Fall Semester Life Groups begin August 20th
Join a Life Group Today!
We believe when you join a Life Group
At The Pointe Church, it’s a place where you:
Connect, fellowship, and build relationships in a small group setting
Get to know who God is through His Word
Learn His Word and put it into Action in our daily lives
Be prayed for, ministered to, and encouraged
Learn to be a disciple and grow as a follower of Christ Jesus
Will love Him more than ever before
Serve God by serving family, church, and our community
At The Pointe Church, it’s a place where you:
Connect, fellowship, and build relationships in a small group setting
Get to know who God is through His Word
Learn His Word and put it into Action in our daily lives
Be prayed for, ministered to, and encouraged
Learn to be a disciple and grow as a follower of Christ Jesus
Will love Him more than ever before
Serve God by serving family, church, and our community
My hope is that everyone will find a place and people to do life together in a Life Group, learning your true identity in Jesus and who He is, to know His extravagant love, to be a disciple and how to make disciples of Jesus. Through this, my prayer is that you will grow closer to Him in a personal relationship and with the church body. May you all feel welcome and know that you belong to the family of God.
Blessings,
Regina Terry, Discipleship Pastor
Blessings,
Regina Terry, Discipleship Pastor
Current Life Groups
Quick Registration Links for Life Groups that require registration:
- Sunday (Childcare Provided)
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Led by Hugh Bridges and Dale Tate – Meets at 9AM in the Church Office Conference Room - Meets once a week for 6 weeks for 1 hour – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Information Desk or online. (Limited space)
This class is set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Embrace Grace - Led by Kayleigh Miller – 5-6:30PM - Meets in the Church Office Living Room – (Young Women) - This group is for single pregnant women of any age. This group is designed to help women walking through the unsteady season of an unplanned pregnancy or women navigating single motherhood by connecting them to a judgement-free support. In this 12wk semester women will find hope, gain support and experience joy. Please contact Betty at betty@cpcmetro.org for more information. Begins 10/1/23
Embrace Legacy - Led by Mike Hodge & Chris Vinzant – 5-6:30PM - Meets in the Church Office in Regina Terry’s office – (Young Men) - This group is a support group for single fathers who want to leave a legacy for their children. This group is designed to help men navigate single fatherhood by connecting them to a judgement-free support group. In this semester men will find hope, gain support and experience joy in parenting. Begins after Embrace Grace. Please contact Betty at betty@cpcmetro.org for more information.
Monday
Celebrate Recovery - Led by Aubrey Pridgen and Jaya Buford - 6PM – Meets in the Worship Center/Children’s Center/Office Bldg. (Co-Ed) - Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps people overcome their hurts, habits and hang-ups. Men meet together and women meet together during class time. Pre-registration is required for childcare the week before you begin CR – Contact Julie Mabus at juliem.thepointe@gmail.com to pre-register.
I’m Worth It – Led by Lyndsey and Kim Davenport – Meets weekly at 6:30PM on Zoom – (Women)
This Life Group welcomes daughters of the Most High God to join us as we journey through the Bible with the Father. The sessions are led by the Holy Spirit and our focus is on Jesus and knowing our true identity in Him. On this journey, the Holy Spirit helps us delve deeper into God’s Word to gain understanding and He helps us apply scripture to our personal lives and circumstances. Join us weekly on Zoom by downloading Zoom on your computer or the Zoom app on you iOS phone. The following link will be used every week at the same time: https://zoom.us/j/99763466738?pwd=SFNNZUdHMnNlekl6TkpwU1JIUis2Zz09
Tuesday - (Childcare Provided)
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in various places within the Church - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Information Desk or online.
This class is set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Constitution Alive – Led by Paul and Patrice Buisson - 6PM – Meets at 112 Cannon Ridge Dr., Brandon, MS 39042 – (Co-Ed) - Began 9/12/23 – Must sign up at the Information Desk or online at this link: Closed Group
This group is a six week course that will give you a comprehensive understanding of every part of our nation’s governing document. You’ll learn how to defend your rights for yourself and your family. We'll be discussing the importance of this document and how it applies to your life, family and community whether in school, work, or church.
