prevention foundations and organizations.

Family Matters Bible Study meets from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (except summer) at Stonegate Community Church. Women of all ages are invited to attend, and we even have an attendee or two who are members of other churches but come to the Wednesday Bible study.

W.O.W.: Women of Whatever

            This group of women have theme-based activities and fellowships each month: Women of Wonder, Women of Welcome, etc. This group also manages a program that gathers needed supplies and gifts for soldiers serving in war zones.

Small Group Ministry

            We have the beginning of a small group ministry, which is called LifeGroups..

                The first LifeGroup meets at the home of BD and Kathie Marshall at 6 p.m.on the second and fourth Mondays.

                A second LIFE Group, the Breakfast Club, meets occasionally on Saturday mornings in a home. Call   the office for dates and location. 

                The Youth LifeGroup meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Family Life Center.