Java Café 9| Childcare: NO Requirements: Men Only

The grace of God is just that: Grace. These two, seemingly small words cannot be overstated. Based on Ephesians chapter 2 we were dead to the things of God. We followed the flesh and it was leading us down the path to destruction—it was killing us. Whether we all agree or not, this chapter tells us that without God, everyone is following Satan and carries the title of “children of wrath.” “Wow, that is pretty hard,” you may say. Yes, it is, but it is still the truth. The truth may hurt, but such a merciful rescue is worth the pain. Notice something else in this chapter: “the rest of mankind.” Mankind is doomed if mankind trusts and believes in itself. We cannot fix the issue that separates us so far from God. Sin is not little, it is HUGE. Sin must be dealt with. Sin will not be overlooked. It must be killed. This is where the Gospel (Good News) comes in.

But God… in his mercy, rescues dead people. We were lost and headed for destruction, BUT GOD. We are sinners who belittle the name of God and committed treason against the King of the Universe, BUT GOD. We exchange the glory of God for worthless things, BUT GOD. We were enslaved to sin, BUT GOD. We are crushed by our iniquities, BUT GOD. We bruise ourselves and choose death, BUT GOD. These are the two greatest word ever to be spoken! Do you feel the power that comes by just saying these words? These words are a treasure to those who have been rescued and saved and delivered. Salvation is of God, it is the BUT GOD in these words that carry the weight of our redemption. Dead people cannot rescue themselves, they are dead. They must be rescued by the One who is Life: Christ. Listen to the verses:

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.

O, this is what Lifegroups are all about. The foundation must be revisited all the time. The foundation for everything that we do is…BUT GOD. This is what we desire to let others know— that they can be rescued! That they do not have to try, nor could they ever fix, save, or change themselves. Though we try, there is only one way God desires to transform us: with Christ! We as the body of Christ must be rescuers. We must proclaim the message of the Gospel. We must live in such a way that makes people know who we serve. We must be selfless. We must open our doors to the world. We must bless when persecuted. We must carry our crosses everywhere. We must love people with the banner of BUT GOD. Our Lifegroup leaders are ones that have been rescued. They are here to tell their BUT GOD story with others and to use their passions to talk about their greatest passion: Christ. There is a group for every person, for every age, and for every stage in life. There is no reason you cannot get connected here. We are here for you. Let us serve you and train you, but most of all, may we remind you: BUT GOD.

Affectionately His, Kerr Howell Jr. |4 LIFE GROUPS spring 2012

LIFEGROUPS ARE THE HEART OF RLM. We are all about relationships.

WE ARE MUCH STRONGER TOGETHER THAN WE ARE APART. JOIN A LIFEGROUP AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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WHY LIFEGROUPS ANYWAY? | But God 03

God said it was not good | Men’s Lifegroups 07 for man to be alone so He | Women’s Lifegroups 11 created woman. The point is that God created woman so | Family Lifegroups 19 man could be in relationship | Foster Care Lifegroups 23 with her and both of them could be in relationship with | Ageless Treasures Lifegroups 25 God. God prizes relationship | Teaching Lifegroups 31 over everything else. Why? | Support Lifegroups 37 Because it is in relationships that life long friendships | Passion Lifegroups 41

are built, love is given | Food Service Lifegroups 47 and received, and where | Front Porch Lifegroups 57 the hurting find comfort. Lifegroups are all about | Manna Lifegroups 59 building those relationships. 5| LIFE GROUPS spring 2012

LIFE IS EASIER, FULFILLING, MORE FUN AND EXCITING WHEN LIVED WITH AND FOR OTHERS.

WE WERE NEVER MEANT TO LIVE LIFE ON OUR OWN.

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| College Lifegroups 63 do i need a to be in a lifegroup? | Youth Lifegroups 67 Yes! Lifegroups are the heart | Children’s Lifegroups 71 of what RLM does and is. | Potent Quotables 19 We are all desperate to be in relationships and Lifegroups | Potent Quotables 24 are designed in such a way that | Potent Quotables 29 whether you are 6 or 60 there

| Worship & Prophetic Ad 06 is something for everyone. As you can see from the table of | Festival of Marriage Ad 10 contents we have everything | Week of Prayer & Fasting Ad 18 from groups for men and women to teaching and passion | Veritas 4:12 Ad 21 lifegroups. Join one today and | Java Cafe’ Ad 40 let God do only what He can do | Discipleship 101 Ad 61 in your life.

| Pipeline Ad 62

7| |8 -Walking through the book of Acts

Learning about the 1st church and fellowship with men. Leader(s): Lou Miller Phone: 601.916.0010 Day: Wednesday Time: 10AM.11:15AM Location: Java Cafe Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible

-Lessons from my Father

This lifegroup is designed primarily but not exclusively for young men (16-25) Leader(s): Tommy Clark Phone: 601.916.3405 Day: Sunday Time: 6-8pm Location: 34 Huppo Rd, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible

-Growing Big Oak Trees

Learn to become mighty spiritual oak trees by developing a strong root system. Leader(s): Allen Hickman Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: Thursday Time: 6-8am Location: Holy Java Café 9| Childcare: NO Requirements: Men only

-Men at Work

This group will take practical, daily principles from one of the best authors, and we work on those principles over coffee and breakfast. Leader(s): Billy Martin Phone: 601.347.6276 Day: Tuesday Time: 6-7am Location: Holy Java Café Childcare: NO Requirements: Be awake!

God creates out of nothing. Therefore until a man is nothing, God can make nothing out of him.-Martin Luther

|12 -The Circle

Ladies 17+. This group is to bring Ladies together to build relationships. The Young, Old and Older. To build relationships, learn from each other, teach each other, and relationships built from the Love of God for Leader(s): Shelia Hughes and Alycia Bell Phone: 601.799.2517 Day: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month Time: Depends on Event Location: Church Parking Lot Childcare: NO Requirements: Ladies 17+

-The Love Walk

The Love Walk is a journey…a journey to discover the depths of God’s love, a journey of healing and restoration, a journey of renewed hope and greater faith, a journey to new friendships, a journey to uncover the woman inside, a journey to wholeness, a journey to purity, a journey to righteousness. We are a group of women surrendered to the heart of God, committed to each other, and determined to impact the world around us with the love of Jesus. We invite you to come journey with us as we dare to experience the fullness of His love. Don’t walk alone!

