Activities & Programs - Adults
There are a variety of activities and programs for adult members of LOCC. New, informal groups also meet but may not be listed here. Our weekly newsletter, The Lake Chimes, gives information on these groups and their various meeting times. Contact our Church Office at 573-365-3366 to request a copy of the newsletter.
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF)
Christian Women’s Fellowship is an organization which includes all women of Lake Ozark Christian Church. Friends and neighbors of the church are also welcome to attend. CWF provides an opportunity for women to learn about the mission of our church in the community and how they can contribute to that mission through their service. Through the CWF annual Fall Rummage Sale, funds are raised to assist our church and various community agencies. These funds are above and beyond any amount designated in the church budget. For example, they have been used in the past to purchase bells for the Bell Choir, school supplies for Hope House, and needs of the Festival of Sharing. The special appeal to any participant is that, unlike some other forms of donation, 100 percent of the funds raised by C.W.F. go directly to the cause intended.
Meetings of the Christian Women’s Fellowship are held on the second Wednesday of month, September through May, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. There is a short business meeting followed by a program with a new topic every month. Topics have included Hope House, Aging, Medical Missions for Christ and Exercising at Home. In September and May there is a luncheon. Regular meetings include a ladies' tea featuring some of the best desserts in the Ozarks!
Women's Bible Study
The Women’s Bible Study meets every Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. starting in September and ending in late May. It is one of the longest standing groups in the church and at one time consisted of studying books with Christian topics. Today, however, it is a direct study of the Bible. A book of the Bible is chosen in the Fall. Each member buys an inexpensive workbook by Explorer Bible Study, an interdenominational publisher. One chapter of the Bible book being studied is covered each week. Participants gain an in depth understanding of the scripture for the week through a daily Bible reading and answering questions in the workbook. The purpose of the study is to learn:
- What does God say?
- What does it mean?
- How can it be applied to everyday life?
Monthly salad luncheons and weekly fellowship make the group a closely bonded one. It is open to anyone who wants the power of the Holy Spirit to enlighten the word and daily bible study to lead to spiritual growth.
Intercessionary Prayer Group
The Intercessory Prayer Group meets weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Its purpose is to regularly devote undivided time to pray for the prayer needs of those who attend Lake Ozark Christian Church either as a member or a visitor. Prayer Requests can be completed and placed in the offering plate on Sunday or through the church office. While those with needs can also be listed in the weekly newsletter and Sunday bulletin, those who wish their need to be held confidential are prayed for in private by this group. A prayer journal is maintained and each person’s need is specifically brought before God. The group exists in response to our deeply held belief that God hears and cares about the needs of His people.
Orientation for New Members
New Member Orientation is held quarterly after the 8:15 a.m. worship service. It is comprised of two sessions:
- History and Nature of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- History and Vision of Lake Ozark Christian Church
Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study
After our weekly fellowship dinner on Wednesday evenings, we hold a Bible Study which runs from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. with lessons on a Lasting Relationship: God's Purpose for All of Us. The emphasis is on how beautifully God designed us for a personal relationship with Him and all the blessings the relationship has for us.
Lunch 'n Learn
Our Lunch 'n Learn series is offered over a period of several weeks. The concept is simple; bring a sack lunch, we'll provide the beverages, and enjoy discussions about a variety of topics. Past topics have included "How to Pray" and a discussion revolving around Words for the Journey by Rev. Martin Copenhaven and Rev. Anthony Robinson. Anyone with an inquiring heart and mind is invited to join us! Contact our Church Office at 365-3366 for more details or to sign up.
Saturday Craft Social
You don't have to be crafty or creative to join this group! Each week we meet to make a variety of crafts for future sale at a Craft Sale, held in the summer. Proceeds from the sale benefit a local charity. We've made quilts, mosaic flower pots, fuzzy flip-flops, birdhouses, pictures, stuffed animals and a variety of other items. The focus is on the fellowship and making new friends, so please join us each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our first Craft Sale will be Saturday, June 30th, 2007!
Lunch with the Ladies
Each Tuesday at noon, an informal group of ladies meets at a local restaurant for lunch and chatting. The restaurant changes each week, so check with the church office or the bulletin board for the next location.
Game Night
One Friday evening each month, the gloves come off for a great night of games at Lake Ozark Christian Church. Whether it's cards or a board game, you're sure to find laughs and fun at this adult event.
Golf
Both men and women are invited to join us for periodic golf outings at local courses. Random teams for a four-person best ball scramble are assembled, with the emphasis on fun.