Chosen - Single Moms Ministry - Led by Betty Hodge – 6PM-7:30PM – Meets in the Worship Center – (Single Moms) – Begins 9/5/23 (Childcare provided for those who register their children)
We all start somewhere… Do you struggle with understanding the Bible? Do you desire to go deeper in the Word? Do you need a place to feel supported? Do you need a mentor? This Life Group will be doing a Bible Study that teaches you how to study the Word of God and how to go deeper in His Word. Books are provided for this class. Join us beginning 9/5/23 and bring a friend! Be sure to register your child before the class begins. You can go to the website to register your child: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/chosen---single-moms-ministry---child-registration.html
Survival Training – Led by Jim Brinson and Tim Davis – 6-8PM – Meets in the Youth Center – (Co-Ed–Adults – all ages and Youth ages 13-18 – parents must attend) - Ongoing
This Life Group will offer the participant needed skills to navigate the world we live in today. By learning basic and advanced skills for survival to prepare you and your family for situations you may face during everyday living and disasters. And be able to use these skills to minister to others while providing them with valuable knowledge. This will help adults and youth gain skills in situations that arise at school or in public. We encourage parents to come with their youth between the ages of 13-18 years old. Last semester we learned about how to build fires, make knives out of sticks and arrow heads, how to shoot bows and arrows (archery), leather crafting, how to build a shelter or teepee, survival medical application, leather working, and more! Join us and bring a friend!
Wednesday (Childcare begins at 6:15pm)
Bible Study - Catalyst for Spiritual Growth – Led by Anna Taylor – 6:30PM – Meets in CC# 8 - (Co-Ed) - Ongoing
This group is for anyone who desires to develop a love to study the Bible, know the Lord and His word, to apply it to their everyday life, and for those who struggle to just open it and know where to begin. This class will help new believers as well as those who have been a believer for a long time and need a jumpstart into knowing and understanding His Word.
Empowered Living – Led by Jim Taylor and various leaders – 6:30PM – Meets in the Worship Center - (Co-Ed) Ongoing group - Join anytime - Living out who we are in our relationship with God and with others. This is a time where we will learn and discuss how to apply “Christ in us” to every area of our life. We will develop the ability to hear God in our daily lives in order to better serve and love those around us. Everyone is welcome.
New Life in Jesus Christ – Led by William Beggiani – 6:30PM – Meets in Jim’s Office in the Church Office – (Co-Ed) - This group is about gaining the understanding that salvation is more than a prayer to get us to Heaven. Rather it is to transform us now and renew our mind and center us in Christ. It’s about teaching us to die to ourselves, that our past no longer defines us but Christ defines us. This class is for new believers and those who have walked with Him for years. All are welcome.
Parenting Like Jesus – Led by Jennifer Miller – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room – (Co-Ed) (Must register to attend due to limited space) - Parenting Group is at Full Capacity
Tired of your kids whining, arguing, and complaining? Come learn the answer to that and other parenting dilemmas like how to discipline without sacrificing the relationship, how to teach responsibility and problem-solving, and how to create a positive home environment. There are many approaches to parenting, but there is only one that combines both Love and Logic. You will walk away with 6 new tools for effectively handling behavior and leveraging opportunities to both teach your kids and develop their character in a loving, Christ-like way. This group is for Parents/Grandparents with children 18 and younger. Here’s the Link to register: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/parenting-like-jesus.html
Psalm 23 – Led by Teresa Kinkennon – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office Julie’s Office – (Co-Ed) - Ongoing The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Many know Psalm 23 by heart but haven't experienced its power in their lives. This beloved psalm can breathe new life into those who are weary and unsure of their next steps. It's more than a psalm that comforts in death; it gives confidence in life. In this study you will gain fresh insight and encouragement from Psalm 23. Explore the depths of God's compassionate care while debunking the self-reliance myth. Learn how your vulnerability is not a liability because you can trust the Shepherd's goodness throughout each season of life. This Study will end August 30th. You Are Anointed for This! Will begin 9/6
You Are Anointed for This! Walk in Confidence, Boldness, and Authority by Judy Jacobs – Led by Teresa Kinkennon – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Conference Room – (Co-Ed) - Ongoing – Begins 9/6/23
The power of the Holy Spirit is for YOU! God has gifted the body of Christ with so many gifts, and He wants you to use every one of them to advance the kingdom of God and to see lives changed through the power of the gospel. So whatever gift you have, in whatever capacity, and wherever you feel God has called you, you need to know that you are anointed for it!
