Grow at Sherwood | Sherwood Baptist Church

For questions about any of the following activities, please call the church office at (229) 883-1910.

Select from the options below for more detailed information.

Sundays

SUNDAYS

Connect Groups meet weekly on Sunday mornings!

CONNECT GROUPS

Connect Group classes are offered at 8:15 am and 11 am every Sunday. Preschoolers, children, students, and college students will meet at 11 am.

8:15 am Connect Groups

SENIOR ADULTS

Ruth's Shining Light
FELLOWSHIP 102 | Pippin, Powell + Wilson | Women 65+

Men Under Construction
FELLOWSHIP 103/104 | Weaver | Men 70-80+

Encouragers
WORSHIP 108 | Hatcher | Couples 60+

MEDIAN ADULTS

Life Application
FAITH 203 | Frantz | Couples 50-60s

11 am Connect Groups

Adult Connect Groups

SENIOR ADULTS

Faith Seekers
ABCC 101 | Douglas | Couples 60-70s

Living Word
JOY 122 | Mathis | Couples 60+

Logos
WORSHIP 101 | Cain + Logan | Couples 50+

Agape
WORSHIP 109 | Beall + Majors | Women 60+

Barnabas
FELLOWSHIP 101 | Harrison + Johnson | Couples 60s

Abigail
FELLOWSHIP 105/106 | Davis, Martin + Wari | Women 50+

MEDIAN ADULTS

The Journey
FELLOWSHIP 103/104 | McDaniel + Smith | Couples 50s

Cornerstone
Faith 209 | Butler, Howell + Spalinger | Couples 40-50s

Disciple Makers
FAITH 202 | Davis + Perry | Couples 40-50s

Harvest
FELLOWSHIP 109 | Fallin + Proctor | Couples 40-50s

Fitness
FAITH 203 | Orr + Sheets | Couples 40-50s

YOUNG ADULTS

Legacy Builders
FAITH 210 | Nesmith | Couples 30-40s

His Will
FAITH 206 | Blackburn | Couples 30-40s

New Beginnings
FAITH 207 | Dziuban | Couples 30s

Hearts + Hands
FAITH 208 | Broome + Varnadoe | Couples 40-50s

Going Deeper
WORSHIP 107 | Dapper + Briseno | Couples 30-40s

Blue Print
FELLOWSHIP 102 | Ofodile + Oxendine | Couples 30-40s

Fellowship
WORSHIP 108 | Flynt + Miller | Couples 30s

Foundations
FAITH 201 | Weaver + Flowers | Couples 20s

SPANISH

Reconciliation
FELLOWSHIP 202 | Meza | All ages

Spanish for Missions
FELLOWSHIP 201 | Galiano + McNease | All ages

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS/COLLEGE

Young Adults
FAITH 211 | Gotthardt, Janson, Kelley + Richardson | Singles 18-30

Children + Student Groups

Wee Care will be available during the 9:30 am Worship service and 11 am Connect Group.

PRESCHOOL

CHILDREN

1st Grade A-K | JOY 201
1st Grade L-Z | JOY 203
2nd Grade A-K | JOY 205
2nd Grade L-Z | JOY 204
3rd Grade A-K | JOY 206
3rd Grade L-Z | JOY 207
4th Grade A-K | JOY 210
4th Grade L-Z | JOY 208
5th Grade | JOY 211

BUDDY MINISTRY
JOY 215
The Buddy Ministry seeks to provide individualized care in a safe and compassionate environment during normal worship services for children with special needs, both physical and mental, and their families. Our ministry is equipped to minister to children ages preschool through elementary.

FIRST STEP
JOY 209 + 213
Meets the first Sunday of the month.
The First Steps Class is designed to partner with parents as they walk their children through the most important decision their child will ever make: salvation. We believe it is our responsibility, as the church, to equip parents to be the chief disciple-makers in their own home, and preparing and helping them walk this time in the life of their child is one
of the best ways to do it.

STUDENTS

MONDAYS

Young Adults Weekly Discipleship Group (Career)
6:30 pm
OFF SITE* | Kelleys + Richardsons
Uniting with believers is a foundational aspect of discipleship. It is so important for young adults to be involved in a biblical community of believers who are walking in a similar season of life! Our Young Adult Ministry hosts discipleship groups that meet in homes throughout the week to provide an opportunity for singles 18-30 to join with other believers in building community together. The goal of these groups is to encourage one another, be accountable to each other, and walk through life together in community.

