Connect booklet final fall 2014 issu

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�1Roster of Connect Groups for Fall 2014

!!!!!!Get CONNECTED!!One of the best ways to connect with people in healthy relationships is through a Good Shepherd Community Church CONNECT Group - a small group of people aiming to connect with God and connect with each other! !!Good Shepherd CONNECT Groups are an important way for people to connect with the heart of our church, and with each other.!!Our CONNECT groups meet all throughout the week to help us love each other, grow together, and serve God together. Whoever you are, we have a group for you!!!Throughout this booklet you will see a variety of groups to meet almost any area of interest. We encourage you to make a commitment now to get connected this semester and join one of our CONNECT Groups.!!If you are interested in joining a CONNECT group, email [email protected].!!Together we can!!

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In this booklet you will find information about all kinds of CONNECT Groups. There are groups for men, women, couples, and young people. !

There are groups that meet for Bible study, marriage and family development, financial skills, or other areas of discipleship. !

Some groups meet for recreational activities like motorcycle riding, !

arts and crafts, woodworking, watching football or playing basketball.!

But every group has something in common – relationships.!

Our hope and desire is that you discover a group that helps !

you build friendships and be strengthened in the Lord. !

While there are groups that meet all throughout the week, on Wednesday evenings we provide children’s and youth ministry at GSCC, making it easy

to get the entire family connected and growing in God. (Wednesday evening activities begin Sept. 3rd and run through Dec. 10th with a break

during the week of Thanksgiving.)!!As the Wednesday Night Groups for adults meet throughout the city, The

Pond Nursery, Hero Kids, & The Core Youth Ministry meet here at GSCC. Doors open at 6:15 for The Pond Nursery & Hero Kids Children’s Ministry

and pick up time will be promptly at 8:00 pm. For those with children, simply drop your kids off at GSCC and head to your Group! Your children

will have a blast learning about Jesus while you enjoy fun and encouragement in a Connect Group!.!!

CONNECT Groups are Fun AND Life-Changing, so Get Connected!!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS!CONNECT GROUPS FOR MEN!

! Soldiers of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . !5!

! Man’s Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 5!

! Half-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6!

! Master’s Men. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 6!

! Man Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . !7!

! Creators Craftsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 7!

!CONNECT GROUPS FOR WOMEN!

! The Pursuit of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 8!

! Scrapbooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . !8 ! Knitting us Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .! 9!

! Let’s Get Together Ladies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 9!

! Divorce Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9!

! Chase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10!

! Cooking and Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 10!

! Mentoring Women of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 11!

! Whispers of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 11!

! DIY: Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 11!

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SPANISH CONNECT GROUPS!

! Oración y Estudio Bíblico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .! 12!

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! Mujeres Del Reino De Dios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 12!

! Un Vida Con Proposito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 13!

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CONNECT GROUPS FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES!

! Love & War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14!

! Joining the Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . !14!

! Financial Peace University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! 15!

! Dream Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .! 15!

! Marriage on The Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .!16!

! Growing Kids God’s Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . !16!

! Study on the Book of Romans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .! 16!

! Gospel According to Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .!17!

! Book of Romans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17!

!CONNECT GROUPS FOR YOUTH!

! Grasping God’s Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .!18!

! Joining the Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . !18!

!CONNECT GROUPS FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY!

! Aerobics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19!

! Men’s Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19!

! Walking & Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20!

Freedom Riders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20!

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CONNECT Groups!For Men!

Soldiers of the Light!Raul Lopez ![956] 592-1943 [email protected] !!This is a group for men with the desire to grow in a spiritual relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ and who have the willingness to serve and bring salvation to the lost. !!You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. !2 Timothy 2:1-3 NIV"

Monday Evenings!6:00 pm – 8:00 pm !Holiday Inn !3777 N. Expressway 77/83 !Brownsville, TX 78520 !Requirements: Bibles !No Childcare Provided! !

Man’s Breakfast!Derek Benavides![956] [email protected]!!This group is open to men ranging in age from 25-40 years old who desire to gather together to fellowship, pray, encourage and strengthen one another. You will find power in Christ and realize you need not struggle alone. !!Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” !!Wednesday Mornings!8:30 am !D’Tony’s Restaurant!Merryman Exit, Just North of the Sports Park !Brownsville, TX!No Childcare Provided!

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Half-Time!!

