Small Group Descriptions
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| Banner Ministry |
The purpose of this
group is to establish and organize a team of people that feels called to
banner ministry. We will be making banners for our worship service and
as God opens the door, we will make banners for other churches or
ministries. As a part of the worship ministry, we will also train banner
movers and coordinate pageantry for the Sunday morning services. Leader: Debi Buckles Wednesday Nights at CCC (will meet as needed) Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Cleansing Streams |
The purpose of Cleansing Stream Ministries is to help Christians
learn to recognize the areas in their lives in which the enemy has
strongholds, learn how to break them off, and learn how to continue in a
life of freedom. Materials for Cleansing Stream will be approximately
$84/individual and $119/couple (this will include books, CD’s, and a
workbook). There will also be a weekend retreat in the Woodlands, May 2
-3, that will cost $89 registration/individual and $152
registration/couple. |
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| Crown Biblical Financial Study | Most Christians
have been taught God’s principle of handling 10% of their income. In
the Crown study, we will learn from Scripture the Lord’s perspective
on the other 90%. Topics include: getting out of debt; spending, saving
and investing; budgeting; and training children.
Students will need to commit to attend at least 8 of the 10 meetings, and to complete 2 hours of work outside the meeting each week. The cost will be $45 per individual or $55 per couple. THERE WILL BE AN ORIENTATION FOLLOWING THE MORNING SERVICE, January
27, FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP OR WISH TO BE ON A WAITING LIST. MATERIALS
WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THESE MEETINGS. |
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| Earthen Vessels (Worship Dance Team) | This group will
provide a safe place where people can learn how to worship the Lord
through movement. We will choreograph and practice new dances, and
exercise and train in our giftings. Sign-up for this group is
limited to those who have already been through Worship Dance I Bible
Study Class. Leader: Jacques Smalley Ministry Partner: Jeanne Hughes Care Partner: Michelle Kaelin Every other Wednesday, L.I.F.T. weeks, 6:30 p.m. in Dance Room (214-215B) Start Date: February 13, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Healing Touches | The purpose of this
group is to grow closer to Christ and continue the work of Jesus - to
pray, encourage, and build-up faith, in a ministry team format. We will
pray for people in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. To
minister through this group you must have completed "Foundations
for Power Ministry" and "Ministry Team Training I." Leaders: Joe and Joanne O'Sullivan Ministry Partner: Monica Schindler and Magan Yarbrough Saturday, 6:00 p.m. (once a month), and various times to minister through prayer at members' homes Start Date: February, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Homes of Honor - Love is a Decision | The purpose for this
group is to present practical and Biblical principles in order to enrich
and strengthen marriages (of all stages of life) and provide a place for
fellowship, ministry, and mentorship among married or engaged couples. A
workbook will be provided for each couple at the cost of $16. This is
Session 2, but anyone can join. Leaders: Brian and Anna Blanchard Ministry Partner: Oscar and Katy Silva L.I.F.T. Fridays, 7:00 p.m. at members' homes Start Date: February 15, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Language of Love | The purpose of this
group is to design and send out cards to encourage, up-lift, inspire,
and bless. We will pray for those we send notes to and hope to extend
comfort to the hurting, a loving hand to the lonely, and appreciation to
those who labor among us. Leader: Sonya Kettler Ministry Partner: Debbie Josefy Off-L.I.F.T. Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Sonya Kettler's Home Start Date: February 19, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| The Last Diet Ever | The purpose of this
group is to provide an outlet for those struggling with their weight, to
share and to form support systems, and to facilitate weight loss if
desired. We will have a focus on who we are in Christ first, then combat
the issues that may keep us from losing weight. Leader: Ann Marie McDonald Ministry Partner: Julia Montgomery Off-L.I.F.T. Fridays at 7:00 p.m. at members' homes Start Date: February 22, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Lobs of Love | The purpose of this
group is to provide a place for adult Christians and non-Christians to
share the love of God and tennis. Primarily to have good, clean fun
gathering together to have fun, fitness, and fellowship playing mixed
doubles, doubles, and singles tennis. (Heb 10:24-25) Leader: Mike Phillips Ministry Partner: Daniel DeJesus Saturday Morning at 7 a.m. or Sunday after church at Cy-Fall High School Start Date: February 16, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Parent Support Group | This is a group of
parents establishing a community of sharing and supporting one another
during painful times of parenting. We will use the book Pills for
Parents in Pain, allowing the Great Physician to heal hearts.
