Why?  Small groups enable the believer to make even the largest church a family of faith from which to experience Christ, grow in faith, and be part of a circle of care.  How Do I Plug In?  Contact Louis at (423) 926-5108 and he will help you connect to a group that fits your needs.  What Is Available? ChristCare Groups:  Meets every two weeks.  Meetings center around Bible study, prayer,  fellowship and service.  Typical meetings last an hour and a half.  Presbyterian Women: Meet monthly in groups called Cirsles.  The purpose of these groups is to nurture faith, support mission, and build community.  Core Groups: Meet periodically for special studies related to growing as disciples of Christ.  Recent examples would include: a Women's Bible study on Ephesians; "Financial Peace University" groups; and, a sermon series discussion group using the "Come Thirsty" Max Lucado materials.  Prayer and Reflection Groups: Meet monthly.  These groups have formed to help the participants strengthen their prayer life and prayer for themselves and others.  Many groups exist and more are forming.  Fellowship Groups: Meet periodically around interests.  Ongoing examples include cooking classes, "dinners for eight" supper clubs, and a knitting group.  Student Small Groups: There is a College, a Senior High and a Junior High small group that meets regularly.  Contact Louis about the college group, and Gary to learn about the Junior and Senior High School groups.