Pastor Richard Hinojosa ![956] 350-8282 !Email: [email protected] !!ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!Join us for a night of food, fellowship and NFL Thursday Night Football.!We will start the evening with Pastor Richard sharing words of encouragement from Bob Buford’s book “Half Time”, then we will watch the game, eat and have a great time! We will officially be dismissed at “Halftime” so you can get home and watch the rest of the game.!!For additional information, contact the church office (956) 350-8282.!!Thursday Evenings!7:00 pm - 9:00 pm!GSCC Activity Center !300 W. Morrison Road !Brownsville, TX 78520 !No Childcare Provided!

!Master’s Men!

!Mark Barnard!! Jeremy Barnard![956] 371-3003! ! [956] [email protected]! [email protected]!!We will be discussing men’s issues using Lyman Coleman’s teachings. !!Friday Mornings!6:15 am - 7:30 am!Coastal Realty Offices!2910 Central Blvd!Coffee provided !No Childcare Provided!(Those who can, meet for a dutch treat breakfast at Las Brasas Restaurant after the meeting!)!!!!

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Man Up !!Travis Gerig ! ! ! ! Allen Walk ! ! ! [email protected]! ! [email protected] ! ! ! ! ![574] 850-1940! ! ! [956] 648-1986!!This group will encourage men to Stand Up and go All In in their relationship with Jesus! We will build and establish lasting relationships with each other, as well as grow in our knowledge of God, the Bible, and the Christian lifestyle. This semester, we will be studying the book “Stepping Up” by Dennis Rainey. We will be meeting on Wednesday nights to enjoying food, fellowship and studying together as guys. All men are invited to come join us! We challenge YOU to give up your life and take up HIS. !!“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Gal 2:20!!Contact Travis or Allen for any questions or for more information. !!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!8832 Cowboy Rose Lane!Brownsville, TX 78520!Study Book: $15 (financial assistance may be provided upon request)!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!

Creators Craftsman!!

Cecilio Bermudez![956] 408-0508!!This is a group for men who enjoy working with tools and woodworking. We will be building together, as well as spending time in prayer for one another and growing spiritually.!!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!3129 Valletta Street!Brownsville, TX 78520!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!

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CONNECT!Groups for Women!

The Pursuit of God!Deborah Batsell !(956) 466-9301 [email protected] !!This group is for women who want to deepen their relationship with God. We meet early morning for those of us who find our days full. So please come for a time of intimate conversation, diving deeper into God and sweet fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there. !!Tuesday Mornings!6:30 am – 7:30 am !GSCC Room 100 !300 W. Morrison Road !Brownsville, TX 78520 !No Childcare Provided!

Scrapbooking!Kimberly Guillen ![956] 455-3730 [email protected] !!You don't have to be a scrapbooker or creative to join this group!  Our main purpose is to give you uninterrupted time to work on your family's pictures and stories.  We feel it is so important to pass your family's stories and pictures down to present and future generations.  Some people use this time to organize their photos.  Some bring their laptops to decide which pictures to develop.  Some work on simple scrapbooks. We enjoy each other's company and give each other ideas. Everyone works at their own pace.  !!What are you going to do with all of those pictures you keep taking?  Who will remember the stories if they aren't written down?  Come to our Scrapbooking Connect Group and finally get all of that down in books for your family to enjoy.  !!Friday Evenings – Once A Month!9/26, 10/24 & 11/14!6:00 pm – 11:00 pm !GSCC Activity Center !300 W. Morrison Road !Brownsville, TX 78520!No Childcare Provided!

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Knitting Us Together!Sally Burke![956] [email protected]!!This group is for ladies who have ever wished they knew how to knit or crochet or who know how to do either and might just like to teach someone else! There is much more to knitting and crocheting than just making something beautiful. Everything slows down when you pick up your knitting or crocheting project along with a cup of coffee/tea and just relax.!!We will be teaching the basics of these two-needle crafts that seems to be lost in our fast paced world. Please join us for a time of learning these two skills and experiencing the calming effect they can have on us. We will have a wonderful time learning and fellowshipping.!!Tuesday Evenings!7:00 pm– 9:00 pm!2317 Quail Trail!Brownsville, TX 78520!No Childcare Provided!

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Let’s Get Together Ladies!!Brandy Saldana![956] [email protected]!!I need “Me Time!” Do you? Ladies, come join us to relax, just breathe and get to know each other. Let’s meet for some frozen yogurt and prayer for the week ahead. !!Wednesday Evenings!6:30 pm - 7:30 pm!UMix (next to the new Starbucks – Morrison Exit)!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!!!!!!

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Divorce Care!Mayra Ayala ![956] [email protected]!!Find help. Discover hope. Experience healing. You don’t have to go through it alone!!!Friday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!3840 Joseph Ave.!Brownsville, TX 78521!No Childcare Provided!

