Summer Life Group Semester
June 2nd - July 31st
Join a Life Group!
June 2nd - July 31st
Join a Life Group!
Life Groups have one purpose: to bring people together
At The Pointe, we believe doing life together is better and we do this through connecting people in a small group setting. We believe it's biblical and it's critical to every believer’s spiritual growth process in a journey with the Lord. God’s design is for us to be in relationship with Him and others. By going to a Life Group you will experience a place that you will belong, be challenged, be encouraged, and serve. Our hope is that every person will grow closer in their walk with Christ while developing meaningful relationships through Life Groups.
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In Acts 2:42-47 NIV, God tells us what it means to be in the fellowship of the believers. “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching (Grow spiritually) and to the fellowship (relational), to the breaking of bread and prayer….44 All the believers were together (Life Group), …45 …they gave to anyone who had need (Missional)….46 …they meet together in the temple courts….in their homes (meeting places)…47 praising God (Worship God) and enjoying the favor of all the people (Love people). And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved (Transformational).” Emphasis added.
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In Acts 2:42-47 NIV, God tells us what it means to be in the fellowship of the believers. “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching (Grow spiritually) and to the fellowship (relational), to the breaking of bread and prayer….44 All the believers were together (Life Group), …45 …they gave to anyone who had need (Missional)….46 …they meet together in the temple courts….in their homes (meeting places)…47 praising God (Worship God) and enjoying the favor of all the people (Love people). And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved (Transformational).” Emphasis added.
A Life Group is a place:
To belong
To be encouraged
To be challenged
To serve
To belong
To be encouraged
To be challenged
To serve
Sunday (Childcare Provided)
Prayer and Worship – Led by Angel Smith – 7:30AM – Meets in the Worship Center (Co-Ed) – Join anytime
This group is a dedicated group of prayer warriors believing that God is going to move in our church. We meet every Sunday morning to pray for the Sunday services, the Youth, Children, Life Groups, Dream Teams, Worship Band, and the Pastor. When there’s a baptism we pray over the baptistery and those getting baptized.
Reading Between the Lines With a Kingdom Perspective - Bible/Book Study – Led by Tammy Sanders/Kathleen Regan/Morgan Roberts – 10:30AM – Meets in Julie’s Office (Co-Ed)
This is a great group to join if you like to read, study, and discuss. We’ll be reading through and discussing books and scripture passages throughout the semester as we challenge each other in spiritual growth. We’ll decide as a class on the next book or a Bible study.
Mentoring Life Group: THE BASICS IN 21 DAYS Begins Sunday, May 26th @ 6PM - Led by Paula Taylor & Tim Davis Meets in the Office Conference Room (Co-Ed) - You’re invited to attend The Basics in 21 Days! This is a new class for those newly baptized or seeking what it means to be a Christian. We want to give everyone a strong foundation to grow in faith, so we set up this Life Group that will cover the The Basics in 21 Days, written by Benjamin Williams and his wife Micah. This is an outstanding book that covers a lot of Christian foundations and beliefs. The leaders, Paula Taylor and Tim Davis are great mentors and they would love for you to join them in the church Conference Room. Their plans are to cover this book weekly in 21 days and then begin to connect you and go through the GROWth Track with you, followed by teaching you how to pray in 28 days. Please consider this class so you can grow closer in a relationship with the Lord and with fellow believers. Our desire is to help you get to a great start believing in what God says about you and for you to know Him in an intimate way.
Monday – Join anytime
Celebrate Recovery Led by Aubrey/Debbie Pridgen - 6:00PM – 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.
Freedoms Path Led by Larry/Cindy McAlpin – 6:00PM Meets in the Office (Co-Ed)
This study is designed to help us understand how to live the overcoming life God planned for us. We will focus on practical application of God’s ways in our everyday life as we all share and connect with each other. Anyone is welcome, and this is an excellent follow-up to Celebrate Recovery graduates. (Dinner & Devotion @ 6PM in the Worship Center)
Codependency Led by Michelle Neal - 6:00PM – Meets in the Church Office – Julie’s Office Bldg. (Co-Ed)
The Problem - We are codependent because we allow the behavior of another person to affect our behavior so that we become consumed with that person and their problems. This obsession with the issues and problems of others becomes debilitating to us as we exhaust inordinate and inappropriate amounts of mental and emotional energy over them, leaving little, if any, energy for ourselves. The Solution -We don’t have to live this way! We do have a choice. We can live free of these obligatory compulsions. Through God’s help we can learn to take responsibility for our own lives and allow others to take responsibility for theirs. (Dinner & Devotion @ 6PM in the Worship Center)
Tuesday
Free From Me – Led by Wendy Strickland & Renee Andrews – 6PM – Meets in the Office Conference Room (Women) – Join anytime.