Women of Worth – Becoming Myself – Led by Dixie McDonald – 6:30PM – Meets in the Brandon Public Library (Women) - This group is for ladies who want to know their worth in the Lord. It’s a time to connect with like-minded women forming life-time relationships. This group will decide on each study as a group. It’s an amazing time! The current study is “Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better” by Brant Henson. In Unoffendable, you will find concrete, practical ways to live life with less stress, including: Adjusting your expectations to fit human nature, replacing perpetual anger with refreshing humility and gratitude, embracing forgiveness and beginning to love others in unexpected ways. Newly revised with two brand-new chapters on forgiveness and what Hansen has learned since writing his original book, this updated edition of the bestselling book is a must-hear for every Christian. In a humorous and conversational style, Unoffendable seeks to lift religious burdens from our backs and allow us to experience the joy of gratitude, perhaps for the first time, every single day of our lives—flourishing the way God intended.
Thursday - (No Childcare)
She-Brews - Women’s Bible Study / Books – Led by Kim Williamson & Anna Taylor – 6:30AM – Morning!
Meets @ Cup’s Coffee Shop - Brandon - (Women) – Ongoing group - Join anytime
This is a rich time to fellowship with other women while waking up to the delicious coffee at Cups. A new book or Bible Study will be chosen by the group and will be discussed weekly with time for prayer.
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in various places within the Church - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Info. Desk or online.
This class is set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Essentials of The Way – Led by Ashley Montgomery – 6PM – Meets at 611 Holifield Cir., Brandon, MS 39042 – (Co-Ed) - Begins 8/31/23
This is the perfect Life Group for new believers or those that have the questions about why and how to follow Christ. Each month we will discuss a different topic on living a life for Jesus. The topics will be The Holy Trinity, Salvation, Identity, Prayer, and the Bible. It will be a safe place to ask questions, share your knowledge, grow, and learn together.
Gifts of the Spirit – Led by Martha Ainsworth and Carol Cantrell – 6:30PM – Meets in CC#7 - (Co-Ed)
The powerful gifts are available to you. Every believer has been given at least one supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit. Do you know which you have and how to operate in it? Internationally renowned Bible teacher Derek Prince explains that any believer who is not manifesting gifts of the Spirit is living far below the level of God’s provision for his life. Prince reveals how to: Minister to others through the gifts, Discern the counterfeit, Witness through spiritual gifts, and stir up the gift within you. One of our greatest necessities in the church today is to demonstrate through the power of the Spirit that Jesus is alive and that His gospel is true. The world needs to see the manifestation of the presence of God. Believers need the ministry of the body of Christ through spiritual gifts. The Gifts of the Spirit reveals how we can fulfill both of these needs—practically and powerfully.
Hanging out with the guys! A Men’s Gathering – Led by Vince Wilson / Danny Graves – 6PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room – Thursdays - (Men) – Ongoing group - Join anytime
This will be a time to just hangout and fellowship with like-minded men. There will be a time of devotion, discussions and prayer. Devotions will be from the Bible, books, and/sermons. Bring a friend!
Friday – (No Childcare)
My Maker is My Husband – Led by Robin Holder – 10AM – Meets at 111 Tepus Lane, Brandon, MS 39042
(Women)
If for whatever reason you find yourself without a husband, then this Life Group could be for you!! No high expectations except for what Jesus can show us with His Word, a cup of coffee, and friends! We’ll learn how to allow our Maker to be our Husband, to trust Him, and follow Him as our husband. Isaiah 54
Singles Life Group – Investigating Biblical Oddities – Led by Larry and Cindy McApin – 6:30PM - Meets in the Youth Center (Co-Ed - Singles)
This Life Group is going to have so much fun investigating and discussing the strange and odd happenings that occurred in the Bible. We’ll be pulling stories from the Old and New Testament. It’ll be interesting to investigate what message we can get from each story. Join us every Friday night and bring a friend!
Spirit, Soul, and Body - Led by Nelda Simmons –@ 6:30PM-8PM - Meets in the Living Room in the church office - (Co-Ed) – Ongoing group - Join anytime - Resumes 9/1/23
I want to welcome everyone to come and join with me in learning how to grow in faith: "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17) In this class we will learn that we are a three-part being: Spirit, Soul, and Body, our Soul being our mind, where we have our will and intellect: "And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2) It was the mind that first heard the salvation message that caused our hearts to believe. It is the word of God that causes our faith to grow. It is the word of God that brings the light of God into our souls, and God's light will cause our body to be full of light:
"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light" (Matthew 6:22)
"If we walk in the light of God (paraphrased: in the word of God) then we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin." (1John 1:5-7) We are a family, and in this Life Group we will bond in the love of God as we feast on the word of God.
