Grace Groups

Led by Anita Morris and Kimberly Pierce, this group provides encouragement and support for parents who have adopted children or who are fostering. The group meets from 7:00-8:15pm in room 209/210 on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings. There is children's ministry provided for all ages on Wednesdays. Please contact Anita for more information - anitamo1963@gmail.com

Art of Marriage
Sunday, April 7-May 26
(no class on Mother's Day, 5/12)
9:15am in room 222
Facilitated by the marriage team

Art of Marriage (AOM) is a marriage enrichment study group to help you grow in your marriage. Our classes cover a wide variety of topics such as communication techniques, conflict resolution, blending families, intimacy, finances, personal development topics, and much more. Grace Covenant Church is committed to helping couples have strong marriages. AOM is a safe environment and a great place to make friends. There is no preregistration - just come!

Baptism Orientation Class - Cornelius
Sunday, June 16 @ 11am in room 209/210
Taught by elder Tim Schwiebert
Actual baptism: Sunday, June 30 @ 9:15am & 11am

The significance of water baptism is that it symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and our identification with Him. It is not required for salvation but is an act of obedience and a public sign of what Christ has done inwardly in your life. An orientation class is required for all baptism candidates and these are held periodically on Sunday mornings. Children must be at least 8 years old to be water baptized. Email Betsy Dobrotka with any questions or concerns.

Led by James Campbell (james.campbell@ccbcc.com), this group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 AM at Grace Covenant in the conference room (behind the kitchen). This men's group dives deeper into God's Word, and makes time for personal reflection, encouraging discussion, and prayer concerns. *Adults Only

Led by Dave MacBurnie (muddler36@yahoo.com), this men's group meets every Tuesday at 6:00 am at Grace East Lincoln campus. This group dives deeper into the bible and follows the Devoted Reading plan. There is time for reading God's Word, personal reflection, encouraging discussion, and prayer concerns.

Led by Susan Park, this is a circle of Christian women who lead business, ministry, or nonprofit endeavors and meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:30-11:45am. The group offers encouragement, a supportive circle of professional Christian women, scripture-based teaching, and discussion on leadership. The focus is about representing God in the marketplace. The group includes women ranging in ages from 30 to 60 and meets in various Huntersville/Cornelius locations. Currently they are meeting at Showmars. Please email Susan for more information: susanpark1214@gmail.com

Led by Alan & Laddy Eakin, this group (40+) meets each 2nd and 4th Friday in Cornelius (19607 Deer Valley Drive). There is a potluck at 6:30 PM and the study starts at 7:15 PM. Bring your bible, a notebook and a friend and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and study. For more information, contact Alan - aceakin@aol.com *Adults Only

Led by Karl & April Echstenkamper (karl.echstenkamper@timken.com), this group meets each 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 6:00pm in Cornelius (8926 Lake Pines Dr). Please join them for a time of encouragement and challenge through various studies and discussion. *Adults Only

Led by Sally Dahlheim, this Game Group meets in the 3rd-5th Grade Classroom at the church the first and third Friday of each month at 10am. The card game Hand and Foot will be taught and played. Don't know how to play? No worries! You will have time to catch on in this fun-loving, relaxed environment--all in the name of building relationships and talking about life. Whether you enjoy a little competition or simply want to connect with some new friends who share your faith, this may be a GREAT fit for you and a friend. Please contact Sally at sallydahlheim@gmail.com if you are able to attend so she can plan accordingly.

Led by Jonathan Goebelt (jonathan@gracecovenant.org), this group is for young adults, mostly between the ages of 18-24. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 pm in Huntersville (15603 Gallant Ridge Road). Join us for good food, fellowship, and Bible study! New members are always welcome.

