Interest Groups
For dates and times for the following Groups, please click here to go to the GBCC Master Calendar, select a category (Women's Ministry), a month, then click go for a list of the events scheduled.
Friday Night Girlfriends
Friday Night Girlfriends is an event for women (no children or men please) where you can relax and enjoy a stress-free, fun environment. Bring something to work on like scrapbooking, knitting, beading, crafts, papers to grade, or a game to play with friends, and settle in to watch a chick flick or listen to music. In addition to our normal activities, we'll also have a special activity each month.
Contact: Kim Sechler, kims@gbcommunitychurch.com or 593-3477
Care Groups
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Mothers of Preschoolers is a Christian organization geared toward meeting the needs of every mother with a child, infancy to kindergarten, in a way that is consistent with Biblical teaching. MOPS offers a time out to meet with moms, talk, share, develop friendships, and learn new things related to your home and family. While the moms are enjoying a warm meal and time with other moms, their children are involved in the MOPPET program. This program provides children with supervised playtime, Bible stories, music, and craft classes. Registration required. We currently have a wait list for children 24 months and younger for the MOPPETS program. We are working on a resolution to this issue, as it's our hearts desire to serve moms through MOPS.
Please contact Kim, 593-3477 for registration information.
Discovery Groups
Please click here for a Discovery Group overview.
Winter 2010 Bible Studies
Come, Belong, and Serve in your relationship with the Lord. Allow His Word to renew your mind and let your life be transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. Women's Bible studies cover a wide variety of topics with direct life applications. Each week includes a teaching time (of which some studies are DVD driven), small group discussions, and some homework. In this format, strong relationships can be built and questions can be asked and answered.
Tuesday Morning
9:30-11:15am
He Speaks to Me"– Preparing to Hear from God / Priscilla Shirer
January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23
Teacher: Libbie Timmons, 497-3088
Book Purchase: Lifeway.com, Lighthouse Books ISBN#: 1-4158-2093-7 (workbook)
A common question of many Christians is, "How can I know when God is speaking to me?" In this study the account of God speaking to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3 is used to show God does speak to us and how we can discern His voice and position ourselves to respond. In this exciting adventure, you will discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel's response, and how He speaks to believers today; you will be encouraged to listen and respond to God's voice; and by listening to God's voice and obeying Him, you will experience spiritual growth, Christian discipline, and the desire to serve. Homework.
Discerning the Voice of God- How to Recognize When God Speaks / Priscilla Shirer
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 13
Teacher: Libbie Timmons, 497-3088
Book Purchase: Lifeway.com, Lighthouse Books ISBN#: 978-1-4158-3662-0 (workbook)
Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This Bible study is designed to help you know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, you will be able to discern God's voice from the voice of strangers. Continue to grow in this followup study of "He Speaks to Me". Homework.
The Life of David, A Man After God's Own Heart - Precept Study / Kay Arthur
Teacher: Ann Emery, 499-7859
Book Purchase: Books will be purchased for you.
This study will be on the life of David from 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles and will start the 3rd week into the semester as we are finishing up the last 2 chapters from the fall semester's study. There will be about 45-60 minutes of Bible study 5 days a week. We will discuss the previous weeks study and view a video during class time.
Fearless / Max Lucado
Teacher: Kathy Simon, 869-2671
Book Purchase: Christianbook.com, Lighthouse Books ISBN#: 978-0-8499-2139-1
Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? If you could hover a fear magnet over your heart and extract every last shaving of dread, insecurity, or doubt, what would remain? Envision the day when you can trust more and fear less.
One To One Discipleship
Teacher: Lisa Vivian, 499-2139
Cost: $11, purchase from church office
Do you desire to learn more about the basics of Christianity? This course will help you begin and develop an ever-deepening friendship with Jesus Christ. Class sizes are kept to no more than three participants so that mentoring can take place.
Wednesday Morning
9:30-11:15am
Isaiah – Chapters 40-66
Teacher: Connie Stampfl, 434-9833
No book needed (Bible and notebook)
Isaiah means "the Lord saves" and this beautifully written Old Testament book of prophecy tells us of man's need for Christ and foretells of His birth, life, death, and resurrection. Homework will be 20 minutes weekly.
Breaking Free / Beth Moore
Teacher: Dawn Davis, 469-0060
Book Purchase: Lifeway.com, Lighthouse Books ISBN#: 9781415868027 (Member Book)
The Journey, The Stories by Beth Moore leads you through a study of the Scriptures to discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. This study is based on Isaiah 61:1-4, this in depth Bible study draws parallels between the captive Israelites and today's believers. Scripture is used to help identify spiritual strongholds in your life, no matter how big or small. Anything that hinders us from the benefits of knowing God is bondage. Breaking Free is Beth's life message that she wants to share with you.
Walking By Faith – Lessons Learned in the Dark / Jennifer Rothschild
January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24
Teacher: Kimmer Christensen, 662-0888
Book Purchase: Lifeway.com, Lighthouse Books ISBN#: 0-6330-9932-5 (Member Book)
She lost her eyesight as a teen, but gained something much more valuable … spiritual insight. With wit and wisdom, the author relates some of the challenges in her life—from learning to apply make-up to changing a diaper. Yet she speaks not as one who has overcome great hurdles, but as one who—like all of us—faces them every day.
By examining the practical differences between walking by sight and walking by faith, Rothschilds offers valuable spiritual lessons. Created especially for women, this interactive Bible study promises to be an eye-opening experience.
Me, Myself and Lies / Jennifer Rothschild
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14
Teacher: Kimmer Christensen 662-0888
Book Purchase: Lifeway.com, Lifghthouse Books, ISBN#: 1415866449 (Member Book)
Me, Myself and Lies is a video-driven study to encourage women to clean out the junk in their thoughts and replace them with positive truths from God's word. All too often, what women say to themselves is not even close to the words God wants them to speak to their souls. According to Rothschild, what we think about often has a ripple effect on nearly every area of our lives.
One To One Discipleship
Teacher: Pam Boetcher 639-8088
Cost: $11, purchase from church office
Do you desire to learn more about the basics of Christianity? This course will help you begin and develop an ever-deepening friendship with Jesus Christ. Class sizes are kept to no more than three participants so that mentoring can take place.
Tuesday Evening
6:00-8:00pm
Following God Series: Life Principles from the Women of the Bible – Book Two By / Wayne Barber
Teacher: Kitty Cook, 660-1257
Book Purchase: Lighthouse Books or Christianbooks.com, Amazon.com,
ISBN#: 0-89957-308-8
Women of the Bible plan an integral, essential, and crucial role in the eternal plan of God. Women characters featured in this study demonstrate to us the struggles we all have in being faithful and submissive to God's design. Examples include women who received blessings from a surrendered walk with God as well as those who did not follow His direction. Through a detailed study of each of these noteworthy women of the Bible, you will learn that God has called today's women to play a significant role in society , in the home, and in the church. You will learn from their mistakes and discover that the blessings of God are heaped upon women who faithfully trust the Lord in all situation.
