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For we are God's co-workers. You are God's field,
God's building. According to God's grace that was
given to me, as a skilled master builder I have laid a
foundation, and another builds on it. But each one
must be careful how he builds on it, because no one
can lay any other foundation than what has been
laid - that is, Jesus Christ.
Paul’s 1st letter to the Corinthians 3:9-11
O Families/Parents Men Women
College Teens Children
Welcome to Chapel Small Groups! Whether you are new to small groups or a seasoned
veteran, we hope you’ll join us as we build up our
connections as a church family and our faith in Jesus,
the ultimate builder.
Small groups are a great way to cultivate relationships.
You may join a group for fun, friendship, learning,
spiritual growth, or to make a difference in our
community. Our hope is that we will all find ourselves
building a foundation of fellowship with each other and
the Lord in the months ahead.
While some groups may be hosted off-site, most
groups will be based at The Chapel. Childcare is offered
on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Unless otherwise
noted, groups will begin in late January or early February.
Looking for a group just for you? Look for these
symbols to help narrow your search.
How to Sign Up for Chapel Small Groups • Visit our website www.thechapelbrunswick.com and
click on “Small Groups” to sign up online.
OR
• Join us for the Small Group Launch at The Chapel on
January 22. Folks can chat with small group leaders
and sign up for spring groups and activities after the
9 and 10:45 services.
Questions? Call The Chapel 912.262.1331
What Are Small Groups? Small groups fall into one of these “C” categories.
Contact: These groups and events provide opportunities
to meet folks in a fun, informal way. If you’re looking for
ways to plant a few seeds, Contact groups are for you!
Connect: Finding fun and casual opportunities to make
friends is what these groups are all about. Consider
getting involved in Connect groups to meet folks with
similar interests….great place to be planted!
Content: Get to the root of the matter. At some point,
we all experience the need to grow and learn. Content
groups are designed to help people grow personally and
spiritually through Bible studies, parenting enrichment,
youth group gatherings, etc.
Conduct: Put your faith into action through service.
Share God’s love through ministries like prayer, tutoring,
caring for those in need, mentoring, and working with
Chapel youth and children’s ministries.
Community: Most Chapel small groups are short term
but some groups meet year-round. Community groups
allow folks to build deeper relationships as well as learn
and serve together.
Chapel Store & Design Team – Ongoing
Help design our Chapel merchandise, or be our face in the
store on Sunday mornings. No retail experience
required—just smiles!
Brian Roberson
Sweet Grass Basket Class – March 3, 2 -5 pm
Join us for an afternoon with Yvonne Grovner, Sapelo
Island resident and master sweet grass basket maker.
Yvonne will share her love for the Georgia coast and the
Gullah-Geechee culture during this 3 hour instructional
session. Participants will learn how to make traditional
sweet grass baskets, commonly used by sea island
communities for generations. All materials provided.
Cost is $30 and payment is requested at time of
registration. Limit 25 people. @Backyard.
Brooke Vallaster & Robin Damrill
Chapel Movie Makers – Sunday afternoons, TBD
Calling all movie aficionados! From creating a storyboard
and writing scripts to acting, filming, and editing a Chapel
Epic, we’ll focus on all things movies. Dust off the
camcorder, put on your director’s hat, demand a bigger
dressing room, and join the cast & crew!
Chris Moore
Chapel Supper Club – Thursday, February 2
Eat good food and meet new friends! The group will meet
at Bill & Sherry’s home, unless there are too many of us
and we need to meet at the church. Come join us!
Bill & Sherry Lust
Chapel Work Group – Ongoing
Sometimes, swinging a hammer is the most spiritual thing
you can do! If you like to help out on Chapel facilities
projects (whatever your skill level), sign up and we'll give
you a shout for our upcoming projects.
Bill Paulk
Chicks to Chicks Intergenerational Fellowship
3rd Thursday monthly. 6-7:30 pm
Chapel Chicks flock together monthly for fun, food, and
fellowship. Women of all ages are invited to join us this
spring as we focus on life lessons of Scripture. We’ll laugh,
learn, and walk through the Word together! @ Backyard.