A Journey into truly believing you are who God says you are! You are enough! In this group we will discover together what the simple gospel of Jesus Christ says about who we are – Daughters! (2 Cor. 6:18), Beloved! (1 John 4:7-8), Chosen (2 Peter 2:9). As we dig through His truths together week after week, you will begin to experience the authentic glory of God through Holy Spirit! You will be free! You are enough!
Wednesday (Childcare begins at 6:15pm)
Empowered Living – Led by Jim Taylor and various leaders – 6:30PM – Meets in the Worship Center - (Co-Ed) – 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.
Going Out! Evangelism - Led by Regina Terry & Miguel Burgess – 6:30PM – Worship Center - (Co-Ed) – Join anytime
This group is designed to Equip, Empower, & Release the supernatural in your life. This is for all ages and for anyone who wants to know more about “doing what Jesus did and even more.” This is a time where we’ll learn, discuss, and apply the love of Christ through prayer for healing, and deliverance. This will help prepare you to be the hands and feet of Jesus with boldness and courage wherever you go. We’ll be taking the love of Christ outside of the church. We’ll meet in Pastor Jim’s class and those that want to step out and pray for people will leave the church premises and go out into the community. Some nights we’ll stay in class.
Women of Worth – She’s Still There - Led by Dixie McDonald – 6:30PM – Meets in Julie’s Office in the Church Office (Women)
This is a 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 the next study as a group. It’s an amazing time, so come and bring a friend! The study chosen for this summer is She’s Still There by Chrystal Evans Hurst. What do you do if you look in the mirror and realize the life you want is not the life you're living? What do you do if you feel lost in the middle of your life? Or if you feel you've drifted away from your hopes, your dreams, and your plans? This is a six-session video Bible study. Chrystal Evans Hurst shares what she's learned about how to love and honor your life—even when your life is not easy to love. You will be encouraged to take an honest look at your life right now . . . and see what might have taken you off track. You will look at Bible passages that reveal how to capture peace in the midst of hard seasons by seeing them as refining moments instead of defining moments. As you focus on the promise of God's truth for your future and run the race He has set for you, you will rediscover that the girl you once saw in the mirror . . . she’s still there.
Courtrooms of Heaven – Led by Angel Smith and Jaya Buford – 6:30PM – Meets in the Children's Center Room #8 (Co-Ed)
What To Do When Prayers for Healing Go Unanswered. The Bible is clear: God’s will is to heal! And yet, believers often pray for healing and do not receive it. Why? The answer can be found in the Courts of Heaven. Robert Henderson is internationally recognized for teaching the Courts of Heaven prayer strategy, which has brought breakthrough, answered prayers, and miraculous transformation to countless lives. Now, Henderson presents a powerful new teaching that answers the question: What can I do if my prayers for healing go unanswered? Satan is the adversary to God’s will and God’s people. In the Courtrooms of Heaven, he brings charges against believers to prevent their healing. In this book, Henderson teaches you to align your prayers with the legal process of Heaven to defeat the devil’s arguments.
You will learn how to:
Identify hindering spirits, barriers, and legal rights that prevent healing.
Break curses and strongholds that give Satan destructive access to your health.
Pray in a breakthrough dimension according to God’s purposes.
Release the healing verdict of atonement from the Courts of Heaven.
Discover how to legally unlock divine destiny over your life, and even your nation. Bring your appeals before the Courtroom of Heaven!
Wild at Heart – Led by Vince Wilson and Matthew Barnes – 6:30PM – Meets in Church Office Conference Room (Men)
John Eldredge revises and updates his best-selling, renowned Christian classic, Wild at Heart, and in it invites men to:
Recover their masculine heart, see themselves in the image of a passionate god, and delight in the strength and wildness men were created to offer. In this book, Eldredge provides a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be—dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.
Thursday
She-Brews - Women’s Bible Study / Books – Led by Kim Williamson and Anna Taylor – 6:15AM – Morning! @ Cup’s Coffee Shop - Brandon - (Women) – 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.