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” – Ecc. 4:9-10

Leader(s): Manthie Hayes Phone: 601.916.0211 Day: Wednesday Time: 6pm Location: 632 Caesar Rd, Picayune, MS Childcare: NO Requirements: Women 21 and older, Bible, and notebook 13| -Ladies in Learning

We will study various Godly women’s books that will inspire you, encourage you, and further your understanding of God’s working in your life. Many of the books are written by women associated with E-women’s events scheduled in various cities around the country where these women speak. Some of the authors are Margaret Feinburg, Julie Clinton, Angela Thomas, Lysa Terkeurst, Karen Kings- bury, Candace Cameron Bure (Kirk Cameron’s sister). Some of the books have accompanying dvd’s and study guides for homework that you do each week and we will discuss during class and watch the dvd. Books will be purchased as we finish one and start another. Most are available on-line or at Lifeway Stores, CBD, also. Join us as we endeavor to move forward in our Christian walk study- ing from God’s word as these Christian women help us in that endeavor. When you sign up for class, I will order the books we will need. Price generally is $10. per book. Leader(s): Gail Jenkins Phone: 601.569.3231 Day: Wednesday night Time: 6pm-8pm Location: 1115 Parkwood Circle (Woodland Heights behind Claiborne Hill grocery) Childcare: No Requirements: Ladies only (Limited to 10)

-Life Luncheons

Lifetime Luncheons! Christian women celebrating the gift that GOD has given us: new friendships. Calendar of lunch locations will be provided and members will hold occasional lunches a homes J Please come join us ladies. Leader(s): Jean Campagna Phone: 504.339.3777 Day: 2nd Wednesday of each month Time: 11am-1pm Location: Scheduled locations due to event Childcare: No Requirements: Cost due to events & car pooling |14 -Ladies Bible Study

If you’re interested in getting to know the Bible and going deeper, then this lifegroup is for you! Come join us in our bible study. Leader(s): Tish Hickman Phone: 601.798.4037 Day: Wednesday Time: 10am-12pm Location: Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: Yes Requirements: Study book and Bible

-Ladies Lets Talk

Come and Fellowship and Worship. We will pray for house of hope, prayer list, and our families. God’s Word will not return void and we will accomplish what pleases him!!! Leader(s): Carol Odom Phone: 601.347.3639 Day: Monday Time: 10:30-12pm Location: 1521 Maple Ave. Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: None

-Tea Time With God

Come and feed your body as well as your spirit. Ladies are invited to come relax, be pampered, and showered with God’s love. This will be a time of fellowship, worship, and devotionals. So come join us for a cup of tea and some unwind time. Leader(s) Morri Finley & Angela LaFrance Phone: 601.337.3366 or 601.798.8914 Day: 1st Monday of the Month Time: 5-7pm Location: 8 Amazing Grace Lane, Picayune 15| Childcare: No Requirements: Ladies only

-Lessons From The Pages Of Deuteronomy

Stuck? Wandering? Looking for your promised land? Asking, “What’s the point?” He brought us out... that He might bring us in... Dueteronomy 6:23 What to expect...An overview of Deuteronomy

Six DVD lessons by Beth Moore

Leader(s): Patricia Davis Phone: 601.889.1451 Day: Monday Time: 6:30-8pm Location: 161 Lake David Drive, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible, Pen, and $10.00 Listening Guide.

-Sweet Chili Peppers

Would you like to release stress, have fun, and build relationships with other ladies? We will exercise by following walking and dancing videos. Don’t miss out on the fun. Leader(s): Dawn Bechtel and Marlene Miele Phone: 601.916.8193 or 601.347.7732 Day: Tuesday Time: 6-8pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: Ladies 18+. Exercise attire and mat. Limit 50 women. |16 -Eat.Pray.Love

Ladies 18+. We will connect and build relationships thru fun, food, laughter and praying for each other. On the 2nd Monday of each month we will go out to eat Dutch and on the 4th Monday of each month we will have pot luck at our home.

Leader(s): Angela and Ashley Bynum Phone: 601.337.6277 Day: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Time: 6-8pm Location: 6031 Woods Rd., Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: Ladies 18+

-God’s Grace For All

Single Moms. Moms. Abused Women. Women. Come and let me show you how God’s grace covered me in the storms of my life. And if God can do that for me, he surely can do it for you. None of us are perfect, but God’s grace is.

Leader(s): Deana Lindsey Phone: 601.337.8887 Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month Time: 6-7:30pm Location: RLM Children’s Classroom #1 Childcare: NO Requirements: None.

-Girl Talk

This is for ladies (12+). We will be discussing health and relational issues appro- priate for every age group, along with topics relevant to every age. Leader(s): Jameye Martin and Lisa Brown Phone: 601.347.2855 or 601.273.1158 Day: Tuesday 17|

Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Childcare: NO Requirements: If under age 18 must have parental consent.

-A Heart of Friendship

This is a monthly Ladies Night. This night is about friendships, laughter, joy, connect- ing, and bonding. We will get together to relax, talk, laugh, have fun and play a game. We will have an encouraging devotional and pray. We will encourage, support, and build one another in the love of Christ. That is…a Heart of Friendship.

Leader(s): Tina Stein Phone: 601.799.5940 Day: One Thursday a month Time: 6-7:30pm Location: #10 Julie’s Circle, Carriere Childcare: NO Requirements: Ladies 18+

“If you live gladly to make others glad in God, your life will be hard, your risks will be high, and your joy will be full.” -John Piper

|20 -Family Picnic

This is a group for the whole family. After 2nd service we invite all families to our home for a time to hang out and build relationships. We will also do one family outing this semester. We would love to gather around our kitchen table with you.

Leader(s): Kerr and Meghan Howell with Lily, Rose, Sam, and Elizabeth Phone: 601.337.2320 or 601.347.5518 Day: Sunday Time: 1-3pm Location: 922 Carroll St., Picayune Childcare: Yes (Integrated) Requirements: Bring a Dish.

-MOMs Konnect

This life group is for moms with young children. Our focus will be on our community. With lessons on loving and respecting our community and the people in it. We will have play date’s and field trips, and even a little community service!!!