Robin Damrill & Abigale Covey
Losing to Live –Mondays, 6:30-8 pm beginning Feb. 6
This faith-based weight loss program takes place over 12
weeks. Participants are assigned to a team and teams
meet weekly. All participants have the same goal -to
improve their health and fight obesity as they compete
with team members and other teams. Participants are
provided with the inspiration and information they need to
lose weight in a fun and supportive environment.
For additional details, call 265.0948. @ Emanuel UMC
Traci Thomas
Mom to Mom ~ Single Moms Together
1st Monday each month 5:30-7:30 pm
We get together every month to spend time, share
with each other, and help each other to be the best
moms we can be. Childcare provided. @ Treehouse
Jodi Allison
Photography for Everybody – Ongoing
Interested in photography and looking to sharpen your
skills? This group is for any experience level--as long as
you like taking and editing pictures!
Mike Brinson & Jeff Betts
Relay for Life – April 27
Saddle Up with the Chapel Chuck Wagon Gang! This is a
family-friendly, overnight, relay-style event where teams
camp out and members of each team take turns walking
the track supporting those battling cancer and
remembering those we’ve lost. (continued - )
Facilities Team (Set Up & Take Down) - Sundays
Be an essential part of helping The Chapel create
environments for people to encounter Jesus by assisting
with facility needs before and after Sunday services.
Bill Paulk
Friday Family Nights
Fridays, February 17 – March 30
Here's a small group that can't be beat! Families are
invited to a series of "fun nights" in February and March.
Strengthen your own family ties and build new friendships
with other Chapel families. Tentative activities include
Game Night, Family Bowling, Glynn Academy v/s Brunswick
High Baseball Game, Pizza & Board Game Night, and more!
Joey & Sheila Cason
Fresh Grounded Faith – February 24-25
This community event empowers women to live a
tenacious faith in Christ. It will be a weekend of
inspiration and great worship! Tickets will be available for
purchase at a discount rate on January 8, 15, & 22 at The
Chapel – just $34 each! @ St. Simons Community Church
April Dasher
HOST Team – Sunday Mornings & Events
YOU can make folks feel welcome and at home when they
come to The Chapel. Serve as a greeter once monthly - it
takes just 15-20 minutes before 9 or 10:45 services. It’s
also guaranteed to make you more popular!
Walk for Life – March 3, 9 am
Walk with us or support the team! Care Net Pregnancy
Center's annual event helps raise funds to assist women in
unplanned pregnancies, and to protect the life of the
unborn. @ Howard Coffin Park
Cynthia Kopotic
Worship Tech Team – Sunday mornings
Whether making videos or running the sound board during
services, this team helps us experience the message of
Christ through all mediums. You might even get to meet
our very own celebrity news anchor Randy Travis!
Mandy Thompson & Dev Watson
Yoga for Beginners–Tues. 10-11 am & Fri. 12-1pm Designed
to help people who would like to lose weight and have little
experience with exercise. Together, we’ll help each other
by taking small steps toward health and fitness.
@Treehouse
Kathleen Pierce
Zumba – 2nd Monday February – May, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Are you ready for an action packed workout? Join us for
an hour of high energy fun and dance your way to fitness!
Cost is $5 per class. @ Treehouse
Kim Hanson, Shelly Good, & Angie Fedisin
Relay for Life continued -
…Food, activities, entertainment & fundraising
opportunities are available all evening. Most fundraising is
done in preparation for the event. Because it’s a Relay,
you’re not required to be there the entire time…but it’s so fun,
you’ll find it hard to leave!
Adam & Jamie Sanders
Sew, A Needle Pulling Thread – Wednesdays,
February 22 – March 14, 6:30 – 8:15 pm
This beginner class on sewing techniques takes
participants from basic materials and tools through
completion of a variety of projects. We have a few sewing
machines that can be borrowed but if you have one,
please plan to bring it along. Space is limited so sign up
soon! Childcare provided. @ Sanctuary
Karen Knowlton
Singles Get Together – Monthly, TBD
Food, fun, and fellowship for singles over 30!
