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!
Fall Connect Groups
Sunday - Weekly beginning September 1st at 8:45am (located downstairs in 2 story building, room 104)
Adults
Topic: Bible Engagement; Learn Curriculum
Led by: Leigh Nester
Email: collinboysmama@gmail.com
Beginning Sunday, September 1st, gathering every Sunday at 8:45AM.
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, August 25th
(online via zoom AT 5:30PM)
Adults
Topic: The Chosen Season 4
Led by: Larry Noda & Walesca Marrero
Email: walesca2003@gmail.com, nodaman@aol.com
Zoom Link: TBA
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm via Zoom.
Description: The Larry Noda and Walesca Marrero group is for adults of any age. This Connect Group will be studying through, The Chosen Season 4 study guide. This study teaches readers how to reframe their hardships and see them as fertile soil for God’s goodness to grow in their lives. We see it over and over again in the Bible: God brings good things out of bad things for the sake of His people and for His glory.
But truth be told, when we personally experience suffering, we have a difficult time actually believing it. Yet, life is challenging even for the followers of Jesus, and hardship in the twenty-first century is no exception. God’s Goodness for the Chosen takes readers through eight lessons which reveal how God uses suffering to bring about good things in the lives of those He loves.
Sunday - Biweekly beginning Sunday, August 25th
(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: Life Lessons from the book of Philippians by Max Lucado
Led by: Whit Sasser
Email: whit@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
Description: The Sasser Connect Group is a mature adults group. This semester they will be studying Life Lessons from the book of Philippians by Max Lucado.
The believers in Philippi were struggling. They were trying to grow in faith and live for Christ. Trying to deal with conflict and threats of persecution. The apostle Paul was stuck in a Roman prison when he wrote to this young church. His letter could have focused on his own troubles. Instead, he wrote about living a life full of joy, peace, and contentment. Paul's confidence reminds us of God's wisdom and control in the difficult moments of life. His excitement challenges us in this guide to joy.
Adults
Topic: Resilience
Led by: Living Free Team
Email: kelsey@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
Description: Our Living Free small group will be studying through the workbook Resilience by Dr. Bill Effler. This study provides tools for getting up after life knocks you down. It teaches how everyday people can “get up one more time” after a life disappointment or misfortune has knocked them to the ground. Resilience addresses some of the most important experiences and seasons of life. You will learn important concepts about accepting reality, living with and through pain, asking for help, accountability, thankfulness, and inviting God to transform your life.
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.
Adults
Led by: Bo & Megan Walker and Brent & Renae Jones
Topic: 1 Corinthians
Email: bo@gctlh.org, brent@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
Description: This connect group will be following a video series on the book of 1 Corinthians by Jennie Allen.
Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for oneself. We have to choose one or the other—we can't do both. The Christians in Corinth tried to live the Christian life in a worldly way. Paul wrote the letter of 1 Corinthians to a divided and self-centered people to remind them to follow Jesus and only Jesus. We'll see how the truth of the gospel and the Spirit of God can empower us to choose to follow Jesus every day of our lives.
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Adults
Topic: The book of Joshua by Louie Giglio
Led by: Becky Neugent and Jeff Odom
Email: becky@gclth.org, jodom@faia.com
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, 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 the study on the book of Joshua by Louie Giglio.
In the book of Joshua, we get a front-row seat to the power of God as he led the nation of Israel into the Promised Land. By faith, Joshua and the Israelites overcame the challenges and obstacles they faced with the courage God supplied. And by faith, with God’s strength, we can overcome the challenges we face too.
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Youth - Middle & High School
Led by: Brad & Melissa Dancel
Email: brad@gctlh.org
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
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. Our GC YTH will be discussing various biblical topics.
Young Adults
Led by: Michael & Olivia Newsome
Email: newsomemichael95@yahoo.com
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
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 studying Acts of the Apostles by Louie Giglio. In a world that is unsure of where to find truth or purpose, the book of Acts stands apart. It reveals God’s plan for global redemption, his purpose for our lives, and the power he has given us to accomplish his mission.
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Spanish
Led by: Julio Rodriguez and Jose Barbosa
Email: Julioandfeliciarodriguez@gmail.com
Beginning Sunday, August 25th, gathering every other Sunday at 5:30pm.
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.
El libro de Efesios en la Biblia. Cubre una variedad de temas, incluida la unidad de la iglesia, el comportamiento moral y ético, y cómo la obra de Jesús en la cruz debería impactar la vida cotidiana. Ven a aprender lecciones cotidianas.
TUESDAY - Biweekly beginning August 27th at 6:00pm
(located DOWNSTAIRS IN THE 2 STORY BUILDING )
Adults
Topic: Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table by Louie Giglio.
Led by: Doris Beck & Breann States
Email: carrot_top66@yahoo.com, breannbjones@gmail.com,
Beginning Tuesday, August 27th, 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 Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table by Louie Giglio.
God has prepared a table for you. It's set with a banquet of peace, clarity, and purpose. But Satan is constantly looking for an invitation, seeking to fill your mind with distractions, fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, doubt... It's an ongoing battle. But you can learn how to protect your mind from unhealthy thoughts and experience rest and nourishment at God's table.
WEDNESDAY - Biweekly beginning August 28th at 11:00Am
(located DOWNSTAIRS IN THE 2 STORY BUILDING )
Adults
Topic: Grief (Coping with the Losses of Life)
Led by: Gayle Quinn & Christina Ruhmshottel
Email: gaylequinn50@hotmail.com, cruhmshottel@gmail.com
Beginning: Wednesday, August 28th at 11:00am
Description: This Connect Group is for anyone that is dealing with the emotions and life stresses following a loss. 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 Coping with the Losses of Life.
Everyone will experience some type of loss during their lifetime. Many times, loss is the specific reason people get trapped in a life-controlling problem. People try to cover up the pain from loss in many different unproductive ways. Loss comes in many forms: death, loss of a job, loss of freedom, loss of a relationship and many other types of losses. This study will cover a multitude of losses that create pain in a person's life and how to overcome and find healing.
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.