WINTER 2022 CONNECT GROUPS

Men’s Prayer Group

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Men meet to pray for the needs of the church, community, world, and individuals.

Men meet at two different times.

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Leader: Nik Holland

Time: 8:00-8:15 AM & 9:15-9:30 AM

Location: Worship Center

Class Length: Ongoing

Class Fee: None

Participants: Men

This is an open group. No registration required.

First Responders Outreach

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Join us as we form teams of 2-3 people to visit guests who have attended worship services, Life Groups, or special IBC events. Nothing has a greater impact on our guests than a personal visit from First Responders.

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Leaders: Tim Shuman

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Location: Welcome Center

Class meets: Varies

Class Fee: None

Participants: COED

This is an open group. No registration required.

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Prayer Warriors

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A group of people who gather weekly to pray for our country, state, communities, church, family, and friends.

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Leader: Don Magdalany

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Location: Welcome Center #5

Class Length: Ongoing

Class Fee: None

Participants: COED

This is an open group. No registration required.

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Precept : 2 Timothy - A Study in Discipleship

Paul entrusted the Gospel to Timothy and others. Are you guarding the treasure of the Word that has been entrusted to you? By our life? Even in the midst of persecution?

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Leaders: Jenness Hunter, Lynn Miller

Time: 5:00-6:30 PM

Location: 5084 Ponitz Parkway, Pace & ZOOM

Class Length: 7 Weeks

Class Fee: $15

Participants: Women

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Nepal International Mission Trip

Join us as we begin laying the foundation for a missionary trip to Nepal. This mission will be July 22-30, and there is much to be done now. Prayer will be a major focus during this 8 week session. We will also share practical logistics and become acquainted with Compassion Kits through the For All Mankind Movement. Please come!

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Leaders: David Johnson

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: WEC-3

Class Length: 8 Weeks

Class Fee: $5

Participants: COED

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

Not Meeting: 2/13, 3/6, 3/13

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​Women’s Prayer Group

This a group of women who believe in the power of prayer and in supporting IBC through prayer. They pray for God’s protection and provision for all things IBC; such as the spiritual growth of the church, the pastors, leaders, ministries, families, and all age groups from babies to senior adults. They also pray for the community and the nation.

Leader: Becky Mack

Time: 10:00 -11:00 AM

Location: Welcome Center #5

Class Length: Ongoing  

Class Fee: None

Participants: Women

This is an open group. No registration required.

Women’s Book Club

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Ladies of all ages are welcome to attend our monthly book club! We meet at various ladies?homes, restaurants or the church. All books are spiritually based and are facilitated in an open discussion setting. This is a great opportunity to meet other ladies and enjoy a time of fellowship, fun and prayer.

We do ask that you secure your own copy of each book in the format of your choosing. Examples are: Kindle, e-book, public library, audible or purchased copy.

Leaders: Sara Shuman

Time: Once a month on a Monday 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Varies

Class Length: Ongoing

Class Fee: None

Participants: Women

This is an open group. No registration required.​​

No Class: 3/16

Preschool, Children, and Youth Activities on campus.

Pastor’s Bible Study - Revelation

Join Pastor Jeremy for an open discussion study on the book of Revelation. During this verse by verse study, we will discuss key terms, answer open ended questions, and grow in our understanding of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Come dive into God’s Word with us as we study the most prophetic and mysterious book in all of the Bible!

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Leader: Pastor Jeremy Holley

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM  

Location: Welcome Center #1

Class Length: Ongoing

Class Fee: None

Participants: COED

This is an open group. No registration required.

(Videos of this Bible study can be found by clicking Here)

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Beyond the Broken Heart: A Journey Through Grief

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The death of a loved one leads to a broken heart and questions about how to deal with grief. Beyond the Broken Heart is an eight-week grief support program for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Personal experience and Scripture are used as guidance for this study. Facilitator Greg Nowell is a Southern Baptist endorsed pastor who serves as a hospital chaplain.

Leader: Greg Nowell

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Gwyn Hall #4

Class Length: 8 Weeks

Class Fee: $10

Participants: COED

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Sunday School Matters

This 12-week training series will help us to build, expand, and maintain a healthy Sunday School ministry by training committed members in the skills required to grow our Sunday School, bring vibrancy to our church, and impact our community. We will cover topics ranging from leadership, vision, and teaching, to evangelism, care, and the structuring of this vital component of our healthy church.

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Leader: Reggie Epps

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Gwyn Hall #2

Class Length: 12 Weeks

Class Fee: $10

Participants: COED

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Encountering God

Join Lauren Holley and dive into a study on spiritual disciplines and knowing God more intimately. The "Encountering God" Bible Study by Kelly Minter is a 7-session study that will unpack the Biblical foundation for several spiritual disciplines.