Mom’s we’ll get to Konnect, and bond, and build relationships with one another, as we display for our children love and respect for our community and the people in it. Proverbs 22:6: Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Leader(s): Tina Stein and Angela Bynum Phone: 504.799.5940 Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month Time: 10-11:30pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: Yes (Integrated) Requirements: None

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|24 -Families to the Rescue (Foster Care Support)

This group will meet once a month for foster and adoptive parents. We will have training hours at some meetings. This group will help foster parents and adoptive parents develop a support network. This is a group designed to work as a team and encourage each other through building relationships with each other. Please come join us! Leader(s): Laci Holifield Phone: 601.716.4890 Day: 4th Saturday of every month Time: 10-12pm Location: Holy Java Café Child care: Yes Requirements: Be a licensed foster/adoptive parent

“The greatest enemy to human souls is the self- righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.” –Charles Spurgeon

|26 -The Arms Of Ruth

Connections will provide fellowship and companionship so they don’t feel isolat- ed and lonely. It will provide a network of people to ensure their and see their needs are met. Often times small tasks like climbing a latter to change a light bulb is monumental to woman alone. In this life group widows will be able to share one anothers burdens. Additionally they will build relationship with adoptive church families that will call them, and as much as possible help them with those monumental task. Like Anna(the elderly widow of Luke 2:36-37) widows will be encouraged to serve god with much prayer and some fasting. Leader(s): Brenda Lott Phone: 601.916.3986 Day: Saturday every three weeks Time: 10-Noon Location: 410 Country Drive Childcare: NO Requirements: Heart to Serve

-Ps:150

Do you have a live to sing and/or play musical instruments tor the elderly? This lifegroup is for you. Dust off your old guitars, flutes, fiddles, or spoons. We will practice once a week, then visit the elderly at Covenant Health, or the Pines, approx. once a month. Leader(s): Leslie Priest Phone: 601.798.5381 or 504.451.7323 Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30pm Location: 282 Lakeside Dr., Carriere Childcare: No Requirements: instruments, voices, heart to serve

-Ageless Treasures (Southern Pines Facility )

This is a Lifegroup with the mission of ministering to the elderly. We have the privilege of going to this personal care facility and sharing the WORD of GOD with the elderly. If you like to help with our Bible Reading and minister to them, that would be glorious. They desire for the Word so we will bring it to them. 27| Leader(s): Cindy Stenger Phone: 601.795.7270 Day: Tuesday Time: 10-11am Location: 340 Sycamore Rd, Carriere Childcare: Yes (Integrated) Requirements: Love the Word and Elderly. Calling all ages to participate

-Ageless Treasures (Our Place)

This is a Lifegroup with the mission of ministering to the elderly. We have the privilege of going to this personal care facility and sharing the WORD of GOD with the elderly. If you like to read the Bible and have heart to share your heart with them. They need Bible readers. Leader(s): Kerr Howell Phone: 601.337.2320 Day: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month Time: 10-11am Location: 27 Also Brook Rd, Picayune Childcare: Yes (Integrated) Requirements: Love the Word and Elderly. Calling all ages to participate

-Ageless Treasures (Timeless Grace Facility)

This is a Lifegroup with the mission of ministering to the elderly. We have the privilege of going to this personal care facility and sharing the WORD of GOD with the elderly. If you like to read the Bible and have heart to share your heart with them. They need Bible readers. Leader(s): Joe Cassagne Phone: 601.798.8316 Day: Tuesdays Time: 11am-12pm Location: 424 Jake Smith Rd., Carriere Childcare: NO Requirements: Love of the Elderly |28

-Ageless Treasures (At The Pines)

We will be ministering to the Pines through monthly activities, visitations one on one and groups. We will send birthday cards and plan parties all while sharing the live of Jesus . Children are welcome to minister to the elderly with their family. Leader(s): Molly Smart Phone: 601.916.1221 Day: One Saturday of the month Time: 1-2pm Location: 1201 Kings way Dr., Picayune Childcare: Yes (Integrated) Requirements: A heart to serve the elderly

-Ageless Treasure (Covenant Health & Rehab)

We will be ministering to Covenant Health and Rehab through monthly activities, visitations one on one and groups. We will send birthday cards and plan parties all while sharing the love of Jesus. Children are welcome to come minister to the elderly with their families. Leader(s): Marlene Miele, Brenda Schaubhut, & Yvette Williams Phone: 601.347.7732 Day: Last Saturday of each month Time: 10am-12pm Location: 149 Highway 11 South, Picayune Childcare: Yes (Integrated) Requirements: A heart to serve the elderly 29| “God has given us two hands--one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.” ―Billy Graham

“Engaging the city around us and ministering to its needs reveal to us the remaining bastions of sin in our lives, the areas we refuse to surrender to God.” –Matt Chandler |30 NOTES

|32 -The Study: 2 Corinthians The Power of Suffering and the Glory of Christ.

What if God told us that if we follow him we would suffer extreme things? Well He did. What if I told you that your suffering not only has a purpose, but also was designed for our good and Christ’s glory? Can we embrace suffering for the good of others? Join me as we dig in the treasures of this letter from God. We will go slow, verse-by-verse. 2 Corinthians has so much to us as followers of Christ. I hope to see you.

Leader(s): Kerr Howell Jr. Phone: 601.337.2320 Day: Thursday Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: Yes (Integrated) Requirements: Bible

-A Study in Genesis God’s Ultimate End for Man Declared from The Beginning.

Based on Chuck Misslers Series, this 24 part investigation and study shows how Genesis bears the seed pattern of every blessing and promises of both covenants. This study will help one develop a better understanding of the Old Testament and New Testament.

Leader(s): Edwin Mahoney Phone: 601.337.1887 Day: Tuesday Time: 7-8:30pm Location: Java Café Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible and Notepad

-Cleansing Streams:

Cleansing streams is a 12 week seminar followed by a weekend retreat. The goal of the seminar and retreat is to discover areas of our pre-Christian life that 33| still affects us in a negative way in our present walk with Christ. Additionally we will learn how to dwell with these hindrances and be cleansed from them. Leader(s): Carey Robertson Phone: 601.337.7929 Day: Tuesday Time: 7-9pm Location: RLM Main Sanctuary Childcare: If needed Requirements: $5.00 registration fee for study guides.

-Financial Peace University

We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discus- sions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! In just nine lessons, you’ll learn to take control of your money, invest for the future, and give like never before. Don’t worry! You won’t be asked to share any personal financial information during the class.

Leader(s): Michael and Tami Romer Phone: 602.590.2414 or 601.799.4278 Day: Thursday Time: 6:20-8pm Location: 224 East Canal, Picayune Child care: NO

Requirements: Financial Peace University Membership (All New) available at DaveR- amsey.com $99 and a 9 week commitment.