Forgiveness by Rodney Hogue – Led by Regina Terry and Beth Wilson – 12PM - (Bring Your Lunch) – Meets in the Church Office Conference Room (Women)
Based on a Christian frame work, the author leads the readers to the place of being willing to take the risk of releasing their offenders and learn to live in freedom. In the book the reader will see the necessity of forgiveness to release every offender in their life. To accomplish that objective the reader will first understand what forgiveness really means. There are too many misconceptions of what forgiveness really is and it requires clarification. When one really understands what they are doing when they forgive another, they might not be reluctant to forgive, or even struggle with the idea of it. The author then examines how one opens the door to bitterness and gives it a home in their heart. This subject is covered because it helps unravel the areas where we have entangled ourselves that have kept this door open. The book In conclusion, seeks to help create a heart where bitterness has a difficult time penetrating into it. Wouldn't it be great to walk through life with a Teflon© nonstick spiritual armor, where offenses slide off rather than stick as they are thrown at you daily? Building a heart that quickly resolves offenses is actually the most important aspect of this book. It is imperative that our hearts be ruled by a stronghold of compassion so we will react and see everyone - even our offenders - through the eyes of Jesus.
You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are by Rebekah Lyons – Led by Stacy Brinson and Amy Frank – 6PM – Meets in Julie’s Office (Women)
Have you bought the lie? Many of us do. We measure our worth by what others think of us. We compare and strive, existing mostly for the approval of others. Pressure rises, anxiety creeps in and we hustle to keep up. Jesus whispers, I gave my life to set you free. I gave you purpose. I called you to live in freedom in that purpose. Yet we still hobble through life, afraid to confess all the ways we push against this truth, because we can’t even believe it. We continue to grasp for the approval of anyone that will offer it: whether strangers, friends, or community. Christ doesn’t say you can be or may be or will be free. He says you are free. Dare you believe it?
In You Are Free, Rebekah invites you to:
• Overcome the exhaustion of trying to meet the expectations of others and rest in the joy God’s freedom brings.
• Release stress, anxiety and worry, to uncover the peace that comes from abiding in His presence.
• Find permission to grieve past experiences, confess areas of brokenness, and receive strength in your journey towards healing.
• Throw off self-condemnation, burn superficial masks and step boldly into what our good God has for you.
• Discover the courage to begin again and use your newfound freedom to set others free.
Freedom is for everyone who wants it—the lost, the wounded, and those weary from all of the striving. It’s for those who gave up trying years ago. It’s for those angry and hurt, brilliant and burnt by the Christian song and dance. You are the church, the people of God. You were meant to be free.
Hanging out with the guys! A Men’s Gathering – Led by Vince Wilson / Hugh Bridges/Danny Graves / Buck Harper – 6PM – Meets in the Church Office – Thursdays - (Men) – 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.
He's Been Faithful: Trusting God to Do What Only He Can Do by Carol Cymbala, Ann Spangler - Led by John & Teresa Kinkennon – Meets every Thursday at 6:30PM at the KinKennon’s home located at 126 Meadow Lane Dr, Brandon, MS 39204 – (Co-Ed)
He's Been Faithful is an honest story about the struggles we all face and the power of God to help us. It is told through Carol's eyes as well as through the eyes of various members of The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir who have experienced the grace of Christ in remarkable ways. Through them, we learn that our longings for God will never be satisfied by worship that is showy or performance-based. Instead, God will meet us when we come to him simply, seeking his glory rather than ours, telling him and the world around us about the great things he has done.
I’m Worth It! – Led by Kimberly Davenport and hosted by Kay Sweeney - 7PM - Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month @ Community Christian Church, 543 Eldorado Road in Pearl. (Women)
Oh daughters of the Most High, come out of your hiding places and find peace and rest in the loving arms of the Father! This life group will be Holy Spirit led-focusing on the love, grace, and mercy of our Father. This life group will be engaging and activity based. Bring a friend! The book we will be covering is Think, Learn, Succeed: Understanding and Using Your Mind to Thrive at School, the Workplace, and Life by Dr. Caroline Leif.
