CONNECT MEN’S GROUP

OUR MISSION:
Build friendships, encourage men in spiritual growth and reach out to the men in our church family and community with the love of Jesus.
OUR PURPOSE:
- Build Friendships:
- through our monthly get-together as we get to know each other
- through church events with our families
- through missions, social events and retreats
- Encourage:
- by lifting each other up through prayers and acts of service
- by becoming a prayer chain so we can lift each other during times of need and in times of joy
- though devotionals and bible studies
- Reach Out:
- by supporting the other ministries of our church
- by supporting and reaching out into our local communities
This group is open to all adult men of Connect UMC.
To join us or find out more information, please contact Pastor Adam Ricks (adam@connectumc.org)
CONNECT MEN – MEETING 2025 SCHEDULE:
Scheduled Events:
September 12th (Friday) - 6:30pm - Comets Baseball Night Out
Click here to go to prepayment site (you will be redirected to our secure giving site, see full instructions below)
Batter up! All men of Connect are invited to an evening of baseball and fellowship. This event does have assigned seating, so pre-purchase of tickets is required. Please prepay online no later than September 1st.
Group check-in at ballpark 6:30pm - Attendees will meet Adam near front ballpark entry gate for group entry together ~ game starts at 7:00pm:
- When: September 12th (Friday) - 6:30pm check-in (game starts at 7:00pm)
- Where: Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., OKC, OK 73104
- Cost: $20.00 per person (prepaid) for reserved seats (Prepaid by Sept 1st)
- Additional cost for parking and money for refreshments will be needed at the event
Click here to go to prepayment site (You will be redirected to our secure payment site).... Choose "One Time Gift" giving option, then on drop down menu choose "Men's 2025 OKC Comet Baseball Sept Event", enter appropriate amount based on how many paying for (example: $20 = 1 person, $ 40 = 2 people)
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August 22nd (Friday) - 6:30pm ~ 8:30pm - Annual Trivia Night
- Connect Men's Group and Girlfriends Connect (Women’s Group) will be having a combined group event this month for a fun evening of "Battle of the Sexes" Trivia night. Everyone is asked to bring a shareable potluck item. Bring the whole family, this year we will have activity for the youth and children
- Where: Connect UMC, 5400 N. Coltrane Rd., Edmond, OK 73034
- Cost: None
- Please bring a shareable potluck item
Schedule will be updated as plans are finalized or additional months added.
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COMPLETED EVENTS 2025
June 10th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm : Men's Group TopGolf Event
- Open to all adult men of Connect
- Cost: $ 42.00 per person (Prepaid online no later than June 8th, 2025)
- Fee includes driving bay fee, shared snack and beverage (tea, coffee, soda)
- Where: TopGolf, 13313 Pawnee Dr. (Between Western & Memorial), OKC, OK
- RSVP to Pastor Adam Ricks (adam@connectumc.org)
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February 25th, 6:30-8:00 pm: Men's Group 3rd Annual Pool Tournament
- Open to all adult men of Connect
- Cost: $ 30.00 per person (Prepaid online no later than Feb. 23rd, 2025)
- Fee includes table fee, shared snack and beverage (tea, coffee, soda)
- Where: Main Event, 1441 W. Memorial Rd., OKC, OK 73114
- RSVP to Pastor Adam Ricks (adam@connectumc.org)
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UPCOMING EVENTS - IN PLANNING STAGES NOW (Tentative - Date/Times)
If you have any suggestions or ideas for our group social events, feel free to contact Pastor Adam Ricks
Schedule will be updated as final details made, but for most up to date schedule, contact Adam Ricks to be added to private "email/text" group. Email: adam@connectumc.org