BEAN’S CORNER COMMUNITIES

Winter/Spring 2020

BEING PURPOSEFUL IN GETTING CONNECTED!

COMMUNITIES MISSION

We believe being purposeful in sharing our lives

in community is essential to everyone’s journey

with God. The deliberate act of building

relationships, sharing our stories, and growing

together in faith, develops a deeper personal

connection to God, a stronger fellowship within

the church, and a heart to reach the greater

community we live in.

PURPOSE

• Sharing lives through communities that love God and love others

• Lifting each other up in love and compassion

• Learning from one another  

• Caring for one another through the peaks and valleys of life

• Growing in faith

WAYS TO SIGN UP!!!!

1. In the lobby after Sunday morning services.

2. Email Beth: bhoyt1865@gmail.com 3. Call, text, or email Jeremy & Alison

Hatch: 207-491-9267 or alison.m.hatch@gmail.com

4. Fill out contact form on our Website under Contact Us: https://www.beanscorner.org/contact-us/

SIGN UPS END THE LAST WEEK IN

FEBRUARY

The following Communities are sessions with a start

and stop time! Each Community has its own

schedule so please check the descriptions below.

These Communities will begin soon, so get plugged

in NOW!

If you have questions regarding a certain Community or the program, feel free to contact Jeremy or Alison

Hatch, or the Community Coordinator. Contact information has been

provided on the last page.

_________________________________Mentor Development

Community Focus: For Christians looking for guidance on

how to mentor and disciple new christians along their journey. For Who: Anyone

Day / Time / Location: 6 Weeks Starting March 6th Thursdays / 6:30-8:00 PM / BCBC Participant Limit: 8

Coordinator: Steve Rothert Overview: An in depth course in the development of mentors. Based on various programs, Steve has developed

this course to help guide and direct mentors in working with individuals, guiding conversation and being

purposeful in our time together, and developing each others Christian journey.

The Core of Caregiving Community Focus: A group focused on the care of hurting people both in the church and greater community.

For Who: Anyone Day / Time / Location: TBD *Starting the week of Feb. 17th

This community will run 2 weeks, then resume the week of March 23rd and run 5 weeks. Participant Limit: 8

Coordinators: Rick Simoneau and Nate Leeman Overview: A group focused on learning about and caring for needs of people through service, care, and

conversation; both in the church, and the greater community. Involves trainings, discussion and prayer

times, as well as active service and care.

Ready, Set, Focus Community Focus: Fellowship for a community of camera and photography loving individuals

For Who: Anyone, any level, any camera Day / Time / Location: Starting March 9th 2nd Monday of the Month (For 4 Sessions)

6:00 PM / Bean’s Corner Participant Limit: 12+Guests Coordinators: Beth Hoyt & David Pike

Overview: For anyone who loves working with a camera! From an iPhone to Canon; come learn, fellowship, and bring a friend to enjoy the transition into Spring’s evening

light! Be ready to share some photos and some laughs!!!

A Mother’s Moment Community Focus: For exhausted mothers who need an opportunity to stop and breath during the busyness of life.

This will be a place of love, laughter, prayer, support, and rejuvenation. It will be a time of fellowship, friendship,

and a quiet moment with the Lord. For Who: Mothers Day / Time / Location: 7 Weeks Starting March 7th

Saturdays / 3:00-5:00 PM / Bean’s Corner Participant Limit: 12 Coordinator: Alison Hatch

Overview: Mothers have an incredible role in their child’s life. The reality of a mother’s busy life can be overwhelming and exhausting. Ministering to our children

comes from an overflow of our souls. This will be a place to feed a mother’s soul.

Loving God Outdoors Community Focus: For those who enjoy the woods and waters of Maine and connect with God in nature. For Who: Outdoor enthusiasts Day / Time / Location: 7 Weeks Starting March 7th Saturdays / 7:00-11:00AM / Various locations Participant Limit:12+ Guests Coordinators: Rob Krantz (Forester) & Jeremy Hatch (Master Maine Guide) Overview: A fun filled fellowship and outreach, where we learn and explore western Maine. Walk through deer yards, go shed hunting, make syrup, and practice fly casting! Bring a friend, make a friend, and be a friend!!!!

Reach Out, Play Hard, Build Up Community Focus: Drawing nearer and reaching out to others in an active way For Who: Anyone who enjoys being active Day / Time / Location: 6 Weeks Starting March 16th Mondays / 5:30 PM The Rackliffe’s House & Various Locations Participant Limit: 12+ Guests Coordinators: Caleb & Stephanie Rackliffe Overview: A time to enjoy and recreate with others through service projects, outreach, play, and sharing life. A great non-threatening way to invite friends to experience the joy and love found in Jesus.

