Small Groups 2019 Winter / Spring Semester SUNDAY GROUPS

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1 SUNDAY GROUPS Location Description Chris & Kristine Freeman Room 204 Christian Liberty This study is based upon Romans Chapter 14 and the exercise of Christian liberty. We will discuss how we grow together even when we disagree on matters of the conscience. Our group is comprised of couples & singles from all age groups. We strive to engage with each other, pray for each other and invest in each other s lives while building relationships as we seek a closer walk with the Lord. Cindy Downs Crying & Toddler Room Various Devotions / Bible Each week we will read a devotional from a different source in our group setting and then discuss how it speaks to us, as well as, what scripture has to say about the topic of the day. Our focus will be on fellowship, sharing and prayer. Frank Carta Men / / / Gilead Men s Team Youth Room 1 As a group our first priority is prayer. We will lift up those who have submitted Connection Cards for the purpose of prayer. Also, we help to feed the homeless. During the course of the semester we will fellowship through planned events. Joe & Lydia Hester / Room 205 As a group we encourage Godly daily living based on Godly wisdom and spiritual interpretation as provided by the Holy Bible. We encourage open discussion from each member and have group prayer before we start our Bible discussions. As well as Bible study and prayer, we encourage each person to have a relationship with God, go through Growth Track, and become a Gilead family member. We also visit the residents of the VISTA MARIA Group home on a bi-weekly basis. Dan & Lori Moldovan or Room 211 Book of Ephesians We are a Co-Ed group of all ages and stages of life that realize we need to Know God and Make Him Known. We will be continuing our study of the Book of Ephesians - chapters one through three covers every spiritual blessing that God gives us as His children while chapters four through six covers the application of those blessings in our daily lives.

2 Shawn Lewis Students / 7 th Grade to 12 th Grade Game Room Various Studies Gilead Students (7th-12th Grade) strives to help students grow in their relationship with God and others. We pray that this leads to a life of ministry and service to the Lord no matter their calling. This time in a student s life is so important and that is why we work hard to create an environment where students can have fun, but most importantly build positive relationships, learn life changing truths from God s Word, and take their next steps in their walk with the Lord. We connect with our students through small group settings just like the adult small groups. Mike Debrowsky College & Career / Room 209 College & Career If you are between the ages of don t live life alone. Our group is meant to give you a place where the stresses of starting your life can be shared with others. Our ultimate goal is to grow into being a strong independent adult, having a real relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, we will have various activities each month and meet for breakfast before church. Kathy White / / Hope Chapel What Every Christian Ought to Know Our group is called Starfish Sisters and we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others through monthly outreach projects. We partner with other faith-based organizations, such as All Worthy Love, Life Challenge Ministries, 2 nd Chance Ministries, Crisis Pregnancy Center, and others. In addition, we have activities, parties, and field trips in order to build relationships. We will be covering the book written by Dr. Adrian Rogers titled What Every Christian Ought to Know. This book will help new believers, as well as seasoned saints, confidently communicate what they believe and why they believe it. A timeless resource for all believers. Becky Edwards / Room 208 As a group we share prayer request & go over our lesson weekly. We will start the semester going through the series. Also, for fun, occasionally we will have get togethers at Becky s house. Come join us!

3 Stephen Drain Men Room 207 Taming the Tongue James 3:8 says our tongue is unruly. This study will help us bring our speech into subjection to the Holy Spirit. It will build and strengthen relationships, improve our interactions with others, and will help us express God s love. Kyant e Eason Room 203 Wholehearted Wives We will start the semester by going through the series. After the series concludes we will be looking at a book entitled Wholehearted Wives by Erin Smalley. This study will teach us the meaning of submitting to our husbands as God has called us to do in Ephesians chapter 5. We will pray for our husbands / marriage applying the keys to our life for a more loving relationship. We want to grow and encourage each other by sharing our personal experiences. Don Austin Men Choir Room We are a men s group that comes together to study the Word of God. We have curriculum discussion, pray for each other, and have Christ centered fellowship that glorifies God. We come prepared to be a blessing to others in the group. Ron Gering Men Room 210 We are a men s group that comes together to study the Word of God. We will start the semester with the series entitled. We ll continue to follow the different small group series that is provided by our church. Wil Bice Men 11:00 a.m. Regency Care Facility Various Spiritual Messages Each week different speakers from the group go to the Regency Care Facility to conduct services for the residents. Members of the group give a devotional message, sing songs, or do both. If you d like to join the team, reach out to Wil Bice at for more information on how you can serve the residents at Regency by giving them God s word and encourage them as they live through their elderly years

4 Small Groups 2019 Winter / Spring Semester MONDAY GROUPS Location Description Carol Pinnegar Women Monthly Widow s Care Ministry First Monday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Crying & Toddler Room The Widow s Care Ministry is another long running group at Gilead. Each month, ladies get together for the purpose of listening to devotion and encouraging one another. Many of the group s participants also serve in the Bear Ministry and the Funeral Dinner Ministry. Bring a sandwich or something to eat and join us as we meet for the purpose of leaning on each other. TUESDAY GROUPS Location Description Katie Parks / Every other Tuesday 10:00 a.m. (starting on February 5 th ) Contact Katie for location Various Devotions / Bible Come out and bring your young children! We are a group of moms looking to get together for the purpose of encouraging one another as we raise young children. Also, we ll be going over various devotions and Bible studies. Anita Parks / Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Church Lobby & Food Room We meet together on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the purpose of providing and distributing food to the needy in our community. Also, we pray for the needs of the people we serve. We have seen this worthy ministry used to lead people to Jesus and become a part of our church community. Dean & Cyndi Mileto First Tuesday of each month 7316 Birch St. Taylor, MI Taking the Next Step We want to assist every individual in their quest to know God, find freedom, discover their purpose, and ultimately make a difference as they serve the Lord. All those who completed the four steps of Growth Track (the previous month) are invited to come to our home so we can help you to get plugged into Gilead, using your God given design for service.

