CLCC Small Group Ministry
Men’s Bible Study Dave Cherry 706-636-5627 184ddcherry@gmail.com
Every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. a group of men from both the church and the community get together to study the Bible, a book at a time, and discuss how it applies to our lives. We all agree that this time together is a VERY important part of our week. Please visit our group to see if it is of any interest for you.
Women’s Bible Study Cheri Thompson 706-273-2370 cherithompson1946@ellijay.com
The CLCC Women’s Bible Study began as an Advent Bible study led by Betty Osborne in December of 2009. It continues Wednesday weekly meetings from 10:00 to 11:30 in the Adult classroom. Open to all women, this group studies books from both the Old and New Testament as well as historical studies of the Bible. We choose books to study based on group interest, share leadership, and use a variety of media. From time to time we do selected mission projects.
Friday Prayer Group Paul Porter 706-636-4165 paulmporter@etcmail.com
The Friday Prayer Group meets at noon. We lift up persons in need of intercessory prayer and after the prayer session we enjoy a sack lunch together in a fellowship time.
Centering Prayer Group Cindy Avens 706-374-6959 avenzel1@gmail.com
Centering Prayer is a contemporary approach to Christian contemplation – the practice of interior silence that leads to a deep “resting in God.” Christians since the early days of the Church have practiced contemplation for the purpose of inner transformation and union with God. The Centering Prayer group meets on Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. We begin with discussion based on the study of Centering Prayer and its application in our daily lives and conclude with a 20-minute prayer session. The group is open to anyone who has an interest in exploring the Christian contemplative tradition. Centering prayer is a very simple method to learn, and no prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
Anglican Prayer Beads Frances Carson 706-276-2060 jimf@ellijay.com
We make prayer beads which are distributed by the Chaplain Corps according to their discretion. The recipients are also given a prayer to go with the beads. Frances will teach anyone that is interested in joining this group. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, taking the summer off.
The Clothes Closet Donna Foley 404-435-3131 dfoley@etcmail.com
The Clothes Closet was an idea of Dr. Craddock’s and begun by the people that started Cherry Log Christian Church. It is a non-profit Clothes Closet. Any person can come in and pick clothing. We depend on donations. We are open the first four Thursdays in the month from 1-4 p.m. There are two people that work those Thursdays. We need volunteers that can work one Thursday per month and volunteers that can be called on when someone needs to be off on their Thursday. It is a very rewarding ministry!
Prayer Shawl Knitters Nancy Zarle 706-374-6884 tznz@tds.net
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the fourth Monday of each month from10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Women and men, knitters and non-knitters are welcome. This is a ministry of love, of healing, and encouragement, for as we knit we pray over our simple, lovely shawls that God's love and grace will be woven into each stitch and that the recipient will experience the embrace of love and healing. We are a part of a nationwide and worldwide thrust where men and women gather together as knitters to give support and comfort to others in need. Our shawls at CLCC have been given to our congregates in need; to members and friends of the knitters; and also to our greater world community, including individuals in the countries of Portugal and Sweden. Our ministry is a mission of outreach to our own communities we serve, i.e., North Georgia Hospice; Safe Choice Pregnancy Care Center in Ellijay; The Craddock Center; and the Dialysis and Cancer Centers in Blairsville, Ga.
Disciples Women Lynn Chapman 706-552-3669 luvnrn@bellsouth.net
"To provide opportunities for spiritual growth enrichment, education and creative ministries to enable women to develop a sense of personal responsibility for the whole mission of the church of Jesus Christ."
The foundation for all Disciples women is our faith in God and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Cross is the pivot-point around which all our beliefs and activities revolve. Our future as Disciples Women is built upon our heritage and the faith and vision of our foremothers, Caroline Neville Pearre and Jessie Trout. Disciples Women are strong. We are strong in our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, our dedication to the church and our relationships with our families and communities. We are strong because of our faith. Disciples Women embrace others. We are nurturing and all inclusive. We welcome women of all races and colors, of all nationalities and languages. CLCC Disciples Women meet on the third Saturday of each month.
Men’s Group (closed at this time)
Caregiver Support Group Paul Porter 706-636-4165 paulmporter@etcmail.com
The Care Givers Support Group is for those who carry the responsibility of caring for someone with ongoing health issues such as a disability or Alzheimer's disease. We find that caregivers all need somewhere to speak about their difficulties and frustrations. We meet from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. on first and third Tuesdays.
Emotions Anonymous Ed Boye 423-296-9878 japeb@bellsouth.net
Emotions Anonymous is a place for people to gather to share the challenges of the ongoing journey of life. It is a place to feel heard and understood when life is difficult and painful. We meet on Thursdays from 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous CLCC Church Office 706-632-1048 clcc@tds.net
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Bridge Group Ruth West 706-636-3532 ruthwest@ellijay.com
Each Wednesday at 1 pm the bridge group meets in Fellowship Hall for bridge. No bridge sharks here, just friends who like to play bridge. We have a wonderful time. All are welcome.
Beginners Recorder Class Richard Zelley 706-374-6959 avenzel1@gmail.com
This class is for those who would like to learn to play the recorder, which was the most popular wind instrument of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. The class is open to anyone who can read music, but anyone who has ever played a modern wind instrument, such as flute, clarinet, or oboe, will find it especially easy to learn to play the recorder. Those who develop sufficient proficiency may join the Cherry Log Consort.