Individual Ministry - By Appointment
Men - PTSD: This is for any man who has had to deal with a major traumatic event in their life, whether you have been diagnosed with PTSD or not. If you would like to meet one on one and talk or discuss how to overcome PTSD, you can email Dale Tate @ tate.dale@gmail.com or text only to 601-906-4403 to set up a time to meet.
3 ways to join a Life Group
3.For “must register” Life Groups – You can sign up at the Information Desk or an Online Link will be provided through infellowshipone or our website: www.thepointebrandon.com/lifegroups .
*Note: Some Life Groups may have workbook/book fees. Scholarships are available.
If you have any questions about Life Groups, please contact Regina Terry at Lifegroups.thepointe@gmail.com or 601-591-1154.
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Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Led by Hugh Bridges and Dale Tate – Meets at 9AM in the Church Office Conference Room - Meets once a week for 6 weeks for 1 hour – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Information Desk or online. (Limited space)
This class is set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Embrace Grace - Led by Kayleigh Miller – 5-6:30PM - Meets in the Church Office Living Room – (Young Women) - This group is for single pregnant women of any age. This group is designed to help women walking through the unsteady season of an unplanned pregnancy or women navigating single motherhood by connecting them to a judgement-free support. In this 12wk semester women will find hope, gain support and experience joy. Please contact Betty at betty@cpcmetro.org for more information. Begins 10/1/23
Embrace Legacy - Led by Mike Hodge & Chris Vinzant – 5-6:30PM - Meets in the Church Office in Regina Terry’s office – (Young Men) - This group is a support group for single fathers who want to leave a legacy for their children. This group is designed to help men navigate single fatherhood by connecting them to a judgement-free support group. In this semester men will find hope, gain support and experience joy in parenting. Begins after Embrace Grace. Please contact Betty at betty@cpcmetro.org for more information.
Monday
Celebrate Recovery - Led by Aubrey Pridgen and Jaya Buford - 6PM – Meets in the Worship Center/Children’s Center/Office Bldg. (Co-Ed) - Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps people overcome their hurts, habits and hang-ups. Men meet together and women meet together during class time. Pre-registration is required for childcare the week before you begin CR – Contact Julie Mabus at juliem.thepointe@gmail.com to pre-register.
I’m Worth It – Led by Lyndsey and Kim Davenport – Meets weekly at 6:30PM on Zoom – (Women)
This Life Group welcomes daughters of the Most High God to join us as we journey through the Bible with the Father. The sessions are led by the Holy Spirit and our focus is on Jesus and knowing our true identity in Him. On this journey, the Holy Spirit helps us delve deeper into God’s Word to gain understanding and He helps us apply scripture to our personal lives and circumstances. Join us weekly on Zoom by downloading Zoom on your computer or the Zoom app on you iOS phone. The following link will be used every week at the same time: https://zoom.us/j/99763466738?pwd=SFNNZUdHMnNlekl6TkpwU1JIUis2Zz09
Tuesday - (Childcare Provided)
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in various places within the Church - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Information Desk or online.
This class is set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Constitution Alive – Led by Paul and Patrice Buisson - 6PM – Meets at 112 Cannon Ridge Dr., Brandon, MS 39042 – (Co-Ed) - Began 9/12/23 – Must sign up at the Information Desk or online at this link: Closed Group
This group is a six week course that will give you a comprehensive understanding of every part of our nation’s governing document. You’ll learn how to defend your rights for yourself and your family. We'll be discussing the importance of this document and how it applies to your life, family and community whether in school, work, or church.
Chosen - Single Moms Ministry - Led by Betty Hodge – 6PM-7:30PM – Meets in the Worship Center – (Single Moms) – Begins 9/5/23 (Childcare provided for those who register their children)
We all start somewhere… Do you struggle with understanding the Bible? Do you desire to go deeper in the Word? Do you need a place to feel supported? Do you need a mentor? This Life Group will be doing a Bible Study that teaches you how to study the Word of God and how to go deeper in His Word. Books are provided for this class. Join us beginning 9/5/23 and bring a friend! Be sure to register your child before the class begins. You can go to the website to register your child: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/chosen---single-moms-ministry---child-registration.html
Survival Training – Led by Jim Brinson and Tim Davis – 6-8PM – Meets in the Youth Center – (Co-Ed–Adults – all ages and Youth ages 13-18 – parents must attend) - Ongoing
This Life Group will offer the participant needed skills to navigate the world we live in today. By learning basic and advanced skills for survival to prepare you and your family for situations you may face during everyday living and disasters. And be able to use these skills to minister to others while providing them with valuable knowledge. This will help adults and youth gain skills in situations that arise at school or in public. We encourage parents to come with their youth between the ages of 13-18 years old. Last semester we learned about how to build fires, make knives out of sticks and arrow heads, how to shoot bows and arrows (archery), leather crafting, how to build a shelter or teepee, survival medical application, leather working, and more! Join us and bring a friend!