5 Betty Borza Small Groups 2019 Winter / Spring Semester Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. Room 201 This semester we will be making small flower arrangements for individuals who are either shut-in or have an extensive hospital stay. Also, our focus will be to encourage each other in the Lord as we work diligently for the cause of Christ. Pastor Russ Grubaugh First Tuesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. Leon s Restaurant 8787 Telegraph Rd. Taylor, MI Come out and join the Victory Bible Class members as they gather for a monthly breakfast. This has been a longstanding tradition at Gilead because it s fun and enjoyable. Pastor Russ heads up the group and from time to time shares announcements and prayer requests, along with a boat load of encouragement. Come join us! Kristine Kiernan Sandy Adkins (Coach) Tuesdays 6:30 p.m Jackson Taylor, MI Our group will meet at home for the purpose of fellowship, Bible study, and sweet treatsj. We will start our group with members from our condominium community, but all adults are welcome. If you d like to be a part of us, just call Kris or Sandy for directions. We d love to have you be a part of our group! WEDNESDAY GROUPS Location Description Lori Blum / Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Hope Chapel This is a ladies small group that meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We sure enjoy one another as we study God s word together. A very sweet bond is created while studying His word and praying for one another. Also, we have a wonderful time of fellowship! On occasion, we do have outreach activities for the community. We also meet at Lori s house periodically for fellowship, food, and fun! We would love to have you in our group! Tim Moody Freedom Group / Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Victory Bible Chapel Stepping Out of Denial into God s Grace Come and join us in a Judgement Free Zone as we deal with hurts, hang-ups, and habits. We meet for the purpose of showing the love of Jesus Christ as we learn about ways to overcome the sin struggles in our life.

6 Sue Cookson Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Crying & Toddler Room Jesus: Experiencing His Touch We are starting the semester with a no homework Bible study by Kay Arthur & David Arthur entitled Jesus: Experiencing His Touch. This study will cover the Gospel of Mark, chapters one to six, then chapters 14 to 16 which will cover the understanding of His death and resurrection. Nancy Wright Every other Wednesday 10:00 a.m. (starting on February 6 th ) 7922 Pine Street Taylor, MI Come on over to our house and make cards for the sick and shut-ins from our church. Also, we will be praying for the people after we make their card(s). This is a great time to get together as we serve the Lord together. Kathleen Downs Marieanne Shaw Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (every other Sunday) Dix- Toledo Brownstown, MI Various Books of the Bible Our group consists of residents from the American House complex in Brownstown. Each week we take turns reading 10 to 15 verses and discuss the meaning and application of the scripture. We also share prayer requests from residents and prayer requests from Gilead. Along with our weekly meetings, we gather every other Sunday night and listen to Bible preaching about prophesy. THURSDAY GROUPS Location Description Caryn Hoffman Women / Monthly Fellowship. In January we will meet on Thursday, January 24h. Then we will meet on the Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Victory Bible Chapel Lysa TerKeurst: The Seven I AM statements by Jesus found in the Gospel of John. L.I.F.T. ( in Fellowship Together) - Each month ladies gather to hear a devotional designed just for women. We will be going through the video series by Lysa TerKeurst on the streets of Israel to explore the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Through this interactive, in-depth study we will be trading feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is like never before. Also, we spend time in fellowship around matters pertaining to our walk with God.

7 Linda Moore Jerri Rooker From time to time we meet on Thursday mornings, but most of the time we meet together and go to various homes for visits. Cafeteria or Victory Bible Chapel Hands & Feet Ministry Our group visits, calls on, text and/or send cards to those unable to attend our services due to health reasons (either long or short term). We have a Facebook Page to keep in touch with participants regarding visiting. Men interest in visiting should contact Pastor Dean or Bob Foley. If you have any questions please contact Linda Moore or Jerri Rooker. Anita Parks / Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Church Lobby & Food Room We meet together on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the purpose of providing and distributing food to the needy in our community. Also, we pray for the needs of the people we serve. We have seen this worthy ministry used to lead people to Jesus and become a part of our church community. Emma Kate Thomas Women Monthly Bear Ministry Third Thursday every month at 10:00 a.m. Crying & Toddler Room Every month our group gets together to build cloth bears for children who are ill or have gone through a traumatic event. These bears are distributed to local hospitals and police departments to be given to children who need them. This has been a long running group which has ministered to children for many years. FRIDAYS GROUPS NO FRIDAY GROUPS AT THIS TIME

8 SATURDAY & VARIOUS MEETING DAYS GROUPS Location Description Gary Blum Men / Seasonal Contact Gary for details Various Locations Our group enjoys motorcycle rides and trips. If you have a motorcycle, come and join us. Along with the motorcycle rides we might stop for breakfast, lunch, or a special destination. Also, if you have a friend or co-worker who rides and needs Jesus invite them to join us. Bob Foley Men / As needed, contact Bob for times & dates Various Locations If you d like to assist with visits to men who are unable to attend our services due to health reasons (either long or short term) contact Bob Foley. Bob would be glad to go with you or let you know who needs a visit. Georgia Bice Thelma Nickell Necessity Based Victory Bible Chapel Chain When members have an emergency prayer need, they can reach out to Georgia or Thelma and they will immediately enact the prayer chain. This chain is a group of individuals that are contacted for the purpose of praying for individuals and their specific need. Group listings as of January 20, 2019