Groups Meeting at 9:45
Fellowship
Location: 101 (Conference Room).
This class is designed for men ages 60 and above. Ed is a wonderful Bible teacher, and the men who gather with this group are all willing to shake a hand or lend a hand as the case may be.
Ruth
Location: 102B (Pastor Clay’s office)
This women’s group meets to discuss the Bible, prayer needs, and missional involvement. Most of the women in this group are over 60 and are very active in the church and community. They utilize LifeWay Bible study lessons weekly.
Fidelis
Location: 104A (McManus Hall)
This group is for women age 70 and up. The Fidelis group works through the LifeWay quarterly material, shares concerns and needs, and spends time in prayer.
Brotherhood
Location: 104B (McManus Hall)
This group consists of men 65+, but they don’t show a sign of aging. They are easily the most rambunctious group at the church. They share coffee together as they study God’s word and reflect both on their own lives and the strength of God’s influence on them.
Dupree Class
Location: 104C (McManus Hall)
The 60+ crowd of this group meets to fellowship, pray, plan missional projects and study God’s word. This group uses LifeWay material to guide their Bible discussion and is open to any that would wish to participate.
Bob Reagan’s Class
Location: 104E/F
Bob's group is known for its friendliness to newcomers and its member care. They study LifeWay materials for their Bible discussions. This group is designed for both men and women—couples and singles ages 50-65.
Faith
Location: 102D
This couples group is specifically designed for the 50-65 age group, although that is not strictly enforced. They share in a time of Bible teaching, discussion, prayer, and concern sharing. The goal is to continue to grow and mature in faith and to encourage others to join in that journey.
Men
Location: 200
This men’s group is for the 45+ crowd and is programmed to engage the spiritual development of its members. This group walks through books of the Bible.
Friendship
Location: 201
This lively bunch of 65+ year old women joins together to pray and love one another. Using the LifeWay curriculum, their focus is on praying for the church and for Christ to be made known throughout the world.
Champions for Christ
Location: 202A
God’s great salvation is for all, and so is this Bible discussion gathering. This group meets for encouragement and inspiration. Part of the regular agenda is for members to share what God is teaching them and how Christ has made a difference in their lives. They are about sharing life’s joys and pains, and also showing others how God can work in their lives too.
The Seeker’s Discussion Group
Location: 202C
This group is made up of many different backgrounds and consists of both singles and couples. Their agenda is simple—study God’s word. They work through a designated book of the Bible, verse by verse, discussing its meaning and how it pertains to the group and all of humanity.
Young Married with Children
Location: 202F
Most of this group is late 20’s and early 30’s with infants to younger grade-school children. Not only do they rehash the latest college sports, but also spend time caring for needs, praying and studying the Bible. The study tends to be topical, choosing a specific study point like parenting or relationships, and then searching scripture to find knowledge that can be applied to daily living.
College/Military/Career
Location: 203
The young adult crowd that is either military, college or out in the workforce (18–24) is engaged in this fun and Biblically stimulating group. They share food, Bible discussion and the recounting of the week’s events with care and humor.
Adult 3
Location: 204A
This group began some 20 years ago as the young couple’s class and has now become the class whose kids have gone to college and beyond. The group studies and discusses life and scripture each week. They utilize the King James LifeWay curriculum for their preparation and discussion.
Celebrate Jesus
Location: 204E
This couples group spends their time on life application discussion of scripture study. The approximate age range is 40-55, which leads to many discussions of faith as this group experiences many of the same struggles in their life circumstances.
Sonlight
Location: 204F
Couples of various ages meet weekly to pray and grow in their Christ-walk. The format of this group is discussion and their Bible topics are varied. They usually follow a Bible book or study for 6-8 weeks at a time.
Singles
Location: 208
This group provides a place of connection for single adults. They encourage one another through Bible study to embrace their current status as singles along with building healthy relationships with God and others. You’re invited to join them each Sunday!
Amazing Grace
Location: 209
The "Amazing Grace" group meets each week to share life's joys and to prepare to meet life's challenges. This is a women's group consisting of a broad range of ages (beginning about 45) that study and pray together.
New Balance
Room: 221
This group is designed for married couples in their 20’s and 30’s with or without children. Focused on creating meaningful relationships, New Balance is devoted to caring for one another, partnering with each other for spiritual growth, and most of all, having a blast while doing it.
Groups meeting at 11:00
Significance
Location: 101 (Conference Room)
This group is for our members and guest that have special needs. They meet for a time of Bible story, with lessons and activities that appropriately stimulate the mind and body.
Papucci Group
Location: 104B (McManus Hall)
This class is designed for those who want to simply study the Bible. OJ is a great Bible teacher that walks through passages verse by verse to give clear understanding along with opening discussion to group members.
Dupree/Huggins
Location: 104F
The age range for this group begins about 40 and goes up or down from there (mostly up). They consist of men and women from various backgrounds, many who have been in church for a long time and others who are reconnecting with church. They meet for prayer, concern sharing, and Bible study. David and Jaline share the leadership of this unique group.
Elevate
Room: 104E
This group is geared for those involved in the music ministry of Alice Drive, but is not limited to them. The content will be guided from materials regarding how to lead through music and worship. This group is also the shortest group, as it does not start until after the music at the 11 o’clock service has concluded.
Nearly Wed/Newly Wed
Location: 203
This option is open to young couples who are just married (2 years or less) or just about to be married. They talk through the unique challenges of the first years of marriage as well as build relationships with their spouses and others.
Lighthouse
Location: 204A
This wild and vivacious group of men and women are mostly in their late 30’s to mid-40’s. Their brand of gathering is quite fun and usually very educational. This group is known for its service in many areas of church life, as many in this group minister to our students and children throughout the week in one of the varied ministries designed for those age groups.
Seekers
Location: 204C
This mixed group of people joins together in a common bond of community each week as they share life through current issues and topical studies of the Bible. Each gathering provides a creative and fun atmosphere in which to learn, grow and ask questions about Christ and personal faith.
Ladies Group
Location: 208
There are a few 20’s, a few 30’s, a few 40’s and a few others that are a part of this group. This group truly enjoys life and one another. If you are female and breathing, this group might be for you. These women share topical studies and Biblically specific discussions every week. They plan, pray and prepare for each week with the knowledge that they will join together with their friends again the next Sunday.