-Demonology 101

Training in scriptures on demons. Introduction to spiritual warefare and deliver- ance ministry. How demons affect Christians and how to overcome them. Learn- ing to walk in power ministry. This will be the last one. Leader(s): Bruce Campbell Phone: 601.798.9756 |34 Day: Sunday Time: 4-6pm Location: 108 Williamsburg, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: None

-Pillars

This is a 12-week, four-part class that will teach the foundational truths from scripture that will help you live a successful and fruitful life in Christ. We will be teaching on, but not limited to:

• The purposes of the church

• Our personal walk with God

• Discovering your gifts

• Leadership skills

• Giving your life away Leader(s): Allen Hickman, Dan Finley, Todd Goodwin, & Kerr Howell Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:30-8pm Location: 129 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: None

-Working Out Life Issues : Monday

The goal of this study is to equip group members to pursue Spiritual maturity and to claim their Spiritual freedom in Christ. The course is designed to uncover and deal with strongholds and bondage in the believer’s life so they can truly live free in Christ. You can’t conquer what you don’t confront, and you can’t confront what you don’t identify. Many believers live day to day virtually handcuffed by temptation, lust, bad habits, evil thoughts, and negative influences they can’t seem to control. However, freedom from sin’s power and satan’s interference is the inheritance of every believer and it is our responsibility to claim it. Leader(s): Vicki Howard & Denise Daigle 35| Phone: 601.273.0061 or 601.798.4058 or 601.990.9412 Location: F IC Classroom at 224 E. Canal Picayune, MS Day: Monday Time: 7–8:30pm Childcare: YES Requirement: Bible, and a desire to mature in Christ

-Working Out Life Issues : Tuesday

The goal of this study is to equip group members to pursue Spiritual maturity and to claim their Spiritual freedom in Christ. The course is designed to uncover and deal with strongholds and bondage in the believer’s life so they can truly live free in Christ. You can’t conquer what you don’t confront, and you can’t confront what you don’t identify. Many believers live day to day virtually handcuffed by temptation, lust, bad habits, evil thoughts, and negative influences they can’t seem to control. However, freedom from sin’s power and satan’s interference is the inheritance of every believer and it is our responsibility to claim it. Leader(s): Vicki Howard & Denise Daigle Phone: 601.273.0061 or 601.798.4058 or 601.990.9412 Location: F IC Classroom at 224 E. Canal Picayune, MS Day: Tuesday Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Childcare: YES Requirement: Bible, and a desire to mature in Christ

-Keys of the Kingdom: Tuesday Night

The New Testament is the Old Testament fulfilled. Do you know which keys Father has given to you to unlock your destiny? Each of us were created for “such a time as this” to fulfill a destiny that Father placed in our lives from the foundation of the earth and only we can fulfill that calling. He gave all of us keys that will unlock the talents, gifts and callings in our lives. We will journey through the design and pieces of the Tabernacle of Moses to discover the keys given to us by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the callings in our lives. We then continue on into the Throne Room where we are “seated in Heavenly Places even now.”

Leader (s): Vicki Howard & Denise Daigle Phone: 601.273.0061, 601.798.4058 or 601.990.9412 Location: 224 E. Canal Picayune, MS |36 Day: Tuesday Evening Time: 7:00-8:30pm Childcare: No Requirement: Bible and willing to walk in the supernatural

-Keys of the Kingdom: Thursday Morning

The New Testament is the Old Testament fulfilled. Do you know which keys Fa- ther has given to you to unlock your destiny? Each of us were created for “such a time as this” to fulfill a destiny that Father placed in our lives from the foundation of the earth and only we can fulfill that calling. He gave all of us keys that will unlock the talents, gifts and callings in our lives. We will journey through the design and pieces of the Tabernacle of Moses to discover the keys given to us by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the callings in our lives. We then continue on into the Throne Room where we are “seated in Heavenly Places even now.”

Leader (s): Vicki Howard & Denise Daigle Phone: 601.273.0061, 601.798.4058 or 601.990.9412 Location: 224 E. Canal Picayune, MS Day: Thursday Morning Time: 10:30am-12pm Childcare: No Requirement: Bible and willing to walk in the supernatural

“People who walk in compromise will automatically walk in maintenance and not in advancement.” They will reduce the Christian life to a lifestyle of maintenance and not in advancement.” -Bill Johnson

|38 -Yielded Vessels

The truth will set you free. Come! Experience God’s love for you. Come! Experi- ence His forgiveness and healing. Walk in the liberty that He has given to you. Leader(s): Michelle Vogt Phone: 601.749.2019 Day: Sunday Time: 6:30-8pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: None.

-Anthem Bearers

Bring the Word of God and New Life Now teachings to men and women that are incarcerated. Leader(s): Dennis Collier and Tania Stockstill Phone: 601.347.1322 or 601.273.2682 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:30-9pm Location: Millard Jail Childcare: NO Requirements: A servant’s heart.

-Safe Haven for Parents of Sexual Abuse

Unfortunately, child sexual abuse is a topic that I am familiar with – both personally and as a mother of children who were also sexually abused. This is why I would love to see good come from the bad that we experienced. We will provide listening ears, praying hearts, healing testimonials, scripture reading, guest speakers that will teach coping skills, prevention, communication, and realization. We will attend church together as a family at Resurrection Life, then will eat together and attend our healing workshop. Leader(s): Cathy Edwards Phone: 504.301.5223 or 601.749.0836 Day: 1st & 3rd Sunday Time: 10am-4pm Location: 367 Dumas Bailey, Picayune 39| Childcare: YES Requirements: Bring Bible and notebook

-My New Life NOW

“A New Attitude: To Recovery” is part II of the “New Life” drug and alcohol recovery life group a RLM. “The Attitudes” is an in-depth study of Christ’s attitudes he taught on the Sermon on the Mount. In this class we are challenged to take a look at our attitudes and behaviors as we learn more about CHRIST and HIS way. It is our belief that JESUS is the WAY, TRUTH, and LIFE we need for true freedom in our lives.

Leader(s): Tania Stockstill & Norma Rocha Phone: 601.273.2682 or 601.347.6159 Day: Monday Time: 5:45-8pm Location: RLM Conference Room Childcare: No Requirements: Bible, pen, binder, and good attitude

” Be reckless immediately—totally unrestrained and willing to risk everything—by casting your all upon Him.” -Oswald Chambers

|42 -The Joys of Nutrition

We will be covering the basics of nutrition, the common myths and misunder- standings concerning diet, and how to adopt a whole foods diet as a lifestyle. We will also be discussing what foods cause illness and what foods lead to healing in the body. If there is a need in the group to discuss food related addictions and disorders, that need will be addressed.