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Leader: Lauren Holley

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Gwyn Hall #1

Class Length: 7 Weeks

Class Fee: $15

Participants: Ladies

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Biblical Citizenship

Now more than ever, our nation is in need of Biblical citizens who grasp the dynamic unity of citizens of the Kingdom of God and citizens of this great nation! This is a different series than “Building on the American Heritage” that was offered the past two semesters. Both new and returning students are welcome!

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Leaders: David & Marilynn Farrow

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Gwyn Hall #6

Class Length: 9 Weeks

Class Fee: $10

Participants: COED

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. This curriculum helps people move beyond hurts, habits, and hang-ups to experience the forgiveness of God. Pastor John Baker walks through the eight recovery principles, drawn from Christ’s Words in the Beatitudes, upon which this 12-step Celebrate Recovery program is built.

Leader: Steve Chambers

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM  

Location: Welcome Center #5

Class Length: Ongoing

Class Fee: $10

Participants: Men

​This is an open group. Registration is required.

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Sacred Marriage

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What if God designed marriage not to make us happy but to make us holy? Marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. God can use marriage as a discipline to motivate us to reflect more of the character of Jesus.

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Leader: John & Sharon Williams

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Gwyn Hall #5

Class Length: 6 Weeks

Class Fee: $10 Per Person

Participants: COED

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Beyond Suffering

A Christian view on Disability provides you with a roadmap to an effective and inspiring disability ministry. Beyond Suffering will equip you to think critically, compassionately and clearly about the complex issues that impact people with disabilities and their families and to confidently bring them the love of Christ.

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Leader: Mary Aninos

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Gwyn Hall #3

Class Length:

Class Fee: $10 Per Person

Participants:

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Guatemala Missions

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Come join our Guatemala Mission Trip Information meeting starting on the 2nd of February. These meetings will help us plan for our exciting trip to Guatemala.

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Leader: Kevin & Karen Andes

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Welcome Center #4

Class Length: 12 Weeks

Class Fee: $5 Per Person

Participants: COED

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Caribbean Missions

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Join us for an international mission trip to the Caribbean. This Connection Group will help prepare us to visit either Cuba or the Virgin Islands. We will be working with the International Mission Board to bring the gospel to this area. This team will meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm and will be led by experienced missionaries Dan and Mary Ellen Johnson.

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Leader: Dan & Mary Ellen Johnson

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Gwyn Hall #7

Class Length: 12 Weeks

Class Fee: $5 Per Person

Participants: COED

This is a closed group. Registration is required.​

VBS - Spark Studios

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It’s easy to say YES to VBS when you are trained and prepared! Whether it’s Bible Study, Crafts, Recreation, Music, Missions, or something else, our LifeWay trained leaders will provide you with the tools needed to serve in VBS this summer. So let’s spark our imagination and kick creativity into high gear in preparation for Spark Studios Vacation Bible School 2022!

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Leaders: Anne Johnston & Rotation Directors

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM Begins: March 26th

Location: Gwyn Hall #1

Class Length: 6 Weeks

Class Fee: None

Participants: All VBS volunteers and those interested.

This is an open group. Registration is not required.

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Say YES to VBS!!!

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Week 1 - Biblical Overview and Evangelism - Everyone!

Week 2 - Preschool Bible Study & Rotations, Bible Study K-5

Week 3 - Music Rotation: Grades K-5th

Week 4 - Missions - All missions age groups

Week 5 - Crafts - Grades K-5th

Week 6 - Classroom Decorations - everyone

Week 7 - May 1st, General Session for everyone - What’s new and what’s not

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Disclaimer: Attending these classes is not a commitment. BUT those who are committing need to attend!

Encountering God

Join Lauren Holley and dive into a study on spiritual disciplines and knowing God more intimately. The "Encountering God" Bible Study by Kelly Minter is a 7-session study that will unpack the Biblical foundation for several spiritual disciplines.

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Leader: Lauren Holley

Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Location: Gwyn Hall #1

Class Length: 7 Weeks

Class Fee: $15

Participants: Ladies

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Sewing Seeds II

The primary purpose of this group is to construct small quilts for those in need. Participants will be taught to sew and quilt, as needed. A sewing machine is not required as there are a few machines available for use during class. If you have a sewing machine, we ask you to bring it to the sessions along with any sewing notions and any cotton fabric or batting you'd like to donate. Each session begins with a short devotion and prayer.

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Leader: Marilynn Farrow  (770) 815-2746

Time: 10:00-11:30 AM

Location: Mrs. Farrow's Home

Meeting Dates: 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19

Class Fee: $10

Participants: Ladies

This is a closed group. Registration is required.

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Men's Bible Study/Fellowship

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In our time together, you will learn about how to navigate the dangers and discouragements of daily life, how to turn your negative habits into healthy spiritual disciplines, and how to use your blessings and resources to influence others for God’s glory. This will be a time of great fellowship and studying of God’s Word and we’d love for you to join us!

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Leader: Bryen Ballard

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Location: 5631 Tilubo Lane, Pace 32571

Monthly: 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/5

Class Fee: None

Participants: Men

This is an open group. Registration is preferred.

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