Open to all men - invite a friend! This men's group meets in the sanctuary at Grace Covenant East Lincoln the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm. Childcare provided. Enjoy great fellowship and make new friends while growing together in the Lord. For more information contact Bo Quickel

Wednesday Women Bible Study
Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman
April 24 - May 29, 2019
7:00 - 8:15pm in the Fireside Room
Facilitated by Betsy Dobrotka

Twenty times in the New Testament, Jesus Christ issued a compelling and challenging invitation: "Follow Me." Jesus is not interested in mere fans. He doesn't want enthusiastic admirers. He wants completely committed followers. Follow the journey of Eric Nelson, a man leading a compartmentalized triple life as a pleasure-seeking rebel, a cutthroat corporate executive, and a nominal Christian. But when confronted with a near death experience, Eric embarks on a spiritual journey that transforms his commitment to Jesus Christ and tests the faith of his friends and family. This is a cinematic experience like non other that we have done at Wednesday Women's Bible Study. Come be part of it and make wonderful new friends and we as we grow together in the Lord. No preregistration - just come! For more information contact Betsy - betsy@gracecovenant.org

Revelation Wellness
Taught by Shannon Lee
Thursdays, beginning April 18
Clanton Hall / 10:00-11am

Revelation Wellness classes are for women and girls to focus on Christ centered fitness to strengthen our spirit, soul, and bodies. Each class begins with reading God's word and includes full body workouts, a cool down time to meditate more deeply on the reading of the Word and a time of prayer. All fitness levels are welcome, modification and intensity levels can be adjusted to meet you were you are. This is a place to bring hope, worship and movement together to prepare us for the day. Please bring a towel or yoga mat for stretching. Childcare is provided but you must RSVP to Shannon at least one day prior to class. For more information, please contact Shannon Lee - shannonleepsalm23@yahoo.com

Click here to watch a short video about Revelation Wellness

The Wellness Revelation
Shannon Lee

Grace Covenant - Cornelius
Grace Women Morning Bible Studies

Our Morning Bible studies are offered every Thursday from 10-11:45am. Children's Ministry is available at no charge for ages birth-5 years (registration is required, however so we can plan accordingly). We meet September-May each year. Our Winter 2019 session begins on Thursday, Jan 10. Please join us for dynamic worship, fellowship, and multiple study group options.

Grace Women Statesville
2nd & 4th Tuesday from 7:00-8:30pm
Starting August 28 at Statesville Campus (531 N Greenbriar Rd)

Led by Carolina Alexander and Susan Glenn, this relaxed women's group will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday to study God's Word and to share sweet fellowship. We are beginning a new study book: John: Living Beyond the Ordinary by Jack Hayford. Come for a wonderful time of making friends and growing together in the Lord. For more information, please contact Carolina - carolina.alexander6717@gmail.com

Grace Women: Summer Worship & Prayer
Thursdays, June 6 - August 22
10:00am in room 225
Facilitated by Carol McCall

2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV says "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." If this Scripture resonates in your heart, come to Summer Worship and Prayer as often as your summer schedule allows. Each gathering will include worship, repentance, and prayer. Our main prayer areas are: the church (local as well as the whole body of Christ), the lost, the prodigal, and our nation. For more information, please contact Carol McCall - carol4grace@gmail.com

This group is for those who have finished the Griefshare study and are looking for continued support during the rest of their grief journey. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6pm at the Grace Covenant Extension Campus in the conference room.

Grieving Well the Loss of a Child (Women's Group)
Wednesdays, beginning January 16
7:00-8:15pm in the Library (across from the Fireside Room)

Led by Crystal Silvas, this women's group is for those who would desire support in the unbearable pain of infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, and abortion. This was not His perfect plan but He can and will make beauty from ashes. In this group we will focus on pursing His perfect plan while growing in faith and understanding of His love and kindness through one of life's greatest challenges. For more information, please email crystal.silvas1616@gmail.com

Led by Nick Falkowski, this group is open to anyone 18 or older who has a passion for being outdoors. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month, hiking at new locations with different distances and levels of difficulty. We will try to keep each hiking location within an hour of the church (Cornelius), and depending on the location and size of the group, we will either meet at Cornelius church campus and carpool, or meet at the site. Once we are there, our heart is to have someone lead a word of encouragement/devotion, and prayer before we start our hike. If people want to go on different trails or at different speeds, that is totally ok! We just want to find church family members with a common interest so that we can do life together! Contact Nick for more information & upcoming hike - nick@gracecovenant.org

Led by Tim (tim_kistemaker@windstream.net) and Missy (chefmissy@windstream.net) this group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday @ 5:30 PM. You are invited to join others for a time of mutual encouragement and challenge through various studies and discussion which focus on the personal application of God's Word in our everyday lives. *Adults Only

This group will provide you with a friendly confidential place to connect with other step moms, to explore Gods word for blended family success, and to work through the challenges of living the blended family life. The stepmom group meets every Wednesday at 10:30am the Waterbean Cafe at Northcross (9705 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville). For information contact susanpark1214@gmail.com. 

