2021 Fall Life Groups
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September 12th - December 8th, 2021
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We have Ongoing Groups
and Semester Groups
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Join a Life Group Today!
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September 12th - December 8th, 2021
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We have Ongoing Groups
and Semester Groups
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Join a Life Group Today!
Life Groups
Bringing people together to fellowship, stirring up one another to love and do good works, to encourage each other, to sharpen one another in the word of God,
and to make disciples. We are the Ecclesia!
We are family!
Bringing people together to fellowship, stirring up one another to love and do good works, to encourage each other, to sharpen one another in the word of God,
and to make disciples. We are the Ecclesia!
We are family!
At The Pointe Church, we believe in doing life together. We do this through connecting with others 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'll experience a place that you'll belong, be encouraged, be challenged, and serve. Our hope is that every person will feel the love of God and grow closer in their walk with Christ while developing meaningful relationships with others through Life Groups. You are the family!
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In Acts 2:42-41 Paul tells us the importance of the fellowship of the believers - "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
In Hebrews 10:23-25 Paul tells us to encourage and stir up one another to love, and not to neglect meeting together - He encourages us who belongs to the ecclesia of God: "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gave us all The Great Commission - "Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
My hope is that everyone will find a place and people to do life together in a Life Group, learning to be a disciple and how to make disciples as Jesus calls us to do and that through this you’ll grow closer to Him and be unified with the body of Christ.
Regina Terry, Discipleship Pastor
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In Acts 2:42-41 Paul tells us the importance of the fellowship of the believers - "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
In Hebrews 10:23-25 Paul tells us to encourage and stir up one another to love, and not to neglect meeting together - He encourages us who belongs to the ecclesia of God: "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gave us all The Great Commission - "Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
My hope is that everyone will find a place and people to do life together in a Life Group, learning to be a disciple and how to make disciples as Jesus calls us to do and that through this you’ll grow closer to Him and be unified with the body of Christ.
Regina Terry, Discipleship Pastor
Sunday (Childcare Provided)
Married Life – Led by Kenny & Traci Kendrick – 9AM-10:15AM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room (Married Couples) – This class is for married couples that want to be part of a group that come together to discuss topics that challenge us and we learn how to respond to them from a biblical perspective. We want to foster an open, caring, and relaxed atmosphere; having regular fellowship opportunities to encourage growing relationships. Our hope is to provide intermittent classes focusing on marital topics as well as good communication.
Reading Between the Lines With a Kingdom Perspective - Bible/Book Study – Led by Tammy Sanders & Kathleen Regan– 10:45AM – Meets in Office Conference Room (Co-Ed) Ongoing group - Join anytime
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.
Embrace Grace - Led by Betty Hodge & Whitney Owens – 4PM-5:30PM - 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. Email: betty@cpcmetro.org
Embrace Legacy - Led by Mike Hodge & Chris Vinzant – 4PM-5:30PM - Meets in the Church Office Julie’s Office – (Young Men) - This group is support group for young fathers who want to leave a legacy for their children. This group is designed to help men walk through the unsteady season of an unplanned pregnancy. It will help them navigate single fatherhood by connecting them to a judgement-free support group. In this 12wk semester men will find hope, gain support and experience joy in parenting.
Embrace Life - Led by Betty Hodge & Liz Vinzant – 5:30-7PM – Meets in the Office Living Room – (Women)
This group is for single moms (birth to 6 years old) that want to gain support, practical and spiritual parenting education, and develop friendships with other women in the same season of life. Email: betty@cpcmetro.org
Legacy Life – Led by Mike Hodge & Chris Vinzant - 5:30-7PM – Meets in the Church Office Julie's Office – (Young Men) - This group is for single fathers with children ages 18 and younger. We all want to be able to leave a legacy of integrity and purpose for our children. In this group you will grow in faith thru reading and understanding the Bible in an applicable way that will change the course of the legacy you are leaving for your children. This group isn’t for men that have it all together because none is us do! The only requirement besides being a single dad, is to come ready to become be supported and to support your other brothers!
Life of Single Moms – Led by Candy Sansing - 5PM – Meets in the Children’s Center Room #8 - (Women)
If you would like to be a part of a group of single moms that want to fellowship, support, and encourage each other, then this is the group for you. This group will meet to discuss struggles we have in our daily lives as we raise children/teenagers and juggle work, family, etc… We’ll also celebrate the breakthroughs and wins in our lives. The things we want to release through this class are that we all need Jesus and each other, and to know how to accomplish the call of Jesus to “Make Disciples” as we raise our children.
Men’s Bible Study – Led by Tim Davis @ 5PM – Meets in the Office Conference Room (Men)
This group of men will read and discuss scripture to gain a better understanding of who God is and whose we are as sons of the Most High God. We welcome men of any age.
Monday – Ongoing group - Join anytime *** Pre-registration is required for childcare the week before you begin CR – Contact Julie Mabus at juliem.thepointe@gmail.com to pre-register.
Celebrate Recovery Led by Aubrey 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. Men meet together and women meet together during class time.
Freedoms Path Led by Larry/Cindy McAlpin – 6:00PM - Meets in the Church Office Living Room (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.
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in the Church Office Conference Room - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up on the waiting list. (2 classes on Mondays)
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 Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or email Regina Terry at Lifegroups.thepointe@gmail.com. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin.
