A group of senior adults who meet for fellowship and connection. Free Spirits have monthly dinner meetings, may go to a play or concert, or have a game night. Monthly evening gatherings have included Greenville Drive baseball games, cookouts, and annual Oktoberfest and Christmas Parties.
Meeting Time: Monthly, 3rd Thursday, 11:30am
Location: Varies depending on monthly activity
Who: Men & Women, Seniors
Emmanuel Circle’s mission is the Shepherd’s Gate Women’s Shelter. Emmanuel Circle collects toiletries and other needed items to give to the women every month. This Circle is fondly known as the “Chicken Pot Pie” Circle because of its November fundraiser to support Shepherd’s Gate. At each meeting, the ladies share concerns which we lift up in prayer. We attempt to have a speaker each month for the sharing of information pertinent to the welfare of women in our area (i.e. Julie Valentine Center, Shepherd’s Gate Renewal Center). There is always plenty of laughter and fun. Each year is kicked off with a cookout and the fellowship continues all year.
Meeting Time: 6:30 pm, 2nd Thursday of the month
Location: The Zone
Who: Women, 40s to 70s
GIFT (Girls in Fellowship Together) Circle reads and discusses a book each year. They also host a great overnight retreat in the fall and a weekend retreat to the beach in the spring, as well as several social/dinners at local restaurants.
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm (could vary)
Location: Room E111
Who: Women, 30s to 50s
Agapé Circle (Agapé, meaning love as revealed in Jesus) holds a Bible study discussion with refreshments and fellowship at each meeting and celebrates Christmas & End of the Year parties in May for the circle each year. Agape Circle also hosts Halloween, Christmas, and Easter events for the girls at Marie Yount’s Home for Teenage Girls and assists with prom items if needed in the spring. This Circle also supports Backpack Blessings and IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network). All women are invited to participate.
Meeting Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Location: C101, Dining Room
Who: Women, 30s-60s
A group of women who meet weekly for fellowship, prayer, and Bible study. Studies are usually 6-10 weeks each and may include a DVD and either participants’ guide or workbook.
Meeting Time: 9:15 am on Thursday
Location: Education Building, E112
Who: Women, All Ages
This Bible study meets every Thursday morning at 6:00 am. A light breakfast is enjoyed followed by a study of scripture. The group ends at 7:00 am with prayer. The Brothers also serves breakfast for March Mission Madness, other special church events, and other missions as the need and opportunities arise.
Meeting Time: 6:00 am on Thursday
Location: Christian Life Center Dining Room, C101
Who: Men, All Ages
This LifeGroup is learning to walk the walk together daily as Christians. This group shares, learns, and grows from tackling real life challenges through a study of Biblical principles.
Meeting Time: 6:30 pm on Wednesday
Location: Education Building, Room E112
Who: Men & Women, All Ages
Women on the Journey is a group of women seeking to discern God’s will for our lives and to share this journey with others. We do this through a mixture of book and video studies designed to connect our lives with God’s Word.
Meeting Time: 9:15 am on Wednesday
Location: Education Building, Room E112 – Meeting in-person and virtually
Who: Women, All Ages
The Young at Heart are adults who enjoy some laughter and fun as they seek to understand scripture. We encourage each other by sharing different thoughts, insights and perspectives, and have a rich variety of experiences that enhance our discussions.
Meeting Time: 10:15 am on Sunday
Location: Education Building, E113
Who: Men & Women, 50s – 80s
We share an interest in scripture based studies and lively discussions based on our variety of life experiences. We are also passionate about demonstrating God’s love through community mission projects and service to Advent.
Meeting Time: 10:15 am on Sunday
Location: Christian Life Center, Room C102
Who: Men & Women, 55+