Lynn Henderson & Alice Norris
Sole Mates ~ Chapel Track Group – Sundays, 3-4 pm
To live a balanced life, we need to care for mind, body, and
soul. Being active improves health, boosts our mood, &
builds self confidence. Meet for a few words of inspiration
followed by a group walk/run - all fitness levels welcome!
Set goals, train together, and encourage each other along
the way! @ Old Jane Macon Track
Kendra Lawrence
Membership Classes
•February 12. 19, 26 (mornings) & March 5 (5:30 pm)
•March 14, 21, 28 (6:30 pm) & April 9 (5:30 pm)
•May 9, 16, 23 (6:30 pm) & June 4 (5:30 pm)
These classes offer an introduction to Christian faith, The
Chapel, and The United Methodist Church. Membership 101,
Healthy Habits 201, Shape 301, and Action Steps 401 are
offered in each series. Childcare provided. @ Chapel Office
Evelyn Ramsey & Pug Schwertner
Against the Tide
Introductory session on February 1, 6-8:30 pm
Do you break out in hives just thinking about talking
to your kids about purity and sex? Do you dread having
“The Talk?” Against the Tide is a comprehensive purity
curriculum for parents and their children ages 3-14 years.
At our introductory session, we’ll explore how to set a
paradigm for purity in our homes. You will be provided
with age-appropriate guides that will take you and your
kids through a grade-by-grade, building block program for
purity. Childcare provided. @Treehouse
Anne Bosarge
Barefoot – Sundays, 10:30 am
This is our weekly meeting for Middle Schoolers at The
Chapel. Tons of games, other people your age and talking
about important stuff. @ Greenhouse.
Michael Christianson
Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a
Woman's Soul–Summer 2012! Wednesdays,6-7:30pm
This 12 week study by John & Stasi Eldredge highlights
the glorious design of women, describes how the feminine
heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power,
freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she
was meant to be.
College Gals Small Group - Tuesdays, 4:30 pm
Need a mid-week spark to keep your faith going?
CONVERGE small groups begins January 31. Hope to see
you there! Email [email protected] to sign up. @CCGA
Madhur Dey
College Guys Small Group – Tuesdays, 12 pm
CONVERGE small groups begins January 31. Plug in and
be a part of this growing ministry! Email
[email protected] to sign up. @ CCGA
Madhur Dey
CONVERGE at CCGA – Mondays, 7 pm
CONVERGE is the college ministry of The Gathering Place on
the campus of College of Coastal Georgia. Encounter the
authentic love of Jesus that brings biblical truth, freedom
and community! For more details, contact
[email protected] @ CCGA Student Activity Center
Madhur Dey
Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm
Lots of Chapel folks have taken FPU, Dave Ramsey's class
on managing personal finances. Come see what the buzz
is about! This 13-week class costs $100, but participants
with perfect attendance will be reimbursed the entire
amount. Childcare provided. @ Chapel Office
Betty Souther
*Financial Peace is also being offered at Emmanuel UMC on
Sundays at 5 pm. To register, call 265.0948.
Five Love Languages of Teenagers – TBD
It’s easy to tell when a teenager wants to be
loved. Getting the message across is another matter
entirely. This study is an invaluable tool for analyzing a
teen’s love language and expressing your affections
effectively.
Tony & Tammy Seb0lao
Four Sunday Nights with John Wesley – Sundays in
March, 7- 8 pm
Join Rev. Dave Hanson for an in-depth study of John
Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. Wesley lived in
Savannah for 23 months and made five trips to St. Simons
Island during the colonial era. Highlights of this four-part
series include John Wesley’s place in Christendom, his
family and early years at Epworth and Oxford, his Georgia
experience, and Aldersgate and beyond. @ Sanctuary
Dave Hanson
Daily Bible Texts
Get a little bit of God’s Word each weekday morning sent to
you by text message to your cell phone. Use it for your
own quiet time or read it together as a family to spark
some great discussions.