Led by Rich and Pat Burkhardt, this Life Group meets weekly on Thursday @ 6:30pm in Huntersville (15632 Mac Wood Rd). This group will experience great bible study discussion and fellowship while growing together in the Lord. Currently they are studying the book of Hebrews. Come make new friends and experience great group dynamics as we study the Word together. For more information, contact Rich - 14thacr@gmail.com

The Truth Project
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
674 Tallulah Falls Drive, Denver NC 28037

Bob Dunlap (lakenormanbob@gmail.com) will be teaching a 13 week study called "The Truth Project" which looks at the truth claims of God and applies them to contemporary life. If interested in attending please email Bob to sign up (email above).

Led by Paul Glenn, this group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 AM at Grace Covenant - Statesville campus. This men group dives deep into God's Word (currently 2nd Corinthians), and makes time for personal reflection, encouraging discussion, and prayer concerns. *Adults and teens only

Led by Mike Price, this men's group meets the 4th Saturday of the month at 8:15 am for a good time of fellowship. The men will first meet for breakfast at Greenbriar Cafe (308 Mocksville Hwy, Statesville), then walk across the parking lot to the church for an interactive devotion and discussion. For more information, please contact Mike.

This is an ongoing Men's Bible study group that meets every Thursday morning in the Fireside room at the Grace Cornelius Campus at 6am.

Every Friday (except holiday weekends) 7:00 - 8:00 am - Birkdale Starbucks Birkdale Village, 16846 Birkdale Commons Pkwy B, Huntersville Facilitated by Corbett McCullum - email for more information - corbett.mccallum@gmail.com Enjoy coffee, fellowship, and Scripture discussion every Friday morning. Feel free to attend as much of the hour, for as many Fridays as your schedule allows. In this casual setting, we will select a book of the Bible we wish to study together, engage in conversation, and do our best to understand God's Word and how it gives meaning in our everyday lives.

Mommy & Me is a unique group that creates a village atmosphere where moms with children ages 0-2 meet other moms to share in the joy of raising children through biblical principles and uplifting conversations. This group provides a platform for mothers to develop new friendships, support one another in parenting, ask questions, and discuss a variety of topics. The group meets in the Grace Kids, 0-2 area, (Lilac Room 102) the first and third Wednesday of each month from January 16 - June 5, 2019 with an optional walk at Jetton Park every Monday and select Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. For more information about this group please contact one of the group leaders below, and we hope to meet you and your little one(s) soon. Discussion Leader: Meredith Connelly, artbymeredithconnelly@gmail.com or 910-777-8251 | Walking Leader: Janet Smith - janetsmith704@gmail.com or 704- 575-2116

What's the most important skill you need to be successful? If Christianity is true (and it is), the most important skill we all need is how to interpret the Bible properly. If we can't do that, we risk making the wrong decisions and failing to become the kind of person God wants us to become. Dr. Frank Turek will continue the series he started this fall called "How to Interpret Your Bible" (last fall meeting is Monday, December 10). This series is intended to give practical insights and tools to everyone, regardless of skill level or experience. The dates the Monday Men's Group are meeting for winter/spring 2019 are the following: Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 25, Mar. 11, April 1, April 15, May 13, and May 20. Each study group meets in the Fireside Room at 7:15pm. For more information, please contact Ross Linfoot at ross@linfoot.org

Led by Loren and Jan Schwiebert, this Life Group meets the 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 5:00pm in Mooresville (238 Bushney Loop). This group will experience great bible study discussion and fellowship while growing together in the Lord. Come make new friends and experience dynamic group interaction and community. For more information, contact Jan - jschwebe@yahoo.com

Led by Tim and Stacey Schwiebert (stacey@gracecovenant.org), this group meets the 1st & 3rd Friday from 7-8:30pm. Young and old are encouraged to join the Schwieberts for a time of fellowship, refreshment and bible study. This fall they will be doing the DVD study The God I Never Knew by Robert Morris. The subtitle for this book is How Real Friendship with the Holy Spirit Can Change Your Life.

