Grace Groups

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 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
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Sundays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 4
9:15am - 10:30am in room 222
Facilitated by the Marriage Team

Mark Gungor presents hilarious, practical and no-holds-barred marriage advice. As the creator of the popular "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" seminar, Mark explores the underlying dynamics of the male/female relationships, combining striking clarity and practical solutions to common relationship woes. This is not your typical marriage material. Mark's entertaining illustrations are hilarious and original. His humor makes his teaching enjoyable, effective and memorable, helping husbands and wives remember these insights and immediately put them to work.

Art of Marriage is an ongoing marriage enrichment study group to help you grow in your marriage. AOM is a safe environment and a great place to make friends. There is no pre-registration - just come, and feel free to come back at any time even if you have missed some weeks. You are always welcome!

Baptism Orientation Class - Cornelius
Sunday, October 28 @ 11am in room 208
Taught by elder Tim Schwiebert
Actual baptism: Sunday, November 11 @ 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.

Click here to register for Water Baptism

Baptism Orientation Class - East Lincoln
Sunday, December 9 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 Sunday, December 30.

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Led by Charlie and Bonnie Bell, this Life Group meets weekly on Thursday @ 6:30pm in Cornelius (17418 Sail View Drive). This group will experience great bible study discussion and fellowship while growing together in the Lord. This fall they are studying the book of Hebbrews. Come make new friends and experience dynamic group interaction and community. For more information, contact Charlie - charbon@sbcglobal.net

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 224 at the Cornelius campus during the school year and begins September 10th. Contact christynlux@yahoo.com for more information.

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 (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 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

Are your children angry, hurt, and confused about your separation or divorce? DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) group is a safe, fun place where your children can learn skills that will help them heal. DC4K groups blend, games, music, stories, videos and discussion to help kids process the divorce and move forward. DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) group, designed for children 5-12 years old. Each session is filled with motivating and fun activities. Games, crafts, role playing, discussion times, journaling, and activity books help your children process the divorce and move forward in their lives. Sessions are held on the Cornelius campus in The Tribe Room.

*Fall 2018 sessions will start with an introduction/registration week on Monday, September 10 with classes beginning on Monday, September 17 for 13 weeks, 6:45-8:15pm. Pizza dinner is included each week. For more information, contact Trish Gilbert

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DivorceCare is a special weekly support group and seminar facilitated by leaders who have walked through where you are and have experienced first-hand the healing power of Christ. You will learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to the future. Each session is self-contained so you are welcome to begin attending on any week. DivorceCare is on Mondays at 6:45pm in Room 220. September 10 will be an intro week with classes beginning on September 17 for 13 weeks. Pizza dinner is included each week. For more information contact Kay Brown.

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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 Nick Falkowski, this group is open to young singles or couples. They will meet at 6:30pm the 2nd and 4th Thursday in Cornelius (19140 Chandlers Landing Dr. #202). Enjoy great fellowship, potluck dinner, and time spent going through a curriculum chosen by the group. It is a great place to connect and make new friends while growing together in the Lord. Contact Nick for more information - nick@gracecovenant.org

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 222. 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

 Click here to register for Financial Peace University - Fall 2018

Led by Bob and Sally Dahlheim, this new EL Life Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in Stanley (7576 Sedgebrook Drive W, Stanley 28164). Want to make some new friends in a fun, interactive environment? Join us for Game Night where we will learn and play the card game Hand, Knee, and Foot. Gathering once a month on the 2nd Wednesday, we will enjoy a little friendly competition and fellowship in a Christ-centered environment. Come as a couple or feel free to bring a friend and let's enjoy this game together! For more information, please email Sally - sallydahlheim@gmail.com

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's Bible Study
Finding I AM by Lysa TerKeurst
August 29 - October 10 / 7:00 - 8:15pm
Facilitated by Betsy Dobrotka in room 220

What is the deep cry of your heart? The ache in your soul that keeps you up at night? The prayer you keep repeating? Jesus not only cares about this deep, spiritual wrestling, but He also wants to see you through it.