Chase!!Celeste Barnard ! ! Amber Gerig![720] 281-3686! ! [574] 850-1940! !!We’re all chasing after something that we think will make us happy—comfort, success, a bigger house, or someone’s approval. But if we are all honest, it feels like trying to catch the wind.!!God has carved out a space in each of us that only He can fill. God is invisible, and yet He is the only thing we can chase that won’t leave us feeling more empty. Chase, a seven-session, video-based study by Jennie Allen, looks at David’s life as it weaves throughout the pages of Scripture to reveal that he was a man who spent his life chasing after God. Chase explores the events that defined David’s life and the Psalms that flowed out of those experiences. Through David’s example we’ll discover what God really wants from us. Whether you are running from God or working your tail off to please Him, David’s journey will challenge your view of God. This video download can be used for personal reflection or for group discussion with the accompanying participant's guide!!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!320 Balboa Court!Rancho Viejo, TX 78575!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!

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Cooking and Gardening !Jessica Molina![956] 572-3692!!Women of all ages welcome!!This group is for women who want to learn and maintain a healthy eating lifestyle. Together we will substitute healthy cooking for unhealthy ways. We will cover food groups, serving sizes and how to read nutritional labels. We’ll also talk about growing produce and bring our garden goods to the table! !!!Thursday Evenings !6:15 pm - 8:00 pm!6752 Stone Oak Drive!Brownsville, TX 78526!No Childcare Provided!

!Mentoring Women of God!

Mary Jane Leal![956] 203-2232!!This group will help strengthen women and train them to reach their full potential and have high self-esteem. We will be studying the DVD series “The Mentorship”, by Juanita Bynum that will enable women to be the best mentors they can be as women of God.!!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00pm!421 Paredes Line Road!Brownsville, TX 78521!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!!

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Whispers of Hope!Dora Bernal!(956) 371-3342!!“Whispers of Hope” by Beth Moore is a 10 Week Devotional that teaches the process of powerful word-saturated prayer in response to a daily Bible reading. We will get together once a week to talk about our weekly devotions followed by a time of fun fellowship and outings.!Our outings have included walks on the beach, at the park, to the Carmichael Theater where we saw Steel Magnolias, dinners, and movies. We have had a great time building relationships and hope to !continue making many more!!!!Friday Evenings !6:30 pm !2728 El Granero Street!Brownsville, TX 78520!No Childcare Provided!!

DIY: Arts and Crafts!!

Crystal Chapa! ! Maggie Sandoval![956] 832-4938! ! [956] 551-1643!!Are you looking for some new home décor? Or perhaps some final finishing touches? Let us ignite your creativity! Our group meets not only to create your own Do-It-Yourself arts and crafts, but to most importantly enjoy the company of new friends while we encourage and support each other’s walk with God. Come and explore your artistic side with us! !!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!6013 Danubio Court!Brownsville, TX 78526!Childcare Provided at GSCC!

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Spanish Connect Groups!!

Oración y Estudio Bíblico!!

Tony & Angelita Chapa ![956] 640-2643! !Convivir y conectar con otros creyentes para crecer espiritualmente y estudiar la Palabra de Dios. Empesaremos con varias lecciones de como aprender a evangelizar a los no creyentes.!!Viernes !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!6013 Danubio Court !Brownsville, TX 78526!No habra cuidado para niños!

!Mujeres Del Reino De Dios!

Liliana Gonzalez![956] [email protected]!!This is a Spanish-speaking group for women of all ages that want to grow and strengthen their faith. A group that is edified, exhorted and comforted in our journey with the Lord, in the challenges that we might face in life, and to stand strong for Jesus in this age.!!Este es un grupo en español para las mujeres de todas las edades que quieren crecer y fortalecer su fe. Un grupo que va a ser edificado, exhortado y consolado en nuestro caminar con el Señor, en los retos a los que nos podríamos enfrentar en la vida y que nos mantengamos firmes en Jesús Cristo en estos tiempos.!!Wednesday Mornings!11:00 am!2500 Calle Esplendida (Villa de la Resaca)!No Childcare Provided!!

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Un Vida Con Proposito!!Adrian & Dinorah de la Cerda![956] 542-0693!!Grupo de Coneccción en Español: Ven a alabar a Dios y a aprender de Su palabra en tu idioma, invita a tus amigos y familiares que quieren oir la predicación y la alabanza en español. Toda la familia esta invitada!!!!!!Miercoles!6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!2202 Raquel Court!Brownsville, TX 78520!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!

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Connect Groups for Couples and Families!

Love & War: Finding the Marriage You’ve Dreamed Of! !

