HERE ARE A LIST OF ALL OUR TOGETHER GROUPS FOR OUR FALL SESSION. TO SIGN-UP FOR A GROUP, YOU NEED TO FIND THE GROUP YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND CONTACT THAT LEADER.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Replogle at nreplogle@gracecommunity-church.com
THE GATHERING
DESCRIPTION: This group is designed as a “come to the table” kind of feel. No matter what stage of life you are in, you matter and have gifts, insight and community to offer to other women around you. We will be studying the book of Ephesians together, and then spending time sharing what God is doing in our lives, encouraging each other in the season we are in, and praying for one another.
LEADERS: Natalie Replogle and Shaila Swartz
DATE: Wednesday mornings (Starts October 17th)
TIME: 9:30 – 11:00 am
LOCATION: Grace Community Church
CONTACT: Natalie Replogle @ nreplogle@gracecommunity-church.com
BRING: Bible, pen, and notebook
MISC: Childcare is available.
SOMOS HIJAS
DESCRIPCION: “Somos Hijas” las invitamos a participar en este grupo en Espanol, para compartir a traves de la Palabra lo que significa ser hija de Dios!
ENCARGADA: Shivy Bontrager
DIA: Nos vamos a reunir por 8 semanas los dias Jueves
LA HORA: 6:00-7:30PM
LUGAR: La casa de Shivy
CONTACTO: Shivy Bontrager @ 574-535-4578 (mandar texto es preferible)
BRING: Biblia
WOMEN CONNECT
DESCRIPTION: Ladies, join us for an evening of community. This will be a time of coffee, tea, fellowship and prayer. We would then plan on attending Prayer Encounter together (you are encouraged to invite husbands or boyfriends to join us for Prayer Encounter @ 6:45PM.)
LEADER: Shelley Savchuk
DATE: Wednesday evenings (Starts October 17th)
TIME: 6:00-7:45PM
LOCATION: Grace Community Church (In the Cafe)
CONTACT: Shelley Savchuk @ 574-312-1550 or sbsavchuk@yahoo.com
MISC: Childcare is provided during Prayer Encounter.
DESIGNED TO SHINE
DESCRIPTION: The is a group is designed for mothers and daughters or women that are mentoring younger girls to attend together (geared toward ages 8 years old and up). This study is about inviting girls to explore where they've been, who they are, and where they'll go. It empowers girls to ponder their potential, discover their unique star shines, and ride the wave of God's dream for their lives. We will be studying the book You're Designed to Shine by Christina DiMari.
LEADER: Brandy Mast
DATE: Monday evenings
TIME: 6:00-7:30PM
LOCATION: Grace Community Church
CONTACT: Brandy @ 574-238-5997 or abmast5@aol.com
BRING: Purchase Designed to Shine journal prior to first meeting and bring it along with a pen and Bible.
MISC: No childcare available.
SURVIVING WITH SISTERS
DESCRIPTION: It doesn't matter where you are in life you always need your sisters in Christ. Form deeper bonds, find encouragement, or just get out of the house for a couple hours and enjoy the company of your sisters in Christ. Each week will be different as we dig in and see what God has for us. Hopefully you will walk away each week refreshed and hungry for more life with your sisters in Christ.
LEADER: Barb Willard
DATE: Monday evenings (Starts October 15th)
TIME: 7PM
LOCATION: Meeting at Barb's house (59140 Melrose Place, Elkhart)
CONTACT: Barb Willard @ 574-584-5173 or bkwillard@live.com
BRING: Bible, pen, and paper.
MISC: No childcare provided
SAFEGUARDING YOUR MARRIAGE AND GOVERNING YOUR HEART
DESCRIPTION: This group is open to all women; whether currently or previously married, those with a hope to encounter marriage in their future or for singles that want to walk upright and avoid unhealthy relationships with married men. We will be studying the book, Anatomy of an Affair: How Affairs, Attractions, and Addictions Develop and How to Guard Your Marriage Against Them by Dave Carder. Through discussions, teaching, and reflection we will strengthen our resolve to have healthy marriages. Women will be equipped to protect their marriages, to repair existing brokenness, to cultivate deeper connection with their spouse, and to have a fully satisfied heart through intimacy with
God and by developing holy relationships.
