Small Groups for Women, Men, and All

 

For Women:


 Women’s Prayer Group
Mon 10-11am, E-207
Intercessory Prayer & Mutual Support
Marion Fern – (404)633-1026

 

Sisters in Christ
Tue 7-9pm, Parlor

Shelly Roberts – (404)378-9647
Wendy Wilson – (770)557-0855

 

Soul Sisters
Wed 6:30-8pm, Parlor
Rene Miller - (404)551-5031
Debbie Wilson - (404)292-3896
We're a core group of women ranging in age from 50's to our 80's. Some are new members to our church, others have been members of Clairmont for over 50 years. Loving, supportive collection of women with varied backgrounds. We're all at different stages on our personal walk. Visitors are welcome! Usually, we meet year round.

 

Parenting with Prayer
Wed 6:30-8pm, E-103

Christine Callaway – (404)633-7451

 

Thursday's Children
Thur 10am-12pm, E-207

Kathy Morton -(404)248-0187

 

FOR MEN:

Monday Morning Prayer Group
Mon 8-9am – Dr. Pipkin’s Study
Intercessory Prayer & Mutual Support

Tom Pipkin – (404)634-3355

Clairmont Men’s Fellowship
Wed 6:30-8pm, E-202
Bob Miller – (404)551-5031

Clairmont Businessmen’s Fellowship
Friday 7:45-8:30am
IHOP @ 2741 Clairmont Road

Discussion Leader: Evan Secor
Contact: Roy Burke – (404)932-7960

For Students and Young Adults:

COMPASS CLASS

Consider joining Compass, a small group for students and young adults, formed for the purpose of building relationships, encouraging one another, learning together, and praying for one another. Explore faith and experience community through biblical/topical study and discussion. The group will meet on Mondays from 7:00-8:30 at the Roberts’ home. For more information and directions, contact (404)378-9647 or shellycroberts@yahoo.com.

For All:

“Disciplines for the Inner life.” This book has 52 chapters representing 52 different “disciplines,” to help us learn to pray, study and grow into Christ filled, Christ led Christians. This book has changed their lives . Anyone who has ever wondered “How do I know what God’s will is for my life?”, or anyone who has just wanted to become closer to the Lord, or has had doubts or faced temptations they didn’t think they could withstand, as well as had other questions they didn’t know how to answer will benefit from this study. We welcome anyone who wants to join and we particularly would like some more men to come join us.

Wednesday nights at 7:00pm.
Contact Gene Carr at genecarr@bellsouth.net or Terri Mountain at tmountain@constangy.com.

God Loves Teachers, Too
1st & 3rd Mon 5:30pm at Jason’s Deli Northlake Festival Kay Carr – (770)621-9404

Briarcliff Group
2nd & 4th Tues, 7:30-9pm
Hankins' Home
Jim & Pat Hankins – (770)492-9625

Tucker Group
2nd & 4th Tues, 7:30-9pm
Frank & Hope Arnold - (770)493-1758

 

Singles

If you are single and/or new to Clairmont please join us. If you have any questions, please contact
Mary Beth Davis at mdavis@republicind.com.

Second Sunday of each month the Singles meet for lunch after the 11:00 Worship Service.

Mary Beth Davis at mdavis@republicind.com

 

 

Senior Adult Fellowship

Clairmont Senior Fellowship

The Senior Adult Ministry provides a delightful program the second Monday of each month and other events during the year. All who are 55 and over are invited to participate in the Clairmont Senior Adult Fellowship.

  • September 10, 2007 - "Game Day" Bring your favorite board game.
  • October 15, 2007 - (note date change)
    Mike Strain - "Great Hymns & their Stories"
  • November 12, 2007 - Life Line Screening
  • December 10, 2007 - Rick Siegmann at the Piano

  • January 7, 2008 - Ila Shroyer "I'm having a Senior Moment"
  • February 11, 2008 - Ray Shaw "Songs You Will Remember"
  • March 11, 2008 - Rev. Phil Esty - "Heaven"

  • April 8, 2008 - Rev. Megan Johnson
  • May 13, 2008 - Pizza and a Movie or George Hood and his Antique Toys

All regular Programs will be held in Milligan Hall at 11:00 a.m. Lunch (sometimes) follows. Reservations are required for lunch. ($6.00) You may attend the Program only and not stay for lunch.

 

Youth Groups

Visit our Clairmont Youth web page.

(All programs meet in the Family Life Center unless otherwise noted.)
Sunday School: Sunday from 9:45am - 10:40am for all youth.


Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF): Middle school students meet on Friday nights from 6:30 to 8:30pm for song, skits, games, devotions, and small groups.

Rope Groups: Middle School & High School students meet on Wednesday nights from 5:30 (dinner) to 7:30 in the FLC. This is a small group setting where the youth can discuss issues with peers and adult leaders.

WOW: Senior High students meet on Sunday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 in the FLC.

Confirmation Class: Open to all youth 8th grade and up. The youth learn what it means to be a Christian during the Sunday School hour. Contact Megan Johnson at (404)687-0842 or megan.johnson@clairmontpres.org.

