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SPRING 2019 SMALL GROUPS
 
OUTREACH GROUPS
“BLANKETS FOR INDIA”

SATURDAYS | 3p | cafe
Host | Pam Licatino & Mary Pilley
DESCRIPTION: (16+ yrs)
Quilting for a cause. Looking for sewing hands.
Each quilt will be prayed over and anointed. Quilts will benefit Pastor Abner Sriramula’s children’s mission in
Gullapadu, India.
“WALK ACROSS THE ROOM”
THURSDAY | 6p | PORT NECHES LIBRARY
Host | Carolyn Thibodeaux & Rachel Wagner
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs)
Outreach starts by simply walking across the room. Once you see how easy it is, you’ll want togo further to spread the good news of Jesus. This group will instruct you in the witness and outreach process.
STUDENT GROUPS
“ANTHEM ALIVE” (Jr Hi)
SUNDAYS | 11:30a | Alive Room (upstairs)
Host | Vance Watkins
DESCRIPTION: (6th-8th Grade)
Students meet weekly to discuss relevant Bible topics – on their level – that affect their daily lives.
“TEEN K.I.C.K.: MENTAL WELLNESS & MANIFESTATION”
SUNDAYS | 3:30p | Alive Room (upstairs)
Host | Kisha Simmons
DESCRIPTION: (Girls, 6th– 12th grades)
From self-image to the impact of social media, mental health of teen girls is under attack. This group will help girls learn to effectively manage stress and manifest self-love over social “likes”.“ANTHEM YOUTH TRIBES”
WEDNESDAYS | 7p | Main Sanctuary Hosts | Elisha & Abi Jones DESCRIPTION: (6th-12th Grade)

Wednesdays come alive when the junior high and high school students hang out. Youth will experience lively worship, then break into small groups designed to answer questions and guide them.
YOUNG ADULT GROUPS
“BRAVER”
SUNDAYS | 2p | Clavijo’s Home
Hosts | Pastor Catherine Clavijo
DESCRIPTION: (Women, 18-29yrs)
This group is designed with young adult ladies who are looking to step out of their comfort zones and connect with other women.
Come discover the power of your story.
“NEDERLAND YOUNG ADULTS”
THURSDAYS | 7p | Café
Hosts | Pastors Albert & Catherine Clavijo
DESCRIPTION: (Single adults & couples, 18-29 yrs)
This vibrant group will help you discover your life purposes and meaning with intriguing Bible teachings.
Find balance in life while socializing with other young adults going through the same phase of life.
LIFE & FREEDOM GROUPS
“NEW WAY OF LIVING”
TUESDAYS | 7p | Café
Host | GayleWhite
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs)
This group has been inspiring adults for 4 years. It’s a “must” if you want to grow in spiritualauthority.
The Bible describes the new life we can live. Learn through scripture how this new life affects you and everyone you meet.
“MEALS ON WHEELS”
FRIDAYS | 9a | Wagner’s Home
Host | Rachel Wagner & Angela Granger
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs)
Put on your cooking apron and bring your favorite family recipes.
This group prepares meals for shut-ins and families that are facing surgeries or loss of a loved one.