LEADERS: Anita Shank & Lauri Chupp
DATE: Thursday evenings (Starts October 18th)
TIME: 6:30-8PM
LOCATION: Grace Community Church (Senior High Axis Room)
CONTACT: Anita @ ashank@gracecommunity-church.com
BRING: Please acquire the book and read chapters 1 &2 prior to the first meeting.
MISC: Childcare is not currently available. If needed, Axis teens could be hired and a small fee would be charged for each child.
BELIEVING GOD
DESCRIPTION: This group will be studying Believing God by Beth Moore. A quote from the author about what this study entails... “God confronted me with the truth that though I had believed in Him for many years, I had hardly begun to believe Him. God is so much more than we have yet acknowledged and experienced. He is capable of tremendously more than we have witnessed. I have become utterly convinced that we see so little primarily because we believe Him for so little. Here's great news: God wants to change all that! God began challenging me in every situation with these kinds of questions: "Beth, are you going to believe Me on this or not? What does My Word have to say? Who and what will you choose to believe?"...I want to share with you some truths that radically changed my personal faith-walk, in hopes that you likewise will be encouraged."
LEADERS: Cynthia Hostetler and Michelle Troyer
DATE: Thursday evenings (Starting October 11th)
TIME: 6:30-8:30PM
LOCATION: Grace Community Church
CONTACT: Cynthia at dchost@mail.com
BRING: You will need to purchase and bring the study guide Believing God.
MISC: No childcare
FINDING HOPE
DESCRIPTION: Do you ever feel alone, shame, sadness or hopeless from the affects of your loved ones addiction? There is HOPE! The leader would like to share her experience, strength and the hope that she has found in Jesus and to give you a place to find encouragement, support and hope. This is a confidential group with confidential sharing.
LEADER: Shelly Carr
DATE: Monday evenings (Starts October 15th)
TIME: 6:30PM
LOCATION: Grace Community Church
CONTACT: Shelly @ 574-202-2102 or shellycarr919@gmail.com
BRING: Bible, a journal, open heart and mind
MISC: No childcare provided
PRODIGALS
DESCRIPTION: Do you have a prodigal? Have you been a prodigal? This group is for those who are hurting and struggling with a current prodigal in their life or those who have been a prodigal and would love to share the redemption God brought about in your life. We will be reading through the book Prodigals and Those That Love Them by Ruth Bell Graham and setting aside a time to share and praise and pray together for our prodigals.
LEADER: Stephanie Lehman
DATE: Saturday Mornings (Two Saturdays a month – Starts October 13th)
TIME: 7:30-9:30AM
LOCATION: Cabin Coffee
CONTACT: Stephanie @ 574-536-7540
BRING: Please purchase Prodigals and Those That Love Them before the first meeting
MISC: No childcare available
TELL ME A STORY
DESCRIPTION: Is writing a book (fiction, non-fiction, recipe book, etc) on your bucket list, or something you have a burning desire to do? This workshop is the place for you! Learn how to write your story, put it down in Microsoft Word or whatever app you may use. When your story is complete, step by step you will learn how to self-publish your book. There is no cost to publishing your book.
LEADER: Lindabelle Meyers
DATE: Tuesday evenings (October 9th, 16th, and 23rd)
TIME: 6PM
LOCATION: Grace Community Church
CONTACT: Lindabelle @ 574-522-5474 or text @ 574-606-0093 or meyja20@aol.com
BRING: Laptop or Tablet (Tablets should have a kindle app downloaded) and your story if you already have something written.
MISC: No childcare available
SCRIPTURE WRITING (Online Study)
DESCRIPTION: This is a Facebook group page dedicated to daily writing out passages of scripture in order to study and become more familiar with God's Word. Each day provides a small section of scripture to write out and meditate on, 5-15 minutes worth. The page will also be a place to share insights and ideas inspired by the writing. This page will also be a place to share insights and ideas inspired by the writings. Whatever God is speaking to your heart. Also a safe place to share prayer requests and praises.
LEADER: Rebecca Hanlon
LOCATION: Online closed FB page (Scripture Writing) or click on this link to take you to the page to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1177275445672086/
CONTACT: Rebecca Hanlon at rebeccamhanlon@me.com for questions.