Friday
Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food by Lysa Terkeurst – Led by Amy Neeley and Shannon Lamoreaux – 10:30AM - Meets Fridays at Focus Fit in Pearl/Brandon (Women) - First Class begins June 14th
The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn’t a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. Many of us have misplaced that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction. If you are struggling with unhealthy eating habits, you can break the “I’ll start again Monday” cycle, and start feeling good about yourself today. Learn to stop beating yourself up over the numbers on the scale. Discover that your weight loss struggle isn’t a curse but rather a blessing in the making, and replace justifications that lead to diet failure with empowering go-to scripts that lead to victory. You can reach your healthy weight goal – and grow closer to God in the process. This is not a how-to book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This book is the necessary companion for you to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose. This is a book and Bible study to help you find the "want to" in making healthy lifestyle choices.
Primetime Gathering – Led by Monte Taylor and Hugh Bridges – Meets the 3rd Friday of each month @ 6:30PM – Will meet at different places each month - (Co-Ed, Men, Women – Age 45+ adults who are single or married) – Must sign up through the website at thepointebrandon.com or email Regina Terry at reginat.thepointe@gmail.com to get email for the next meeting time.
This group is for men, women, coeds, married couples, and singles. With no or older children, grandchildren, or even an empty nest this group is a place for people in the second half of life that want to fellowship with other like-minded people. We’ll have a schedule of where we’ll meet the following month. Some places will be at a restaurant, a house, a camp-site, or even a trip out of town. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday
Summer Book Club – Led by Tammy Sanders – 10AM – Meets at Cups in Brandon – (Co-Ed) - First meeting will be May 25th
This is a group that comes together to discuss the book of choice. It’s a time to fellowship while enjoying your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Anonymous Men’s Life Group
This is a support Group for men overcoming sexual issues. This will be an anonymous group of men to discuss their struggles and to encourage and pray for each other in their struggles. To sign up, please email Pastor Jim Taylor at thepointe1@gmail.com. Times and days will change weekly.
***Note: Some Life Groups may have workbook/book fees. Scholarships are available.
Please note: There will be childcare and/or children’s programs on Wednesdays and Sundays only. Please see the website (www.thepointebrandon.com), announcements on Sundays, or the weekly email newsletter for KidzPointe or Youth programs.
If you have any questions about Life Groups, please contact Regina Terry at reginat.thepointe@gmail.com or 601-591-1154.
Prayer and Worship – Led by Angel Smith – 7:30AM – Meets in the Worship Center (Co-Ed) – Join anytime
This group is a dedicated group of prayer warriors believing that God is going to move in our church. We meet every Sunday morning to pray for the Sunday services, the Youth, Children, Life Groups, Dream Teams, Worship Band, and the Pastor. When there’s a baptism we pray over the baptistery and those getting baptized.
Reading Between the Lines With a Kingdom Perspective - Bible/Book Study – Led by Tammy Sanders/Kathleen Regan/Morgan Roberts – 10:30AM – Meets in Julie’s Office (Co-Ed)
This is a great group to join if you like to read, study, and discuss. We’ll be reading through and discussing books and scripture passages throughout the semester as we challenge each other in spiritual growth. We’ll decide as a class on the next book or a Bible study.
Mentoring Life Group: THE BASICS IN 21 DAYS Begins Sunday, May 26th @ 6PM - Led by Paula Taylor & Tim Davis Meets in the Office Conference Room (Co-Ed) - You’re invited to attend The Basics in 21 Days! This is a new class for those newly baptized or seeking what it means to be a Christian. We want to give everyone a strong foundation to grow in faith, so we set up this Life Group that will cover the The Basics in 21 Days, written by Benjamin Williams and his wife Micah. This is an outstanding book that covers a lot of Christian foundations and beliefs. The leaders, Paula Taylor and Tim Davis are great mentors and they would love for you to join them in the church Conference Room. Their plans are to cover this book weekly in 21 days and then begin to connect you and go through the GROWth Track with you, followed by teaching you how to pray in 28 days. Please consider this class so you can grow closer in a relationship with the Lord and with fellow believers. Our desire is to help you get to a great start believing in what God says about you and for you to know Him in an intimate way.
Monday – Join anytime
Celebrate Recovery Led by Aubrey/Debbie Pridgen - 6:00PM – 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.
