Grace Groups

Led by Martin and Lesley Acosta this group meets the 1st and 3rd Friday @ 7pm. Teens invited to accompany parents for the study, but also have their own fellowship time. This is an international group that includes parents, their teens, and single adults. Contact: Martin Acosta for more information - martinacosta1963@gmail.com

Led by Anita Morris, 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 222 on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evenings. This winter/spring they will be going through Adoption & Foster Rx - Solutions for Wounded Families by Terry Weeuwsen. There is children's ministry provided for all ages on Wednesdays. Please contact Anita for more information - anitamo1963@gmail.com

Baptism Orientation Class - Cornelius
Sunday, April 15 @ 11am in room 222
Taught by Tim Schwiebert

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@gracecovenant.org with any questions or concerns.

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Baptism Orientation Class - East Lincoln
Sunday, August 12 at 11:00am
POD Classroom
Taught by Lisa Seger

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. Email Lisa Seger with any questions or concerns.

The next water baptism will occur on Wednesday, August 22 at The BIG Event (6:00-8:00pm). This special time of baptism will take place in Lake Norman at Beatty's Ford Park during our annual summer gathering.

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Using material from Pure Desire ministries, Betrayal and Beyond-Fashioning a Courageous Heart, is for women who have gone through or are currently struggling with a spouse or partner who suffers from a sex addiction. They will find hope in this anonymous group which provides a safe environment for healing. The group meets meets every Monday at 6:30pm in room 225 at the Cornelius campus during the school year. Contact christynlux@yahoo.com for more information.

Led by Dave MacBurnie (dryfly36@charter.net), 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 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 Michael & Heather Carter, this group meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday @ 5:30 PM. Young and old are encouraged to join the Carters for a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and bible study. The first meeting will be September 3rd. Childcare will be provided at Grace Covenant Cornelius campus (but not on 9/3). For complete information, please contact Michael Carter.

Cleansing Stream - Fall 2018
Sundays: September 9 - October 21
Fireside Room - 10:45am - 12:15pm
Cleansing Stream Retreat - October 20
Registration Deadline - August 27

We all have blind spots and can't clearly see everything that might be hindering our spiritual life. Whether you are a brand new believer or a seasoned Christian, Cleansing Stream can help you recognize and remove barriers that may be limiting your spiritual growth and hindering your relationships. Through Cleansing Stream you can learn to apply biblical truths that can make your walk with God easier and more powerful. You can gain increased trust and closeness to Jesus, personal encouragement, healing, and freedom. For more information or to inquire about financial assistance, contact Kathy Locke

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Led by Alan & Laddy Eakin (aceakin@aol.com), this group (40+) meets each 2nd and 4th Friday. This fall they will be delving into the New Testament book of Galatians. 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. *Adults Only

Led by Karl & April Echstenkamper (karl.echstenkamper@timken.com), this group meets each 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:00 PM. Please join them for a time of encouragement and challenge through various studies and discussion. *Adults Only

Financial Peace University is a ten week class on money management, eliminating debt, and building wealth. The class runs on Wednesdays, September 12 - November 14 from 6:30-8:15pm in room 220. The first week (9/12) is an informational preview meeting with everyone welcome. Course materials are required. Cost of FPU kit is refunded ($93.00 per household) for first time attenders IF all sessions are attended (not including preview class). For more information contact Betsy or

daveramsey.com

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Forever One: Foundations in Marriage Fall 2018
Sundays, September 9 - October 28
11am - 12:30pm in room 221 (Cornelius campus)
Facilitated by Christine and Tony DeMauro

Forever One is designed to help married, engaged, and seriously dating couples to consider how to build biblical, healthy marriages that flow out of their relationship with Christ. The program includes an 8-week class, a personalized relationship assessment tool (Prepare & Enrich), and several one-on-one sessions with a trained a mentor couple. Registration deadline is August 21 (only one person registers). For more information, contact Christine DeMauro

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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.

Jesus instructed his disciples to pray and not lose heart. Join us for a time that will include, personal repentance, worship, thanksgiving, praise and presenting our requests to God. If you desire to join with other women for corporate times of prayer, then come join us.

