Deepening Relationships with God and Each Other World Gospel Church 900 Gardendale Rd. Terre Haute, IN 47802 Email: worldgospelchurch@frontier.com Website: www.worldgospelchurch.org 812-877-2075 ext. 20 Updated 8/9/17 Grow in your faith, make new friends, serve others. Afraid of long commitments? No worries. Groups are 13 weeks. World Gospel Church
LIFE GROUPS Fall 2017 An Invitation For You LIFE GROUPS Fall 2017 W h a t I s A L i fe G ro u p? It is a group of typically 8-14 people that meet at homes or the church in order to do life together, build authentic friendships, grow in faith, and be on mission for Jesus together. Dates are listed on each group. Friends, Relationships and fellowship are key elements in spiritual growth. Life Groups will pull us together to build friendships and enable us to minister to one another. Life Groups include our adult Sunday School classes, our Bible Studies and our home groups. Join one or more Life Groups this fall and let s do life together. LOVE GOD As you share a Life Group with others your love for God will grow. LOVE PEOPLE As you discuss God s word and pray for each other in your Life Group you ll learn and grow together. SERVE THE WORLD - Each Life Group is encouraged to plan a service project in the community or in the church each semester. Let s meet needs together. Praying that this fall will be the best one yet! H o w D o I j o i n a L i fe G r o u p? Sign Up following the Worship service at the registration table in the South Hall by using a Connection Card. Someone will be there to assist you. If you have any questions ask a Life Group leader wearing a green lanyard. This catalog may also be viewed online at our church website. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, MET IN HOMES for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47 Alfy 1 10
LIFE GROUPS Fall 2017 Saturday Group LIFE GROUPS Fall 2017 Sunday Morning Groups SAT 01 High School Seniors/Young Adults Location: Haney or Hamke Home Time: 7:00 pm Start Date: Sept. 16 th Leader: Bryan Haney/Buddy Hamke Study: The Truth Project - DVD Video Frequency: 2 x/month (Saturdays) SUN 01 Location: World Gospel; Choir Room Time: 10:00 am Start Date: ongoing Leader: Andy Mech - Talk Thru the Bible Class Study: Ezra and Nehemiah Join us for lively discussions on the books of the Bible, Ezra and Nehemiah. SUN 02 Encouraging One Another (women of all ages) Location: World Gospel; Fellowship Hall- Classroom U-2 Time: 10:00 am Start Date: ongoing Leader: Karen Austin Study: The Bible and a Bible study guidebook geared for women. This is a discussion format class for women of all ages who are married, single, or single again. I s T h e re C h i l d c a re Ava i l a b l e? Childcare is provided for all Sunday Morning Groups in our Children s Wing. Parents enroll your children in the appropriate room. For all other Life Groups childcare is provided if noted in the catalog entry. If you have any questions feel free to contact the Life Group leaders. SUN 03 College & Career Group Location: World Gospel; Fellowship Hall - Classroom U-6 Leader: Jim Wright Study: Book of the Bible, Bible passages or Biblical themes Class open to collegians and career people. Discussion format. Periodic suppers and luncheons. SUN 04 20 s and 30 s Married Couples Group Location: World Gospel; Children s Wing - Classroom C-5 Leader: Jeremy Burch Study: Learning Evangelism from Jesus by Jerram Barrs. 9 2
LIFE GROUPS Fall 2017 Sunday Morning Groups LIFE GROUPS FALL 2017 Thursday Group SUN 05 Location: World Gospel; Fellowship Hall - Classroom U-1 Leader: Pat Kokoska Study: Book of the Bible Sharing life together, Praying together, and Searching Scripture together with facilitated discussion. SUN 06 Couples with Kids Group Location: World Gospel; Fellowship Hall - Classroom U-3 Leader: Brian Bonnett & Wayne Tarrant Study: Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony Couples attempting to navigate marriage and parenting successfully. THU 01 Location: Stephens Home, Brazil, IN Time: 6:30 pm Start Date: Sept. 14 th Leader: Sean Stephens (host) & Tim Sebastian (leader) Study: Andy Stanley Study, Faith, Hope and Luck Frequency: Bi-monthly (2 nd & 4 th Thursdays) A 5 part DVD series. Andy Stanley unpacks