THE FALL SEMESTER RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER 7 TO NOVEMBER 27.

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2 THE FALL SEMESTER RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER 7 TO NOVEMBER 27. BIBLE STUDY GROUPS: DIGGING DEEPER & DESSERT LEADER: Max and Michele Morton LOCATION: The Morton s home in Clinton TIME: Wednesdays at 7:00PM (exception First Wednesday) DESCRIPTION: We will review Pastor Chuck's weekend sermon, seeking to further apply the truths introduced into our lives through a share and prayer format. The group will be highly interactive and discussion based. The leader will facilitate rather than teach. CHILDREN S GROUPS: FAITHGIRLZ CLUB LEADERS: Haley Grace Finnegan and Elisha Finnegan LOCATION: The Finnegan s home in Florence TIME: Sundays 3-4:00P CHILDCARE: Yes DESCRIPTION: We will have a memory verse, read a story from a Faithgirlz book- True You, discussion, prayer and a challenge for the girls each week. COLLEGE GROUPS: LEADERS: Chris and Jennifer Wharton/Emily Childs LOCATION: The Wharton s home in Clinton TIME: Mondays at 7:00PM DESCRIPTION: This is a group created specifically for college students between the ages of This will be a place you can relax and have fun, as well as, have a group of your peers available for encouragement as you go through the college experience.

3 FELLOWSHIP GROUPS: DINNER WITH FRIENDS (50 & UP) LEADERS: Perry and Sharon Johnson LOCATION: Raymond TIME: 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 5:00PM DESCRIPTION: Fellowship and fun with friends GUITARS UNLEASHED LEADER: Thomas Silver LOCATION: The Silver s home in Byram TIME: Monday 6:30-8:00PM DESCRIPTION: This will not be a guitar teaching group but just a jam session while learning from each other and having a blast playing together! Must be able to play "SOME" guitar (even if its just three chords). Bass is welcome. GAME NIGHT LEADER: Thomas and Hayley Silver LOCATION: The Silver s home in Byram TIME: Sundays 6:00-8:00PM - Children are welcome but parents are responsible for their oversight. DESCRIPTION: Gathering together to relax, talk, and play games (Uno, Heads Up, etc.) Be sure to bring an entree, side, or dessert for a pot luck style evening!

4 LIFE GROUPS: LEADERS: Ginger Hill and Brianna Graham LOCATION: Ginger s home in Brandon TIME: Tuesdays at 6:30 CHILDCARE: Yes DESCRIPTON: LIFE is a small group designed to allow participants to personally encounter the Lord and receive freedom in many areas of their spiritual life. LEADERS: Tommy Hill and Johnny Davis LOCATION: Relate Church TIME: Tuesdays at 6:30 CHILDCARE: Yes DESCRIPTON: LIFE is a small group designed to allow participants to personally encounter the Lord and receive freedom in many areas of their spiritual life. LEADERS: Ebony James and Lorri Culpepper LOCATION: Relate Church TIME: Tuesdays at 6:30 DESCRIPTON: LIFE is a small group designed to allow participants to personally encounter the Lord and receive freedom in many areas of their spiritual life.

5 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY GROUPS: LIVE! LAUGH! LOVE! LEADERS: Paul and Casey Ford LOCATION: Florence TIME: Sundays from 5:30-7:00PM CHILDCARE: Children are allowed and the parents will be responsible for their oversight. DESCRIPTION: (This group targets the year age group) Doing life with other middle-aged couples. Some food, some fun and God. LEGOS- (ALL AGES) LEADERS: Shane & Keri Jenkins LOCATION: The Jenkins home in Florence TIME: Saturdays at 6:30PM CHILDCARE: Children are welcome and parents are responsible for their oversight. DESCRIPTION: Family based group with a meal and fellowship. All are encouraged to attend. Be sure to bring your appetite because we always say Let s Eat Good On Saturday! BETTER TOGETHER LEADERS: Joey and Amber Oliver LOCATION: The Oliver s home in Florence TIME: Sundays at 3:00PM DESCRIPTION: (This group targets ages 20+ Married or Engaged) Whether your marriage is new, old, good, or bad, find out how God designed marriage to be experienced. We will be going through the 12 week study guide of Marriage on the Rock, A Guide for Discovering God's Design for your Dream Marriage by Jimmy Evans. PARENTING ON PURPOSE LEADERS: Chris and Jennifer Wharton LOCATION: The Wharton s home in Clinton TIME: Sundays at 6:00PM CHILDCARE: Yes and parents will be responsible for their oversight. DESCRIPTION: (This group targets ages 18+ Single or Married) If you're a parent or thinking about becoming one, we'd love for you to join us for Parenting on Purpose. We'll get together every Sunday night for a potluck dinner, then watch and discuss the Parenting on Purpose DVD.