Led by Larry & Susan Severns (lgseverns@hotmail.com), this group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday @ 2:00pm in Huntersville (3703 Hill Tree Circle). You are welcome to join this Life Group with an international flare as they seek to live out God's Word in their daily lives. *Adults Only

Doug and Krista Sidell invite you to attend a Life Group at our East Lincoln campus. The group is ongoing and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's from 7-8:15pm in the Sanctuary. This group takes a walk through a book of the bible to deepen their understanding and application of God's Word. Childcare is available. This EL Life Group is a wonderful way to fellowship and make new friends, while growing together in the Lord. For more information, contact Krista

Led by Paul and Crissy Silvas, this Life Group meets the 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 5:30pm in Huntersville (13925 Beatties Ford Road). This group will experience great bible study discussion and fellowship while growing together in the Lord. Come make new friends and experience dynamic group interaction and community. For more information, contact Crissy - crystal.silvas1616@gmail.com

Led by Kenyon Draper, this co-ed group of 40+ meets the 1st & 3rd Sunday @ 5:30 PM at Alexander Chase Clubhouse, 19700 Deer Valley Rd, Huntersville. The goal is fellowship, great bible teaching, plus fun activities. Come and make some wonderful new friends. For more information, please contact Kenyon - kldraper1@earthlink.net *Adults Only

Meeting in Room 220 every Sunday @ 9:15am (Cornelius Campus), this is a weekly time devoted to spiritual growth and community within the church family. Even if the class is in the middle of a book study, teaching series, etc., it's easy to jump in at any point. This is a great place to make new friends and grow together in your walk with the Lord. For more information, contact Betsy @ groups@gracecovenant.org

Led by Jackie and Giovanni Solorzano, this group meets each Wednesday @ 7:00 PM at the church in Grace Central (back hall of the church). Please join them for a time of encouragement and challenge through various studies and discussion. Children and youth ministry programs are available during the Spanish speaking Life Group each week. For more information, please contact Jackie - jmanzi432@gmail.com

Stepfamily Couples Group
1st Monday of the month
upstairs in room 221 / 6:45 - 8:15pm
facilitated by Susan Park

Living in a stepfamily and joining two households can be a challenge to your marriage, to your kids and step kids, and definitely to your peace of mind! You're invited to the new Life in the Blender Stepfamily Couples Group. In this group you will find: friendship with other stepfamily couples, teaching on topics that address blending challenges, God's word for family success, and a safe place for confidential discussion with folks also navigating the maze of the blended life. Like Abraham, you too are a family of promise! Find hope, help, and God's restoration for your step family and marriage. For more information, contact Susan Park - susanpark1214@gmail.com / LifeintheBlender.com

Survive & Thrive - A Divorced Men's Group
7:00pm - 8:15pm in The Gathering Place
(first floor - the back of the church)
Facilitated by Aaron Blank

A group of divorced men, that meets in fellowship. These meetings are about how to live, love, and grow in a relationship with the Lord, despite it all. This group is for men who have been through a divorce, no matter how long or have been re-married, remained single, have kids, a step family, or no kids at all. The focus of the group is to provide a healthy, God centered atmosphere, for a group of guys that have common life challenges. As men, we deal with specific issues and challenges that only other divorced men truly understand. This group is a life group and bible study to provide fellowship and friendship. Together, we will grow in a relationship with the Lord while helping each other through a difficult adjustment in our life. We will study together, learn from each other, and pray together and for each other. For more information, contact Aaron Blank - youngblank@hotmail.com

Also see FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/divorcemensurvivalgroup/about/

The Smart Stepfamily
Sunday, January 13 - March 3
11am in room 220
Facilitated by Susan Park

Today the stepfamily or blended family represents 40-50% of all family units. Statistics indicate that a staggering 2/3 of second marriage/stepfamilies end in divorce! You are not alone and Grace Covenant wants to be there to support you. Stepfamily issues are definitely not the same as first-time marriage issues. Discover the key steps to building a healthy stepfamily with stepfamily expert Ron Deal. Through eight engaging sessions, you'll learn solutions for everyday living and glean valuable insight and practical tips for becoming a smart stepfamily. Perfect for those preparing to marry and those already in a blended family.

Susan Park has been a stepmom for 30 years. She currently offers free weekly Step Mom Meetups, as well as Coaching for couples seeking success for their blended family. Visit lifeintheblender.com for more information or email Susan - susanpark1214@gmail.com

Led by Jouel and Karen Velasquez (jouelv@aim.com), this Life Group meets every other Friday @ 7:00 PM in Huntersville. Join us as the group meets for wonderful times of fellowship, bible teaching, and prayer.

