l.i.f.e. Groups
At Asbury, our mission is to Explore the faith, Experience God, and Extend service to others as a Christian community. This all starts by first getting connected. Our goal is to have all members participate in a small group as a means to deepen their personal faith while making a difference for Christ. Many of our small group opportunities are featured in this section. You may also contact Sherry Hershberger for more information - call her at (608)238-0737.
Sunday Mornings
- LENTEN STUDY! 24 HOURS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Join us in retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life during this Lenten season. We will track along with the sermon series and deepen our understanding of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection.
- Day & Time: Sundays, either at 9:00 (begins Feb. 28) or 10:30 (begins Feb. 21)
- Leader: Jon Holmes
- Location: 9:00 - Room 108; 10:30 – Room 103 (lower level)
- Childcare provided
- Registration: Email Sherry Hershberger or call (608) 238-0737 - ADULT 10:30 a.m. STUDY
This group meets regularly throughout the year for Bible study. Our current series is The Beatitudes for Today. Did you ever wonder why Jesus didn't say, "Blessed are the rich" or "Blessed are the happy"? Join us as we study what Jesus did say in the Beatitudes and how it applies to us today. New members are always welcome.
- Day & Time: Sundays, 10:30-11:30 am
- Leaders: Maryanne Julian, Sandy Christianson
- Location: Room 108 (lower level)
- Childcare provided
- Registration: None required - FOR MEN AND WOMEN ONLY
Join Pastor Harold and Wendy Zimmick for an eye-opening look at the inner lives of men and women. What do members of each sex wish that the opposite sex really understood about them? Do men really want romance? Do women really want men to fix everything? Come find out and make your own relationship even stronger! Childcare provided for all ages.
- Day & Time: Sundays, 6:00-7:30p.m. March 7-28
- Leaders: Wendy & Harold Zimmick
- Location: Asbury Chapel
- Childcare provided
- Registration: Email Terry Hummel or call (608) 238-9211 - SINGLE PARENTING THAT WORKS
The time constraints, temptations, financial hardships, and challenges facing single parent families today are intense and unrelenting. This group will provide encouragement and practical tools for raising well-balanced kids, using the study “Single Parenting that Works” by Dr. Kevin Leman.
- Day & Time: Sundays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. beginning January 17th
- Leader: Ed Emmons
- Location: Asbury lower level
- Childcare provided
- Registration: Email Ed Emmons or call (608) 238-9211 - THE TRUTH PROJECT
This study will look at life from a Biblical perspective, examining tough topics such as truth, ethics, science, and history. Don’t be intimidated – come give it a try! Several Asbury members testify that this is a rich, thought-provoking curriculum.
- Day & Time: Sundays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. beginning March 7th
- Leaders: James Muller & Jason Hansen
- Location: Asbury lower level
- Childcare provided
- Registration: Email Sherry Hershberger or call (608) 238-0737 - FIVE CONVERSATIONS YOU MUST HAVE WITH YOUR DAUGHTER
Time to talk to your daughter about some tough topics? This 6-week Bible study is for moms of daughters from the cradle to college and will help reveal God’s take on issues such as beauty and body image, dating & marriage, and so much more!
- Day & Time: Sundays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. March 7-April 18
- Leader: Sherry Hershberger
- Location: Asbury lower level
- Childcare provided
- Registration: Email Sherry Hershberger or call (608) 238-0737 - LOVING WELL
This ever-popular Beth Moore study will help participants learn for themselves the power of God's love and how it can be harnessed and use to love others well. Everyone can benefit from this challenge to learn to love better.
- Day & Time: every other Sunday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. beginning February 21st
- Leader: Emily Muller
- Location: the home of Emily Muller (1 Boston Ct., Madison)
- Registration: Email Sherry Hershberger or call (608) 238-0737 - THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
There goes the neighborhood. A familiar figure moves into the area and stirs up the local folk with radical ideas on how people in neighborhood are to live. Relationships, church and even weddings aren't safe from His influence. Join us as we look at the first 4 chapters of the Gospel of John in a whole new way using the inductive Bible Study method. Your personal Bible Study will never be the same again.
- Day & Time: Monday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning February 1st (6 weeks).
- Leader: Diana Collymore
- Location: Room 300
- Registration: Email Sherry Hershberger or call (608) 238-0737 - MONDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
This ongoing group enjoys in-depth study of different parts of the Bible. We will start off 2010 with Beth Moore’s brand new Revelation study. New members always welcome!
- Day & Time: Every other Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Leader: Becky Lampinen
- Location: Member homes
- Registration: none required, but email Becky Lampinen to get directions and meeting dates. - WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY
Join us as we read a fabulous book about several Biblical women who, although not perfect, were used by God in a mighty way. A Lineage of Grace: Five Stories of Unlikely Women Who Changed Eternity will teach exciting new truths about Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary.
- Day & Time: Mondays 7:00-8:30 p.m. through April 12
- Leader: Pastor Ty
- Location: Pastor Ty’s home (parsonage behind the church)
- Registration: none required - VIDEO GROUP
If you love movies, this is the group for you! Come watch a different movie each month and then discuss it from a Christian perspective. New members welcome at any time.
- Day & Time: 3rd Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
- Leader: Robert Ingraham
- Location: Chapel (upstairs)
- Registration: none required - ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY—TUESDAYS
This group has a wonderful history and longevity and meets regularly throughout the year. The current topic is 1 John.
- Day & Time: Tuesdays 10:00-11:15 a.m. beginning January 5th
- Leader: Elnora Wilson
- Location: Room 300
- Registration: None required - ELNORA’S BIBLE STUDY—WEDNESDAYS
Come join this wonderful group and gain insights into God’s Word. The current topic is Genesis.
- Day & Time: Wednesdays 9:30-10:45 a.m. beginning January 6th
- Leader: Elnora Wilson
- Location: Room 300
- Registration: None required - WOMEN’S MORNING GROUP
This group will begin the New Year with Beth Moore’s Breaking Free, a Bible study with weekly group gatherings for video teachings and discussions. This study will help members identify spiritual strongholds in their lives, no matter how big or small. Members will come to understand that anything that hinders us from the benefits of knowing God is bondage. All women are welcome! Childcare is provided in the nursery.
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. beginning January 7th
- Leaders: Linda Caprariello, Mary Jo Olson
- Location: Chapel (upstairs)
- Childcare provided
- Registration: Email Sherry Hershberger or call 238-0737 - MEN’S AFTERNOON GROUP
Discussions based upon the current Sunday message series. Drop in anytime! All men are welcome.
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. beginning January 14th
- Leader: Pastor Harold
- Location: Room 300
- Registration: none required - WOMAN’S MORNING GROUP
This group will be continuing Beth Moore’sLiving Beyond Yourself in the new year. Combining weekly videos and discussion with daily Bible reading, participants will learn how to develop the Fruits of the Spirit in their own day-to-day lives. All women are welcome!
- Day & Time: Fridays, 9:30-11:00am, beginning Sept. 11th
- Leader: Sherry Hershberger
- Location: Chapel (upstairs)
- Childcare provided
- Registration: Email Sherry Hershberger or call 238-0737