Leader(s): Lindsey Campbell Phone: 985.285.9319 Day: Wednesday Time: 6-7:30pm Location: 660 Lakeside Dr., Carriere (Anchor Lake) Childcare: TBD Requirements: None

-God and Guns

Firearms: History/Handling/Maintaince/Shooting

Leader(s): Richard Anthony and Tom Bechtel Phone: 228.861.8956 or 601. 215.1751 Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30-8pm Location: RLM’s Club 56 Room Childcare: NO Requirements: DVR

-The Messengers

Conquering the ‘coldness of the multitudes’ and following Matthew 6 by commit- ting acts of love, stewardship, and kindness in complete secrecy, all for the glory of God. Calling cards left at the location of the ‘act of kindness’ will be signed “Love, Jesus.” Examples are, but not limited to, leaving a box of groceries on the porch of a needy family, cutting someone’s grass while at work, and so much more.

Leader(s): Carmen Hart 43| Phone: 769.717.7033 Day: Wednesday Time: 7-8:30pm Location: 121 Haven Rd, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: Open heart, giving hands, Bible, and Notebook.

-The Fundraiser

This is a group designed to raise money to help different mission ministries, organizations, and people who desire to go on a mission trip. This group is to serve and spread Christ love to the ends of the earth. Leader(s): Jairo Guzman Phone: 985.285.6947 Day: 1st Saturday of the Month Time: 5-7pm Location: Depends on fundraiser Childcare: NO Requirements: Volunteer to help people

-RLM Swedish Weavers

“The LORD has given them special skills as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet thread on fine linen cloth and weavers...” Exodus 35:35 (NLT) Swedish Weaving is a timeless craft. Some generations called it “huck embroi- dery”. We stitch on a variety of even weave fabrics, the most common would be monks cloth and huck toweling. Sign up for our life group so that we can show you how easy it is! We meet every Saturday in the Java Cafe from 1pm to 3pm’ish. Leader(s): Edie Flores and Susan Mitchell Phone: 601.590.4601 or 601.590.4348 Day: Saturday Time: 1 pm-3 pm Location: Holy Java Café Childcare: No Requirements: Sewing scissors, 1 skein of yarn of your choice (optional) and $10 for other supplies |44

-Royal Writers II

Come and enjoy the fun, food and fellowship. Meet other writers and learn how to improve your communication skills. You will have a chance to share your work with others. This semester’s classes will include a video course on writing non-fiction. We look forward to seeing old and new friends at the Holy Java Cafe’ Leader(s): Doug and Grace Booth Phone: 601.799.3248 Day: Monday Time: 5:30-7pm Location: Holy Java Café Childcare: No Requirements: Notebook and Pen

-Media 101

Do you want hands on experience in working with sound reinforcement, video editing, camera positioning and image (image magnification) and image presen- tation? Then this LIFEgroup is for you. This will help you to reach a “sight” and “sound” generation with the gospel of JESUS CHRIST. Leader(s): Todd Goodwin, Vic Bynum, Harold Voss Phone: 601.273.1014 Day: Sunday Time: 8:30 and 10:30am (learn hands on during service) Location: RLM Main Sanctuary Childcare: No Requirements: Teachable Spirit

-Coffee, Tea, Books make Three

We will be reading “How to Hear from God” by Joyce Meyers. God wants to speak to us everyday on a one to one basis. Join us and enjoy reading and tea. Leader(s): Mary Vaughn-Bolin Phone: 601.590.2690 Day: Tuesday 45| Time: 10:30-11:30am Location: 8 Hackberry, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: The Book “How to Hear From God” Requirements: Heart to serve and love children

-Resurrection Riders

Fellowship, breakfast and motorcycle rides with occasional daylong and weekend events. Leader(s): Dan Finley and Blane Cowand Phone: 601.798.4511 or 601.749.2955 Day: Saturday Time: 8:00am-till Location: RLM parking Lot Childcare: No Requirements: 2 or 3 wheelers

-The Reading Room

Young, old, short or tall. Come to the reading room. The vision: God speaks. Read. Listen. Share. Testify. (Rev 12:11)

Leader(s): Mary Vaughn Phone: 601.590.2690 Day: Thursday Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: RLM Children’s Classroom 107 Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible, Pen, and Journal |46 - Java Café

Holy Java is seeking individuals who want to make new friends while raising money to further mission trips. We need workers for Sunday! Are you interested?

Leader(s): Norman and CJ Fenstenmacher Phone: 601.798.7866 Day: Sunday Time: 8:30am and 10:30am services Location: Holy Java Café Childcare: No

Requirements: Willing to show up for your scheduled time slot on Sunday. Can handle money.

-The Clean Sweep

If you have a heart to help serve the house of God and people and keeping it clean and presentable we would love for you to join us. Come ready to work and enjoy the fellowship with others.

Leader: Danny Jones Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: Thursday Time: 3:00-5:00pm Location: (RLM Auditorium) Childcare: No

Requirements: A great attitude and williingess to work

|48 -Food Ministry

We will make calls to the RLM church family to provide food for family members after major surgery, funerals, and hospitalization.

Leader(s): Tania Stockstill Phone: 601.273.2682 Day: 2nd Saturday of the Month Time: 10am-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: A heart to serve.

-Humble Servers

We will minister to our church family in their time of loss by serving food and cleaning up afterwards.

Leader(s): Carolyn Champagne Phone: 601.749.2858 or 504.722.3620 Day: 2nd Saturday of each month Time: 10-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: A heart to serve

-New Comers reception

This group will help prepare and serve the new comers to our church. We desire to make them feel a part of the family and with your help they can.

Leader(s): Gail Jenkins Phone: 601.569.3231 Day: 2nd Saturday of the month 49| Time: 10-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: A heart to serve

-Special Days

This group will help prepare for special events or special projects for the church. Usually when a special event or projects happen food is involved. If you like to bless people with you cooking gifts this group is for you. Leader(s): Tania Stockstill Phone: 601.273.2682 Day: 2nd Saturday of the Month Time: 10am-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: A heart to serve.

“Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it.” –A.W. Tozer |50 NOTES 51| |52 -Peppermint Patties

Make packs of peppermint given to RLM visitors. Leader(s): Jeanie Walker and Susan Moraga Phone: 601.798.4500 Day: 2nd Saturday of the month Time: 10am-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirement: Love of People

-Dignity Services

This is a life group that will comfort people in the most traumatic time in their lives. We will be assisting people during the funeral services; greeting, hugging, comforting, directing, praying, and loving them in any way needed. Leader(s): Debbie Love Phone: 985.445.6512 or 601.798.4325 Day: 2nd Saturday of the month Time: 10am-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: Whenever the need

-RLM Bookstore

The RLM bookstore is a place to find resources for bible study, worship, life application and more. If you want to be used to encourage and exhort, then this life group is for you. You’ll get to serve people in the bookstore by staying informed by current books, bibles and music, checking them out at the register with joy and excitement not found at many other places. SIGN UP TODAY! Leader(s): Debbie Love Phone: 601.798.4325 Day: Sunday Time: 8:15am, 10:15am, 12:15pm Location: RLM Bookstore 53| Childcare: NO Requirements: Be personal, good with money, and 18 or older

-Information Center

The Info Center is an area where you will be able to sign up and receive information on the upcoming events of RLM. Our guests will also be able to connect and obtain information about the various ministries at RLM. Leader(s): Denise Jones Phone: 816.507.8895 Day: 2nd Saturday of every month Time: 10am-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: To serve and love people

-Front Porch Ministries

If you have a heart to serve all who enter God’s house, this life group is for you! We are the extension of our pastor’s arms to give a hug to those who enter God’s house, his heart to show love and compassion, provide information of upcoming events, activities and life groups that are available at RLM. We are the pastor’s legs that go forth and deliver food to those recuperating from surgery or need spiritual encouragement in the times of losing a loved one. We are his hands that write cards and make phone calls to edify those that need a lift. Leader(s): Dawn Bechtel Phone: 601.916.8193 Day: 2nd Saturday of each month Time: 10-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: A love and passion to serve people. |54 -Greeters/Ushers

If you have a love of people and serving the Lord, we welcome you to welcome others as they enter the House of the Lord.

Leader(s): Ronnie Fortenberry Phone: 504.875.6858 Day: 2nd Saturday of the month Time: 10-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: A heart to serve

-Special Events Team

Help us welcome visitors to our RLM special events. We will provide security, assist in product sales, serve guests in the sanctuary and provide assistance to visitors. Leader(s): Dawn Bechtel Phone: 601.916.8193 Day: 2nd Saturday of month Time: 10-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: Servant’s Heart

-Sent With Love- Card Ministry

We will minister by sending cards whenever needed and praying for others. Ministry members will communicate by e-mail and phone whenever cards are needed. You will be able to select which group you would like to send (for exam- ple sympathy, get well soon, thinking of you, thank you, ect.). Leader(s): Jeanie Walker Phone: 601.798.4500 Day: 2nd Saturday of month Time: 10-12pm 55| Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: None

-First Aid Team

Ministering to our RLM family members that are in the hospital. Will consist of hospital visitation, prayer, encouragement, and lifting people’s spirits. It’s all about loving and blessing people. Leader(s): BJ Condrey Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: Multiple Days Time: 9am-till Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: Believer & heart to serve.

-Hospital Happys

This group prepares hospital baskets for patients and caregivers. If you would like to help prepare baskets, please sign up! Leader(s): Susan Moraga Phone: 601.926.1246 Day: On an as needed basis Time: Time will be announced Location: will vary from month to month. Childcare: NO Requirements: A cheerful heart.

-Visitors Welcome Center

We will welcome visitors after services, provide them with a coffee mug or cup with mints and welcome brochure. Leader(s): Sheila Hughes Phone: 601.799.2517 |56 Day: 2nd Saturday of the month Time: 10-12pm Location: RLM Children’s Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: Love People

-Breaking the Chains

This is a life group that will focus on prayer. We will intercede for every person attending serve at RLM in the main sanctuary before each service on Sunday. Leader(s): Margaret Fontenot Phone: 601.798.5640 Day: Sunday Time: 7:45am, 10am Location: RLM Main Sanctuary Childcare: NO Requirements: A love for prayer

“Any religious person who says he does not really need human friends because God is his Friend is calling God a liar because He’s the One Who says we also need human friends.” -Mark Driscoll

|58 -Journey of Hope

We will be offering our clients classes in Word excel, power point, quick books, basic computer operations. We need people who are proficient in the above areas and who would be willing to teach others. Leader(s): Dixie Reneault Phone: 601.916.8191 Day: Per Schedule Time: TBA Location: 120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: A Heart Willing to Teach Others

-Manna Client Information

We need people with basic computer skills to enter our client information into our data base. Leader(s): Lou Miller Phone: 601.799.2121 Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10am-12pm Location: 120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: Basic Computer Skills

-Manna Ministries Clothing Distribution

Join us as we organize and distribute clothes to the needy. Leader(s): Vera Leavines Phone: 601.798.8604 Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10am-1pm Location: 120 Street A, Suite A Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: Love the Lord 59| -Manna Medical Clinic

Individuals with an interest in providing medical care to those in our community who need the benefit of our free medical services are invited to join this life group. Our focus encompasses the physical, spiritual, and mental health of each individual. Leader(s): Billie Meeks Phone: 601.799.2121 Day: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Time: 7:30-11:30am Location: 120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: Willingness to serve

-Manna Ministries Food Delivery

If you would like to help as we deliver groceries to those in need without trans- portation, this is the group for you. Leader(s): Valerie Snow & Donna Lyttle Phone: 601.799.2121 Day: Wednesday Time: 7am-12pm Location: 120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: Willingness to serve

-Manna Ministries Food Distribution

Come join us as we prepare and distribute groceries to those in need from our community. Leader(s): Lou Miller & Larry Marullo Phone: 601.798.8604 Day: Tuesday & Thursday Time: Tues: 10am-1pm Thurs: 10am-12pm Location: 120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: No | Requirements: Willing Heart |60 -Manna Ministries Patient Advocate Program “Drug Assistance”

There are over 46 million people in this country without health insurance. Fathers, mothers and children need all the help they can get when it comes to prescription medication. Manna’s P.A.P. is dedicated to helping them by making the patient assissance process as easy as possible. ”One never stands so tall as when he bends down to help someone up.” If you have a heart for others and are willing, we would be happy to have you be a part of this ministry. You can participate “full time” or just the time or days you are available. • Here are some tasks that we will perform daily. • Praying for patients • Interviewing Patients • Collecting and putting together the necessary documentation • Filling out web based forms on the patient’s behalf • Communicating with pharmaceutical companies • Calling patients when necessary • BE BLESSED BY BING A BLESSING!

