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Winter Small Groups

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Ray & Dawn Durkee with
​Andy & Julie Marencic
Financial Peace Universitty
Sundays at GBC
Purchase Coursework - $79.99

Financial Peace changed not only our lives, but the financial outlook of children and grandchildren. GBC offers Financial Peace one time a year as an elective, in January. Visit fpu.com/1157032 to join my Financial Peace University class starting on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Grace Bible Church.

​There is a registration fee per household. A book (selected at time of registration) is optional or you can choose to do your homework online.  Grace will offer child care at the church THIS semester (not always available). Please reach out to Ray or Dawn to answer any registration questions. 330.990.2663 (D) or 330.310.3248 (R)

Chris Hoxworth
Betterman
Mondays 6-7am at GBC
​Limit: 8 Men
Cost: $10

The Betterman is an 11 week small group study on the essentials of biblical manhood. This will be taught through a weekly teaching by Derwin Gray, the use of the Betterman workbook, and discussion among the group.

This winter we will go over the first 5 weeks from January 16-February 27. This study is open to men age 20 and older, with a max of 8 men. We will meet at GBC.

Rachel Eshbaugh
Don't Mom Alone
Monthly Saturdays 6:30pm
No Limit

Do you feel like you’re drowning? Do you wonder if the challenges you face are normal? Do you feel the constant pressure to be the ‘perfect’ wife and mom? You’re not alone. Whether you are in the midst of changing little ones diapers or about to send your child off to college or just need fellow mom friends, this is for you! 
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Join us once a month, as a group we will be assigned to listen to an episode on the “Don’t Mom alone” podcast prior to our meeting and then gather together to do discussion questions after.  

Our mission is to connect other moms who are looking for community, friendship and a place to “check in” with one another. We will fellowship, encourage and pray with one another at each of our gatherings. 

Dates are: Jan 21, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 6
6:30-8:00 p.m. Location will be announced via email. 

Babysitting can be available, please let us know when you sign up if you need it. 

Tara Hubbard
A Woman Who Doesn't Quit
Fridays 10am New Franklin
No Limit

In this 6-session series, Nicki Koziarz walks women through the Book of Ruth, focusing on the Moabite woman’s 5 practical habits that kept her eyes on God. Join Tara Hubbard and other ladies at her house Friday mornings at 10:00 AM as they jump into Ruth together and jump into each other’s lives as well.

Tom & Jolie Knoebel
Get Used to Different
Tuesdays New Franklin
Limit: 14 people

This group will be watching THE CHOSEN (season 3) and discussing the biblical verses, personalities and insights that are portrayed in each episode.  If you’ve watched the series, you already know how powerful it can be in deepening your faith.  If you haven’t, prepare for an amazing experience! The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. Created outside of the Hollywood system, The Chosen allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew him. No matter where you are at in your journey with Jesus Christ, this TV show is for you.
Each week we will eat dinner together while watching an episode, then follow up with a discussion of what we’ve seen.  We’ll dive into the scriptures that the episode was based on, we’ll dig into the characters that were involved in the episode, and we’ll discuss how our faith is impacted by what we’ve seen.

Ed McCarthy & Mark Herwick
Men's Connection Group
TBD at GBC
Limit: 6 men

Hey Guys, Mark Herwick and Ed McCarthy are seeking men who would be committed to participate in a men's accountability group at GBC.
The purpose of this group can include:

• Connecting with and getting to know each man in our group.
• Developing lasting friendships.
• Growing spiritually.
• Praying together.
• Participating in discussions.
• Meeting for an hour on an agreed evening.
• Viewing short videos.
• Assisting in the planning of our meetings.
• Becoming a spiritual leader with our wife or girlfriend

Our first meeting is Wednesday January 11*. Starting at 7:03pm and ending at 8:03pm. (Just 1 hour out of your busy schedule)

Kelly Brenn
Fellowship & Fun
Monthly Fridays 6:30-8:30
​No Limit

Come fellowship with us!  God placed it on my heart to organize a time where we can connect and hang out.  This group will meet in the Grace Bible Gymnasium (Grace Kids Wing) and will focus on fellowship and fun! We will do a covered dish/snack sign up and everyone can bring a game.  Each session will start with prayer time and then we will eat, play games, and laugh like crazy :)

​This is open to families of all ages and sizes.   Please bring your kiddos so they can expand their Christian connections too!  We will start with 3 meetings and see how it goes.  All dates are Friday evenings and will be from 6:30 to 8:30.  January 27th, February 17th, and March 31st.  We can't wait to hang out with you!

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Doug & Jo Mastin
Co-Ed Life Group
Sundays 10:30am at GBC
Limit: 12 people

This Life Group meets during the second service on Sunday mornings. We share experiences from the week and specific prayer requests. Since God has asked the Pastor to preach on a topic, we think it's worth a second look by working through the discussion questions the Pastor has prepared. Come and join us! Our group is limited to 12 people. 

Jeff & Patti Shirkman
Co-Ed Life Group
Sundays 5-7pm New Franklin
Limit: 14 people

Gathering to share the love of Jesus and life. We will take a deeper look at the Sunday sermon as we strive to Love, Follow, and Share Jesus through discipleship.


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Jonette McMasters
Virtual Women's Life Group
Mondays 7pm Google Meet
Limit: 10 Women

Join Jonette and other ladies from GBC virtually on Google Meets from the comfort of your home (or wherever you might be) Mondays at 7pm to pray together, further discuss the sermon from Sunday, and to connect relationally. This virtual life group is a convenient option for connecting and growing closer to God all while saving you money on gas. Join us today! 

Jim & Marla Rieder
Co-Ed Life Group
Thursdays 7pm in Akron
Limit: 14 people

Jim and Marla Rieder invite you to join them in their home for a chance to connect and to revisit the content of past GBC sermons in hopes to further discuss and apply the truth of God’s word. 

Patti Shirkman
Ladies Life Group
​Thursdays 6:30pm at GBC
No Limit

Gathering to share the love of Jesus and life. We will take a deeper look at the Sunday sermon as we strive to Love, Follow, and Share Jesus through discipleship.

If you did not find a group that suits you, we encourage you to start one with a few friends.
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We will even provide resources to host it so that your time together is meaningful. ​

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