Connect Groups are a great way for you and your family to get involved in fellowship with other people in the body of Christ. We offer a large variety of Biblical subject matter and interests. For more information about Connect Groups, email us at info@gctlh.org. Join a Connect Group today!
Winter Connect Groups
Sunday - Weekly beginning January 28th at 9:00am (located upstairs in the 2 story building, room 209)
Adults
Topic: Bible Engagement; Learn Curriculum
Led by: Leigh Nester
Email: collinboysmama@gmail.com
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every Sunday at 9:00AM.
Description: The Leigh Nester Connect Group is a discipleship based class and is open to any age. They will be studying the Learn curriculum through the Bible Engagement Project.
Sometimes it seems like today’s culture is constantly challenging our faith. Without an understanding of the Bible’s core truths, how can we have confidence to share and defend our faith? This curriculum will take you on a deep dive into the core of what the Bible teaches. By illustrating the pattern of God’s deepest truths, you will have the understanding and confidence you need to share His story and love with the world.
Sunday - Biweekly beginning Sunday, january 28th
(online via zoom AT 4:30PM)
Adults
Topic: The Gospel of Mark
Led by: Larry Noda & Walesca Marrero
Email: walesca2003@gmail.com, nodaman@aol.com
Zoom Link: TBA
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday at 4:30pm via Zoom.
Description: The Larry Noda, Walesca Marrero Connect Group is a discipleship based class and is open to any age. This Connect Group will be studying through The Gospel of Mark by Francis Chan.
This study is a journey intended to lead you along in the footsteps of Jesus as he walks the road from Galilee to Jerusalem. This guide will require more of you than simply reading the Bible and answering a few questions. It'll ask you to engage your heart and your hands as well-feeling the full impact of Mark's writing as well as putting into action the challenges his gospel makes to his reader.
Sunday - Biweekly beginning Sunday, JANUARY 28TH
(Dinner at 5:30pm and Connect Group at 6:15pm)
This semester the following connect groups will be gathering for a community dinner at 5:30pm downstairs in the 2 story building. Following dinner, Connect Groups will begin at 6:15pm and childcare is provided.
Adults
Topic: Help Is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit
Led by: Whit Sasser
Email: whit@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
Description: The Sasser Connect Group is a mature adults group. This semester they will be going though the study guide Help Is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit by Max Lucado. This connect group will be using the study guide, but a companion book is available as well. This study guide is available for purchase on Amazon and Christianbook.com.
This study will help you learn more about this “helper” whom we know as the Holy Spirit. You will receive the tools and encouragement you need to become joyful, enthusiastic, and empowered as you draw closer to God; learn who the Spirit is and how he can help you; find true rest and peace as you let him carry your burdens; and discover your unique gifts to further God’s kingdom.
Help Is Here reminds us that our Good Shepherd doesn’t just feed us; he leads us. He does more than correct us; he directs us. God keeps us on track—and best of all, he’s commissioned the Holy Spirit to guide us down the winding roads of life, wherever they may lead us.
Adults
Topic: Fearless Forgiveness
Led by: Living Free Team
Email: kelsey@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
Description: Our Living Free small group will be studying through the workbook Fearless Forgiveness by Ruth Graham. Unforgiveness is like a spiritual roadblock that keeps us from growing in our faith. This study will give insight to what the Bible say's about forgiveness and how to discover the courage to forgive anyone, including ourselves.
Living Free is for anyone seeking help to overcome a problem area in their life, whether that be; destructive behaviors, harmful emotions, negative attitudes, unhealthy relationships or substance abuse. The goal of Living Free is to help individuals overcome the problem area in their life and then train and equip them to help others in their journey.
Women
Topic: Embrace Bravery - Infertility Support
Led by: Shannon Ketchum
Email: shan.ketchum@gmail.com
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday.
Description: This Connect Group is for women dealing with primary or secondary infertility at any stage - naturally trying to conceive, exploring IUI or IVF, and/or pursuing foster care or adoption. This Connect Group will offer support on your journey to building your family and dive into a topical study called Embrace Bravery.
In this study, you’ll discover how to embrace your infertility story with bravery and strength. Infertility makes us feel weak, as if we failed somehow. We were created to produce children; yet, we struggle to conceive, causing feelings of failure and inadequacy. Though we may have those feelings, that's not what God says about us. In fact, I believe He's taking the brokenness of infertility and using it to maximize the bravery and strength He's already given us. Women on this journey are some of the bravest women out there. From long waits, tests, IUI's, IVF, and the like, we must continue to fight for our families more than anyone does. In Embrace Bravery: Embracing Your Infertility Story with Bravery and Strength, you'll learn truths to walk through topics like waiting, grieving, having faith, trusting God, being brave in the face of infertility and more. Take this journey with me, as we dive into how you can walk this journey with dignity and grace.
Adults
Led by: Bo & Megan Walker and Brent & Renae Jones
Topic: Prayer
Email: bo@gctlh.org, brent@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday.
Description: The Walker/Jones Connect Group is for adults of all ages and stages of life. This Connect Group will be doing a topical study on Prayer.