Gideon by Priscilla Shirer
Wednesdays, June 6 - July 25
(no meeting the week of July 4th)
7:00pm at Maloney home in Denver Facilitated by Faye Maloney & Annie Dunlap

Ever feel insufficient? Could it be that your weaknesses are the keys that unlock God's strength? Through a look at the life of Gideon, Priscilla Shirer will help you discover that instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, you can see them as the gifts, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God's strength. Join the EL ladies for a wonderful time of fellowship and growing together in the Lord. For more information, contact Faye fayemaloneync@gmail.com or Annie annidunlap@gmail.com

The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
Fridays, June 22- Aug 10
(no meeting the week of July 4th)
7:00am in the POD classroom (early bird study)
Facilitated by Dana Bean

All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you. A cunning, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you - your emotions, your mind, your family, your future. But when the enemy meets a woman dressed for the occasion, he fails miserably. This study will challenge you to suit up, stand firm, and secure victory in your life. Join the ladies of Grace Covenant East Lincoln for these 7 weeks to unpack world renown speaker Priscilla Shirer's study The Armor of God. For more information, please contact Dana - beandana78@yahoo.com

Grace for Homeschool Moms
Wednesday @ 7:00pm in Room 208
ongoing during the school year
Facilitated by Donna Youngblood

Weekly discipleship and encouragement from God's Word, practical help from veteran homeschool moms, and prayer for one another as they grow and learn together. Contact Donna for more information - donna.youngblood@gmail.com

WHAT IS GRIEFSHARE? GriefShare is for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend through death. GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically based support group seminar. A grieving person can join at any time during the 13 weeks. Each session shows a video presentation followed by small group discussion about the video. The GriefShare videos present experts, ministers, and Christian counselors discussing grief and recovery subjects helpful to people in grief. Real people share their stories of what has helped them deal with the pain of losing a family member or friend through death. During the week between meetings, group members complete a daily Bible study and practical exercises to help them heal from grief.

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WHAT IS GRIEFSHARE? GriefShare is for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend through death. GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically based support group seminar. A grieving person can join at any time during the 13 weeks. Each session shows a video presentation followed by small group discussion about the video. The GriefShare videos present experts, ministers, and Christian counselors discussing grief and recovery subjects helpful to people in grief. Real people share their stories of what has helped them deal with the pain of losing a family member or friend through death. During the week between meetings, group members complete a daily Bible study and practical exercises to help them heal from grief.

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Each of these gatherings will include a teaching on healing, a time in the Word followed with prayer. The leaders will be prayed up and available for God to move. If you know someone that is sick and in need of God's healing touch, or you have the opportunity to pray with someone at the altar, please invite them to attend this group. There will be rack cards printed to provide information to our GCC family. This group will meet in Room 210 monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 7-8:15pm.

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 10:00am the Waterbean Cafe at Northcross (9705 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville). For information contact susanpark1214@gmail.com. 

Fall/Winter Session of Living the Marriage of Your Dreams
Sundays, September 9 - December 16
9:30am - 10:45am in The Church At Denver Classroom
Led by Tom and Lisa Hummel

Many married couples make the mistake of focusing more on busily pursuing life and tending to family needs than they do becoming great partners, only to realize years later that they feel more like roommates than lovers. This 12 week workshop consists of 3 key areas of focus and discovery that will help couples experience emotional connection and renew their love and passion for each other. There is a cost for resources for this workshop. For more information, please email Lisa Hummel

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

Led by Burney Paslay, this men's group meets the 4th Saturday of the month at 8:15am for a wonderful time of fellowship. The men will first meet for breakfast at Greenbriar Cafe (308 Mocksville Hwy, Statesville). Then they will walk across the parking lot to our new church location to enjoy a dynamic, interactive devotion. For more information, please contact Burney Paslay

Men's Summer Bible Study
Wednesdays, June 6 - July 25
(no meeting the week of July 4th)
7:00pm at the Dunlap home

Robert Maloney (robertmaloneync@gmail.com) and co-host Bob Dunlap (lakenormanbob@gmail.com) will be teaching a Men's Bible Study in Denver (674 Tallulah Falls Drive). Study to be determined. Join this summer men's study group for a great time of fellowship and bible study. For more information, please contact Robert or Bob - see emails above.