Led by Bobby & Teina Waugh, this group meets every other Sunday @ 5:30pm beginning on September 10. Join us as we fellowship, encourage one another, and study God's word so that we grow in our faith together. For more information, contact Teina - teinawaugh@roadrunner.com / *Adults Only

In this interactive, weekly Bible study, men receive dynamic teaching as they work through different books of the Bible. This men's group meets on Wednesdays all year round. The group meets at GCC Cornelius Campus in room 223 from 7:00pm-8:15pm. Led by Galen Grant and team, this is a great way to make new friends, enjoy fellowship, and grow in God together. There is no preregistration - drop in anytime for great bible study and interactive discussion. For more information, please contact Grant at grantgalena@gmail.com

A new group of intercessors has been formed to pray for the Wednesday night ministry groups (children, students and adults) that meet at our three campuses. This team will be meeting at the Cornelius campus in the Prayer Room from 7-8:15p to pray for you by name and the ministry group you are involved with. They will be given a list that notes your name, campus and area of ministry. This group is also willing to pray specifically for you as requested. You can email me your additional prayer requests for your ministry area or personal life. These requests will be passed on to the group leaders and treated with confidentiality. The group is being led by two Altar Prayer Team individuals, Larry Severns and Pat Pennino. Others will be joining them. They will meet weekly as often as we have Wednesday night gatherings.

Led by Lisa McTighe, this ladies only Life Group meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 6:00 pm for food, fellowship, bible study, and prayer. There is a special bond of friendship growing among these women of God - come be part of it! For more information, contact Lisa - llmctighe@hotmail.com *Adults only

Led by Bobbi Haycox, Yarn of Blessing offers crocheters and knitters an opportunity to use their talents to touch the lives of others. The group makes afghans and hats for chemo patients, which are distributed through personal visits to a local infusion center. The group also creates hand knit and crocheted items for local Crises Pregnancy Centers. They seek to let people going through difficult situations know that God is with them and loves them. We also welcome non-knitters and crocheters to help with visits to the chemo center and preparing the Blessing Bags. This group meets year round on Thursdays from 12-2 at the church in the Fireside Room. Contact Anne Wheeler - annewheeler7777@gmail.com - for more information.

Young Adult Married Group
Sundays, 9:15-10:15am in room 221
Facilitated by Jonathan & Emily Goebelt

Led by Jonathan and Emily Goebelt, this young married Bible study is for growing closer to God and other couples in a positive, glass-half full dynamic. Join us as we dig into scripture to better understand God and support one another as life happens. This Sunday Life Group is a great way to fellowship and make good friends who are in the same season of life as each other. Grab a cup of coffee from Clanton Hall and enjoy lively conversation as we grow in the Lord together. For more information, contact Jonathan Goebelt, the director of Young Adults at Grace Covenant.

Led by Aaron & Raquel Schwiebert, a Young Adult Life Group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm at 801 Wood Street in Statesville. If you are young at heart or fall between the ages of 18-35 years old, please join the Schwieberts for a wonderful time of fellowship and growing together in the Lord. This is a great place to make new friends. Childcare is provided - but please email Raquel (rshutt1992@gmail.com) by Tuesday if you are planning on bringing kids. For more information, please email Aaron - aaronschwiebert@gmail.com

Our desire is to provide a place for young adult women in the Charlotte area to grow and connect with each other as we seek God together. We know it can be hard to find community in such a big city but we also recognize the importance of it, and have a passion to fill that need. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at Defined Coffee in Huntersville in Lake Forest Church at 7pm for a time of growth and fellowship. Please feel free to bring anyone you think would benefit from a community of like-minded women. We can't wait to meet you and connect with you! First meeting is September 6th. Co led by Emily Goebelt and Hannah Reynolds. For more information, contact Emily - ewenzel@uncc.edu

Led by Trish and Chris Gilbert, this young married group meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in Huntersville (13123 Union Square Dr). The goal of this group is to create community with young married couples. Make new friends, enjoy wonderful fellowship, and grow together in the Lord as they study the book in the Bible. Childcare is available. The For complete information, please contact Trish Gilbert.