Overview:
Jesus said, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them” (Matthew 18:20, NRSV).
The vision of Home Groups is to be your home, where you experience the living love of Jesus through relationships with others.
Being connected to a group is an important part of spiritual growth. Home Groups are communities of people who meet on a regular basis to watch over one another in love by: encouraging each other, sharing in biblical learning, fellowship, lifestyle accountability and service.
We view Home Groups as primary contact for care and discipleship. They focus on relationships through nurturing, caring and sharing the word of God. They provide a first level of congregational care for all persons in the life of the church.
Who can join a Home Group?
Home groups are open to everyone whether a member or a constituent who will be with us for an undetermined length of time. People who have never participated in a home group or a small group ministry and people from age 12 and up are encouraged to become home group members. Groups may be established as coed or gender specific depending on the needs of the individuals. Home Groups can be as small as 6 and it is recommended that groups be no larger than twelve (12) and that each member commit to the experience for one full year.
Groups meet two times a month at various times and locations including the church. Home groups are open and welcome new people to join.
Lives are formed and transformed in home groups when people meet together to pray, to study, to engage in fellowship, or to work on a specific task. Here at Shiloh United Methodist Church, we have several unique opportunities available to you so that you might discover the joy of having companions on the journey.
The following are options for meeting times and locations of these opportunities:
Comeaux Home Group
We are a group of married couples in our 30s and 40s with children ranging from 3yrs to 15yrs. Activities include potluck, fellowship, bible study, prayer, and service and support for church activities and programs.
Every other Friday evening at 6:30pm in Various Homes
Steve & Bev Comeaux
618-580-6401
cajunair208@charter.net
Dave & Ellen Hays
618-624-8367
elhays524@gmail.com
Childcare: Older children provide care for little ones.
Dubs Home Group
We are a group of empty nesters over 55. Join us for Bible study, prayer, refreshments and fellowship. Occasionally we go out to dinner or attend an activity together.
Every other Friday Evening / Various Homes
Steve Dubs
618-632-7897
steve.1.dubs@sav-a-lot.com
No childcare.
Firse/ Lindbo Home Group
The Golden Group beyond 50yrs old, married couples and widows who meet to eat, pray and love. We fellowship, serve and support the church through various missions and ministries both inside and outside of our church.
1st & 3rd Fridays / 11:00 am for lunch
Fisher’s Restaurant / 2100 West Main Street, Belleville
Jack & Shirley Firse
618-235-0270
sfirse@charter.net
Don & Bev Lindbo
618-624-1126
dlindbo@sbcgobal.net
Funkhouser Home Group
This is a group of empty-nesters who enjoy a nice cup of coffee in a laid back and friendly environment. Join us for good conversation, fellowship, prayer and support!
Every other Sunday / 9:45 – 10:50 / Funkhouser home: 1700 St Andrews Drive, O’Fallon
Paul & Carol Funkhouser
618-624-2979
carolfunkhouser@charter.net
No childcare.
Gatewood Home Group
The participants of this group are married couples in their forties and fifties. Activities include prayer, fellowship, service and support of church activities and programs.
2nd & 4th Friday Evenings / Various Homes
Ron & Sherry Gatewood
618-398-1831
gatewoodrs@charter.net
Leon & Jeri Buettner
618-808-0114
lrbuettner@charter.net
jeri.buettner@gmail.com
No childcare.
Heinz/Harmon “TLC” Home Group
We are an empty-nester “Tender Loving Care” group that meets every other Sunday providing fellowship, Bible Study and prayer.
Every other Sunday / 9:45 am / Harmon home: 1263 Pheasant Ridge Ct, Shiloh
Jim & Debbie Heinz
618-277-5286
dheinz5286@gmail.com
Richard & Julie Harmon
618-236-2411
urhg46a@earthlink.net
No Childcare. No Dog Allergies.
Slack/Wilkes Group
We are a group of married couples in our 40s and 50s. We read and discuss Scripture, studying a whole book of the Bible. We share prayer concerns and have group prayer, then end the evening with food! Brian Slack and Beth Wilkes share leading the study.
Our home group meets on Sunday evenings at the Wilkes house twice a month. 1st and 3rd week of the month. We try to keep it to 2 hours, beginning at 6:00pm.
Brian Slack
622-3674
bjslack@att.net
Beth Wilkes
632-9456
bethann22@juno.com
no child care
T.G.I.F. Home Group
We offer a welcoming atmosphere through a relaxed, joyful environment where friends share life experiences/discussions while giving and receiving uplifting spiritual support.
If you are 50ish and can answer yes to any of the following, you’ll fit in!
- Your Parents made you watch the Lawrence Welk Show.
- You laughed at episodes of Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In.
- You wore Bell Bottom pants the “first” time they were fashionable.
- You watched the Apollo rocket launch during school time.
- You frequently say: Thank God It’s Friday!
1st, 3rd, 5th Friday Evenings (share a light dinner) / Various Homes
Jim & Marie Stamm
618-277-5068
mariestamm@gmail.com
Wally & Jo Kassebaum
618-530-0296
wally.kassebaum@gmail.com
No childcare.
Home Groups members are committed to:
- their church,
- their group meetings,
- each other and
- the community at large.
Home Group Facilitator
Beverly Comeaux
618-589-9314
armor4christ@shiloh-umc.org
If you don’t know which group to join, fill out the “Small Group Inquiry Form” located outside of the church office and a staff member will contact you to discuss options based on your needs and interests.
Thinking About Being a Small Group Leader?
If you are considering small group leadership you must have completed or be committed to completing the Shiloh Methodist Impact Orientation classes and Servant Leadership Orientation
