connect FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER

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1 connect FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER ANDERSON FALL 2018 GRACE-BIBLE.ORG/CONNECT

2 Looking to grow in your faith among friends this semester? Adult Groups are your place to connect with followers of Jesus, to grow in biblical truth and to engage people around us with God s grace. You are welcome here! SUNDAY MORNINGS AT ANDERSON Groups that meet for teaching and fellowship. 9:15AM Bereans Mixed ages-married & single Portable Rm 402 Contact Vance & Christy Swaggerty christi@brazosmail.com Homebuilders Parents with kids at home Fireside Rm Contact ZackNigliazzo@grace-bible.org Koinonia Mixed ages-married & single Rm 39 Contact DeanHoelscher@grace-bible.org 11AM Barnabas Empty nest & mid-life ages Rm 26 Contact Michael & Gail Moore rmmoore@embarqmail.com Caleb Class Ages 50+ Rm 5 Contact Jack Lunsford lunsford_jack@yahoo.com Marriage Builders Newlyweds, young married and engaged couples Rm 20 Contact BradEvans@grace-bible.org BIBLE STUDY GROUPS Semester and year-long groups learning and living the Word together. Register online for studies and childcare. Studies begin the week of Sept 10. Men's First Call Adult and college men Tues 6am Southwood Topical Study: Counterfeit Gods Men's Bible Study Adult and college men Wed 7pm Anderson Study: Jonah Couple's Bible Study Married or engaged couples Wed 7pm Anderson Study: Jonah Women's Bible Study Adult and college women Wed 9:15am (Southwood) or Wed 7pm (Anderson) Study: Jonah

3 MEN S & WOMEN S MINISTRIES Men s Ministry Learn more about our men s ministry at grace-bible.org/connect/mens-ministry Women s Ministry Learn more about our women s ministry at grace-bible.org/connect/womens-ministry Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/graceandersonwomen Spring Retreat April 26-28, 2019 HOME GROUPS Mixed groups of all ages and stages meeting in homes throughout Bryan/College Station. Full list of Home Groups at grace-bible.org/connect/home-groups Need help finding a group? Contact MelissaPoling@grace-bible.org ELECTIVE GROUPS Short-term topical classes bringing biblical truth to life. Register online for studies and childcare. Studies begin the week of Sept 10. Financial Peace 9-week class to create a budget and a plan for your money Wed 7pm Anderson begins Sept 12 register online Mom to Mom Year-long mentoring program for moms of all ages Wed 9:15am Anderson annual registration opens in Aug MARRIAGE GROUPS Be proactive in preparing for or strengthening your marriage. Register online. Contact DeanHoelscher@grace-bible.org for more information. Merge For engaged or seriously dating couples Large group teaching with small group discussion qualifies couples for $60 discount on Texas marriage license Tues 7pm Anderson Sept 11 - Nov 6 Foundation Groups For couples married 3 years or less 9-15 month commitment various nights meet in homes with 3-4 other couples re engage For couples married 4 to 44+ years A class to help you reconnect, reignite and improve your marriage Tues 7pm Anderson Aug 7 - Dec 18

4 Junction, Grace s young adult ministry, is the perfect place for young single adults in their 20s and 30s to engage with community and grow in their faith. We offer young professionals and graduate students weekly connecting points, Bible studies and opportunities to serve both locally and globally. SUNDAY MORNING 9:15AM Worship alongside other young adults during the service (in the first few rows center left section) and join us after for lunch and fellowship. GAME NIGHTS/SAND VOLLEYBALL MON 7PM Join us at the Blue Baker on University to play games or when weather permits, on the sand courts for volleyball. Join the Junction GroupMe for weekly information. BIBLE STUDY TUES 7-9PM Join our young adult men s or women s small group in-depth Bible studies that meet in homes. Contact Enoc Medina at enocmd@gmail.com or Candace Cross at cjcross88@ymail.com for more information. JUNCTION THURS 7-9PM A citywide worship and Bible study gathering for young single adults. Come get connected and encouraged through worship, teaching and small group discussion in the Anderson College Auditorium. Visit junctionbcs.org for more information. FALL EVENTS Fall Kickoff Cookout Sept 1 Prayer Breakfast Sept 29 Aggie Football Game Watching Party Oct 13 Potluck/Halloween Costume Party Oct 26 Fall Retreat at Messiah s Ranch Nov 2-4 Stuff Operation Christmas Child Boxes Nov 11 Christmas Caroling at Carriage Inn and Christmas Party Dec 8 WANT MORE INFORMATION? To be added to our list, join the Junction GroupMe, or find out about additional events, contact TodBerkey@grace-bible.org or ErinBerkey@grace-bible.org