* For additional details about the opportunities we offer and group study addresses, please contact Young Adults Pastor Alan Gotthardt at AlanG@SherwoodBaptist.net or call/text 770.315.7073

TUESDAYS

GriefShare*
9:30 am
ABCC 102 | Liggon + Wilson
Grieving and growing is messy because life is messy. Join the journey with others that are grieving and experience the biblical reality that it's normal to hurt and necessary to grieve. Grief Share is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

WOMEN BIBLE STUDIES

Heaven by Randy Alcorn*
9:30 am | August 15-November 14
FAITH 211 | Stephanie Bennett
Have you ever wondered… What is Heaven really going to be like? What will we look like? What will we do every day? Won't Heaven get boring after a while? God has put eternity in our hearts. Now, Randy Alcorn brings eternity to light in a way that will surprise you, spark your imagination, and change how you live today. If you've always thought of Heaven as a realm of disembodied spirits, clouds, and eternal harp strumming, you're in for a wonderful surprise. This is a book about real people with real bodies enjoying close relationships with God and each other, eating, drinking, working, playing, traveling, worshiping, and discovering on a New Earth. Earth as God created it. Earth as he intended it to be.

Navigating Gospel Truth by Rebecca McLaughlin*
9:30 am | August 15-October 03
FELLOWSHIP 102 +107 | Anderson + Flynt
The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are four accounts of one extraordinary life. Each book tells the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These books aren't fairytales, fiction, or legend; they are gospel truth. Our eternal future hinges on whether or not they are trustworthy testimonies of the events of Jesus’s life and accurate records of His teaching. Through this journey, your confidence in the truth of Scripture will be renewed and you'll gain a more captivating view of the Savior. And along the way you'll acquire skills that will help you become a better student of all of Scripture.

As for Me by Adrienne Camp*
9:30 am | October 10-November 14
FELLOWSHIP 102 +107 | Anderson + Flynt
From songs of praise to cries of lament and everything in-between, the book of Psalms captures the wide range of emotions in life. The psalmists paint a picture of a relationship with God that is filled with delays, disappointments, surprises, and triumphs. Through it all, their words model an incredible resolve to keep their eyes on God. Instead of being swallowed up by the darkness of their emotions and circumstances, they persevered in grabbing hold of God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around you. Let the psalms become the prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, “As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what.”

* Childcare is provided. Workbook for purchase in the Source Bookstore. Homework is encouraged.

COLLEGE

Young Adults Weekly Discipleship Group
7:30 pm
OFF SITE* | Gotthardts + Jansens
Uniting with believers is a foundational aspect of discipleship. It is so important for young adults to be involved in a biblical community of believers who are walking in a similar season of life! Our Young Adult Ministry hosts discipleship groups that meet in homes throughout the week to provide an opportunity for singles 18-30 to join with other believers in building community together. The goal of these groups is to encourage one another, be accountable to each other, and walk through life together in community.

Freshmen Discipleship Group
7:30 pm
OFF SITE* | Pope
Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult to navigate. That’s why we have a freshman discipleship group specifically for you! If you are in your freshman year of college or it is your first year out of high school, this group is for you. Our Freshman Discipleship Group also meets with the Gotthardts and Jansons, but break-out sessions will be separate from upperclassmen sessions.

* For additional details about the opportunities we offer and group study addresses, please contact Young Adults Pastor Alan Gotthardt at AlanG@SherwoodBaptist.net or call/text 770.315.7073

WEDNESDAYS

Mid-Week Activities + Classes

Mid-week Bible studies, classes and activities are available on campus for spiritual growth in addition to Sunday morning Connect Groups. These Bible studies equip our members with evangelism opportunities and provide the tools needed to thrive as believers. The majority of our classes take place on Wednesday nights. This section should guide you through areas in which you could use your spiritual gifts in service to others, attend classes to grow your personal walk with Christ, and build community with other Christians. Look around...we have a lot to offer!

Adult CLasses

Most classes and activities begin at 6:30 pm.
Childcare is provided for all studies, and workbooks are available in The Source Bookstore.

Choir + Orchestra
Choir | WORSHIP 107
Orchestra | WORSHIP CENTER
Choir rehearsal for Sunday Worship Services and special events.

Explore the Word
FAITH 211 | Driver
Pray and study the Bible with old and young; single and married. Curtis Driver is currently leading an in-depth look at Ephesians.

Love Like You Mean It; The Heart of a Marriage that Honors God by Bob Lepine
FAITH 202 | Weaver
Love is a concept that is so overused in our culture that we have lost sight of its true meaning. Marriage is built upon a foundation of love, not an emotional fleeting feeling, but a choice made every day. How does scripture define the love that will sustain a marriage and how do we ensure a marriage is built on that bedrock? Come join this 10-week study to find out how 1 Corinthians 13 defines love and how to use that truth to build a secure foundation for your marriage.

