Life Groups will not meet Wednesday, November 21st - Friday, November 23rd due to Thanksgiving holiday.
Fall Life Group Semester
August 26th - November 30th
Join a Life Group!
August 26th - November 30th
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
The Basics in 21 Days - by Benjamin Williams & Micah Joy Williams– Led by Barry Walton 9AM - Julie's Office Office Bldg (Co-Ed) - Starts over in October and November (4 weeks only)
Who will benefit from The Basics In 21 Days? -The person who just gave their life to Jesus Christ -The pastor looking for "Kingdom-minded" follow-up material -The evangelist wanted to help his converts go to the next level -The new believer, small group leader or mentor -The believer who has never felt grounded in the basics of Christianity -Anyone who wants something to hand to people they lead to Christ in the market place We are entering into the greatest move of God in world history. The Basics In 21 Days is designed to help fill the need for discipleship of the new believers that are coming into the Kingdom. It is a diving board into the deep river of God. Jump in!
Reading Between the Lines With a Kingdom Perspective - Bible/Book Study – Led by Tammy Sanders/Kathleen Regan/Morgan Roberts – 10:30AM – Meets in Jim’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.
Fighting Like a Girl by Lisa Bevere – Book/Prayer group – Led by Isabel Maddox & Norma Brougher – Meets @ 5PM at Isabel’s home – 929 S. College St., Brandon (Women)
Today's twisted pictures of gender roles create confusion over how a woman should define herself. Women and men are encouraged to move closer to center and away from the traits that distinguish male from female. How can women feel good about themselves when society is constantly dictating what they can and should be? In FIGHT LIKE A GIRL, Lisa Bevere exhorts us to embrace the differences between sexes. Her goal is to encourage women to celebrate the unique aspects of femininity. Instead of trying to adopt ill-fitting character traits, women should see themselves as designed and valued by God and savor their femininity as their strength, not a flaw.
Awaken Generations - Led by Regina Terry & Various LG Leaders - 6PM – Meets in the Worship Center– (Co-Ed)
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.
Stable Time / Barn Therapy – Led by Jo and David Hegwood – 6-8PM – Meets at Kenwood Stables, 3680 Hwy 80 E, Brandon (Co-Ed - young adults or young at heart who would enjoy barn time.)
This will be a time to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere while fellowshipping with others. You will have the opportunity to have a hands on experience with farm animals such as grooming horses or bunnies, exercising ponies through an obstacle course, or enjoying the antics of goats, pigs, and a lamb. Participants are allowed to fish in a catch and release pond. (Tackle not supplied) We will provide a lite supper (sandwich/chips/water/tea). You may bring your own food and drink and enjoy dining under the pavilion. Our Mission is to create a time of fellowship utilizing animals as a common bond to show God’s love by strengthening relationships.
Monday
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.
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.
Tuesday
Free From Me – Led by Kim McKay – 6PM – Meets in the Office Conference Room (Women)
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)
Flag Class – Led by Beverly Carmical – 5PM – Meets in the Worship Center
Are you captivated by worshiping God? Want to go to a deeper level of worship?
If you are passionate about giving the King of kings and the Lord of lords your highest praise come experience worshiping with flags.
Empowered Living – Led by Jim Taylor, Lee Buford, & Cory Dearman – 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.
Shepherding A Child’s Heart – Led by Anna Taylor – 6:30PM – Meets in Children’s Center Room# 8 - (Parents)
Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into the paths of life. Shepherding a Child's Heart gives fresh biblical approaches to child rearing.
New Testament Survey - Led by Randy Owen and Linda Owen – 6:30pm - Meets in Jim’s Office – (Co-Ed) – Join anytime
Would you like to discover more about the ministry and teachings of Jesus? Or what happened to people who were just like us in the early church? Have you wondered about that mysterious book, The Revelation of John? Come join us on our adventure into the New Testament!
