The University family would love to welcome your
family to church this weekend. There’s a place for every member of your family
to experience God’s love through worship and the study of His Word. We have
Bible classes for all age groups, as well as, children, youth, college and adult
ministries where you can enjoy the fellowship of other people just like you.
Come and see us this Sunday and find out all that’s here for your family!
Bible Class
Bible Classes are a core part of University. Our classes seek to
faithfully connect the Word to everyday life. It is also where we nurture
relationships, pray, serve others and have fun together. You will find
classes of just about every size and each class is firmly established in the
teaching of God’s Word. Our children learn alongside friends and build on
the firm foundation of knowing God and His Word. Classes are fun and age
appropriate for every child through newborn through twelfth grade. Classes
are taught by caring Christian teachers and offer a variety of learning
activities. Adult Bible classes focus on specific parts of the biblical
text, while others examine topics using the teaching of God’s Word. Our aim
is for you to find a group of people with whom you can further enhance your
personal knowledge of the Scriptures.
Visit our "Why We Have Bible Class" at
http://www.aplace4u.org/information/whybibleclass.htm
Children’s Ministry
Children are important at University! And our children’s ministry is a place of
wonder and discovery where they learn Bible truths. We know that as a parent you
need to be sure your children are in a SAFE learning environment. We know, too,
that your children are looking for a FUN place to learn. We’ve invested a lot to
make sure that both of these goals are reached. You’ll see that in our
facilities and, even more, in the friendly volunteers who work with the kids.
Here are some of the events our children are involved in to grow in their faith
& friendships: (list descriptions for Children’s Worship, Kids’ Praise, VBS,
Bible Classes, Hands for Service Hearts for Love and Girl Scouts)
Youth Ministry
Our Youth program is designed to serve the 6th through 12th
grade and is lead by Jason and Lauren Rogers. This group participates in many
activities through the year including area wide devotionals, regional youth rallies,
Christian university programs, Vacation Bible School, regional community service programs,
and mission trips, just to name a few.
http://www.aplace4u.org/youth
College Ministry
While the college years are an exciting, new stage in a young person’s life,
they can also be difficult years when it’s not so easy to find your place in
life. No longer in high school and, yet, not really an adult who has found his
or her identity in the working world. At University we want our college-age
students to know there is a special place for them within our family. Our
college ministry targets young people who are 18-25 years of age, whether they
are full or part-time students or have already embarked in the working world.
Because of the growth we have experienced in this age group and because it’s
important to us that they have a home away from home, we recently acquired an
additional building, where our college students can read and study, do
laundry, have Bible studies, or just relax and hang out with their friends.
Adult Ministries
Our Adult ministries are
designed to serve our family members and the community we live in. It's
important to be involved in the church family. So chose whether you need
the service or you need to serve. Be an active part of God's family.
The following is some of the many ministries that you can be a part of.
- Life Groups -
These Life Groups meet one
Sunday evening a month, usually in someone's home, for a time of devotion and
fellowship.
- Men's Ministries - University's men
participate in many areas of ministry. They lead us in worship, teach
classes and even cook in the kitchen. Whether you have just retired or
just started your life in Christ, University has a place for you.
- Women's Ministries -
Whether you are a teen, in your
golden years, or someplace in between, a wide range of opportunities to get
involved offers every woman a place to strengthen her Christian walk.
- 39er's - If you are 50 or
over you are in for a real treat when the "39ers" group at University meets the
second Thursday of each month.
- UWSC
-
This group is made up of women who
have lost their spouse and need encouragement and strong Christian
friendships and a lot of joy and laughter. These women enjoy meals
together as well as trips to local events and road trips that may last several
days.
- Love Bears -
Love Bears is a ministry that provides hand-made bears to children in hospital
emergency rooms to comfort them in traumatic experiences. We currently deliver
bears to the Willis-Knighton Pierremont Emergency Room and the Day Surgery
Department.
- Soup Group - This group meets the
last Saturday of each month. They cook and deliver lunch to 150+
seniors in Shreveport. This is part of the local Meals On Wheels
program.