GBUMC - Adult Ministries

Spiritual Growth Opportunities
**Childcare is provided for all studies with 2 asterisks

Newcomers and visitors are
always welcome.
Come be a part of the expereience.

**Childcare is available for each of these classes. For registration or more information, contact or call Kathy at 932-3594.

"The Grace and Truth Paradox"**

Women's group study by Randy Alcorn

Wednesday mornings

5 week series begins April 9

Main Campus, Room 8

9:30-11:30 am

Unlimited grace - Uncompromised truth. This study will teach you the meaning of grace and truth as revealed in God's Word and will illustrate the ways Jesus balanced these qualities as He related to people. Facilitated by Barbara Rantz and Laurie Gil. Childcare available. Workbook $7 Daily preparation 30-45 minutes . Contact Kathy at knorberg@gbumc.org or 932-3594 for more information or registration.

"You Matter More Than You Think"

What a woman needs to know about the difference she makes.

Tuesday mornings

6 week series begins April 22

Community Life Center

9:30-11:30 am

Through this study, you can see how each hodgepodge piece of your life, no matter how haphazard, represents a part of what you do and who you are. Childcare available. Book and Workbook $17. Daily preparation 30-45 minutes.

Sunday Mornings

Community Life Center

Room 2221	Adult Disciples
10:20 am	New & Old Testament Bible Study where discussions are light and opinions and ideas are welcome and encouraged.
Room 2224	First Steps Luncheon
11:45pm - 1:-00pm	An informative experience for those who have recently joined our church family and would like to learn more, and for those who are interested in becoming part of our church family. Led by Pastors and staff. - Free Child Care & meal. Conducted quarterly.
Room 2217	"LIFE" course
	A four week course held the four weeks following the "First Steps". This course covers the basics of the Christian faith, the sacraments, our spiritual gifts and how we can connect to the church. Conducted quarterly.

Sunday Mornings

Main Campus
Room 8	Journey through the Bible
8:00am	Study of Romans.
Room 22	Messiah Class
9:15am	Although not all participants are members of the adult choir, this group follows that schedule. They enjoy study, fellowship and serving outreach projects together. A video and discussion based series by Ray Vanderlaan focused on faith lessons. No advance preparation necessary.
Room 6	Faith Journey
9:30 a.m.	"Western Society and the Church in the Middle Ages". This study focuses on the core beliefs of the church by looking at the history, growth and theology of the church from about 500 to 1500 A.D.
Room 8	Bible Boomers
9:30 a.m.	This class, made up mostly of couples with children, study materials together to help them live a well balanced Christian lifestyle. Curently studying what the Bible teaches about heaven using the book "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn. No advance preparation necessary.
Room 12	Fellowship Class
9:30 a.m.	This class is a group of ladies who are mature in spirituality and young in spirit joined in fellowship and caring for one another like a family. They share their experience as well as their hopes and are currently studying the Max Lucado - Life Lessons Series. ( A study of the letters of James.)
Lecture Hall	Good News Class
9:30 a.m.	An in-depth study of the Bible led by Bill Brooks and Ray Witter. In a three-tiered, semi-circuluar configuation, all members can see and hear everyone. Make new friends in this 25 member class and enjoy social gatherings several times a year.
Room 20	Men's Bible Study Class
9:30 a.m.	Old Testament study.
Room 11	Pilgrims Bible Study
9:30 a.m.	A study of the Bible with current emphasis on the book of John.
Room 6	Something More: YOUNG ADULTS -SINGLES & COUPLES
11:00 a.m.	Chris Collins leads this group of 20's to 40's, singles or married couples in a study of The Gospel of Luke. Class members enjoy study and social outings together. For additional information, please call Scott Sallis at 435-9023 or Chris Collins at 723-0933.
Room 7	The Vine
10:45 a.m.	This class, made up of adults of all ages and life situations study and fellowship together. Current study is "Prayer does it make any difference?" by Philip Yancey
Room 12	The Piranha Class
10:45 a.m.	Barbara Keene leads a study of "Hearing the Voice of God."
Room 22	Rainbow Ministry
10:45 a.m.	A class for persons with mental or physical challenges where students can grow in their understanding of God's world and their place in it, experience the peace and joy of knowing that they are of value to God and His people, grow in their relationships with Jesus and in their relationships to Christ's church.

