DAPHNE, Ala. — The community is invited to a preview of new fall programs and small groups at Daphne United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 5:15 p.m.  Dinner will be served, and advance reservations are preferred.

Fall programs will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and include “Disciple I – Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study, a Journey from Genesis through Revelation” and “Disciple III – Remember Who You Are” is a study of the prophets, and the letters of Paul. These in-depth 34-week studies of the Bible are ideal for those who desire a deeper spiritual walk through the study of scripture and the accountability of a small group. The $30 fee covers the study guide.

Additional Wednesday night classes include Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, Leadership from the Heart, Parenting By the Book, Tender Warrior for men, and Satisfy My Thirsty Soul and The Frazzled Female for women. There will also be studies on evangelism, the Gospel of John, and parables.  Details for each class are available on the church Web site at www.dumc.org.

Children’s and youth ministries are also available, and childcare is provided for children age 3 and under.  The Wednesday Night Kid’s Club includes choirs for kindergarten through sixth grade, guitar, art and dance.  A puppet ministry is also available for third- through sixth-graders. 

The church also offers ministry opportunities at other times during the week. Ladies’ study groups meet on Monday at 4 p.m. and Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.  The Isaiah 61 Healing Ministry meets on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.  Encouragers Bible Study for men meets for coffee, fellowship and Bible Study on Saturdays at 7 a.m. 

Led by the Rev. Steve Rascoe and the Rev. Michael Ramsey, Daphne Methodist provides a warm welcome to those looking for a church home. Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11 a.m. 

For more information on any of these classes, contact Michelle Johnson, director of adult discipleship, at 626-2287 or visit the church Web site at www.dumc.org.