— Retreats and Special Events —

  • Whitewater Rafting: Rising 9th-graders through high school seniors. Memorial Day week on the Ocoee River in Tennessee.
  • Great Escape: Middle school youth. Summer trip to Lee University in Cleveland, TN. Week consists of speakers, games, and fun activities.
  • Ski Trip: Rising 9th-graders through high school seniors. Skiing and snowboarding in WV. This retreat is held in the winter (duh).
  • Mission Week: For 9th- through 12th-graders. We sacrifice a week of our summer to serve various ministries around the nation and world.
  • 30-Hour Famine: For all youth. We raise money to help fight hunger for less fortunate people around the world. This is a time where we fully depend on God for strength and well being. He is all we need! We are also educated on less fortunate countries and raise money to support them.
  • Youth Sunday: The third Sunday in May the Youth lead both Worship Services.
  • Also: Movie Nights, Game Nights, Barbeque Boys, Latte Ladies, Six Flags, Braves Games, Paintball, Super Bowl Party, Karaoke Nights, New Years Party, Scavenger Hunt, Bigger or Better, and much much more!

Call Nate Perry (404)634-3355
or email office@clairmontpres.org

 

 

Presbyterian Women

Please call Mary Anna Brooks (404)636-6630, for further information.

Presbyterian Women is a church wide organization whose membership is open to all women. Circles try to meet the needs of the individual - her interests, perspectives, time, commitment, physical capability, and gifts.

There are various circles, with different meeting times and locations. We have both day and evening meetings. We invite you to join us for fun, fellowship, and Bible study, and share in many worthwhile and fulfilling programs that help others.

Be part of a circle of caring and learn more of God’s words for your life. Presbyterian Women CIRCLES meet the First Tuesday or Sunday of each month. If you are not a member of a circle, JOIN ONE OF THE STUDY GROUPS!

The circles meeting are:


Tuesday:
Ten O’Clock Scholars - Meet in Room Ed. 101 at 10:00am
Lunchtime Learners - Meet in the Parlor at 12:00pm. Bring a sandwich
Evening Followers - Meet in the Parlor at 6:15pm
Thursday:
Circle of Grace- 7:00pm at the home of Gayle Turner, 2220 Marann Drive. (404)325-2387 Dessert and beverages served.
Sunday:
Sunday Supper Circle - 6:00pm at the home of one of the Circle members. Bring a dish to share.

  • THE 10 O’CLOCK SCHOLARS meet at the church, Room 101, at 10:00. Janie Kinard is Circle Representative, Charis Johnson is the Bible Leader. Light refreshments served.
  • THE 12 O’CLOCK LUNCHTIME LEARNERS meet in the Church Parlor at noon. Edna Jennings is Circle Representative, Mae Aycock and Mary Waggle are the Bible Leaders. Bring a sandwich. Dessert & beverages served.
  • THE EVENING FOLLOWERS meet in the Church Parlor at 6:15. Mary Alice Blalock is Circle Representative, Hope Arnold and Kathy Morton are the Bible Leaders. Dinner provided.
  • THE SUNDAY SUPPER CIRCLE meets on the second at 6:00pm at member homes. Margaret Watkins is Circle Representative. Members rotate leading the study. Bring a dish to share.
  • THE CIRCLE OF GRACE meets at 6:30pm every second Thursday at the home of Gayle Turner (404-325-2387). Call for directions. Beth Kennon (404-245-1451) is Circle Representative and Bible leader. Dessert and beverage serve.

Bible Study and Spiritual Growth The Bible study for 2007-2008 “Hearing God’s Call in Jonah and Ruth.”

Through the Year

September
Atlanta Presbytery PW Workshops

November
World Community Day
Church Women United

December
PW Reception for Congregation

February
Mission Emphasis

March
World Day of Prayer

April
Come See Columbia Day
Annual PW Retreat at Rock Eagle

May
PW Annual Gathering Birthday Celebration
Installation of Officers

Our Service to Others

  • Clothes Closet -Good clean clothing for men, women, and children is brought to the church by members, sorted and sent to various agencies in need in the Atlanta Area.
  • Thank Offering, Birthday Offering - Financial support of national and international mission projects and health ministries of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
  • Church Women United - We join with other church women in various community and national projects such as migrant ministries, Least Coin, the postage stamp project, teen pregnancy task force and many others.
  • Very Special Person - These are women church members who are physically unable to attend meetings and are remembered by Circles in special ways.
  • Mission Haven - Apartments for missionaries on home assignment, and a clothes closet, located near Columbia Seminary and owned by the Women of three Synods.
  • Missionaries - Each Circle sponsors one of our missionaries, corresponding with them and remembering them during the year in various ways.
  • Presbyterian Homes - Retirement living and medical care: Presbyterian Home and McIntosh Retirement Center at Quitman; Presbyterian Village at Austell. Supported by PW with Santa Claus Express gifts, Angel Caring Hands, and monetary donations.
  • Thornwell Children’s Home - Located in Clinton, South Carolina. Some circles sponsor a child, remembering them at special times during the year.