Join Lysa TerKeurst on the streets of Israel to explore the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Through this interactive, in-depth study we will be trading feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is like never before. Wednesday Women's Bible Study is a great place to fellowship and make new friends as we grow in the Lord together.

Ever find yourself struggling through life's challenges? Maybe you're tired and weary. Maybe fears and doubts threaten your ability to live well as a Christian. Whether your pit is fear, doubt, selfishness, lying, pornography, or you're a workaholic, or maybe it's self-pity. Whatever your pit is, this study will help you get out of that pit. We'll journey through areas of emotional health, soul care, and spiritual growth, in order to cultivate a life-well lived and a soul well-nourished. Not a perfect life, but a life reliant on the One who is perfect-Jesus Christ our King.

Click here to register for Grace Women Morning Bible Studies - Fall 2018

Wednesday Women's Bible Study
Hosea by Jennifer Rothschild
October 17 - December 19 / 7:00 - 8:15pm
(no class October 31 or November 21)
Facilitated by Betsy Dobrotka in room 220

Jennifer Rothschild has a story for you. It's about an unlikely couple, an unusual courtship, and an illicit affair. But the marriage didn't end; instead, a love story began. It's Hosea and Gomer's love story and it is your love story. Be amazed by the unfailing love of God for His wayward people, and for all people. Hosea showers us with hope. It also hints and foreshadows - pointing to the coming of the promised Messiah. Join us for wonderful group discussion. Wednesday Women's Bible Study is a great place to fellowship and make new friends as we grown together in the Lord.

Discover the power and beauty of true worship, beyond any song or melody. Worship has been given to change your relationship with God and affect the way you live. The more you seek Him, the more you will find Him! Join us for this journey of revelation and understanding.

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Everyone has been wounded. Some wounds recall childhood hurts; some are more recent. They may be personal through family or close friends, or they can be generated by workplace issues with a boss or coworker. No matter where they originate, woundedness is a human malady stemming from our brokenness and it makes us question the very purpose of the hurts we experience. Even though our hearts have been wounded by people, we have a God who heals our wounds. In this class you will hear how God turns our hurt and fear into faith. You will discover a hope that heals your anxieties as you discover God's plan for your life!

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In this class we will explore what it looks like to walk with God. We know that Jesus wants a relationship with us, but what does that really look like? How do we talk to Him, hear from Him and understand what He truly desires for us? If we really believe what we say we believe …our lives should look different than the rest of the world. Learning to ask ourselves good questions, understanding forgiveness, learning to trust Him, walking in faith and knowing our true purpose are just a few of the topics we will cover.

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Is your marriage in need of an infusion of communication, understanding, passion, romance and/or intimacy? This is the class for you! Combining the best from the previously taught "Intimate Issues" and "Understanding Love," join us as we discover real hope that every woman's marriage relationship can become all it was intended to be in God's design. This class offers confidentiality, warmth and wisdom, while exposing lies of the world, revealing truth and presenting practical and creative ideas to enhance intimacy and communication.

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Grace Women CONNECT will start on August 29th and then meet on the 4th Wednesdays of each month. They will not meet in the months of November and December, and the final meeting will be in March. Women gather in the sanctuary on the East Lincoln campus from 6:30-8:10pm. CONNECT is open to ladies of all ages and will be a special time of spiritual devotion and encouragement, as well as fun activities and snacks. Our heart is connection. We want to live boldly in our true identities as daughters of the King! For more information, please contact Tanya Belvin - tsbelvin@gmail.com

Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer
East Lincoln Campus - 3rd-5th grade room
Wednesday, September 12 - November 14
10:00am-11:30am
Facilitated by Nance Longworth