Freedoms Path Led by Larry/Cindy McAlpin – 6:00PM Meets in the Office (Co-Ed)
This study is designed to help us understand how to live the overcoming life God planned for us. We will focus on practical application of God’s ways in our everyday life as we all share and connect with each other. Anyone is welcome, and this is an excellent follow-up to Celebrate Recovery graduates. (Dinner & Devotion @ 6PM in the Worship Center)
Codependency Led by Michelle Neal - 6:00PM – Meets in the Church Office – Julie’s Office Bldg. (Co-Ed)
The Problem - We are codependent because we allow the behavior of another person to affect our behavior so that we become consumed with that person and their problems. This obsession with the issues and problems of others becomes debilitating to us as we exhaust inordinate and inappropriate amounts of mental and emotional energy over them, leaving little, if any, energy for ourselves. The Solution -We don’t have to live this way! We do have a choice. We can live free of these obligatory compulsions. Through God’s help we can learn to take responsibility for our own lives and allow others to take responsibility for theirs. (Dinner & Devotion @ 6PM in the Worship Center)
Tuesday
Free From Me – Led by Wendy Strickland & Renee Andrews – 6PM – Meets in the Office Conference Room (Women) – Join anytime.
A Journey into truly believing you are who God says you are! You are enough! In this group we will discover together what the simple gospel of Jesus Christ says about who we are – Daughters! (2 Cor. 6:18), Beloved! (1 John 4:7-8), Chosen (2 Peter 2:9). As we dig through His truths together week after week, you will begin to experience the authentic glory of God through Holy Spirit! You will be free! You are enough!
Wednesday (Childcare begins at 6:15pm)
Empowered Living – Led by Jim Taylor and various leaders – 6:30PM – Meets in the Worship Center - (Co-Ed) – 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.
Going Out! Evangelism - Led by Regina Terry & Miguel Burgess – 6:30PM – Worship Center - (Co-Ed) – Join anytime
This group is designed to Equip, Empower, & Release the supernatural in your life. This is for all ages and for anyone who wants to know more about “doing what Jesus did and even more.” This is a time where we’ll learn, discuss, and apply the love of Christ through prayer for healing, and deliverance. This will help prepare you to be the hands and feet of Jesus with boldness and courage wherever you go. We’ll be taking the love of Christ outside of the church. We’ll meet in Pastor Jim’s class and those that want to step out and pray for people will leave the church premises and go out into the community. Some nights we’ll stay in class.
Women of Worth – She’s Still There - Led by Dixie McDonald – 6:30PM – Meets in Julie’s Office in the Church Office (Women)
This is a 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 the next study as a group. It’s an amazing time, so come and bring a friend! The study chosen for this summer is She’s Still There by Chrystal Evans Hurst. What do you do if you look in the mirror and realize the life you want is not the life you're living? What do you do if you feel lost in the middle of your life? Or if you feel you've drifted away from your hopes, your dreams, and your plans? This is a six-session video Bible study. Chrystal Evans Hurst shares what she's learned about how to love and honor your life—even when your life is not easy to love. You will be encouraged to take an honest look at your life right now . . . and see what might have taken you off track. You will look at Bible passages that reveal how to capture peace in the midst of hard seasons by seeing them as refining moments instead of defining moments. As you focus on the promise of God's truth for your future and run the race He has set for you, you will rediscover that the girl you once saw in the mirror . . . she’s still there.
Courtrooms of Heaven – Led by Angel Smith and Jaya Buford – 6:30PM – Meets in the Children's Center Room #8 (Co-Ed)
What To Do When Prayers for Healing Go Unanswered. The Bible is clear: God’s will is to heal! And yet, believers often pray for healing and do not receive it. Why? The answer can be found in the Courts of Heaven. Robert Henderson is internationally recognized for teaching the Courts of Heaven prayer strategy, which has brought breakthrough, answered prayers, and miraculous transformation to countless lives. Now, Henderson presents a powerful new teaching that answers the question: What can I do if my prayers for healing go unanswered? Satan is the adversary to God’s will and God’s people. In the Courtrooms of Heaven, he brings charges against believers to prevent their healing. In this book, Henderson teaches you to align your prayers with the legal process of Heaven to defeat the devil’s arguments.
You will learn how to:
Identify hindering spirits, barriers, and legal rights that prevent healing.
Break curses and strongholds that give Satan destructive access to your health.
Pray in a breakthrough dimension according to God’s purposes.
Release the healing verdict of atonement from the Courts of Heaven.
Discover how to legally unlock divine destiny over your life, and even your nation. Bring your appeals before the Courtroom of Heaven!