Mark & Patti Barnard! ! Adam & Jamie Shoupe![956] 541-3677! ! ! [956] 433-1394!!With astonishing vulnerability that engages readers from the first page, John and Stasi Eldredge openly discuss their own marriage and the breakthroughs they have won from the challenges they’ve faced. Each talks to the reader about what he and she have learned, providing a balance between male and female perspectives that has been absent from previous books on this topic. !Come and join us for an 8 week study with some fun date nights mixed in.!!Wednesday Evenings!6:30 pm – 8:00 pm!505 Stovall!Brownsville, TX 78520!Childcare Provided at GSCC!

Joining the Journey !!Pastor Eddie and Pastor Beth Lafuente!(956) 350-8282!!Joining the Journey by Mary Forsythe is a personal adventure into life and liberty - the vibrant, rewarding life that God wants you to enjoy and the liberty that enables you to embrace it with passion! It's an opportunity to be strengthened, empowered and equipped as He leads you along in the divine destiny He has prepared for you. This group is designed to help you...!· discover and fulfill God's purpose for your life!· leave your past behind and enter into the wonderful future before you !· interact with God's Word and the Holy Spirit in a deeply personal way !· hear God's voice more clearly!· break free from fear, anxiety, anger, depression or anything else that hinders you!!Whether you are just now beginning your walk with the Lord or whether He has been your life’s companion for many years, there's always more to discover and enjoy with Him.!!Tuesday Evenings !6:30 pm – 8:00 pm!3024 West Lake Avenue!Brownsville, TX 78526!No Childcare Provided!

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Financial Peace University!Frank & Laura Tamayo![956] [email protected]!!We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! FPU teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents Biblical and practical steps to get from where you are, to where you've dreamed you could be! This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Registration is required so please visit the FPU Table today.!!Wednesday Evenings!6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!45 Las Villas Avenue!Brownsville, TX 78526!Childcare Provided at GSCC!

!Dream Marriage!

!Gordon & Deborah Batsell![956] 640-1672 & [956] 466-9301!!Come join us for the study on Dream Marriage: The Law of Purity DVD Series by Jimmy & Karen Evans. In every marriage, we as couples struggle to balance keeping purity in our marriage. Let’s join together in this series and learn how through Scripture we can find and maintain that balance. !!Wednesday Evenings!6:30 pm - 8:00 pm !1515 Whitewing!Brownsville, TX 78521!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!!

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Intercessory Prayer!Maggie Bermudez![956] 408-0508!!Do you desire to see yourself and others on fire, set free and healed? Then come and join us at GSCC on Sunday mornings at 8:00 am in Room 100. This will be a time of worship and prayer for the movement of God in our church and for the needs of others around us. !!Sunday Mornings !8:00 am - 9:00 am!300 W. Morrison – Room 100!Brownsville, Texas 78520!No Childcare Provided !

!Marriage on The ROCK!

!Pastor Thomas & Amity Humphries ! Derek & Martha Benavides![956] 350-8282! ! ! ! [956] [email protected]! ! ! [956] 579-7855!!This couples group will view the life-changing Marriage on the Rock DVD Series, and also enjoy building relationships, laughing, and having some fun game time as part of each meeting.   From communication to money to sex, Marriage on the Rock clearly deals with all the major issues a couple will encounter.  Leading marriage authority Jimmy Evans discusses practical real-life challenges and offers easy to understand solutions to help every couple discover God’s best for their marriage and family.!!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!5682 Buckeye Court!Brownsville, TX 78526!Childcare Provided at GSCC!! !

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Growing Kids God’s Way!!John & Mary Allen! ! Jose Luis & Dania Ochoa![956] 755-9473! ! [956] 698-9335![956] 639-9304! ! !!“Growing Kids God’s Way: Along the Virtuous Way” is a comprehensive values-based parenting curriculum. In the title, the authors, Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo, place their emphasis on God's Way meaning the way of the Lord. Along the Virtuous Way can help any parent reach the heart of their children with virtues and values that flow from the character of God and do it without stressing the child or the parents!!!Wednesday Evenings!6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!4408 Tahoe Lake Drive!Brownsville, TX 78520!Childcare Provided at GSCC!

!Study of the Book of Romans!

!Rosie & Alan Fisher![956] [email protected]!!This group is for individuals or couples of all ages that want to grow deeper in their knowledge of the Scripture and the teachings of the book of Romans. The Wiersby Commentary and Andrew Wommack tools on the book of Romans with be referenced in this study.!!Friday Evenings!6:30 pm – 8:00 pm!124 Candlewick Court!Brownsville, TX 78521!No Childcare Provided!! !!!!!