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: Speaking the Truth in Love – Led by Dixie McDonald – 6:30PM – Meets in the Church Office (Women)
The Bible tells us that our mouths are to be fountains of life, but our day-to-day interactions prove otherwise. So how do we address our hearts as well as our words? This book explores the impact our words can have and helps us develop a filter to hold back things we shouldn’t say.
And David Perceived He Was King – Led by Derek McCombs – 6:30PM – Meets in Julie’s Office – (Men)
Each Step that God was establishing David’s Identity, the enemy was trying to steal it. Defeating Goliath required faith, but taking the throne required identity. It takes a Goliath to reveal a David, and his journey to produce a king. Faith believes what God can do. Identity believes what God can do through you. Let David’s journey touch yours.
Thursday
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.
American Heritage Girls – Led by Amy Neeley - Every other Thursday beginning August 23rd @ 6:30pm-8:30pm (1st meeting will be at 6pm for parent meeting 8/23/17) – (Girls)
American Heritage Girls – For girls ages K-12 - Mission - "Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country." – Vision - American Heritage Girls is the premier national character development organization for young women that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement.
Hanging out with the guys! A Men’s Gathering – Vince Wilson / Hugh Bridges/Danny Graves / Buck Harper – 6PM – Meets in the Church Office – Thursdays - (Men)
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.
Back to the Basics with the Books of the Bible – Hebrews – Led by Terryl Yelverton – 6:30PM – Meets at Terryl’s house at 440 Pineview Lane, Brandon, MS 39042 – Thursdays - (Co-Ed)
We will be studying “The Book of Hebrews” – God’s love for us is much more than we can imagine. Let’s learn how much God loves us with a study of the Book of Hebrews! There will be a time of devotion, discussions and prayer.
Health & Wholeness from the Inside Out – Led by Janet Spears – 6PM - Meets in Jim’s Office (Women)
Join us for a night of learning about being healthy physically and spiritually. There will be discussions, devotions, and prayer as we learn more about what God says about being whole.
I’m Worth It! – Led by Kimberly Davenport and hosted by Kay Sweeney - Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month @ 7PM at 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!
Friday
The Good Life/Jackson – Men's Lunch Life Group – Led by Todd Sanders – Meets the First Friday at McAlister's (Maywood Mart - off Northside Dr., Jackson) at 12 noon. – (Men’s Support Group) – Join anytime
Join this group of men having lunch together while talking about God, marriage, parenting, work and all sorts of other things.
Living Life Together – Led by Kim McKay – Women’s Lunch Life Group meets the First & Third Friday in the Church Office @ 12 noon - (Women’s Support Group) – Join anytime
Join this group of women for lunch to get together to talk about God, marriage, parenting, work, or whatever comes to our mind while devoting our time to the Lord and fellowshipping with sisters in Christ, Bring a friend!
Bunko – Led by Robin Moss & Amanda Massey – 6PM until … - Meets the Second Friday Night of each month in the Youth Center – (Women)
Join a group of women who love to get together to have fun while playing Bunco. We will have a time of devotion, prayer, and fellowship; This is a no-stress bunco game playing night.
Saturday
Prayer and Worship – Led by Ashley Page-Montgomery - 9:00AM – Meets in the Worship Center (Co-Ed) – Join anytime
This group meets every Saturday morning to pray for requests that have come in during the week and for the coming Sunday service. We pray over the Youth Center, Children’s Center, the Worship Center, and the property. We have a time of worship, devotion, and prayer with each other. So if you just want to come and be prayed for, please feel welcome to do so.
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
Please note: there will be childcare and/or children’s programs on Wednesdays and Sundays. Please see the website (www.thepointebrandon.com), announcements on Sundays, or the weekly email newsletter for KidzPointe or Youth programs. There will be childcare on the first Tuesdays of the months of September, October, and November for the one night seminars. If you have any other childcare needs during a Life Group, 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!