Wild at Heart – Led by Vince Wilson and Matthew Barnes – 6:30PM – Meets in Church Office Conference Room (Men)
John Eldredge revises and updates his best-selling, renowned Christian classic, Wild at Heart, and in it invites men to:
Recover their masculine heart, see themselves in the image of a passionate god, and delight in the strength and wildness men were created to offer. In this book, Eldredge provides a look inside the true heart of a man and gives men permission to be what God designed them to be—dangerous, passionate, alive, and free.
Thursday
She-Brews - Women’s Bible Study / Books – Led by Kim Williamson and Anna Taylor – 6:15AM – Morning! @ Cup’s Coffee Shop - Brandon - (Women) – 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.
Forgiveness by Rodney Hogue – Led by Regina Terry and Beth Wilson – 12PM - (Bring Your Lunch) – Meets in the Church Office Conference Room (Women)
Based on a Christian frame work, the author leads the readers to the place of being willing to take the risk of releasing their offenders and learn to live in freedom. In the book the reader will see the necessity of forgiveness to release every offender in their life. To accomplish that objective the reader will first understand what forgiveness really means. There are too many misconceptions of what forgiveness really is and it requires clarification. When one really understands what they are doing when they forgive another, they might not be reluctant to forgive, or even struggle with the idea of it. The author then examines how one opens the door to bitterness and gives it a home in their heart. This subject is covered because it helps unravel the areas where we have entangled ourselves that have kept this door open. The book In conclusion, seeks to help create a heart where bitterness has a difficult time penetrating into it. Wouldn't it be great to walk through life with a Teflon© nonstick spiritual armor, where offenses slide off rather than stick as they are thrown at you daily? Building a heart that quickly resolves offenses is actually the most important aspect of this book. It is imperative that our hearts be ruled by a stronghold of compassion so we will react and see everyone - even our offenders - through the eyes of Jesus.
You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are by Rebekah Lyons – Led by Stacy Brinson and Amy Frank – 6PM – Meets in Julie’s Office (Women)
Have you bought the lie? Many of us do. We measure our worth by what others think of us. We compare and strive, existing mostly for the approval of others. Pressure rises, anxiety creeps in and we hustle to keep up. Jesus whispers, I gave my life to set you free. I gave you purpose. I called you to live in freedom in that purpose. Yet we still hobble through life, afraid to confess all the ways we push against this truth, because we can’t even believe it. We continue to grasp for the approval of anyone that will offer it: whether strangers, friends, or community. Christ doesn’t say you can be or may be or will be free. He says you are free. Dare you believe it?
In You Are Free, Rebekah invites you to:
• Overcome the exhaustion of trying to meet the expectations of others and rest in the joy God’s freedom brings.
• Release stress, anxiety and worry, to uncover the peace that comes from abiding in His presence.
• Find permission to grieve past experiences, confess areas of brokenness, and receive strength in your journey towards healing.
• Throw off self-condemnation, burn superficial masks and step boldly into what our good God has for you.
• Discover the courage to begin again and use your newfound freedom to set others free.
Freedom is for everyone who wants it—the lost, the wounded, and those weary from all of the striving. It’s for those who gave up trying years ago. It’s for those angry and hurt, brilliant and burnt by the Christian song and dance. You are the church, the people of God. You were meant to be free.
Hanging out with the guys! A Men’s Gathering – Led by Vince Wilson / Hugh Bridges/Danny Graves / Buck Harper – 6PM – Meets in the Church Office – Thursdays - (Men) – 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.
He's Been Faithful: Trusting God to Do What Only He Can Do by Carol Cymbala, Ann Spangler - Led by John & Teresa Kinkennon – Meets every Thursday at 6:30PM at the KinKennon’s home located at 126 Meadow Lane Dr, Brandon, MS 39204 – (Co-Ed)
He's Been Faithful is an honest story about the struggles we all face and the power of God to help us. It is told through Carol's eyes as well as through the eyes of various members of The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir who have experienced the grace of Christ in remarkable ways. Through them, we learn that our longings for God will never be satisfied by worship that is showy or performance-based. Instead, God will meet us when we come to him simply, seeking his glory rather than ours, telling him and the world around us about the great things he has done.
I’m Worth It! – Led by Kimberly Davenport and hosted by Kay Sweeney - 7PM - Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month @ Community Christian Church, 543 Eldorado Road in Pearl. (Women)
Oh daughters of the Most High, come out of your hiding places and find peace and rest in the loving arms of the Father! This life group will be Holy Spirit led-focusing on the love, grace, and mercy of our Father. This life group will be engaging and activity based. Bring a friend! The book we will be covering is Think, Learn, Succeed: Understanding and Using Your Mind to Thrive at School, the Workplace, and Life by Dr. Caroline Leif.