Wednesday (Childcare begins at 6:15pm)
Bible Study - Catalyst for Spiritual Growth – Led by Anna Taylor – 6:30PM – Meets in CC# 8 - (Co-Ed) - Ongoing
This group is for anyone who desires to develop a love to study the Bible, know the Lord and His word, to apply it to their everyday life, and for those who struggle to just open it and know where to begin. This class will help new believers as well as those who have been a believer for a long time and need a jumpstart into knowing and understanding His Word.
Empowered Living – Led by Jim Taylor and various leaders – 6:30PM – Meets in the Worship Center - (Co-Ed) Ongoing group - Join anytime - Living out who we are in our relationship with God and with others. This is a time where we will learn and discuss how to apply “Christ in us” to every area of our life. We will develop the ability to hear God in our daily lives in order to better serve and love those around us. Everyone is welcome.
New Life in Jesus Christ – Led by William Beggiani – 6:30PM – Meets in Jim’s Office in the Church Office – (Co-Ed) - This group is about gaining the understanding that salvation is more than a prayer to get us to Heaven. Rather it is to transform us now and renew our mind and center us in Christ. It’s about teaching us to die to ourselves, that our past no longer defines us but Christ defines us. This class is for new believers and those who have walked with Him for years. All are welcome.
Parenting Like Jesus – Led by Jennifer Miller – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room – (Co-Ed) (Must register to attend due to limited space) - Parenting Group is at Full Capacity
Tired of your kids whining, arguing, and complaining? Come learn the answer to that and other parenting dilemmas like how to discipline without sacrificing the relationship, how to teach responsibility and problem-solving, and how to create a positive home environment. There are many approaches to parenting, but there is only one that combines both Love and Logic. You will walk away with 6 new tools for effectively handling behavior and leveraging opportunities to both teach your kids and develop their character in a loving, Christ-like way. This group is for Parents/Grandparents with children 18 and younger. Here’s the Link to register: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/parenting-like-jesus.html
Psalm 23 – Led by Teresa Kinkennon – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office Julie’s Office – (Co-Ed) - Ongoing The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Many know Psalm 23 by heart but haven't experienced its power in their lives. This beloved psalm can breathe new life into those who are weary and unsure of their next steps. It's more than a psalm that comforts in death; it gives confidence in life. In this study you will gain fresh insight and encouragement from Psalm 23. Explore the depths of God's compassionate care while debunking the self-reliance myth. Learn how your vulnerability is not a liability because you can trust the Shepherd's goodness throughout each season of life. This Study will end August 30th. You Are Anointed for This! Will begin 9/6
You Are Anointed for This! Walk in Confidence, Boldness, and Authority by Judy Jacobs – Led by Teresa Kinkennon – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Conference Room – (Co-Ed) - Ongoing – Begins 9/6/23
The power of the Holy Spirit is for YOU! God has gifted the body of Christ with so many gifts, and He wants you to use every one of them to advance the kingdom of God and to see lives changed through the power of the gospel. So whatever gift you have, in whatever capacity, and wherever you feel God has called you, you need to know that you are anointed for it!
Women of Worth – Becoming Myself – Led by Dixie McDonald – 6:30PM – Meets in the Brandon Public Library (Women) - This group is for ladies who want to know their worth in the Lord. It’s a time to connect with like-minded women forming life-time relationships. This group will decide on each study as a group. It’s an amazing time! The current study is “Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better” by Brant Henson. In Unoffendable, you will find concrete, practical ways to live life with less stress, including: Adjusting your expectations to fit human nature, replacing perpetual anger with refreshing humility and gratitude, embracing forgiveness and beginning to love others in unexpected ways. Newly revised with two brand-new chapters on forgiveness and what Hansen has learned since writing his original book, this updated edition of the bestselling book is a must-hear for every Christian. In a humorous and conversational style, Unoffendable seeks to lift religious burdens from our backs and allow us to experience the joy of gratitude, perhaps for the first time, every single day of our lives—flourishing the way God intended.