Each meal is prepared with love to guarantee deliciousness and prayed over to assure comfort and support.
“FREEDOM: SETTLE YOUR YESTERDAY”
WEDNESDAYS | 7p | TK Bldg. (outside building)
Hosts | Pastor Albert Clavijo
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs))
This group is so important that we are making this a foundational group that will be offered each season. We strongly encourage everyone adult go through this course at least once.Freedom is a 12-week small group curriculum that culminates in a 2-day Freedom Weekend experience.
See decades of addictions broken, marriages restored, as well as freedom from unforgiveness, rejection, shame, heaviness and so much more.
“Freedom Group” equips believers to live the victorious and abundant life Christ came to giveus by overcoming the past and laying a foundation for walking in daily freedom.
“THE END: STUDY OF LAST DAYS”
WEDNESDAYS | 7p | Alive Room (upstairs)
Host | Pastor Daren Hearnsberger
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs)
Are we living in the end-times? The Bible is a clock counting down and giving us clues to thefinal hours on earth. Discover how today’s headlines line up with Bible prophecy.
“LETTERS FROM GOD”
TUESDAYS | 6:30p | Hospitality Suite (Main Bldg.)
Host | April Monroe
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs)
Set your mind on things above and stay positive. Using Ivan Tait’s book as a study guide, you’lldiscover this group is part faith, part hope, mixed with the promise of realizing God’s will forevery day.
The words will penetrate your heart, mend wounds, erase pain, bring clarity, open your soul to soar, and bring peace.
“SHATTERED DREAMS”
WEDNESDAYS | 7p | Admin. Conference Room
Host | Dr. Leann Chisolm, Wendy Young & Darla Daigle DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 16+ yrs)
Have you ever wondered why certain things are happening your life? Does God hear you? Isn’tGod supposed to be for us? It’s ok to have those feelings, but it’s not where we want to
stay. It’s time to get real with God so that we can move into true joy!
“FAITH TO WIN”
THURSDAYS | 7p | Alive Room (upstairs)
Host | Dr. Esther Matthews
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs)
Regardless of the mindset you may have adopted due to personal challenges, setbacks, disappointment, and situations beyond your control… THERE IS A WINNER IN YOU! Make everything you do and everything you say powerful!
KIDS GROUP
“TK J.A.M. NIGHT” (Jesus. And. Me)
WEDNESDAYS | 6:30p-8p | TK Jr. Sanctuary (Upstairs Kid’s Sanctuary)
Hosts | TK Ministry Team
DESCRIPTION: (K – 5th Grade)
Kids will love this group! After games and other fun activities, kids will learn a lesson from the Bible and how to apply it everyday.
So, drop the kids off at church and visit your favorite Wednesday small group, worry free.
(Please feed the kids before dropping them off)
WOMEN GROUPS
“LOVE KNOTS”
SUNDAYS | 3p | Hospitality Suite (Main Bldg)
Host | Wendy Young
DESCRIPTION: (Women, 16+ yrs)
This group’s mission is to make prayer blankets by hand and pray over them before distributingthem to hospital patients and shut-ins. Recipients tell us all the time how much of an impact the blankets have on the hospital staff, visitors and family members.
No experience necessary. Come ready to pray, reach out and make friends.
“SEAMLESS”
MONDAYS | 6:30p | Hospitality Suite (Main Bldg) Host | Allysa Gantt & Kristen Crawford DESCRIPTION: (Women, 16+ yrs)


Using the book “Seamless” as a study guide, you will discover how the people, places and promises of the Bible are tied together into the greater story of scripture.
Whether you’ve grown up hearing Bible stories or are exploring scripture for the first time,you’ll appreciate it with a clearer understanding.
“SHEMEN: OIL OF THE BIBLE”
THURSDAYS | 6:30p | Hospitality Suite (Main Bldg.)
Host | Jeanne Huffman
DESCRIPTION: (Women, 16+ yrs)
In the book, “Shemen: Oils of the Ancient World”, explore how Dr. Joshua Graff hascombined the true context of oil usage in the Bible with a common sense understanding of essential oils today.
“BEAUTY FOR ASHES”
TUESDAYS | 6:30p | Alive Room (upstairs)
Host | Erna Gardener
DESCRIPTION: (Women, 16+ yrs)
Find your inner beauty while learning the “do’s & don’ts’s” of beauty and fashion. Professionalstylists and makeup artists will teach you the latest hair, makeup, skin care and fashion trends and techniques using models and illustrations.
“STRONGER THAN THE STRUGGLE” 
WEDNESDAYS | 7p | Clark Ranch
Host | Pastor Renee’ Clark
DESCRIPTION: (Women)
Bible study to learn practical ways to thrive in the face of hardship, enabling you to walk forward in the confidence that, because of Jesus, you really are stronger than the struggle. 
FINANCE GROUPS
“MONEY MATTERS”
MONDAYS | 7p | Cafe
Hosts | Pastor Kirk Ellender & Jadon Ellender
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 18+ yrs)
Tired of losing sleep because of money troubles? Get expert advice from certified financial advisors.
Whether you are in prevention mode—prudently planning to avoid financial pressure—or in repair mode—scrambling to escape its clutches, this group exists to provide help, hope, and insight to financial freedom.
Jesus taught more about money management than about Heaven and Hell combined. So, it stands to reason that money matters.
MEN GROUPS
“IRON MEN”
SUNDAYS | 6p | TK Bldg.
Hosts | Richard Coon, Ryan Davidson & Ryan Stewart