Week Day or Week Night

Community Life Center

Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:00 pm	Jesus the One and Only STARTING APRIL 9th : "Stepping Up - Psalms of the Ascent"
	A video based Beth Moore study for women - "Jesus the One & Only." Wednesday evenings, 6:00-8:00. Workbook $14 Childcare provided. Contact Amy at awoodcock3@yahoo.com, 916-2938, or Kathy at knorberg@gbumc.org or 932-3594 to register or for more information.
Wednesday evenings 6:45pm 8:30pm	Men's L.I.F.E. Group
Room 2206	All men are invited to attend. Led by Richard Noennich
2nd & 4th Thursday mornings at 9:30	Women's Prayer and Praise Group
Room 2218	Meets from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. All women are invited to attend. The Women’s Prayer and Praise Group will meet throughout the summer except for June 14 and August 9.. Contact:** Beth 934-2676

Main Campus
Room 11	Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sunday 5:30 pm	Women gather to knit or crochet prayer shawls which are given to individuals all around the country to let them know of God’s love and our prayers for them. 1st and 3rd Sunday evenings Bring yarn and needles or use the supplies we have available.
Room 8	Couples Group
Sunday 6:00 pm	Designed for the married couples primarily in their 30's and 40's. This group meets weekly to study, for fellowship, and encouragement and support in their marriages. Current study is a video-discussion based about the differences between men and women. Sunday evenings 6-7:30 p.m. Childcare provided
Room 20	Prayer Pilgrims
Monday 9:00 a.m.	This group of women gather each Monday morning to pray for the specific prayer requests submitted through our church prayer request forms.
Room 13	Prism: Faith-based weight-loss program
Monday 9:30 a.m.	Christian based weight loss program led by Barbara Motherway.
Room 11	Footprints Writing Group
Monday 9:30 a.m.	Writing group open to individuals who have completed a Footprints workshop and want to continue writing and sharing your work with others. Meets the first and third Monday morning of each week.
Room 11	Footprints Writing Workshop
Monday Afternoons 1:30 pm	Memories are the footprints of your mind. Like other footprints, they are only temporary and will be gone when you are. Footprints is a written guide to help you record your memories so they will not be washed away. It is your story – how you remember things, how you see things, how you react to things, who you are. Cost of the six-week class is $15 for materials. If you would be interested in exploring your creativity and recording your memories, please call Carolyn Pfeiffer at 932-3256 or e-mail carolynpf@mchsi.com.
Room 13	Prism: Faith-based weight-loss program
Monday 5:30 p.m.	Christian based weight loss program led by Gail Eggimann.
Room 15	Stephen Ministry Training
Monday 6:00 p.m.
Room 8	Stephen Ministry Meetings
Monday 6:15 p.m.	2nd and 4th weeks.
2nd Floor Children & Youth Bldg.	Young Professional Women
Monday 6:30 pm	Designed for the mid-20's through 30's women. Study, fellowship encouragement and service group. Current study: "For Women Only"
Room 20	Women's Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday 6:30am	This group of women gather each Tuesday morning to share a time of fellowship and prayer. The prayers are primarily those requests which have been submitted through the church prayer request forms.
Gulf Breeze Hospital	Men's Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday 6:30am	This group of men gather each Tuesday morning for a time of breakfast, fellowship and prayer.
Fellowship Hall	Rejoice Fitness
Tuesday 5:30 p.m.	A 4-week exercise program designed to help you move, stretch and tone choreographed to Christian praise music. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30. Come as your schedule permits. $15 for entire series.
Room 11	Footprints Writing Group
Tuesday 6:30 p.m.	Writing group open to individuals who have completed a Footprints workshop and want to continue writing and sharing your work with others. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday evenings.
Room 13	Jesus in the Gospels
Tuesday 6:15 p.m.	30 week study comparing the gospels open to those who have completed Disciple I. Led by Jim Baer. Daily preparation. Materials $45 Childcare provided
Room 8	Bible Study for Women
Wednesday 9:30 am	"Grace and Truth Paradox ", a 5-week study that teaches the meaning of grace and truth as revealed in God's Word and illustrates the ways Jesus balanced these qualities as He related to people.Led by Barbara Rantz and Laurie Gill. Daily preparation. Childcare provided
Room 12	Bible Study for Women
Wednesday 9:30 -- 11:30 a.m.	“Finger Prints of God” - Jennifer Rothschild video based 6 week series for women with young children led by Lara Chavez. Workbook $12. Childcare provided.
Room 7	Senior Adult Bible Study
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.	Amos study. Led by Rev.Ruth Knights

Room 13	Disciple Bible Study
Wednesday 6:15 p.m.	A 34-week in-depth Bible study. Led by Sheri Gallagher and Bill Beeson.
Room 11	Divorce Recovery
Wednesday 6:30 p.m.	Led by Paula Reid.
Fellowship Hall	Rejoice Fitness
Thursday 5:30 p.m.	A 4-week exercise program designed to help you move, stretch and tone choreographed to Christian praise music. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30. Come as your schedule permits. $10 for entire series.
Room 11	"The Holy Spirit Unleashed in You"
Thursday 6:30 p.m.	Precepts study of Acts.