Through 7 dvd sessions, discover the root to clear and daily communication with God - humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life. Enjoy great fellowship, make new friends, and dynamic conversation as we grow in the Lord together. For more information contact Nanc - 137nel@gmail.com

Who is the Holy Spirit?
East Lincoln Campus - K-2nd grade room
Wednesday, September 12 - November 14
10:00am-11:30am
Taught by Carol McCall
For more information contact: carol4grace@gmail.com

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

Led by Donna Sintay 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. On August 28 the fall bible study by Jack Hayford will be introduced - 2 Corinthians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus: Ministering in the Spirit and Strength of Jesus. By looking deeply into the truths of 2 Corinthians, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus, you will learn the inexpressible privilege and assured inheritance you have as a child of God. We are abundantly blessed by our Father so that we can be a channel of that blessing to a world desperate to know the love and truth of our God. Make new friends and enjoy dynamic conversation while we grow together in the Lord. Contact Donna for more information - donnasintay@kw.com

If it weren't for grace... just think: we would be lost for eternity, on our way to hell, bound on earth by the cruel taskmaster of sin, having a life without meaning and purpose. This is just a brief description of what our lives would be but for Jesus. In this class we will discover what it means to live on the other side of but; to find our identity, our purpose, and our potential -- a life lived out in freedom and in precious intimacy with a living God. I invite you to join me as we gain insight on what it means to live on the other side of the buts and how to fully embrace a grace-filled life!

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WHAT IS GRIEFSHARE? GriefShare is for people who have suffered the death of a loved one. 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 suffered the death of a loved one. 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.

Click here to register for GriefShare

WHAT IS GRIEFSHARE? GriefShare is for people who have suffered the death of a loved one. 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.

Click here to register for GriefShare

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 the Grace Covenant Extension Campus in the conference room.

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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 Walt and Pastor Michelle Hoverson, this Life Group meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 6:30pm in Cornelius (19823 Lamp Lighters Way). 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 Pastor Michelle - mhoverson@aboveandbeyondmissions.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 10:00am the Waterbean Cafe at Northcross (9705 Sam Furr Rd, Huntersville). For information contact susanpark1214@gmail.com. 

Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays @ 7:00pm
7:00pm at the Dunlap home

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

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

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,

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 is starting a new series this fall called "How to Interpret Your Bible." 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 is meeting this fall are the following: Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, and Dec. 10. Each study group meets in the Fireside Room at 7:15pm. For more information, please contact Ross Linfoot at ross@linfoot.org

Parenting Class: Talk Now & Later by Brian Dollar
How to Lead Kids Through Life's Tough Topics
Sunday, October 7 - 28 @ 11am - 12:15pm
Taught by Pastor Scott Raney (in room 220)

In Talk Now & Later, author Brian Dollar presents 10 common topics your child deals with - or will soon - and detailed advice on how to approach and discuss the issues with them. Learn how to have these conversations early, have them often, and have them wisely so that when the difficult topics come up, the lines of communication will already be open. The class provides conversation starters on the following issues: God, death and tragedy, sex, self-Image, making wise choices, divorce, friendships, money, bullying, and restoring broken relationships.

Get ready to talk to your children about the big issues in life - now and later.

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 @ 2:00 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 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 Carolina and Patrick Maldarelli, 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 Carolina at pmaldarellijr@yahoo.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 221 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. This team begins their intercessory prayer on Aug 29. 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
beginning September 9
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 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30pm at the Statesville campus (531 North Greenbriar Rd.) 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'll meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at Amelie's French Bakery & Café in Charlotte 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 - ewenzel0@email.cpcc.edu

Young Families Life Group
Location: 7833 Sedgebrook Dr. E, Stanley, NC 28164
Meeting times and dates: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 3-5pm starting September 16
Led by Alec and Beth Berryhill
For more information contact Beth

Led by Trish and Chris Gilbert, this young married group meets the 1st and 3rd 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. The first meeting will be September 16th. Childcare is available. The For complete information, please contact Trish Gilbert.