6 MENS GROUPS: MEN OF GOD (18+) LEADERS: Bobby Finnegan and Aaron Grantham LOCATION: Bobby Finnegan s home in Florence TIME: Thursdays 6:30-8:30 DESCRIPTION: We will worship Jesus, pray for one another and fellowship. FINISHING STRONG (21+) THIS GROUP IS FULL LEADERS: Chuck Ford LOCATION: V Donuts in Byram TIME: Tuesdays at 6:00AM DESCRIPTION: We will learn how, as men, we can live godly lives and lead our families in an ungodly world. MISSIONS GROUPS: LEADER: Fonzie Garcia LOCATION: Relate Church TIME: Mondays at 6:00PM DESCRIPTION: (This group will meet bi-weekly) This group will be training and preparing for a mission trip to Guatemala in the summer of This group will learn: 1. Culture lessons 2. Spanish lessons (Rosetta Stone, kids curriculum) 3. How to minister a kids lesson in Spanish PRAYER GROUPS: SUNDAY SERVICE PRAYER LEADER: Shirley Ford LOCATION: Relate Church offices TIME: Following worship on Sunday mornings CHILDCARE: Childcare will be provided DESCRIPTION: We will meet back in the Relate Church offices to pray over our services real time following praise and worship.

7 WEDNESDAY MORNING PRAYER LEADER: Melissa Boone LOCATION: Relate Church TIME: Wednesdays at 9:00AM DESCRIPTION: Join us in serving our church by praying over the weekly prayer requests and the leadership of Relate Church. PRAYER SCHOOL LEADER: Tamera Ford LOCATION: Relate Church TIME: Saturdays from 8-9:00A DESCRIPTION: Prayer School is a place where those desiring to learn how to pray effectively will be taught by both precept and example. Those attending Prayer School will learn foundational principles of prayer and to follow the Holy Spirit, taking hold of the things of God as we pray boldly for nations, for Relate Church, and for God s plan for their own lives. RECREATIONAL GROUPS: WALKING WITH PURPOSE LEADER: Nicole Finnegan and Christi Eckelberry LOCATION: Bright Park in Pearl TIME: Thursdays at 6:00PM - Children are allowed to attend and play at the park, but parents are responsible for their oversight. DESCRIPTION: We will be walking around a track while praying over areas in each others lives. We will be fervent and intentional in targeting areas that each of us need prayer and sometimes listening to worship music while getting in shape! BACKYARD ATHLETES (12+) LEADER: Jared Limbaugh LOCATION: Brighton Park in Clinton TIME: Thursdays at 5:30PM DESCRIPTION: Getting together to play frisbee golf and have fun. Bring a frisbee if you have one. It doesn t have to be the disc kind, just something to throw.

8 SINGLES GROUPS: SATISFIED SINGLES LEADER: Kelli Minter LOCATION: Kelli s house in Byram TIME: Fridays at 7:00PM CHILDCARE: Yes DESCRIPTION: This group will encourage christian men and women to embrace this season of our lives and work cheerfully in the kingdom of God. The goal is to grow spiritually, physically and financially as individuals in preparation for Godly courtship if so desired. RELATE SERVE GROUPS: LADIES TIME OUT (18+) LEADER: Dawn Finnegan and Alicia Coleman LOCATION: Will vary TIME: Saturdays at 9:30 AM DESCRIPTION: We will meet every other Saturday for fellowship and relationship building. This semester we will turn our focus toward service projects that serve our community. FAITHFUL FRIENDS (16+) LEADER: Belynda Lewis and Imani Badon LOCATION: Belynda s home in Jackson TIME: Mondays at 6:00P CHILDCARE: Yes DESCRIPTION: Serving and helping local nursing homes, children s hospitals and women's shelters ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (18+) LEADER: Brianna Graham LOCATION: Crafters in Byram TIME: Saturdays at 10:00A DESCRIPTION: Raising awareness and doing physical acts for certain causes all while spreading the Word of God. It s about letting people know that although the situation is not ideal, our God is true & faithful to His word.