They will be following a video series called The Prayer Course: How to Pray. This study walks through the Lord's Prayer and gives practical ways to begin praying daily and/or improve your prayer life.
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Adults
Topic: Grief
Led by: Gayle Quinn & Christina Ruhmshottel
Email: gaylequinn50@hotmail.com, cruhmshottel@gmail.com
Beginning: TBA
Description: This Connect Group is for anyone that is dealing with the emotions and life stresses following the death of a loved one. This Connect Group will offer support in your journey of walking through grief, no matter how far along you are in the grieving process. This Connect Group will be following along with the book Handling Loss and Grief: How to face losses in life and grief christianly.
As a person goes through this group they will be able to identify what the Bible has to say about handling the losses of life. To grieve is human; how to grieve Christianly is supernatural. It requires us to invite the Holy Spirit to guide us through the grieving process. This group also provides guidance in the use of Scripture to help the grieving. It offers biblical coping methods for facing loss and comfort to those who have faced loss.
Adults
Led by: Becky Neugent and Jeff Odom
Email: becky@gclth.org, jodom@faia.com
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
Description:The Neugent/Odom Connect Group is for all adults-married, single, younger or older; full, almost empty, empty or wanna be empty nest. If that's you, we've got you covered.
This semester will be following along with a bible study on the book of Job by Francis Chan. The world teaches us to revolve our actions, thoughts, and beliefs around ourselves. “It’s all about you!” we are encouraged to think. In the world’s philosophy, we become the author and hero of our story. But the Bible teaches a different view, one where another hero—the actual Author of life—takes center stage. In the book of Job, God asserts his preeminence and displays his power. This study on Job will explore the overriding truth that we exist not for ourselves but to glorify the God who deserves all worship and praise. This Connect Group will also have a serve night and conclude with watching The Shift movie, which is a modern retelling of Job.
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Youth - Middle & High School
Led by: Brad & Melissa Dancel
Email: brad@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday.
Description: If you are a High School or Middle School student who wants to join other students who desire to know God better and read His Word, then we encourage you to join our GC Youth Connect Group as we walk through scripture together. Using ‘The Bible Recap’ by Tara Leigh Cobble, we will have meaningful conversations about what God’s Word is speaking to you, as we follow a chronological Bible reading plan together. Our discussions will lead you to a deeper understanding of the Bible's narrative and how God's character is revealed throughout Scripture. Together we’ll find that He's where the joy is!
Young Adults
Led by: Brian Neugent & Michael & Olivia Newsome
Email: brian@gctlh.org, newsomemichael95@yahoo.com
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday.
Description: This Connect Group is for all young adults whether college age or young professionals, this group is for you. This semester, we will be discussing the video series Jesus in our Generation by Ben Stuart.
Every generation approaches the world a bit differently, impacting their view of God, self and neighbor. For young adults, major advances in technology and rapidly changing social and political landscapes have left us scrambling to find - or even define truth. How do we adopt to cultural revolutions while remaining anchored to God's unchanging word? In this series we will discuss major areas in our lives that are directly impacted by modern culture. Discovering God's timeless wisdom for this generation and truths that will anchor us in Christ.
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Spanish
Led by: Julio Rodriguez and Jose Barbosa
Email: Julioandfeliciarodriguez@gmail.com
Beginning Sunday, January 28th, gathering every other Sunday.
Description: This Connect Group is primarily for Spanish speakers, but English translation will be provided. This Connect Group will be studying through the Book of Ephesians.
TUESDAY - Biweekly beginning January 28th at 6:00pm
(located DOWNSTAIRS IN THE 2 STORY BUILDING )
Adults
Topic: Elijah: Faith and Fire
Led by: Doris Beck & Breann States & Gayle Quinn
Email: carrot_top66@yahoo.com, breannbjones@gmail.com, gaylequinn50@hotmail.com
Beginning Tuesday, January 30th, gathering every other Tuesday at 6:00pm.
Description: This Connect Group is for adults of all ages and stages of life.
This Connect Group will be following along with the Bible study Elijah: Faith and Fire by Priscilla Shirer. This study will lead you through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now.
FRIDAY - EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY night OF THE MONTH
(7:00PM, located DOWNSTAIRS IN THE 2 STORY BUILDING)
Spanish
Topic: Nosotros la Iglesia
Led by: Julio Rodriguez
Email: julioandfeliciarodriguez@gmail.com,
Every 1st and 3rd Friday night of the month at 7:00pm located downstairs in the 2 story building.
Description: This Connect Group is primarily for Spanish speakers, but English translation will be provided. This Connect Group will be studying through a discipleship based curriculum called Nosotros, la Iglesia.
La serie Nosotros, la Iglesia habla de la experiencia transformadora y continua de ser y hacer iglesia en comunidad. La lectura del Nuevo Testamento nos invita a recorrer nuestra propia historia, a valorar las diferencias, a comprender la misión y, especialmente, a vivir como Jesús.
En una época en que los ideales de la humanidad están en proceso de revisión y de cambio, Javo Romero nos anima a redescubrir quiénes somos en Cristo, y a disfrutar de la maravillosa idea de Dios que llamada iglesia.