Leader(s): Felecia Reid Phone: 601.590.1887 Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Time: 9am-2pm Location: 120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: Loving Heart

-Manna Ministries Dental Clinic

More than 37 million people in the United States have limited access to health care because they cannot pay for it. In Picayune, “Manna Ministries” has been blessed by a dentist, Dr. Frank Conaway, who is willing to volunteer his service free of charge (simple attractions only at this time). This ministry exists only to care for people as JESUS did-in spoken work and healing action. In working with our ministry, you can learn to share JESUS, the GREAT PHYSICIAN, with others through health care.

Areas of service for Dental Health Clinic days: • Pray for patients 61| • Blood pressure check • Courtesy calls to confirm appointments • Cleaning exam rooms • Radiology • Sterilization of equipment • Much much more

Leader(s): Billie Meeks Phone: 601.799.2121 Day: 1st Friday of each month Time: 8:30am-12pm Location: 120 Street A, Suite A, Picayune Childcare: No Requirements: Loving Heart DiscipleShip 101

Following after Jesus is much more than just Jesus followers and not just church going going to Church on Sunday and Wednesday. “Chrisitans” we are beginning a new growth Being a Jesus follower means becoming like track at RLM called Discipleship 101. It is Him. To think like He thinks, to act like He a five week “starting point” on what it really acts, to speak like He speaks and so forth means to be a Jesus follower. We will deal and so on. In a more and more anti-chris- with five different foundational topics that will tian world people are become more hostile help people understand what has really hap- toward the Church. However in juxtaposition pened to them when they gave their life to to that seniment those same people do not God. How to have a quite time and how to necessarily have a problem with Jesus. They develop spiritual disciplines and much more. like Jesus, His teachings, His life, they even believe He died and rose again but they don’t We at RLM desire to see people successful, really like His followers. Why? Maybe be- fulfilled and joyus in their journey with God. cause those “followers” who call themselves Discipleship 101 is the starting point in seeing Christians are not truly disciples of Jesus. that happen. Cleansing Streams and Pillars Just because you go to McDonalds doesn’t are the other two growth tracks that delve make you a hamburger no more than going deeper into your walk with God. to church makes you a Christian or Jesus follower. If you want more information about DS 101 you can contact BJ Condrey or Jameye So in order to see people who have given Martin at 601-798-4511 or 601-799-2121 their lives to Jesus become true and honest respectively.

|64 -Backpacking New Orleans

Once a month, we go to the homeless of New Orleans with backpacks full of practical things. However, our main vision is not to give them stuff, but rather, dignity, and value by taking time to visit with them and hang out. } (Must confirm with me if going) Leader(s): BJ Condrey and Danny Jones Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: One Saturday a month Time: 530am-till Location: Meet at RLM parking lot; event in New Orleans Childcare: NO Requirements: Bring a Backpack

-Link

This is for guys in Pipeline. God has put it on my heart to lead a time where us guys can help, encourage, and check in with each other.

Leader(s): BJ Condrey Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: Saturday Time: 9am-10:30am Location: TBA Childcare: NO Requirements: None.

-Pipeline Prayer

We are a group of young adults with a desire to see and proclaim the things of the Lord for our generation for such a time as this. We enter our prayer time in expectation of the Lord to free the captives, bind up the broken hearted, to heal the sick, to make all things new, to make impossible things possible, and to draw wandering hearts to Himself (Isaiah 61:1-11, James 5:13-18, 2 Chronicles 7:14). We are honored and excited to cover our brother and sisters in Christ. We would love for you to be a part in seeing God move in the lives around us—join us! Leader(s): Megan Quinn 65| Phone: 601.916.6927 Day: Monday Time: 5:30-6:30pm Location: RLM Children’s classroom Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible, pen, journal.

-Eat.Pray.Love

Leader(s): Angela and Ashley Bynum Phone: 601.337.6277 Day: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Time: 6-8pm Location: 6031 Woods Rd., Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: Ladies 18+

-Lessons from my Father

This life group will focus on teaching physical skills, moral values, and biblical principles which (in my opinion) are essential for being a Godly man. We will examine the lives of men of substance and character, both contemporary and from scripture. We will also learn practical manly skills, information and field craft. Leader(s): Tommy Clark Phone: 601.916.3405 Day: Sunday Time: 6-8pm Location: 34 Huppo Rd, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible |66 -The Love Walk

The Love Walk is a journey…a journey to discover the depths of God’s love, a journey of healing and restoration, a journey of renewed hope and greater faith, a journey to new friendships, a journey to uncover the woman inside, a journey to wholeness, a journey to purity, a journey to righteousness. Leader(s): Manthie Hayes Phone: 601.916.0211 Day: Wednesday Time: 6-8pm Location: 632 Caesar Rd, Picayune, MS Childcare: NO Requirements: Women 21 and older, Bible, and notebook

-Girl Talk

This is for ladies (12+). We will be discussing health and relational issues appropri- ate for every age group, along with topics relevant to every age.

Leader(s): Jameye Martin and Lisa Brown Phone: 601.347.2855 or 601.273.1158 Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30-8pm Location: Requirements: If under age 18 must have parental consent.

“There is nothing worth living for, unless it is worth dying for.” –Elisabeth Elliot

|68 -The Spirit

Learn how to walk faithful in the Spirit in everyday life. I want to break down that the Spirit is sent for our benefit. That everything that we do effects us. Everything that we do takes a sacrifice. I want to explain that sacrifices cause suffering, but Christ will never leave us. He sent the Spirit to comfort us. This will be a four week cycle teaching. Leader(s): Malcolm Friase and Taylor Sipe Phone: 601.347.0528 or 504.559.4488 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:45-8pm Location: RLM Sanctuary Childcare: No Requirements: None

-Lessons from my Father

This life group will focus on teaching physical skills, moral values, and biblical principles which (in my opinion) are essential for being a Godly man. We will examine the lives of men of substance and character, both contemporary and from scripture. We will also learn practical manly skills, information and field craft. This lifegroup is designed for young men (16-25) Leader(s): Tommy Clark Phone: 601.916.3405 Day: Sunday Time: 6-8pm Location: 34 Huppo Rd, Picayune Childcare: NO Requirements: Bible

-Girl Talk

-Backpacking New Orleans

Once a month, we go to the homeless of New Orleans with backpacks full of practical things. However, our main vision is not to give them stuff, but rather, dignity, and value by taking time to visit with them and hang out. (Must confirm with me if going) Leader(s): BJ Condrey and Danny Jones Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: One Saturday a month Time: 530am-till Location: Meet at RLM parking lot; event in New Orleans Childcare: No Requirements: Bring a Backpack

-Next Generation Leaders

Everything fall and rises on leadership. Great leadership and the organization flourishes, bad leadership it fails. Leadership principles for the Next Generation.