9 CLOTHING THE NEEDY (18+) LEADER: Danyell Williams LOCATION: Danyell s home in Byram TIME: Mondays at 6:00P CHILDCARE: Yes DESCRIPTION: Will focus on ways to provide clothes for those in need. (Nursing homes, children s homes, etc.) STUDENT GROUPS: PEARL CITY GROUP LEADERS: John Russell Macoy and Kelli Cook LOCATION: The Outlet Mall food court in Pearl TIME: Mondays from 6:45-8:00P DESCRIPTION: We will get together each week to have fun and grow close to God. YLG (Young & Living for God) LEADER: Brianna Graham and Amber Russell LOCATION: Crafters in Byram TIME: Sundays at 5:00PM CHILDCARE: N/A DESCRIPTION: (This groups targets Middle School-10th grade) YLG is all about being young and living our lives the way God intended us to. Our group activities will include different arts and crafts projects that will be used as a visual to further explain the lesson and verses used. CLINTON CITY GROUP LEADER: Jared and Katie Limbaugh LOCATION: The Limbaugh s home in Clinton TIME: Sundays at 6:00PM DESCRIPTION: Hanging out together and helping Relate Students find their purpose. BYRAM CITY GROUP LEADER: The Estabrooks LOCATION: The Estabrooks home in Terry TIME: Wednesday at 6:30PM DESCRIPTION: We will spend time in the Word and prayer, fellowshipping, and putting our faith to action!

10 WOMEN S GROUPS: LUNCH BUNCH LEADERS: Shirley Ford and Melissa Boone LOCATION: Shirley Ford s home in Florence TIME: Fridays at 9:50AM DESCRIPTION: Our focus is to help ladies meet and build lasting relationships where there is true caring and sharing. We have so much fun sharing a great meal together, praying for one another, and reaching out to others. WOMEN ON FIRE LEADERS: Elisha Finnegan and Melissa Grantham LOCATION: Elisha Finnegan s home in Florence TIME: Sundays at 4:00PM DESCRIPTION: We will start with worship, discuss the book Fervent by Priscilla Shirer, write out specific prayer strategies and pray over each other.

11 The following is a list of all of our service teams at Relate Church. If you are interested in joining one of these teams, please get involved with the next Starting Point or contact the church office. ADMINISTRATION: RECEPTION Do you have free time during the week? Are you friendly? If so, this may be the team for you! This team answers the phone and assists guests as they visit RC. Help us make a great first impression! This may be a good fit if you posses any of the following Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Discernment, Helps, Mercy, Service This may be a good fit if you are the following personality types: ADMINISTRATION S, C Assist with numerous administrative and/or clerical tasks needed during the week including assistance with purchasing and other various projects. This may be a good fit if you posses any of the following Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Helps, Leadership, Service This may be a good fit for you if you are the following personality types: BAPTISM PREP D, S, C Assist with set-up, correspondence, and gift preparation. This may be a good fit if you posses any of the following Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Helps, Leadership, Service This may be a good fit for you if you are any of the following personality types: TECHNOLOGY D, S, C Assist with the distribution of our weekly podcasts, service audio, and with series CD duplication. This may be a good fit if you posses any of the following Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Helps, Leadership, Service

12 CREATIVE: GRAPHIC DESIGN Interested in visual arts? If you have experience in using INDESIGN, PHOTOSHOP, and ILLUSTRATOR or are interested in learning how to design clear and eyecatching design for media, print and web, this is the team for you. Helps, Leadership, Service PHOTOGRAPHY Capture images of services, conferences, and special events to be used in publications and videos. This requires your own D-SLR Camera and some degree of technical and artistic ability. Helps, Leadership, Service SERIES DEVELOPMENT This team assists with series development from start to finish. Helps, Leadership, Service This may be a good fit is you are any of the following personality types: STAGE DESIGN Use your carpentry, crafting and painting skills to build stage sets, floats, props and lighting elements. Craftsmanship, Helps, Leadership, Service

13 FACILITIES: HOUSEKEEPING This team creates a comfortable, clean environment for God to move in by providing housekeeping and cleaning services. Helps, Hospitality, Leadership, Service LANDSCAPING Help create an atmosphere of excellence by assisting with landscaping and lawn care. Craftsmanship, Helps, Hospitality, Leadership, Service D,S,C MAINTENANCE Help provide assistance with various projects that include minor maintenance work, painting, and general construction Craftsmanship, Helps, Hospitality, Leadership, Service D,S,C RESTROOM ATTENDANT Help us keep our restrooms looking spot-on in between services ensuring a great experience for everyone. This is a great low-commitment way to serve! Helps, Hospitality, Service

