Ministries
Children’s Ministry
The primary focus of our children’s ministry is to create a space where kids feel safe, loved and where they can learn to be more like Christ. In addition to our weekly ministries for children, each year we partner with the staff from Spring Heights Camp to host a weeklong day camp during the summer.
Children’s Sunday School
Children and teachers exit the sanctuary after the Children’s Message.
Club 252 (i.e. “Children’s Church”)
Club 252 begins at 11 a.m. each week. The name “Club 252” comes from Luke 2:52, which describes Jesus hitting all of the important developmental milestones as a child and adolescent. It says, “Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and people.” At Elizabeth Memorial, we want to help children grow in all the ways that Jesus did.
Youth Group
Our active youth group meets each week throughout the school year. Some weeks are focused on fun, while other weeks the youth engage in a service project or Bible Study. In addition to our weekly gatherings, the youth have several events and trips planned throughout the year.
You can find out more about our youth by contacting: Kim Shomo in the church office at (304) 342-7351.
Small Groups
The Explorers
The Explorers meet in the Parlor each Sunday at 11 a.m. This group is led by Rev. Frank Shomo and is discussion based. The Explorers typically base their conversations around book studies.
A.C.E. (Adult Christian Education)
A.C.E. meets in Room “B” each Sunday at 11 a.m. This group is led by Joyce McGough and is discussion based. The A.C.E. small group typically bases their conversations around book studies.
The Basic Class
The Basic Class meets in Room “A” each Sunday at 11 a.m. This group is led by Bill Crouch and is discussion based. The Basic Class typically bases their conversations around book studies.
Bumper Stickers
The Bumper Stickers meet each Sunday at 11 a.m. in Room 4 (Lower Level). This group is led by Pastor Jonathan Dierdorff and Britt Hanshew. The Bumper Stickers typically look at a passage of scripture each week and engage in an informal group discussion. Their name came about by happenstance, when the goal of the group was to condense the focus of their discussion each week to something that could fit on a Bumper Sticker.
The Eloise Circle
The Eloise Circle usually meets in the Parlor the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. This group is led by Michelle Shomo and is discussion based. The group typically bases their conversations around book studies. Their group is named after Eloise Jones, a long-time beloved member of Elizabeth Memorial.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Wednesday morning Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Classroom B. Each week the discussion is group led and is typically based on book studies.
The Shelter Boyz
The Shelter Boyz meet each Tuesday at 9 a.m. When the weather cooperates, they meet at the shelter near the entrance to our property. During colder weather they meet at Panera Bread restaurant in Southridge.