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.

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9:30-11:00am starting February 7, 2018 in JumpStart nursery Lilac Room, GCC - with an optional group walk at Jetton Park every Monday at 9:30am // Purpose - Creating a village atmosphere where moms with babies 0-2yrs meet other moms to share in the joy of raising children through biblical principals 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. Cornelius campus Leaders: Heather Carter - heather@gracecovenant.org, Janet Smith- Walk leader, text or call (704) 575-2116 for information,

Post Living the Marriage of Your Dreams
Meets on the 1st Sunday of each month
Church At Denver Large Classroom 11 am
facilitated by Lisa Hummel

This is a "support group" for couples who have gone through Living the Marriage of Your Dreams.

Running on Empty: Filling Up Both Physically and Spiritually
Women Fitness Focused Life Group
Begins Friday, June 8th @7am at Sally's YMCA

Led by Kim Palmer, this weekly Friday group includes beginner to advanced runners looking for community, accountability, and fun as they explore fitness together. Please wear comfortable shoes and get set to make new friends and attain goals during this 60 minute time of fitness and prayer. No childcare. For more information please email Kim - hebrews1141@gmail.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.

Sermon on the Mount
Thursday June 7 - August 9
12:30pm - 1:45 pm in POD Classroom
Facilitated by Teresa Mulcahy

What does it mean to be a citizen of the kingdom of Heaven? Matthew's gospel opens with three chapters containing Jesus' longest recorded message - a sermon given to His disciples early in His ministry to articulate what the life of a Christ-follower would look like. Come join us as we dive into Jen Wilkin's bible study on The Sermon on the Mount. Participants will need to buy their study guide on Amazon. No childcare. For more information, please contact Teresa - teresa.mulcahy@att.net

Led by Larry & Susan Severns (lgseverns@hotmail.com), this group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday @ 2:00 PM. 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 will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday's from 7-8:15pm in the POD. This group takes a walk through a book of the bible to deepen their understanding and application of God's Word. Childcare available. For more information, contact Krista - kennedy76osu@yahoo.com

Led by Carolyn Axthelm (carolynaxthelm@yahoo.com), this co-ed group of 40+ meets the 2nd and 4th Friday @ 7:00pm. This Life Group meets year round going through various studies. The goal is fellowship, great bible teaching, plus participating in fun activities. *Adults Only

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, Cornelius. 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 Giovannie 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 at jmanzi432@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 225 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. For more information, please contact Grant at grantgalena@gmail.com

Led by Lisa McTighe (llmctighe@hotmail.com), this ladies only Life Group meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM for food, fellowship, bible study, and prayer. *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.

Led by Angela Buchanan, this dynamic study for young adult ladies will meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm. The group will be going through various studies - the first one being Frequency by Robert Morris. Our lives are filled with constant noise competing for our attention. Yet many of us never hear the one voice we long to hear most. In the midst of it all, God is still speaking. Come enjoy wonderful fellowship, make new friends, and share in thought provoking conversation and prayer. For more information, email Angela at angela@gracecovenant.org

Led by Trish and Chris Gilbert, this group meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in Huntersville. 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 of James. The first meeting will be September 3rd. Childcare will be provided at Grace Covenant Cornelius campus (but not on 9/3). For complete information, please contact Trish Gilbert.

This group is a mix of young adults from the ages of 23-35ish who share the same passion- a love for Jesus Christ. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00pm in Cornelius to fellowship, worship, and explore the word of God together. Our missions are to build relationships with other Christians who are in the same stages of life and to serve our community together. The group meets at the home of Nance and Mike Thomas (19012 Mountain View Drive). For more information, contact Nance: 137nel@gmail.com - we are always welcoming new members to our group!