Current Groups Directory
GENERAL GROUPS
Russ Yoder's Group
- Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 at rotating
locations.
- For more information, contact Pat Beals at 922-6432 or Russ
at 780-2379.
This group is currently studying Genesis, the beginning of our faith, and our relationship with God. All are welcome to visit or join this group!
The Lutz Group
- Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the home of
Tom and Kathy Lutz.
- For more information, contact Tom or Kathy at 929-1561.
- The Lutz Group serves one adopted family from the Gulf Gate area.
This group is studying The Life and Times of Christ (a Focus on the Family series). This study will run through Spring 08. Come visit or join any time!
The Parker Group
- Meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00pm at Dave and Dawn
Parker's house.
- For information contact Dave and Dawn at 921-3984.
The Parker Group is currently using a study called Faith Under Fire. This cutting-edge curriculum uses video clips from the popular PAX-TV program Faith Under Fire and features spirited discussions between well-respected Christians, people of other faiths, or people with no faith at all on important spiritual and social issues. Host Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith, provides additional comments to guide small group discussion.
This diverse group comprised of teens through retirees welcomes anyone to visit or join -- especially those early in their faith journey who would like to learn more about Christianity and other faiths.
Dave Gamache's Group
- Meets Sundays after service, in the GGC Fellowship Hall.
- Studying the poetic books of the Bible.
- Contact Dave for more info at dagamache@yahoo.com.
Drama Group
- Meets Mondays at 6:30pm at the home of Flo and Tom Hill.
- Also meets on Thursdays at around 7pm at the Starbucks on Clark Rd for general chatter and fellowship.
- Contact Sheri Lewis for more information at 379-3799.
The study and practice of acting is what brings this group together! Patterned after the Acts II church, this life group starts by eating together, with each member contributing what they can. Studies for this group relate to what is occurring in the lives of its members. As a drama team they perform for the main church, youth group, and Sunday school. They also perform at various benefits and other churches as needed.
The Strand-Pizzo Group
- Meets on the first Monday of each month from 7-9pm at the
home of Charlene Strand.
- Book Club Style Meeting w/ beverages and dessert
- Contact Charlene at clsbeachwalker@comcast.net or at
914-2520 (cell).
This group's current study is the book Blue Like Jazz by Donald MIller. An excerpt from the book cover:
"I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't
resolve. . . . I used to not like God because God didn't
resolve. But that was before any of this happened."
For anyone wondering if the Christian Faith is still
relevant in a post-modern culture,
For anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with
a God who is real,
For anyone yearning for a renewed sense of
passion in life..
Blue Like Jazz is a fresh and original perspective on
life, love and redemption.
TWENTY AND THIRTY SOMETHINGS
Jason & Valerie Gipe Group
- Meets Sunday evenings at 7:00 at the home of Jason and
Valerie Gipe.
- For more information, contact Valerie at 780-2837
- Currently studying the book of John. This study will run for about 20 weeks.
Matt Clippard's Group
Meeting Wednesday nights, this group is open to Ð but not limited to -- those serving the Youth Ministry first weds after youth once a month (Junior High and High School). For more information, contact Matt Clippard at 302-4924 or Mandy Smith at 544-5840.
WOMEN'S GROUPS
Barb Earll's Group
- Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at rotating
locations.
- Contact Barb for more information at 925-8529.
This group is studying the book How to Hear from God by Joyce Meyers. A description of this book says:
In a world filled with ringing cell phones, blaring
televisions and non-stop radio it is little wonder that we
find it difficult to listen to God. In How to Hear from
God Joyce Meyer will teach you how to slow down,
listen to God's still small voice and respond in
obedience. Learn to listen to God's voice and you will
hear the perfect plan that he has for your life.
Jeanne McCoy's Group
- Meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
- Meets in rotating homes, please call for directions.
- For more information, contact Jeanne at 925-8779 or email her at imasheep@verizon.net.
This group of women is currently studying the book Why Mike Isn't A Christian.
Robin Yoder's Group
- Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:00 to
7:30/8:00 p.m.
- For more information, contact Robin at 587-3345.
This group of women is currently studying the Book of Revelation. Robin's group also has one adopted family from the Gulf Gate area that they serve.
PARENTS-WITH-CHILDREN GROUPS
The Kelly Group
- Parents with grade school children meet every other week on
alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays, usually in the Kelly
home.
- For information contact Wendy Kelly at 321-5095.
- This group uses the "Deep Sheet" form each week's message
as our study guide.
At Gulf Gate Church, we focus on Loving God, Loving People, and Serving the World. Our Sunday service is one way we Love God - through praise and worship, and through learning more about His word. Sunday service alone, however, cannot be our only means of spiritual development, and it cannot fully complete our mission to Love People and Serve the World.
Our Life Groups provide one way to participate in all three parts of our Gulf Gate Church mission. Through Life Groups, we Love God by studying His word deeper, and by growing as His disciples. We Love People through the community that our groups become. Group members grow to know each other and support each other in our Life journey just as much as our spiritual journey. Our groups' members often tell of being helped by or helping those in their Life Group - through house fires, business moves, illnesses, the arrival of new family members, job loss, and other life events. Finally, through Life Groups, we Serve the World. Most Life Groups serve the local and or global community in some capacity - by adopting AIDS children in Africa, serving through Angel's Attic, fundraising for Kids by the Sea, or boxing up care packages for our service men and women overseas.
We hope that you see a Life Group here that interests you, and we encourage you to "test drive" any group at any time! Finding the group that is the right fit for you is important. If you don't see or find a group that appeals to you, please call Wendy Kelly at 321-5095. She will be happy to arrange for the creation of a new group for those interested!
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