Tuesday - (No Childcare)
Hangin’ with the Ladies – Led by Renee Andrews, & Emily Vardaman – 6PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room (Women) – Ongoing group - Join anytime - This will be a night to reflect on amazing studies from God’s word and hang out with great warriors on fire for God. Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
Wednesday (Childcare begins at 6:15pm)
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.
PTSD - Biblical Solutions for Line of Duty & Trauma – Led by Dale Tate - 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office in Jim’s Office – (Co-Ed) Ongoing group - Join anytime - This group is for anyone who has had to deal with a major traumatic event in their life, whether you have been diagnosed with PTSD or not. Biblical Solution for Line of Duty Stress & Trauma is a Bible based solution for Firefighters, Police, EMS, Nurses, Doctors, or anyone that has had a major traumatic event in their life. There will be lessons in this book and discussions that will help us deal with Post Traumatic Stress that we have to deal with in our daily lives and jobs. It helps us understand the stress and trauma we deal with and how it affects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Better by Jen Wilkin – Led by Angel Smith and Regina Terry – 6:30PM - Meets in the Church Office in Julie’s Office - (Women) Ongoing – Join anytime Begins September 29th
In this verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
Finding Joy in the Midst of Grief – Led by Todd & Terryl Yelverton & Danita Quebedeau – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office Living Room – (Co-Ed) - Grief is both a universal and a personal experience. Experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss. Some examples of loss include the death of a loved one, the ending of an important relationship, job loss, loss through theft/natural disaster, and even the loss of independence through disability. Grief can also be experienced when you surrender idols/habits/addictions through repentance to God. The Finding joy in midst of grief group's goal is to help you understand the different types of grief, the importance of grieving, how grief can take over, and find healing from God. We pray that Finding joy in midst of grief will be one of God's instruments for healing.
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 RELOCATING TO A TEMPORARY PLACE OCTOBER 6TH due to Cups relocating – Brandon Donuts – 1291 W. Government St. Brandon, MS 39042
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.
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 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.
Abiding Free - Discipleship in Spiritual Warfare – Meets in the Church Office Conference Room - Led by various leaders - Meets once a week for 3 weeks for 2 hours – Ongoing - Must sign up on the waiting list.
This is class 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 Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry. To get on the waiting list you can sign up at the Information Pointe Desk or email Regina Terry at Lifegroups.thepointe@gmail.com. We’ll contact you to let you know the date and time when your class will begin. We restart these every 4 – 5 weeks.
Friday
Single Purpose – Led by Eric Pearson, Amanda Bowman, and Renee Andrews – 6:30pm-8:30pm – Meets in the Church Office Living Room – (Co-Ed Singles) – Childcare Available
This is a continuous life group for Singles. Our group’s primary focus is to gather together in Christian fellowship and just do life together. We’ll decide as a class on the next Curriculum to use. This will be potluck fellowship, where we can all enjoy a meal together and relax and discuss our class topic. Once a month, or as we see the need, we have a night out together doing something fun. There have been some great friendships made through this class and we pray that the Lord blesses this life group and will do abundantly more than we could ever imagine.
Home Fires – Friday nights during the Fall – Meets at 6:30PM in different homes - Begins 9/17/21 (see below schedule and sign up at the information desk) – No Childcare
What is a Home Fires Life Group? This is a place where family comes together making space for Holy Spirit to move through fellowship, communion, worship, and prayer. We believe the Lord will ignite new fires or re-kindle old fires within the burning ones who are passionate about seeking Him. This is a time of intentional focus on worship and prayer as we seek His face. William J. Seymour said, “I can say, through the power of the Spirit that wherever God can get a people that will come together in one accord and one mind in the Word of God, the baptism of the Holy Ghost will fall upon them, like as at Cornelius' house.” This is like digging up the well of the Azusa Street Revival of 1906 where Holy Spirit came and people were saved, healed, and delivered through prayer and worship as they sought the Lord and His baptism of Holy Spirit and Fire. We believe he will do it again!
PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE @ https://www.thepointebrandon.com/home-fires-life-groups.html OR SIGN UP AT THE INFORMATION DESK. Address will be given once you’ve signed up. Be sure to write the address down when it pops up on the screen. A reminder will be sent the day before or day of the Home Fires.
Host Homes:
9/17/21 - Tommy & Regina Terry
9/24/21 – David & Nicole Allen
10/01/21 - Todd & Tammy Sanders
10/08/21 - Gary Spurgeon & Martha Ainsworth
10/15/21 - Jim & Anna Taylor
10/22/21 - Larry & Cindy McAlpin
10/29/21 - Isabel Maddox & Kim Williamson
11/05/21 - Tim & Amber Davis
11/12/21 - Teresa Kinkennon & Dixie McDonald
11/19/21 - Jimmy & Arien Dwyer
11/26/21 – Thanksgiving week – Host a Home Fires in your home with your family and friends
12/03/21 - Daniel & Lindsey Culipher
Saturday – (No Childcare)
Crocheting / Knitting for Beginners/Intermediate – Led by Winnie Graves – Meets at 9AM in the Church Office Conference Room (Co-Ed) Ongoing Group - Join anytime
2 ways to join a Life Group
- Online - for a life group:
- Go to https://thepointe.infellowship.com/groupsearch/show or click: The Pointe - InFellowship
- To search a group, Click on "Find a Group," then put criteria in and search. Then 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!
- In Person – Just join any class that is in session and they will add you to their class roll. (Except Home Fires, you must sign up 2 weeks prior to coming)
*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.
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.
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.
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!
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