DESCRIPTION: (Men, 16+ yrs)
Ever wonder what God does when Men pray?
The need for men of prayer is greater than ever. Men can access the power to effect changes in themselves and impact others.
Men will find encouragement, inspiration, and practical tips on how to lead well at home, at work, and in our communities.
“FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS”
MONDAYS | 7p | Cafe
Hosts | Nathan Abshire
DESCRIPTION: (Men, 16+ yrs)
Growing up without a father leaves a hole in the heart. We realize that many males grew up fatherless or had a poor father figure.
This group offers support to guys wanting fatherly advice and guidance.
Each week a different father will speak a word of encouragement and bring healing to our men.
PRAYER GROUPS
“MONDAY PRAYER TEAM”
MONDAYS | 5:30p | Main Sanctuary
Hosts | Mary Sexton & Lisa Heubel
DESCRIPTION: (Adults, 16+ yrs))
Prayer changes everything. This group of powerful prayer warriors are committed to praying for our families, churches, nation, and the world.
Come expecting miracles.
“PRAYER CALL WITH PASTOR RENEE’” 
TUESDAYS | 7:19p | 712-832-8330
Host | Pastor Renee’ Clark
DESCRIPTION: (Women)
Powerful time of prayer and prophetic ministry. Join Pastor Renee’ for 19 minutes of prayer, encouragement and a prophetic word.

 
Call phone number listed above, join in, say your name and listen from anywhere. 
MARRIAGE GROUPS
“REKINDLE YOUR MARRIAGE”
FRIDAYS | 7p | Hearnsberger’s Home
Hosts | Pastors Daren & Angel Hearnsberger
DESCRIPTION: (Married Adults)
Gather around a cozy outside fire with the one you love and other married couples to chat about life and marriage.
Expect to have lots of laughs and lots of coffee and hot chocolate.
You’ll get the joy of rediscovering your spouse and make new friends as well.
HEALTH & FITNESS GROUPS“CHRISTIAN YOGA”



SATURDAYS | 9a | TK Jr. Sanctuary
Hosts | Dr. Leann Chisolm & Dr. Raelynn Guerrero
DESCRIPTION: (10+ yrs))
Yoga is a wonderful exercise method used to increase strength, balance, decrease stress, improve flexibility, and promote rest through meditation. With Christian yoga, the meditationfocuses on God’s word. We welcome beginners and those experienced with yoga.
Please bring a yoga mat, 3-5 pound hand weights (or 2 cans of food), a resistance band, pillow or bolster, and comfy clothes! Childcare will be available for a small fee ($5 per child).
“LET’S GET MOVIN’”
SATURDAYS | 9a | TK Bldg.
Hosts | Pastor Catherine Clevijo
DESCRIPTION: (12+ yrs)
Come spring in fitness boot camp with Pastor & Personal Trainer Catherine. This class isdesigned for all participants’ needs. Using HIIT & Tabata exercises, you’ll build confidence byincreasing metabolism, strength and energy.