Discover Sherwood
FAITH 206
Come and learn what it means to be part of Sherwood and how you can plug in. This four-session introduction to the church will teach you about the mission and vision of our church as well as show you around our facility.

Single and Parenting
FAITH 207 | Tabarrok + Willis
All over the world men and women find themselves in circumstances they did not plan for. Whatever the reason is, you now have this tough task of single parenting. This class helps single parents to navigate this journey with practical help and encouragement as they seek to successfully guide their children into adulthood. This study brings hope and healing to the hurting single parent that they know the hope, peace and freedom found in a relationship with the Lord.

Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
FAITH 210 | Richardson
Parenting happens in habits. We make meals, get in cars, answer questions, discipline, and do bedtime. Habits of the Household shows how these ordinary routines are extraordinary opportunities to live out the love of God in profound ways. In this study, you will find the tools you need for parenting and discover spiritual meaning in otherwise mundane moments. Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.

Addiction Connections – Gospel Treason by Brad Bigney
ABCC 101 | Dziuban
How do we process life? When the stress, anger and anxiety of life build up, we tend to find refuge and relief in things that become our idols without us recognizing them for what they are! Idolatry starts with gospel drift. This book examine how we betray the gospel with these hidden idols.

GriefShare
ABCC 102 | Mock + Pollock
Grieving and growing is messy because life is messy. Join the journey with others that are grieving and experience the biblical reality that it's normal to hurt and necessary to grieve. Grief Share is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

DivorceCare
ABCC 103 | Andrews + Shirey
Two are better than one, but what does one do when life throws a curve ball, and you find yourself alone? This can be a painful and lonely place to be. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Find help for your hurts, discover hope for the future and experience God’s healing. This group study has a heart for people in separation and divorce and a desire that people will come to know the hope, help and healing found in a relationship with the Lord.

Experiencing God
FAITH | 208 | Hemmings + Sebesta
God is inviting you into an intimate love relationship through which He reveals to you His will, His ways, and His work. When you recognize where God is working, you can join Him in what He is doing. Carefully listening to His voice will anchor you in His plan and set you free to live it with boldness and freedom. Then you will experience God doing through you what only He can do.

MEN'S CLASSES

BetterMan - DEFINED
August 16-September 13
FAITH 209 | Guin
Defined is a stand-alone bible study for BetterMan. "Manhood in four parts," Defined is the depth and direction men need in a confusing and confounding world. Each part is 5 weeks long and dives deep into the four W's of Manhood (Word, Woman, Work & World).

BetterMan - EXPLORE
September 20-October 04
FAITH 209 | Guin
BetterMan Explore is a three-week, one-on-one or one-to-few, discipleship study that helps men better understand the Christian faith. It’s designed as a follow-up resource to connect you, a spiritually grounded Christian man, to men at your table looking for additional spiritual guidance and instruction in the Christian faith.

Daniel by J.D. Greear
October 11-December 06
FAITH 209 | Guin
Unlike most of the other books in the Hebrew Bible, the book of Daniel is not set in Israel. Instead, it’s in the heart of a hostile, pagan empire where God’s people have been taken captive. Daniel is about how to thrive in a dark world. Men facing the cultural challenges of today will connect to the ancient wisdom of this Old Testament book and learn that the power to make a difference is found in the commitment to be different.

WOMEN'S CLASSES

Precept: Romans, Part 4 – Life as a Living Sacrifice
August 16-October 04
FELLOWSHIP 105/106 | Bland
The righteous shall live by faith. Do you live out your faith? What practical things can you do to show that you have been justified? Romans 12-16 are very practical chapters! You will learn how redemption, justification, and propitiation enable you to live righteously as you serve God.

The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
August 23-November 08
FELLOWSHIP 103/104 | LaGrange
This book presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to join with God and realize their highest aspirations of well-being and -doing. The key to this self-transformation resides in the practice of the spiritual disciplines. Readers will learn why the disciplines work and how their practice affirms human life to the fullest. To enter into the spirit and practice of the disciplines is to move toward the authentic life of faith in Christ and active participation in the Kingdom of God around us. The Spirit of the Disciplines is a thoughtful guide to an enriched spiritual life, a book about how to live as Christ lived, directed to those who hope to be his disciples in deed as well as intention. It details why the disciplines are essential to our deliverance from the concrete power of sin and outlines the ways that they can help each of us achieve the blessings of the companionship of Christ.