Friday
Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food by Lysa Terkeurst – Led by Amy Neeley and Shannon Lamoreaux – 10:30AM - Meets Fridays at Focus Fit in Pearl/Brandon (Women) - First Class begins June 14th
The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn’t a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. Many of us have misplaced that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction. If you are struggling with unhealthy eating habits, you can break the “I’ll start again Monday” cycle, and start feeling good about yourself today. Learn to stop beating yourself up over the numbers on the scale. Discover that your weight loss struggle isn’t a curse but rather a blessing in the making, and replace justifications that lead to diet failure with empowering go-to scripts that lead to victory. You can reach your healthy weight goal – and grow closer to God in the process. This is not a how-to book. This is not the latest and greatest dieting plan. This book is the necessary companion for you to use alongside whatever healthy lifestyle plan you choose. This is a book and Bible study to help you find the "want to" in making healthy lifestyle choices.
Primetime Gathering – Led by Monte Taylor and Hugh Bridges – Meets the 3rd Friday of each month @ 6:30PM – Will meet at different places each month - (Co-Ed, Men, Women – Age 45+ adults who are single or married) – Must sign up through the website at thepointebrandon.com or email Regina Terry at reginat.thepointe@gmail.com to get email for the next meeting time.
This group is for men, women, coeds, married couples, and singles. With no or older children, grandchildren, or even an empty nest this group is a place for people in the second half of life that want to fellowship with other like-minded people. We’ll have a schedule of where we’ll meet the following month. Some places will be at a restaurant, a house, a camp-site, or even a trip out of town. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday
Summer Book Club – Led by Tammy Sanders – 10AM – Meets at Cups in Brandon – (Co-Ed) - First meeting will be May 25th
This is a group that comes together to discuss the book of choice. It’s a time to fellowship while enjoying your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
Anonymous Men’s Life Group
This is a support Group for men overcoming sexual issues. This will be an anonymous group of men to discuss their struggles and to encourage and pray for each other in their struggles. To sign up, please email Pastor Jim Taylor at thepointe1@gmail.com. Times and days will change weekly.
***Note: Some Life Groups may have workbook/book fees. Scholarships are available.
Please note: There will be childcare and/or children’s programs on Wednesdays and Sundays only. Please see the website (www.thepointebrandon.com), announcements on Sundays, or the weekly email newsletter for KidzPointe or Youth programs.
If you have any questions about Life Groups, please contact Regina Terry at reginat.thepointe@gmail.com or 601-591-1154.
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! - By form – Register at the Guest Services And Information Desk
- In Person – Just join any class that is in session and they will add you to their class roll.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Regina Terry at 601-591-1154 or by email at reginat.thepointe@gmail.com
Please Note:
· Some Life Groups may have workbook/book fees
· Childcare is available on Wednesdays and Sundays only.
· If you have any other childcare needs during a Life Group, please contact Regina Terry at Reginat.thepointe@gmail.com or 601-591-1154.
· Abbreviations for Buildings:
CC = Children’s Center
WC = Worship Center
YC = Youth Center
OCR = Office Conference Room
To join or invite yourself to one of the above groups click the below link:
https://thepointe.infellowship.com/groupsearch/show
To search a group, Click on "Find a Group," then put criteria in and search.
To join a group, click on "Register" on the top right of the page that opens up after clicking the link given above. Follow the steps to create a password. Click on the group of your choice, and complete the box on the right to submit your name, phone, email, and quick message to the group leader. If you have any questions regarding signing up, please contact our Discipleship/Life Group Coordinator, Regina Terry, at reginat.thepointe@gmail.com.
To join or invite yourself to one of the above groups click the below link:
https://thepointe.infellowship.com/groupsearch/show
To search a group, Click on "Find a Group," then put criteria in and search.
To join a group, click on "Register" on the top right of the page that opens up after clicking the link given above. Follow the steps to create a password. Click on the group of your choice, and complete the box on the right to submit your name, phone, email, and quick message to the group leader. If you have any questions regarding signing up, please contact our Discipleship/Life Group Coordinator, Regina Terry, at reginat.thepointe@gmail.com.
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 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.
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 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.
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!