Vision and Mission
Vision: A Brotherhood of Authentic Men, bold action men who change their world for the good, demonstrating God's love while blessing everyone around them.
Mission: Building Authentic Men for God's glory and His purposes.
Men's Fraternity
Men's Fraternity helps to build authentic men and will help you become a better follower of Christ, a better husband, a better dad, a better neighbor, a better employee or boss. The time together at Frat@Dawn includes large group teaching (usually Senior Pastor Jay Abramson) and small group discussions and application in table groups. Frat@Night will feature three tracks to choose from (details below).
Men's Fraternity will begin Tuesday, September 12.
FRAT@DAWN
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 6 a.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall - Avon Campus
Cost: $30
Frat@Dawn: "Foundations", led by Pastor Jay Abramson, will help men get a better grasp of the building blocks of our faith. What does the Bible have to say about what we believe? How does that lead to personal growth?. We will learn basic truths of the Christian faith in a simple, systematic, life-changing way.
FRAT@NIGHT
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 6:15 p.m., beginning with "Ten Minutes with Pastor Jay" in the Sanctuary
Location: Fellowship Hall - Avon Campus
Cost: $30
Frat@Night will feature three tracks to choose from:
- The Quest for Authentic Manhood: The first year of the Men's Fraternity curriculum will help you deal with your past to create a life-changing, God-focused future.
- Leadership Development (also for women): Learn how to be a stronger, better leader at home, work and church with the series The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John Maxwell.
- The Bullpen: This new track is for guys who are looking to grow into the man God wants you to be. This fall we will focus on "A Man and His Work" and "Seven Questions that Rattle in the Minds of Most Men." Each video series will include lots of discussion.
Men's Retreat
Join us for the Men's Retreat at Hume New England. This retreat is designed to ignite passionate living within New England men through outdoor activities, great food, engaging worship, and messages of conviction. It is a reminder that every man is called to a life of honesty, purity, and integrity. Become the man God has called you to be and be a light to a dark world.
Location: Hume New England
Date: September 29 - October 1
Time: Check-in starts on Friday at 3 p.m.; departure is Sunday after lunch
Cost: $199
Speaker: Adam Weatherby
Adam is passionate about carrying on his family company's legacy and communicating the truth of God's Word in a relevant way. Adam, president of one of the premiere firearms manufacturers in the country, has a love for both the outdoors and ministry. As a camper, counselor, pastor, and speaker, Adam has partnered with Hume in a variety of ways over the years. Adam married his high school sweetheart, Brenda, and enjoys outdoor adventures and family dinners with their son and daughter. Adam earned a B.A. in Church Leadership from Bethany College and obtained an M.A. in Religion from Liberty Theological Seminary.
Faithful Hands
Faithful Hands is a monthly serving opportunity to be the hands of Jesus in the lives of widows, senior adults and single moms who need routine maintenance in their home. Each team (three or four men) spends three hours on the second Saturday morning of each month helping those in need.
Men's Micro-Groups
Micro-Groups are groups of 3-5 guys who share life together and share in the Word together two times per month for about an hour. Some meet for breakfast, and others meet during the week in the evening.
For more information about a Micro-Group, please email Paul Semanski.