Thursday - (No Childcare)
She-Brews - Women’s Bible Study / Books – Led by Kim Williamson & Anna Taylor – 6:30AM – Morning!
Meets @ Cup’s Coffee Shop - Brandon - (Women) – Ongoing group - Join anytime
This is a rich time to fellowship with other women while waking up to the delicious coffee at Cups. A new book or Bible Study will be chosen by the group and will be discussed weekly with time for prayer.
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in various places within the Church - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up at the Info. Desk or online.
This class is set up to bring clarity and understanding of how to abide free in Christ. We cover the following topics: Why we have spiritual warfare, what is spiritual warfare, your role in spiritual warfare, addressing the enemy as spiritual warfare, where is Jesus in the midst of spiritual warfare, why we need and what is inner healing and deliverance, and the aftercare process of how to stay free. Once you’ve gone through all three classes, then you can schedule a ministry session with one of the ministry leaders in the Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or go to our website: https://www.thepointebrandon.com/abiding-free---inner-healing.html. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these classes every 4 – 5 weeks.
Essentials of The Way – Led by Ashley Montgomery – 6PM – Meets at 611 Holifield Cir., Brandon, MS 39042 – (Co-Ed) - Begins 8/31/23
This is the perfect Life Group for new believers or those that have the questions about why and how to follow Christ. Each month we will discuss a different topic on living a life for Jesus. The topics will be The Holy Trinity, Salvation, Identity, Prayer, and the Bible. It will be a safe place to ask questions, share your knowledge, grow, and learn together.
Gifts of the Spirit – Led by Martha Ainsworth and Carol Cantrell – 6:30PM – Meets in CC#7 - (Co-Ed)
The powerful gifts are available to you. Every believer has been given at least one supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit. Do you know which you have and how to operate in it? Internationally renowned Bible teacher Derek Prince explains that any believer who is not manifesting gifts of the Spirit is living far below the level of God’s provision for his life. Prince reveals how to: Minister to others through the gifts, Discern the counterfeit, Witness through spiritual gifts, and stir up the gift within you. One of our greatest necessities in the church today is to demonstrate through the power of the Spirit that Jesus is alive and that His gospel is true. The world needs to see the manifestation of the presence of God. Believers need the ministry of the body of Christ through spiritual gifts. The Gifts of the Spirit reveals how we can fulfill both of these needs—practically and powerfully.
Hanging out with the guys! A Men’s Gathering – Led by Vince Wilson / Danny Graves – 6PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room – Thursdays - (Men) – Ongoing group - Join anytime
This will be a time to just hangout and fellowship with like-minded men. There will be a time of devotion, discussions and prayer. Devotions will be from the Bible, books, and/sermons. Bring a friend!
Friday – (No Childcare)
My Maker is My Husband – Led by Robin Holder – 10AM – Meets at 111 Tepus Lane, Brandon, MS 39042
(Women)
If for whatever reason you find yourself without a husband, then this Life Group could be for you!! No high expectations except for what Jesus can show us with His Word, a cup of coffee, and friends! We’ll learn how to allow our Maker to be our Husband, to trust Him, and follow Him as our husband. Isaiah 54
Singles Life Group – Investigating Biblical Oddities – Led by Larry and Cindy McApin – 6:30PM - Meets in the Youth Center (Co-Ed - Singles)
This Life Group is going to have so much fun investigating and discussing the strange and odd happenings that occurred in the Bible. We’ll be pulling stories from the Old and New Testament. It’ll be interesting to investigate what message we can get from each story. Join us every Friday night and bring a friend!
Spirit, Soul, and Body - Led by Nelda Simmons –@ 6:30PM-8PM - Meets in the Living Room in the church office - (Co-Ed) – Ongoing group - Join anytime - Resumes 9/1/23
I want to welcome everyone to come and join with me in learning how to grow in faith: "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17) In this class we will learn that we are a three-part being: Spirit, Soul, and Body, our Soul being our mind, where we have our will and intellect: "And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2) It was the mind that first heard the salvation message that caused our hearts to believe. It is the word of God that causes our faith to grow. It is the word of God that brings the light of God into our souls, and God's light will cause our body to be full of light:
"The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light" (Matthew 6:22)
"If we walk in the light of God (paraphrased: in the word of God) then we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin." (1John 1:5-7) We are a family, and in this Life Group we will bond in the love of God as we feast on the word of God.
