...to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ...
Ephesians 4:12
Life Groups
Life Groups meet throughout the week and are a smaller reflection of the larger congregation. We don’t tend to divide small groups based on peoples’ age, stage of life or any other demographic. Rather, we love to see people from many different generations, occupations, and life stages all in the same small group. Joining a Life Group provides relationships and a great environment in which to use our gifts in organic ways. If you need help finding a Life Group that fits your schedule, reach out to Pastor Brett (Brett@hagerstownchurch.org)
Discipleship Groups
These are small groups of 3-5 people who meet together once a week for mutual encouragement and accountability. Participants are expected to read through a Bible reading plan and memorize Scripture. These groups are gender exclusive. If you need help finding a group, reach out to Pastor Brett (brett@hagerstownchurch.org).
Have questions? Our elders have created a FAQ document that you can check out here.
HC Institute
The HC Institute provides biblical classes designed to equip believers for life and ministry. Each class will aim to equip you with a greater understanding of the Scriptures so you can grow in your knowledge of, love for, and obedience to God.
We offer a year round class and specific elective classes. All classes are on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. on the 3rd floor.
Bible Memorization
In 2024, the church will be working in Discipleship Groups to memorize Genesis 1 and Revelation 22
Reading Plans
Check out these reading plans as you plan for 2024!
ESV Daily Bible Reading Plan – Four daily readings taken from four lists: Psalms and wisdom literature, Pentateuch and history of Israel, Chronicles and prophets, and Gospels and epistles.
6-Month New Testament Reading Plan – A six month reading plan through the New Testament. Read over the course of one year and you will have read through the entire New Testament twice.
ESV A-Psalm-a-Day Reading Plan – Read through the book of Psalms in 150 days with this chapter-a-day reading plan.
The Discipleship Journal Reading Plan – With this plan you read through the entire Bible once. The unique advantage of this plan is that there are “catch-up” days. To prevent the frustration of falling behind, each month of this plan gives you only 25 readings. Since you’ll have several “free days” each month, you could set aside Sunday to catch up on any readings you may have missed in the past week. If you finish the month’s readings by the 25th, you could use the final days of the month to study passages that challenged or intrigued you.
Book-at-a-Time Bible Reading Plan – Provides two readings for each day. The first reading alternates between Old and New Testament books, giving you three or four chapters a day. The Gospels are spread throughout the year. The second reading takes you through a chapter or so of the wisdom literature and Isaiah. Combined, these readings will take you through the entire Bible in one year. To prevent the frustration of falling behind and to provide some reflection time, each month consists of only 25 readings. You’ll have several days each month to meditate more deeply on something that was significant to you in the past week, to catch up on missed readings, or to revisit favorite passages.
F260 Bible Reading Plan – A helpful plan to encourage regular Bible reading for new Christians. This plan also encourages believers to keep a H.E.A.R. Journal. Here is a sample H.E.A.R. entry.
Read the Bible – A daily devotional reading plan including daily Bible passages to read or listen to which follow the M’Cheyne Yearly Bible Reading Plan and daily devotional commentary to read or listen to from D.A. Carson to provide deeper insight on one passage from the daily readings.
Slackers and Shirkers – This plan removes the pressure to ‘keep up’ with getting through the entire Bible in a year by providing variety throughout the week by alternating genres and provides continuity by reading the same genre each day of the week.
Prayer
Prayer Nights- Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 7pm
Breakfasts- Every other month, you’re invited to a prayer breakfast in our fellowship hall. Join us for a guided time of prayer and a great breakfast, as we fellowship with one another! These gatherings begin at 8:30 am and generally go for about an hour.
Men- 2nd Saturday of odd months
Women- 2nd Saturday of even months
Resources, Books, and Devotionals
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