14 FIRST IMPRESSIONS: GREETERS This team make our guests and long-time members feel special by opening the door for them as they enter or leave the premises and by giving a warm welcome each time they are seated. They help take the edge off for first time guests by engaging them in conversation and answering questions they may have regarding our church. In addition, they ensure every person has a worship guide in their hands prior to service beginning. This team truly makes a remarkable first impression. Evangelism, Exhortation, Administration, Faith, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Music/ Worship, Pastor/Shepherd, Prophecy, Service, Teaching PARKING LOT If you ve ever driven down Siwell Road on a Sunday morning you are familiar with this team. They smile, wave, direct and are responsible for Relate Church s first impression. Whether first-time visitors, passers by, or long time members, everyone is greeted with love. Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Pastor/ Shepherd, Prophecy, Service RELATE CAFÉ Provide guests, as well as members, with quality coffee and beverage service in an inviting environment. Administration, Helps, Hospitality, Leadership, Service

15 USHERS: USHERS This team stays in the background maintaining order and assisting with seating and other special needs. Rarely seen until they are called upon, they are ever present, always welcoming with a warm, friendly smile and at the ready for any situation that may present itself. Discernment, Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Shepherd, Service, Teaching Faith, Healing, Helps, Hospitality, Intercession, Knowledge This may be a good fit if you are any of the following personality types: KIDS MINISTRIES: 252 KIDS /56 STUDENTS Whether you are a teacher or not, there is a place for you on this team. All that is required is a love for God, a love for children and a willing heart. Evangelism, Exhortation, Administration, Faith, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Music/ Worship, Pastor/Shepherd, Prophecy, Service, Teaching NURSERY/PRESCHOOL Not the teacher type? No problem! Helping hands and willing hearts are all that s required for serving. I,S Evangelism, Exhortation, Administration, Faith, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Music/ Worship, Pastor/Shepherd, Prophecy, Service, Teaching

16 REGISTRATION KIOSKS Do you have a love for children but don t really feel like you are cut out for a classroom? Help welcome newcomers, check-in children and Dream Teamers through our secure check-in system. Evangelism, Exhortation, Administration, Helps, Leadership, Mercy, Service PRAYER SHIELD: PRAYER SHIELD I,S,C The prayer team prays for our weekend services, intercedes on the behalf of others, and prays over prayer requests individually believing for God s best in each situation. Discernment, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Prophecy, Tongues and Interpretation RELATE CENTRAL: RELATE CENTRAL Help others connect with the resources that will help them grow and live by faith. Also provide members and visitors with church information and help them sign up for events. Administration, Evangelism, Exhortation, Helps, Leadership, Mercy, Service I,S

17 RELATE GROUP LEADERSHIP: RELATE GROUP LEADERSHIP Small groups are an integral part of our DNA. Be a part of the lifeblood of Relate Church; lead a Relate or LIFE Group! Administration, Apostleship, Discernment, Evangelism, Exhortation, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Pastor/Shepherd, Prophecy, Service, Teaching RELATE SERVE: RELATE SERVE Envision and organize outreaches into our community. Assist Relate Groups with implementation. Plan and implement foreign missions trips. Meet and discuss needs with community leaders. Administration, Apostleship, Craftsmanship, Discernment, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith, Giving, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Missionary, Music/Worship, Pastor/Shepherd, Prophecy, Service, Teaching WORSHIP: WORSHIP Lead others into heartfelt, sincere, anointed worship to God at services and other events. Audition and training required. Faith, Helps, Intercession, Leadership, Mercy, Music/Worship

18 SERVICE PRODUCTION: AUDIO Mix and blend the worship team, musicians and vocalists just like a producer during a recording project. LIGHTING Helps, Leadership, Service Provide a cutting edge, multi-media, sight and sound experience with an intelligent lighting system to set the mood for the service. STAGEHANDS Helps, Leadership, Service Provide stage and set assistance for all weekend services and special events. VIDEO Helps, Leadership, Service Love all things tech? So do we! If you have an aptitude for technology, our video team is looking for you to help run our weekend services. Helps, Leadership, Service

19 VIDEO EDITOR This team edits videos and helps when we do a video shoot. Video editing experience preferred but not required. SPECIAL EVENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS Helps, Leadership, Service Whether you re creative or you re more of a worker bee, there is a place for you on the events team. If you have skills such as organizing and hospitality or if you re just full of fun ideas, join this team. This may be a good fit is you possess any of the following Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Craftsmanship, Helps, Hospitality, Leadership, Service STUDENT MINISTRIES: STUDENT MINISTRIES Do you love students? So do we! We have opportunities for all time & commitment levels. Motion Night Team Motion Night Childcare Small Group Leadership Special Events Discernment, Evangelism, Exhortation, Faith, Healing, Helps, Intercession, Knowledge, Leadership, Mercy, Miracles, Music/ Worship, Pastor/Shepherd, Prophecy, Service, Teaching

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