Individual Ministry - By Appointment
Men - PTSD: This is for any man who has had to deal with a major traumatic event in their life, whether you have been diagnosed with PTSD or not. If you would like to meet one on one and talk or discuss how to overcome PTSD, you can email Dale Tate @ tate.dale@gmail.com or text only to 601-906-4403 to set up a time to meet.
3 ways to join a Life Group
- Online - for a life group:
- Go to https://thepointe.infellowship.com/
- Click on "Register."
- Follow the directions to create a password; then, go to your email and click on the link to verify. This will open up in In-Fellowship.
- Click on "Find a Group" at the top of the page.
- Do not enter any search criteria. Just click "Search," and this will show all groups.
- Click on the group name to read more. Once you've selected a group to join, enter your phone number and a message to the leader on the right hand side. The leader will contact you. That's it! Thanks for registering!
3.For “must register” Life Groups – You can sign up at the Information Desk or an Online Link will be provided through infellowshipone or our website: www.thepointebrandon.com/lifegroups .
*Note: Some Life Groups may have workbook/book fees. Scholarships are available.
If you have any questions about Life Groups, please contact Regina Terry at Lifegroups.thepointe@gmail.com or 601-591-1154.
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Common Questions?
WHAT HAPPENS AT A LIFE GROUP MEETING?
You’ve probably seen life groups meeting and not even realized it. A life group looks like friends at lunch or people studying a book or topic of interest. At its core, a life group is a gathering of people, and it is less about what you do and more about who you do it with. By participating in life groups, you can expect to connect with others through a common study, engage in life giving conversation and prayer.
HOW OFTEN DOES A LIFE GROUP MEET?
Our life groups meet for three semesters a year—winter/spring, summer, and fall. During the semester, most groups meet once a week. Life groups are meant to bring meaning and community into the flow of your life so even if you can’t attend every, single meeting, there is still great value in joining a group. During the in between semesters, we have a few continuous (ongoing) groups. These will be posted at the Information Counter and on the Website
WHERE DO LIFE GROUPS MEET?
Life groups meet in places like homes, restaurants, coffee shops and at the church.
HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL LIFE GROUP STAY TOGETHER?
Most life groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.
IS THERE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?
Childcare is available for our Wednesday and Sunday morning during services and night Life Groups that meet at the church. Each day will indicate whether we have childcare available or not.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST GROUP I TRY?
The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try. This is why we encourage you to select a few groups that interest you, contact the leaders and try out a couple different groups before choosing the best one for you. The simple strategy to finding success in life groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!
WHAT HAPPENS AT A LIFE GROUP MEETING?
You’ve probably seen life groups meeting and not even realized it. A life group looks like friends at lunch or people studying a book or topic of interest. At its core, a life group is a gathering of people, and it is less about what you do and more about who you do it with. By participating in life groups, you can expect to connect with others through a common study, engage in life giving conversation and prayer.
HOW OFTEN DOES A LIFE GROUP MEET?
Our life groups meet for three semesters a year—winter/spring, summer, and fall. During the semester, most groups meet once a week. Life groups are meant to bring meaning and community into the flow of your life so even if you can’t attend every, single meeting, there is still great value in joining a group. During the in between semesters, we have a few continuous (ongoing) groups. These will be posted at the Information Counter and on the Website
WHERE DO LIFE GROUPS MEET?
Life groups meet in places like homes, restaurants, coffee shops and at the church.
HOW LONG DOES A TYPICAL LIFE GROUP STAY TOGETHER?
Most life groups meet for a semester. This way, new people can join groups easily and regularly. Also, the semester format allows you to try multiple groups each year. As relationships form, some groups choose to stay together for consecutive semesters, but new members are always welcome.
IS THERE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE?
Childcare is available for our Wednesday and Sunday morning during services and night Life Groups that meet at the church. Each day will indicate whether we have childcare available or not.
WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE FIRST GROUP I TRY?
The truth is, not everyone will find the best fit with the first group they try. This is why we encourage you to select a few groups that interest you, contact the leaders and try out a couple different groups before choosing the best one for you. The simple strategy to finding success in life groups is to not give up. We believe there is a group that is right for everyone—including you!