Prayer and Poker Community Focus: To grow together through prayer and cards. For Who: 20 & 30 Somethings… Day / Time / Location: (4 Gatherings Starting March 1st) 1st & 3rd Sunday / 7:30 - 9:30 PM The Spencer's house Participant Limit: 8+ Guests Coordinators: Cody and Carolyn Spencer Overview: An evening of cut throat card playing, followed by a time of prayer for forgiveness . . . Just kidding!!! Spend a fun and relaxing evening connecting around a card table and praying together. This is a non-threatening environment to invite a friend to be introduced to a christian community.

The Communities to follow are on-going! No

need to sign up! Just

come! Or contact the coordinator listed below!

_____________________________________________ Ladies Bible Study and Prayer

Community Focus: Bible Study, Prayer & Support For Who: Women journeying through the trials of being a widow, having an empty nest, or looking for a place to connect. Day / Time / Location: Mondays / 12:30-2:00PM / Bean’s Corner, Room #3 Coordinator: Arlene Jackson Overview: Support for women who are alone or dealing with becoming empty nesters. A time of studying the word, prayer, love, laughter, and support.

__________________________________________ Choir

Community Focus: A traditional choir of worship and a time of fellowship For Who: For anyone musically inclined and/or talented Day / Time / Location: Sundays / 4:30 PM / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Don Waterhouse

Daniel Plan ~ 40 Days to a Healthier Lifestyle

Community Focus: Stronger faith, relationships, and improved overall health and wellness For Who: anyone

Group 1: Day / Time / Location: Thursdays / 10 AM / Bean’s Corner Coordinators: Beth Hoyt & Lisa Simoneau Group 2: Day / Time / Location: Thursdays / 6:30 PM / Bean’s Corner Coordinators: Nancy Blidberg & Cheryl Moody

Overview: The Daniel Plan is far more than a diet plan. It's a transforming  approach to achieving a healthy lifestyle by optimizing the five key essentials of faith, food, fitness, focus, and friends.  The concepts in this book will encourage you to deepen your relationship with God and develop a community of supportive friends who will encourage you to make smart food and fitness choices each and every day. This results in gradual changes that transform your life as they help you.

Blessed Hands Community Focus: Fellowship and outreach through the joy of sewing For Who: Anyone (beginners to advanced) Day / Time / Location: 2nd Tuesday & Last Saturday of the Month 10:00 AM -12:00 PM / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Linda Dwinal Overview: Enjoy the art of sewing to serve the community and world.

Communities of Fellowship & Study

Group 1: C.H.E.E.S.E. Day / Time / Location: *3rd Wed. of the Month Wednesday / 11:30-1:00 / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Anita Waterhouse

Group 2: Women’s Breakfast Day / Time / Location: *3rd Sat. of the Month Saturday / 8:00 AM / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Michele Knapp

Group 3: Men’s Breakfast Day / Time / Location: *2nd Sat. of the Month Saturday / 8:00 AM / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Ira Hall

Sunday Study Community Focus: A learning opportunity and discussion of various biblical subjects For Who: Anyone Day / Time / Location: Sundays / 3:00 PM / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Ira Hall Overview: An in depth discussion and educational time for review, application, and study of various biblical subjects

Communities of Prayer Overview: These are prayer communities that pray for various needs within the church body & the greater community.

Group 1: Praying Grandmas Day / Time / Location: Wednesdays / 10:00 AM / Location TBD Coordinator: Lisa Simoneau

Group 2: Unified Prayer Day / Time / Location: Fridays / 10:00 AM / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Arlene Jackson

Young Married Men Community Focus: In depth study with practical applications to life as married men For Who: Young Married Men Day / Time / Location: * Every other week Tuesday / 6:00-8:00PM / Bean’s Corner Participant Limit:12 + Coordinator: Ira Hall Overview: Intensive men’s bible study focusing on the role of Godly men in His kingdom, church, and family.

Fostering Love

Community Focus: Encouragement for Foster and Adoptive Parents For Who: Anyone Day / Time / Location: 4th Monday of the Month 6:00-8:00 PM / Bean’s Corner Coordinator: Christina Davis Overview: An encouraging group for parents facing the challenges of supporting adopted or foster children. This is an opportunity to look at these children through the eyes of Christ and his Mission for their lives. * This will include an hour of training each month.

Coordinator Contact Information:

Blidberg, Nancy: (603) 860-1728

Davis, Christina: (207) 578-2314

Dwinal, Linda: (207) 778-6551

Hall, Ira: (207) 491-5522

Hatch, Jeremy & Alison: (207) 616-8080, (207) 491-9267

Hoyt, Beth: (207) 446-2730

Jackson, Arlene: (207) 645-3856

Knapp, Michele: (207) 320-0062

Krantz, Rob: (207) 779-1199

Leeman, Nate: (207) 399-0015

Moody, Cheryl: (207) 491-1053

Rackliffe, Caleb & Stephanie: (207) 491-9329

Rothert, Steve: (207) 522-1123

Simoneau, Rick & Lisa: (207) 779-4600, (207) 779-4400

Spencer, Cody & Carolyn: (207) 485-9138

Waterhouse, Don & Anita: (207) 778-2791