5 The college ministry at Grace Bible Church focuses on finding and following Jesus together. We would love for you to join us! We offer college students Sunday morning worship, small group Bible studies and opportunities to serve locally and globally. Visit our website at grace-bible.org/connect/college/ for more information. COLLEGE WORSHIP 9:15 & 11AM Sunday mornings Anderson College Auditorium Engaging worship and powerful message, directed toward college students. For more information and to find out how to serve, GRACE GROUPS Bible study & service opportunities for all students Various times Various homes & on TAMU campus Study: Jonah For more information visit grace-bible.org/college/connect SERVE Visit grace-bible.org/connect/college/serve/ for more information on opportunities to serve in the church and community. Areas to serve include, but are not limited to: College Youth Youth Impact Grace Kids Production Storytellers MISSIONS Greece East Asia North Africa Sweden Kansas City Opportunities include: Winter trips Summer trips Long term For more information visit grace-bible.org/connect/college/college-missions/ GREEK LIFE Texas A&M sorority and fraternity members finding and following Jesus. For weekly small group details, upcoming events, and ways to serve,

6 /Youth Anderson Youth seeks to raise up students who will be next generation leaders to reach our world for Christ. We hope to accomplish this by cultivating a community of youth families that support and encourage one another and by developing students who are rooted in the Word in order to embrace the Gospel s power to renew all things. YOUTH SERVICE 9:15AM On Sunday mornings, our students and volunteers gather in the Anderson Youth Gym across the street from the main sanctuary for a time of worship and teaching. 979 WED 7-9PM On Wednesday nights, Junior High students meet in the Anderson Youth Gym while our High School students meet in various homes across our city based on their grade. Our hope is not only to teach students what the Scriptures say but to help them understand what it looks like to apply the Word each day in their neighborhood, the 979 area code. GRACE FOR THE CITY During the semester, we partner with ministries like Faithful to the Fatherless and The Bridge Ministries in order to serve our city. We provide opportunities to serve with each of these ministries about once a month. YOUTH EVENTS Kardia Sept 21-23, 2018 Spring Retreat March 29-31, 2019 CONTACT Thomas Seith Assistant Youth Pastor ThomasSeith@grace-bible.org Liz Kilpatrick Women s Youth Coordinator LizKilpatrick@grace-bible.org Ross Rohrbough Youth Ministry Assistant RossRohrbough@grace-bible.org