Cherry Log Consort Richard Zelley 706-374-6959 avenzel1@gmail.com
We are a small group of music enthusiasts who gather together to share our interest in performing “early music,” which is music written before 1750. The consort consists of individuals who play early wind instruments such as recorders, stringed instruments, or keyboard. We encourage anyone from CLCC and our wider community who plays one of these instruments to join us and share in our love for “early music.” We meet on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Guitar Pickers Ed Boye 423-296-9878 japeb@bellsouth.net
This group of guitar players meets on Wednesday from 10:30 until noon.
Line Dancers Malinda Geers 706-632-1048 clcc@tds.net
We meet on Monday at 7 p.m. to enjoy line dancing for the health of it. Beginners are welcome – no experience is needed.
Handbell Choir Bob Clarke 706-632-0113 afield@tds.net
The Handbell Choir meets on Thursday at 5:00 PM until 5:50 PM in the sanctuary. We can teach you how to ring, but you must be able to read either the bass or treble clef music. We ring for worship once a month, from September through June. One must have an attendance commitment to this program as weekly rehearsals are very important. A substitute ringer(s) is available at times of necessity. We are generally available to ring for special occasions.
Handbell Ensemble Pattie Williams 352-422-5934 rwpw1@hotmail.com
Two handbell ensembles, for adults and teens, are smaller handbell groups for those who love ringing more than an hour a week and who want to learn other techniques that aren't generally learned in full choir, like ringing multiple bells, less structured positions, sharing bells with neighbors on both sides, and playing bell trees. Ensemble work prepares ringers to more easily fill any position that might be empty in the full choir. The adult ensemble meets at 4 p.m. on Thursday and is open to any ringer who wants another hour of rehearsal each week. The teen ensemble meets whenever schedules allow and is open to any teen who would like to learn to ring. Church members and non-members are welcome.
Ladies Ensemble Byron Wyndham 706-635-1059 wyndhamwoods@ellijay.com
The Ladies Ensemble began as an "off shoot" of the Chancel Choir of the church. Today it is open to all ladies - choir members, non-choir members, church members, non-church members- who want to raise their voice in song and praise. The Ensemble is directed by Byron Wyndham and Judy Wyndham is the piano accompanist. We meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday night, prior to regular Chancel Choir practice. Regardless of your church or choir standing, we welcome all to consider joining our group as part of your personal ministry.
Men’s Chorale Bob Clarke 706-632-0113 afield@tds.net
The Men's Chorale is open to any man who likes to sing. We meet every Thursday at 5:55 PM in the choir room and rehearse until 6:30 PM. We sing once or twice a quarter for worship and at other special times as needed. Our year runs from September through June. You do not have to be a member of the chancel choir or the church to be a member of this choir. It does help if you read music and can "carry a tune," although this is not a requirement. There is no audition. We have sung outside of the church at nursing homes ,the Blue Ridge Train program, the Blue Ridge Village Retirement Community and for the Ellijay Senior Center as well as several churches in the area. We have made two performance CDs for the ETC TV channel for their song of praise programming.
Parking Greeters Bill Groce 678-571-1214 billg5@tds.net
The Parking Greeter Group is open to any Cherry Log Christian Church member or interested visitor, male or female. This ministry provides one Parking Greeter for each normal Sunday service. Additional greeters are provided for special services, like Easter or large funeral services. We currently have six greeters in the group and need more. Each greeter serves one Sunday every four to six weeks. Training is provided. This ministry greatly enhances the welcome and hospitality CLCC is noted for.
Living Well Hugh Lake 706-946-6001 hugh4fran@yahoo.com
LIVING WELL are people who seek and practice a holistic approach to their physical and spiritual health. The program includes weekly small groups for those who have taken the Living Well Challenge. There is a monthly luncheon for information and fellowship which is open to all. Living Well has an ongoing program of Country Line Dancing, Yoga and other opportunities also open to everyone.
“Garden for Others” Murray Wood 706-838-5471 woodhavenfarms@tds.net
Our purpose is to provide food for hungry people with fresh produce from our garden near the church. The group forms in the spring and meets through the growing season to plant and harvest. Our produce is sent to the Fannin County Food Bank and Gilmer Community Food Pantry.
Sam Starr Ministry Dave Cherry 706-636-5627 184ddcherry@gmail.com
Sam Star was a man who could do anything from rebuilding a car to building a home. Whenever there was a need for a mission project or mission trip, Sam would gather a group of people together, gather all his tools that he needed for the project, and off they would go to help others. Sam had the idea to buy a trailer and outfit it with tools that missionaries needed to fix up homes, yards, or any project that God needed doing. That trailer is now a reality and equipped with tools. Sam Star Ministries is ready to move into the field locally or nationally. We need volunteers to go out and fix and repair while ministering to the folks who need God’s help and God’s love. This ministry is meant to be used by the community for the community.
Green Chalice Nancy Blackadar 706-781-7004 sisters@tds.net
Pattie Williams 352-795-0197 rwpw1@hotmail.com
“Green Chalice” is a ministry of Disciples Home Missions that focuses on our individual and collective efforts that will preserve this planet and make it a better place to pass on to those who follow. At CLCC it is our goal to create a consciousness about how we go about our missions and to consider the impact to our environment as we worship and reach out to the community and the world. It is our hope that through education and awareness our congregation will walk ever so gently on God’s creation, giving back more than we take.