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Gospel According to Luke!Rene Gonzalez![956] [email protected]!! !All are invited and welcome to bring their lunch to eat with us during this Bible Study Group.  We will be going through the Gospel according to Luke, doing a verse-by-verse exposition of the book.  We focus on a few verses every week, and discuss things like the historical context, the textual context, the meaning of the text, and its application to our lives. Please come and join us!!!Thursday Lunch Hour!12:00 pm - 1:00 pm !Cameron County Court Room #3 - 2nd Floor!974 E. Harrison Street!Brownsville, TX 78520!No Childcare Provided!

!Book of Romans!

Don Fitzwater ![956] 266-2301!!Please join us for an in-depth study into the book of Romans. The Book of Romans touches areas from our sin condition, need for a Savior, struggle with sin, God’s selection, plan and purpose for our life, and lessons for living a new life in Him. This book, while revealing fundamentals of Christianity, also explains many deep questions that are useful for discussions and meditation. !!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!54 Lakeshore Drive!Brownsville, TX 78521!Childcare Provided at GSCC!!

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CONNECT Groups for Youth!Grasping God’s Word!

!Pastor Rick Hinojosa![956] [email protected]!!Grasping God’s Word is a Bible study for students 7th-12th grade that focuses on how to get the most from reading God’s Word. We will gather together for snacks, fellowship, and learn how to read Scriptures within the context that they were written, as well as how to interpret and apply them to our lives. It is our hope and prayer that the Word of God becomes alive and powerful in the lives of each student who choses to attend this group!!!Sunday Evenings!6:00 pm - 8:00 pm!3651 Oviedo Drive!Brownsville, Texas 78520!!

Joining the Journey (Youth)!Miranda Lafuente![940] 231-7872!!God has a trek of transformation mapped out especially for you--an AWESOME journey called "your life." It's a journey unfolding for you moment by moment, and day by day. God is calling YOU to join Him on the path He's cleared for you to walk with Him into what He has in store for your life. In this group, you will learn to!!· discover and fulfill God's purpose for your life !· leave your past behind and enter into the wonderful future before you !· interact with God's Word and the Holy Spirit in a deeply personal way!· hear God's voice more clearly!· break free from fear, anxiety, anger, depression or anything else that hinders you!!Whether you are just now beginning your relationship with the Lord or whether you've known God for a long time, there's always more to discover!!!Sunday Evenings !5:30 pm -7:00 pm!3024 West Lake Avenue!Brownsville, TX 78521!

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CONNECT Groups!For Recreational Activity!

!Aerobics!

!Mike and Holly Marchand ![956] 371-5757 [email protected] !!This group is for anyone ages 18 to 65 who is in good health! This class focuses on cardio exercise. We do light aerobics and spend time in fellowship, prayer and healthy, light snacking. !!Monday Evenings!7:00 pm – 8:30 pm !GSCC Activity Center !300 W. Morrison Road !Brownsville, TX 78520 !Requirements: Aerobic stepper (optional) !No Childcare Provided!

!Men’s Basketball!

Adam Shoupe                                      Travis Gerig                                     Marvin Garcia [956] 466-4446                                [574] 850-1940                             [956] [email protected]                  ! [email protected]                  [email protected]  ! !Men’s Basketball is a time where we can gather together and play some basketball!  There will be a time to fellowship during and after the game with a small testimony in between.  So, grab your basketball gear, good sportsman attitudes, and let’s hoop it up! Ages 18+!Sunday Evenings!6:00 pm - 8:00 pm!GSCC Activity Center !300 W. Morrison Road !Brownsville, TX 78520 !No Childcare Provided!

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Walking & Cycling!!

Koby Kern![828] 230-0305!!Beginners to advanced will enjoy the outdoors in a healthy activity! This will be a time of fellowship, sharing and learning while cycling and/or walking together.!!Wednesday Evenings !6:30 pm - 8:00 pm!1000 Sports Park Blvd!Olmito, Texas 78575!Childcare provided at GSCC!

!Freedom Riders!

Albert & Eulalia Tamez![956] 640-4522![956] 640-1015!!Come get together and ride for Jesus! If you have a motorcycle and want to get together with fellow believers who share your passion, then come join us! Freedom Riders meet the first Saturday of the month for a time of prayer, fellowship and of course…riding! We will be eating breakfast after the ride and everyone is invited to join us for a dutch treat morning meal. We look forward to riding with you! !!1st Saturday of the Month!Time TBD – Please RSVP!244 North Camino Del Rey!Brownsville, Texas 78520!No Childcare Provided!

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