Anne Bosarge
Family Mechanics
February 15, 22, 29 & March 7, 6-7 pm
Families, like cars, need different parts to run smoothly
and good fuel to run properly. When they break down, you
need to take them to someone who knows how to make
repairs. In this 4-part, parent-child group, we’ll talk about
how we can take care of our families just like we take care
of our cars. Participants will learn how to handle conflict in
the family and how to deal with the pain of divorce in their
lives or the lives of their friends. Children will learn how
they can help influence their parents’ attitudes by loving,
honoring, and obeying them. Parents and elementary aged
children will discover the amazing truth that we all have the
same loving heavenly Father. Childcare provided for Pre-K
and younger. @ Treehouse
Anne Bosarge & Paige Madden
Healing Prayer – Sundays, 7:30-9 am
Join us for a study of Healing Prayer developed by Francis
McNutt, director of Christian Healing Ministries. Level 1
program runs 13 weeks. @ Chapel Office
Love Merryman
James: Mercy Triumphs – Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
James, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic.
See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned
an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore’s 8-session
study. And, in the process, learn how you can put your
own faith into action. Childcare provided. @ Backyard
Gwen Knight
LD 252 – Tuesdays, 7-8 am
An advanced leadership development group based on
spiritual formation and character development for high
school students who are seeking to enhance the influence
of their faith on their world. @ Chapel Office
Michael Christianson
Let’s Chat About That! Mondays, 7 pm
This ongoing group studies a variety of content-based
materials and meets weekly for fellowship and good
discussion. We’ll spend early 2012 continuing our study of
Max Lucado's book And the Angels Were Silent. @ Chapel
Office
John David & Pat Strickland
Men’s Island Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:30 am
Join with men from across the community for biblical
teaching and breakfast. Get your day started off right
and feast on God’s word. @ SSI Presbyterian Church
Jay Hanson
Men’s Life Group – Tuesdays, 10 am
Men of all ages churches are invited to meet weekly to
pray and discuss biblical passages and devotionals from
The Upper Room. @ St. Simons UMC
Dave Hanson
Middle School Boys Small Group
Sundays, 6-7 pm
Digging deeper in the Word mid-high boy style.
@ Greenhouse
Drew Childers, Kyle Sebolao, & Jaquan Tobbler
No Other Gods: Confronting Our
Modern Day Idols - Tuesdays, 12-1 pm
Author Kelly Minter explores what happens when good
desires become false gods, robbing us of an intimate
relationship with our heavenly father. In this 8-session
Bible study, Kelly encourages women to make room for
God by dethroning the functional gods that clutter and
claim their lives. @ Backyard
Robin Damrill & Brooke Vallaster
Parenting in the Pew - January 28, 10 am - 12 pm
You are invited to a seminar led by Robbie Castleman,
author of Parenting in the Pew, about guiding your
children into the joy of worship. Cost is $15 per family in
advance (includes resources). Childcare provided through
age 5 years. Register online at www.sspre.org or
638.2220. @ St. Simons Presbyterian
The Remedy – Wednesdays, 7 pm
Our weekly hangout time for high school students.
Young guns, lady divas, and wise old men meet face to
face. Don’t miss it! @ Greenhouse
Michael Christianson
Romans –
Mondays, 7 pm beginning February 6
OR Tuesdays , 9:30 am beginning February 7
An in-depth, 8 week study of the most complete
discussion of fundamental Christian doctrines contained
in one book of the Bible. Ask questions, discuss, and
learn. For more details, call 265.0948. @ Emanuel UMC
Randy Watson
Thrive – Sundays, 7 pm
Our weekly get together for middle & high school
students…the games are messy, the music is loud, the
food is crunchy, the carpet is just regular carpet, and the
point is to meet with God and each other. @Greenhouse
Michael Christianson
Thursday Worship & Prayer – Thursdays, 3:30 pm
This is when it gets serious for middle & high schoolers.
Students from churches all over come together each
week to worship and pray. @ Gathering Place Office
Michael Christianson
“20-Something” Women’s Small Group
& Book Club
Last Wednesday of the month, 8 pm
Women in their 20’s are invited to this monthly gathering.