7 All Grace Kids ministries are built upon our F.I.R.S.T. priorities: Fun, Innovative, Relational, Safe, and Truth-based. We strive to excel in ministering to kids at church and at home. We desire to come alongside parents to empower and equip them for the important work of training their children. EARLY CHILDHOOD SUN 9:15 & 11AM Children from 2 mo-preschool will catch their first glimpse of who God is through creative storytelling, interactive songs, and hands-on activities. Contact: MandyGammenthaler@grace-bible.org ELEMENTARY SUN 9:15 AM Kindergarteners-4th graders enjoy a big group gathering with worship, games, and high energy lessons, and small groups that are focused on relationship building. Contact: AndersonGraceKids@grace-bible.org CLUB 56 SUN 9:15AM & OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS 5th and 6th graders experience games, worship, teaching, small groups, and events. Contact: HannahLeeRudder@grace-bible.org AWANA SUN 5PM ANDERSON CAMPUS 3 yr olds-high schoolers memorize Scripture, complete challenges, and enjoy fun games. Contact: Awana@grace-bible.org WED EVENING GRACE KIDS WED 7PM ANDERSON Ministry programming for infants-6th grade during Adult Bible Study. Online registration required up to 4th grade. Contact: MandyGammenthaler@grace-bible.org KINGDOM KIDS WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL ANDERSON Children from 1-4 years old receive biblical instruction and educational opportunities through age-appropriate, hands-on learning experiences. Tues and Thurs 9am-2pm. Contact: KingdomKids@grace-bible.org SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY VARIOUS TIMES In the GraceKids Buddies Program, a trained buddy gives your child one-on-one assistance during many of our ministry programs. In our ReTreat Ministry, we offer a monthly respite night for families of kids with special needs and their siblings. Contact: KatieDavis@grace-bible.org

8 Outreach has always been one of the major pillars of Grace Bible Church. Though we started with just a few missionaries and a single ministry serving marginalized areas, we have grown to reach our neighborhoods through multiple strategies and have over eighty plus missionary units in more than twenty countries. LOCAL Youth Impact A mentor ministry that empowers marginalized youth and children in our community to become godly leaders. Contact: YouthImpact@grace-bible.org Community Partnerships Contact CommunityOutreach@grace-bible.org for more information. Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach - diane@pregnancyoutreach.org BCS Be the Bridge - miss.msilva@gmail.com The BEE Community - taylor@thebeecommunity.com Brazos Church Pantry - info@brazoschurchpantry.org The Bridge Ministries - info@thebridgeministries.org Faithful to the Fatherless - faith2fatherless@gmail.com Family Promise - familypromisebcsadmin@gmail.com Habitat for Humanity - mzwicke@habitatbcs.org Hope Pregnancy Center - kaitlyn@hopepregnancy.org Save Our Streets Ministries - children@saveourstreetsministries.org Still Creek Ranch - info@stillcreekranch.org Opportunities The Big Giveaway August 25 Welcome event for new international students to get household items and furniture. Christmas Co-Op December Discount store empowering marginalized families to shop for holiday gifts. Grace for the City Summer Opportunity for our congregation to enter our community through knowing, loving, and serving our neighbors. GLOBAL Contact GlobalOutreach@grace-bible.org for more information. Short-term trips A variety of trips for adults, families, youth and college. GO Groups Local year-long training groups preparing people to serve overseas. Contact: GoGroups@grace-bible.org

9 Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, struggling with an addiction, needing help with a physical issue or simply want to let us know about a prayer request, our church family is here to come alongside you and to provide the hope that we have in Christ. GROUPS Short-term topical classes bringing biblical truth to life. Celebrate Recovery Christ-centered and Bible-based 12 Step Recovery Program Tues 6:30pm Southwood The Landing Working through Christ-centered principles to help students (grades 6-12) give their struggles to Jesus and find true healing and victory Tues 6:30pm Southwood Griefshare for Women Help for when you ve lost a loved one Tue 9am Beginning Sept 4 Anderson Griefshare for Men & Women Help for when you ve lost a loved one Wed 7pm Beginning Sept 12 Anderson OWLS Older, Wiser, Loving Saints Ministry to serve, support and care for widows and widowers various events throughout the year SERVE Meal Teams Provide food for families in need during times of new or foster babies, illness, surgery, shut-in or death in the family. Prayer Let us know how to pray for you or join a prayer team to pray for the body. Visitation Team Visit our church body in the hospital or those who are homebound to show the love of Jesus. Flexible time commitment. Contact DeanHoelscher@grace-bible.org for more information about groups and serving.

10 Contact us We would love to help you connect, grow and engage here at Grace. If you have questions, please contact our Anderson campus staff. Zack Nigliazzo Anderson Campus Pastor Melissa Poling Anderson Campus Pastoral Assistant