John Knox Youth Ministry is a place for middle and high school students to encounter the deep and personal love of God, engage in relationship with Him and with one another, and become equipped to love and serve beyond the church walls. To accomplish that mission, we gather regularly for teaching, fellowship, service, and play in the following ways:
**Sunday School**
9:00-9:45 in the Youth Center
Sunday mornings middle and high school youth come together for a time of Bible study and conversation. Our prayer is that Sunday School will be a time of developing a faith that digs deep and asks questions.
**Sunday Night Youth Group**
Middle School: 4:30-6:00
High School: 5:30-7:30
Sunday nights are our biggest youth event of the week and includes games, teaching, small group discussion, and fellowship over dinner. Our teaching on Sunday night aims to discuss topics relevant to the middle and high school season of life through a biblical lens.
**Various School Year Events**
Outside of our regular programming, we gather throughout the year for other events like service projects, week-night bible studies, movie nights, and more! Be sure to check out the youth calendar, the latest newsletter, or email Jessica for more information.
**Summer Trip Opportunities**
We believe that conferences and mission trips offer a unique opportunity for students to get away from the noise and busyness of their day-to-day lives and connect with the Lord, themselves, and one another in new and deeper ways.
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Study & Prayer Groups
Women's and Men's Bible Studies, Prayer Groups, and Social Groups are offered in various settings to promote spiritual growth and Christian fellowship. **Women’s Tuesday Evening Bible Study:** An inductive Bible study meeting the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8:30 PM in the new parlor located on the Adult Sunday School Hall. Contact: Kathie White **Wednesday Women in Prayer:** a weekly gathering of women dedicated to prayer. Meet in the Kirk Room on Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 AM. Contact: Sandra Burgin **Men’s Tuesday Lunch:** Meets the second Tuesday of each month at Lieu’s Chinese Bistro, 1149 Woodruff Road, 11:45 AM—1:00 PM. Contact: Guy Cloer (864.244.0306). **M3 - Men Meeting on Monday:** Men are invited to 13 Stripes Brewery in Taylors the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm for a time of fellowship, fun, and comradery as we have a devotion and check in with our brothers in the faith. Contact: David Howell (864.244.0453) **Men’s 3X5 Monthly Prayer Group:** Discover a balance of life, work and prayer. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12:00 PM n the church’s Youth Center. Contact: David Howell (864.244.0453) **Men’s 3SG Weekly Bible Study Groups:** a “three-strand group” of three men in prayerful fellowship. **Presbyterian Women’s Circles:** these groups meet monthly for Bible study, service, and fellowship. During the year PW members enjoy special gatherings, mission opportunities, and social activities. All women of the church are invited to attend PW circles and activities. Deborah Circle - Chris Mathews Lydia Circle - Janet Sadler Martha Circle - Dale Drew Sarah Circle - Delores Brandon
Sunday School Classes
We offer a variety of adult Sunday school classes that gather to study the Bible as well as various books dealing with faith, family, and life application. **Fellowship Hall Class** Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM each Sunday This educational offering is for people of all ages who are looking for a place to dig deeper into God’s Word. If you are a visitor, a new member of the church, someone who has not found a Sunday school class home, or if you have fallen out of the routine of attending a class, please join us! Contact David Howell at 244-0453 for additional information. **The Gathering** Upper Level Education Building 9:00 AM each Sunday A lively and welcoming group, purposefully engaging God’s Word and each other. discussions center on faith, family, marriage and are led by various members of the group. Contact Erin Mehagan at 864-254-8577 to learn more about the Gathering. **St. Andrew's Class** Currently Meeting with the Fellowship Hall Class @ 9:00 AM each Sunday Open to adults of all ages. Members of the St. Andrew’s class strive to grow closer to God and to one another by studying God's Word and taking it with them into the world. Contact David Howell at 244-0453 to learn more about the class. **Women in Christ** Upper Level Education Building 9:00 AM each Sunday This is a class where John Knox women can experience special fellowship while exploring a variety of inspirational books and topics. Members share leadership duties, and new books and Bible studies are introduced 2-3 times during the year. Women in Christ members consider this class a supportive extension of Christ’s call to love one another. Contact Marilee Dorsey at 864-608-8235 for more information. **Young Adults (YoPros)** Monthly Home Bible Studies This educational offering is for adults in their 20s and 30s. We gather to discuss biblical texts and their application to everyday life as well as periodic fellowship opportunities. Contact Muffy Smith at 864-640-1122 for additional information. **Faith in Friendship** Kirk Room 11:00 AM each Sunday This class is for people of all ages who study God’s word and how it shapes their lives. Together, we ask questions about faith and family and celebrate together with periodic social events. Contact Angie Howell at 864-630-2299 for additional information.
Together on Wednesdays
From September to April, we host a weekly supper on Wednesdays in our Fellowship Hall. Serving begins at 5:45 PM. Dinner reservations are encouraged but not required, and the meal cost is covered by our donations. Following dinner, we offer separate programs for children, youth, and adults. Programs for adults include a variety of engaging topics related to Christian faith and growth. Bible study, Christian learning, mission presentations, and other programs of church-wide interest are featured. Current 2020 Schedule — Please join us on Feb. 5 as we have a time together with local composer and musician, Dan Forrest. — Feb. 12 we will have a special dinner for Valentines Day with prizes and fun. John Davis will also tell us a little about a wonderful program for veterans who are on hospice care. — Feb. 19 will be inter generational SWING DANCING with Scott and Laura Reichen leading our two left feet. — Feb. 26 is Ash Wednesday with a meal and service following. — Mar. 4, 11,18, and 25 will be a series for Lent on Spiritual Disciplines. — Apr. 1 is our last Together and we will have our usual ice cream social as well as a mission oriented activity.