Leader: Todd Goodwin Phone: 601.273.1014 Day: One Wednesday a month Time: 6:45-8pm Location: The Journey (RLM Auditorium) Childcare: No Requirements: Bible and Pen

-the Pursuit of Purity

This life groups is for Jr High Girls Only. We will deal with the pursuit of purity in |70 a world that has demeand and lowered the standard on girls and purity. Leader: Tabitha Kosderka & Amanda Jones Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: One Wednesday a month Time: 6:45-8pm Location: The Journey (RLM Auditorium) Childcare: No Requirements: Bible and Pen

-For Seniors Only

Just for High School Seniors. We’ll talk about everything a seniors needs to know from finances to relationships, to FASFA

Leader: Danny Jones and special guest Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: One Wednesday a month Time: 6:45-8pm Location: The Journey (RLM Auditorium) Childcare: No Requirements: Bible and Pen

-The Other Side of Worship

Worship and worship leading is an amazing privilege and honor. Yet, there is hard work and time that goes into leading worship and making it happen. If you want to be a part of what makes a worship service happen join us and find out where you fit in and use you gifts and talents for the Kingdom of God.

Leader: Lance Vogt Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: One Wednesday a month Time: 6:45-8pm Location: The Journey (RLM Auditorium) Childcare: No Requirements: Bible and Pen 71| |72 5YEAR OLDS-KINDERGARTEN: - CK Clubhouse

This is a Life Group for Kindergarteners only! Kindergarteners will learn and ap- ply Biblical truth in fun ways. It’s all about God’s Word for a kid’s world. We will be learning about the Old and New Testament Heroes in the Bible. Leader(s): Angela LaFrance and Lisa Cook Phone: 985.445.4780 or 601.569.6898 Day: Wednesday Night (will meet every week) Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: 2’s and 3’s Nursery Rooms Requirements: 5 Year Olds-Kindergarten

1st-3rd GRADE: -Lifesong

Everyday we have opportunities to let our life sing a ‘Lifesong’ to the Lord and others. In this lifegroup children will learn how to allow their lives to become a ‘Lifesong’ of worship to the Lord in the simple things that they do each day.

We will learn how to worship through obedience, loving others, friendships, serving others as well as how to worship through song and dance! Boys and girls should come ready to have an amazing time learning how to be true worshipers of God! Leader(s): Wendy Mims Phone: 769.926.9063 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-3rd Graders

-Cooking for Boys

We will be learning to follow directions, safety, and some great simple dishes! Leader(s): April Picarella & Carolyn Champagne 73| Phone: 601.916.5153 or 601.749.2858 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-3rd Grade Boys

-Fundamentals of Sports

This is an exciting action-pack-Jesus filled life group that teaches about Jesus’ love and the fundamentals of sports. Will include devotions for boys, Bible Blast, and playing sports. Leader(s): Chris Hryciw Phone: 601.916.6326 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45pm-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-3rd Grade Boys

-Lil’ Saints

In this group we will learn Christian cheers, dances that lift up the name of Jesus, and memorizing Bible verses. Leader(s): Misty Fleming Phone: 601.273.0840 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-3rd girls

4th-6th GRADE:

-Who wants to be a Millionaire?

Is it possible to be a millionaire? Learn what God has to say about money and how to make the most of what you have. |74

Leader(s): Jenny Pinson Phone: 601.749.9726 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45pm-8pm Location: Children’s Building. Requirements: 4th-6th Grade Girls: Bible, ready to create and learn

-The Hang Out

In this life group we will connect and build relationships with each other and with Christ through games, hanging out, Bible study, skits, and girl talk.

Leader(s): Ashley Bynum and Kristie Seal Phone: 601.337.4302 or 601.347.8285 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45pm-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 4th-6th Grade Girls

SUNDAY MORNING: -Survival Kit

This is a life group for 3rd-6th graders who are new Christians. You will use a fun workbook and learn how to write your testimony, about praying, learn from the Bible, the Lord’s Supper, meaning of Christian words, and much more!

Leader(s): Barbara Grantham Phone: 601.798.2310 Day: Sunday Morning Time: 9:15-10:00am (After 1st service worship) Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 3rd-6th graders and committed 75| -My God and I

This is a four week study on water baptism and includes a workbook.: After 1st Service Leader(s): Barbara Grantham Phone: 601.798.2310 Day: Sunday Morning Time: 9:15-10:00am (After 1st service worship) Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 3rd-6th graders and committed

1st-6th GRADE: -Strings

This life group is about teaching young children about true worship, and also how to play beginner level Guitar. The first half of the group will be about care- fully combing through scripture to find out what worship means and is all about. The second half is reserved for basic guitar teaching like tuning, finger tech- nique, picking, and chording. Each child will then hopefully be able to use the guitar as a tool for creating an atmosphere for Worship.

Leader(s): Lance Vogt Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-6th graders and committed. Must have your own guitar and tuner. Limit 10 children.

-Fusion

This is a life group for 1-6 graders new to Covenant Kids. Kids will connect together thru games, activites, bible study and loving on God together.

Leader(s): Angela Bynum |76 Phone: 601.798.4511 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-6th graders and committed

-Contenders for the Faith

This is a Christian scout-like club for 1st-6th grade boys. It is designed to equip boys with the skills they need to fulfill their role as Godly Men and Fathers and they will earn badges for each skill/activity they accomplish.

Leader(s): Tony Morton, Tami Romer, and Tina Stein Phone: 601.347.4296, 601.799. 4278, and 601. 799.5940 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-6th grade boys and committed

-Kidz Café

This LIFEgroup is for kids who want to serve in the Kidz Kafe under adult super- vision. You will hand out drinks, pizza, etc. and help set up and clean up.

Leader(s): Edie Flores Phone: 601.590.4601 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-6th graders and committed 77| -Crafty Girls

This will be a life group for girls in 1st-6th grade. We will have bible study and make crafts to bless and encourage others with.

Leader(s): Sheri Hutchison Phone: 601.590.2506 Day: Wednesday Night Time: 6:45-8pm Location: Children’s Building Requirements: 1st-6th grade girls and committed

“When the time comes to die, make sure that all you have to do is die!” –Jim Elliot |78 NOTES 79|

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