Isaiah by Melissa Spoelstra
August 16-September 27
FELLOWSHIP 101, 102/107 + 108 | Sanders
Following God isn’t about striving; it’s about trusting. As you study the chapters Isaiah wrote—from his challenging words to the nation of Israel to his prophecies of the Messiah to come—learn to rest in God's promises and grow in trust. In this study, Isaiah’s words will reveal that you can trust God more than your own human effort or the counterfeits the world suggests. You won’t be striving harder, but instead trusting more deeply the Faithful One who is so worthy of our utter dependence. In Him you'll find the comfort and peace you need to sustain you.

As for Me by Adrienne Camp
October 04-November 15
FELLOWSHIP 101, 102/107 + 108 | Sanders
From songs of praise to cries of lament and everything in-between, the book of Psalms captures the wide range of emotions in life. The psalmists paint a picture of a relationship with God that is filled with delays, disappointments, surprises, and triumphs. Through it all, their words model an incredible resolve to keep their eyes on God. Instead of being swallowed up by the darkness of their emotions and circumstances, they persevered in grabbing hold of God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around you. Let the psalms become the prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, “As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what.”

Be “TRANSFORMED”
ABCC Yellow Room | Morgan + Nowicki
Are you serious about your sobriety? Join us each Wednesday night as we walk through this biblical, scripture-saturated curriculum that takes the Next Steps beyond the goal of recovery ad sets the eternal goal of TRANSFORMATION through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit and God’s word. 2 Cor. 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

ELEVATE STUDENTS

Elevate Student Ministry
6-12th Grade | HOPE BUILDING

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
6:00 pm-6:45 pm | Game Room/Cafe/Basketball
6:45 pm-8:00 pm | Middle School (HOPE 105) + High School (HOPE 204) Elevate Worship

PRESCHOOL + CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Awana Cubbies
PRESCHOOL MINISTRY AREA
3 and 4-year-olds will spend time memorizing and studying God's Word, as well as learning songs and missions.

Xploration Station
Children in kindergarten-5th grade rotate between three different activities every evening: Sherwood Kids Praise, recreation, and small group. Each rotation is Christ-centered with a central Word for the Month and Scripture for the Month as the focus.

Kindergarten (A-K) | JOY 201
Kindergarten (L-Z) | JOY 203
1st Grade (A-K) | JOY 204
1st Grade (L-Z) | JOY 205
2nd Grade (A-K) | JOY 206
2nd Grade (L-Z) | JOY 207
3rd Grade (A-K) | JOY 210
3rd Grade (L-Z) | JOY 208
4-5th Grade | JOY 211/Coke Room

THURSDAYS

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

Life Coach by Brandon Park
9 am | HOPE CENTER (925 Pine Avenue) | Upstairs Conference Room | Ken Bevel
During this class, men will learn how to spend time with God and His Word each day with a "learn and return" mindset. Men will learn and grow not just for themselves, but they are also learning for the person they will someday disciple in following Jesus.

Childcare is not provided.

SATURDAYS

Visitation
Meet in the atrium by the Welcome Desk
Visitation is one of the ways Sherwood keeps in close contact with a growing congregation. Visitation encompasses visiting first-time guests who live in the community, guests who are new to the community or new members of the congregation.
If you would like to join the visitation team, please email Pastor Ken Bevel at KenB@SherwoodBaptist.net or call the church at 229.883.1910.

Serve Days
At Sherwood, the statement “Prayer leads us to love God, grow together, serve others and change the world” is something we live out. As we look for more ways to put this into practice, we are serving our community once a month through Serve Days. Bring your families and serve with your church as we impact Albany for Christ. For more information, visit SherwoodBaptist.net/servedays or call 229.883.1910.

We have launched a new site for serving opportunities on a platform called VOMO. VOMO is a volunteer management software designed to help improve communication with you and simplify the sign-in process. Feel free to sign in to the system and sign-up for a serving area. For more information visit SherwoodBaptist.net/servedays.

Please contact Ken Bevel at KenB@SherwoodBaptist.net if you have questions or problems signing in.

Life Skills Classes
Classes on auto skills, work ethics, basic plumbing, haircutting, sewing, math tutoring, wilderness essentials and carpentry are offered. For more information or to register, visit SherwoodBaptist.net/lifeskills.

To volunteer to serve the community through these life skills classes, contact the church front office at 229.883.1910.

See a copy of the Grow at Sherwood Schedule Booklet below:

Grow at Sherwood Booklet