This book will be available for $12.00. You may sign up by e-mailing Renita at renita@calvaryhouston.com
or by filling out the card at the sign up table and turning it in to
Renita. |
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| Prayer - Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer | The purpose of this
group is to equip and encourage each other in prayer. "You are in
our prayers" has become a cliche, just a nice thin to say when we
see someone struggling. But do we really understand the power of prayer?
Through this study we will become better equipped to understand and use
the power of prayer as earthly license for heavenly interference. As a
group we will be encouraging and supporting one another through worship,
prayer, and fellowship.
We will be studying the book Understanding the Purpose and Power
of Prayer by Dr. Myles Munroe. |
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| Prayer Garden Group | The purpose of this
group is to provide a natural setting in which people are invited to
encounter the Lord’s presence by experiencing the beauty of creation
and living things. Coming every time is not required, even once a
month or availability for special projects would be welcome (watch the
announcement sheet for times of special projects). Leader: Leah Shepard Ministry Partner: Marlene DeJesus Off L.I.F.T. Saturdays in CCC Prayer Garden Start Date: February 23, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Prayer and Successful Spiritual Warfare Group | The purpose of this
group is to facilitate an atmosphere of fellowship and community among
believers , with emphasis on prayer, intercession, and spiritual
warfare. Leaders: Kunle and Erin Awomoyi Ministry Partners: Dennis and Donna Vauk L.I.F.T. Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in members' homes Start Date: January 25, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Prison Ministry (Interchange Freedom Initiative) | This is an
opportunity for Ministry Team Members to serve God in a Christian prison
in the United States. The inmates have volunteered to be discipled and
surrounded in a Christian type atmosphere. We provide prayer ministry
teams for the inmates, to help offenders be set free of their bondage. Leaders: Rick and Linda Jones Every Monday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (commitments can be weekly or selected Mondays) at Carol Vance Unit (Sugarland, TX) Start Date: February 4, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 (rest month in April) |
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| Prophetic Group | The purpose for this
group is to provide a safe place for fellowship, brief discussions on
the prophetic and dream interpretation, and times for prophetic and
dream interpretation exercises. This group will conclude with a time for
prayer ministry. Leader: Ann Ott Ministry Partners: Shannon and Susi Birdwell, Pam Gutierrez, Cathy Fernandez, Evelyn Owens L.I.F.T. Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in CCC Room 224-225 Start Date: February 15, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Stepping Up | The purpose of this
group is to provide a friendly environment to review a women’s video
study, "Steppin Up" by Beth Moore. Just a song or poem can
express feelings of fear, doubt, hope, and joy, Psalms 120 through 134
model how study participants can voice their own petitions and praises
to our God, who is always available and ready to hear us. The teaching
also explores the background of each psalm and psalmist. Leader: Karen Tarpley Ministry Partner: Debbie Meyers L.I.F.T. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in CCC Room 224-225 Start Date: February 6, 2008 Commitment: May, 2008 |
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| Women's Lunch Bunch | The purpose of this
group is to have fellowship and lunch. We desire to build personal
relationships between women in the body of the church. Leader: Kathy Christian Ministry Partner: Kay Brinkmeyer Third Thursday each month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at an area restaurant, TBA each month Start Date: February 21, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Women's Prison Ministry | The purpose of this
group is to share the message of true life with women, hoping that each
one will be introduced to God’s purpose and plan for their lives.
Through a time of worship, we want to help women to look toward their
Father God and learn of His heart towards them. Leaders: Vickie Guillory & Vicky Landry Third Wednesday each month, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Harris County Jail Start Date: February 20, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Word of Hope | The purpose of this
group is a commitment to pray for and minister to patients in the acute
care center in Kindred Hospital. You do not have to participate every
week to be a part of this group. Leader: Mike Phillips Tuesdays or Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at Kindred Hospital (11297 Fallbrook) Start Date: February 12 and 14, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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| Younger Singles Lunch Bunch (18-30 Something) | The purpose of this
group is to provide an opportunity for fellowship and encouragement for
one another. Leaders: Terry and Kathy Christian Ministry Partner: Evelyn Owens Sundays at noon at an area restaurant, TBA each week Start Date: February 10, 2008 Commitment: June, 2008 |
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