We’ll be reading Francine Rivers Mark of the Lion series and
discussing how the issues presented relate to our own
lives . We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
@ Wake Up Coffee
Amy Dey & Aletha Mann
Buddy Break Volunteers – 1st training January 28th
Buddy Break is a free program that gives caregivers of
kids with special needs a break from ongoing caregiving
responsibilities 3 hours a month. Each child is paired with a
buddy for 1-on-1 attention. Be a buddy for one of these
precious kids! @ Elizabeth Correll Teen Center
Paige Madden
Chapel Prayer Team – Ongoing
Devoted to covering our church, our community, and our
world in prayer. Join us as we pray for our church family
and their concerns.
Mike & Brooke Davis
Fusion – February 24-26
A weekend of worship, God’s Word, and fun for middle
school students. $105 per student @ Epworth
Michael Christianson
Ithemba –
This year, The Chapel will be building a partnership with
Ithemba, a children’s ministry in Jeffrey’s Bay, South
Africa. Want to join the Ithemba Team?
Ally Christianson
Manna House – 2nd Monday of each month, 9 am –1 pm
Be a helping hand! The Chapel Manna House team serves
food to those in need. It only takes half a day, but it
makes a world of difference!
Jack Evans
MERCY Ministry – Ongoing
A first response team to meet the immediate needs of
The Chapel. The MERCY Ministry seeks to meet the needs
and encourage people in our church who are in need. Meals
for the sick, reaching out with cards, and whatever your
needs may be.
Sue Evans & Kendra Lawrence
ONE Project - Ongoing
The Chapel’s mentoring program…One minister
committing to invest in the life of one person one hour
each week for one year to bring them one step closer to
the One who loves them most of all. YOU can be one
person who makes a tremendous difference!
Amy Houston & Ally Christianson
Chapel Prayer & Worship Services - 1st Monday of the month beginning in March, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Come together with your Chapel family for an evening of
dedicated prayer, worship, and scripture reading.
Childcare provided. @ Sanctuary
Jay Hanson
Servant Leaders – Sundays, 9 & 10:45 am
Servant Leaders are our Children Ministry Volunteers at
The Chapel. Some are parents and some are not, but all of
them are a critical part of our children learning to love God
and others. Join us!
Anne Bosarge
Communion Group: Meet Me at The Table
Quarterly
Come experience the view from the other side of the
table. For all communion servers and those who desire
to serve communion at The Chapel, this group will focus
on worship service planning and reinforce the purpose of
communion.
Abra Lattany-Reed & Ashley Tindle
Men’s Group – Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
Our Men’s Group continues with great food, good
times with friends, and helpful discussion among
brothers. Join us for a weekly gathering for fellowship
and Bible study. @ Backyard
Robbie Turner & Ray Scott
Parenting Your Aging Parents – 2nd Sundays, 6 pm
A discussion group for those of us facing the reality of
parents who are now, to some degree, in our care. This
is a time of difficult demands and decisions, and this
group will offer wisdom and support to those of us
trying to make the best choices for our loved ones.
@ Barber home
Gene Barber
Sparrow’s Nest - Ongoing
The Sparrow’s Nest is a local organization supported by
churches and individuals that helps meet the needs of
families in the midst of hard times. This group is
dedicated to helping through donations and service.
Kathy Waller
Treehouse Leadership Team (TLT)
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6 pm
This group of 4th and 5th graders serves in the children’s
ministry by helping teachers, leading songs, and so much
more! These Wednesday night groups equip kids to be
true servant leaders. @ Treehouse.
Anne Bosarge
Youth Volunteers – Ongoing
Contrary to popular belief teenagers rarely bite, and it's
actually a lot of fun to help them encounter God and
grow spiritually. If you're interested in investing for
eternity with our middle or high schoolers, this is the
group for you.
Michael Christianson
Women Warriors – Ongoing
Women Warriors are a group of women dedicated to
waging war for others on their knees. These women
continually lift intercessory prayer on behalf of other
women in a powerful prayer ministry.
Sunday Morning Men – Weekly, 7:30-9 am
Join us for a small group of men who want to learn
and grow in faith in the company of their brothers.
@ Greenhouse.
Corey Bosarge & James Sloan
Young Men’s Bible Study (LBC) –
Wednesdays, 6-7 am
We know it’s early, and we like it that way. Grab some
coffee and sit with us as we talk, pray and worship
together each week. @Sanctuary.
Davey Covey