the power of faith and the need for maintaining one s confidence in Jesus Christ amid the ups and downs of daily life. THU-02 General Family Group Location: Weatherford Home, East of Terre Haute Time: 7:00 pm Start Date: Sept. 14 th Leader: Sam Weatherford/Ken Baker Study: DVD on the Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren Frequency: Bi-monthly (2 nd & 4 th Thursdays) Six sessions. What on Earth Am I Here for? THU 03 Couple s/singles/family Group Location: Hollingsworth Home, East of Terre Haute (200 Gardendale) Time: 7:00 pm Start Date: on going Leader: Andrew & Rachel Hollingsworth Study: To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Author: Matt Chandler Based on the book of Philippians Frequency: Bi-monthly (2 nd & 4 th Thursdays) (children welcome) By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Jesus (John 13:35) LIFE GROUPS FALL 2017 Friday Group FRI 01 General Family Group Location: Propst s Home, North Terre Haute Time: 6:30 pm Start Date: ongoing Leader: Darrell & Karen Propst Study: Sermon Questions/Other Study Resources Frequency: Bi-monthly (2 nd & 4 th Fridays) children welcome We use the sermon questions available on the World Gospel Church website to provoke discussion and life change. 3 8
LIFE GROUPS FALL 2017 Wednesday Groups LIFE GROUPS Fall 2017 Weekday Groups on Next Page WED 01 Women s Group Location: World Gospel; C 6 Time: 10:00 am Start Date: Sept. 13 th Leader: Debbie Lee Small Group Sessions: Jean Kokoska Maurine Wilson Study: Understanding How Others Misunderstand You / A Unique and Proven Plan for Strengthening Relationships Frequency: Weekly (Wednesday mornings) Will help you understand behavior. You will study biblical characters with your personality style. Nursery available WED 02 Women s Group Location: World Gospel: Fellowship Hall Classroom Time: 9:30 am Start Date: Sept. 13 th (11 weeks) Leader: Jayne Lloyd Study: The Beloved Disciple by Beth Moore Frequency: Weekly (Wednesday mornings) Study on Apostle John. Nursery available Join Our Weekday Life Groups We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3 7 4
LIFE GROUPS FALL 2017 Tuesday Evening Groups LIFE GROUPS FALL 2017 Tuesday Evening Groups TUE 01 Couple s Group Location: Austin s Home, East of Terre Haute Leader: Alfy Austin Study: Sermon Questions Frequency: Bi-monthly (2 nd & 4 th Tuesdays) We use the sermon questions available on the World Gospel Church website to provoke discussion and life change. TUE 02 Women's Group Location: World Gospel; Children s Wing - Classroom C-6 Time: 6:30 pm Start Date: Sept. 12 th Leader: Joy Smith & Carole Reynolds Study: Beth Moore DVD & Study Guide: The Patriarchs Frequency: Weekly (Tuesday Evenings) Participants will plunge into the heart of Genesis, to God s remarkable pursuit of relationship and to the unfolding of His earthly plan: that through one nation-and ultimately, one man-all people on earth will be blessed. Nursery available TUE 03 Location: Wright s Home, East of Terre Haute Time: 7:00 pm Start Date: ongoing Leader: Jim Wright Study: Book of the Bible Frequency: Bi-monthly (Tuesday evenings) We grow close and have a loving group who desire to love God with all their heart. TUE 04 Singles and Young Married Group Location: Winck s Home, East of Terre Haute Leader: Jonathan & Rachel Hollingsworth Study: Romans: A Study in the Gospel Author: Tim Keller Frequency: Weekly (Tuesday evenings) A question-based discussion on one of the most theological rich books in the Bible. We will discuss many areas of doctrine with practical application. (Childcare provided) TUE 05 Location: Henriott s Home, North Terre Haute Leader: Jean & Pat Kokoska Study: The book Holy is a Four-Letter Word by Charles Lake ( a former pastor and a guest speaker this summer) Frequency: Bi-monthly (2 nd & 4 th Tuesdays) Holiness is not about our accomplishment, but rather what God will accomplish in us as we draw near to him. TUE 06 Location: Harris Home, East of Terre Haute Leader: Tom & Mary Harris Study: Grace by Max Lucado Frequency: Bi-monthly (2 nd & 4 th Tuesdays) Grace by Max Lucado. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Let s make certain grace gets YOU. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. 1 Peter 2:2 5 6