SMALL GROUPS & CLASSES BIBLE BUDDIES

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Small Group Connect

SMALL GROUPS & CLASSES

BIBLE BUDDIES

Leader: Lynn Stevens - 727-786-0054 / [email protected]

Deepen your knowledge, understanding, and application of the Bible in this verse-by-verse Bible study. Share your insights on various books of the Bible with meaningful discussions about how to apply the Word of God to your everyday life. This semester, we are studying the Book of Luke.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (right after 1st_{service) at the}

church outside on the Basketball Court. Bring your own chair.

WIRED TO THE WORD

Leader: Kathryn Emby - 813-244-3520 / [email protected]

Wired to the Word is a group who seeks to learn and grow in our faith through studying the Bible, other books, and video studies with Biblical teachers. We are a mixed group of all ages of adults. We have members who have the "gift" of teaching and we are blessed by the use of their gift.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. (right after first service) at

the church in A202-203 and on ZOOM. Please email for the link to join online.

REVELATION: A PROMISED BLESSING

Leader: Jerry Riggin - 727-410-6404 / [email protected]

This study of Revelation is an expository (verse by verse) teaching of this book. We go chapter-by-chapter and verse-by-verse through the entire book of Revelation. I will teach the scripture, the story, the prophesy, the history and all significant viewpoints of the many controversial passages in Revelation. We will have a time of worship and prayer to prepare our hearts, then we will dig deep into the Word and end with Q&A. Video recordings will be available for those that are interested but cannot attend.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This study meets on Thursday nights from 7:30-8:45 p.m. (time of worship

at 7:15 p.m.) on ZOOM. Please email for the link to join.

THE POWER OF PRAYER

Leader: Rev. Cathy Hart - 727-785-7487/ [email protected]

There is power when God’s people come together in prayer. Each week you will receive an email with the prayer focus for the week. That way if you are unable to join us in person, please join us in prayer.

Day, Time & Location of Group: We meet every Wednesday morning on ZOOM at 9:00 a.m. Please email

Rev. Cathy for the link to join.

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

SHINING LIGHTS

Leader: Susan Grandy - 727-470-7912 / [email protected]

Shining Lights Ministry’s purpose is to guide the spiritual growth of Special Needs adults through Bible study, music, and outreach, in a caring Christian environment. The vision is to instill in all the certainty that God loves them and to build them up in the name of Christ, letting them know they are equally important in God’s eyes. All Special Needs adults are welcome regardless of gender, race, creed, ethnicity, or religion. To be a part, you must be a Special Needs Adult, 18 years or older.

Day, Time & Location of Group: Meetings have not resumed in person since COVID, but generally we meet

on 4th Tuesday of the month (except for July) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the church. Email or call if you are interested in joining.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

SUNDAY MORNING KINDLE GROUPS Leaders: Leaders vary depending on age/grade

Contact: Melissa Thomas – [email protected] / 727-683-2614

HISkidz Ministry will now be broken up into four main groups for our Preschool and Elementary aged

kiddos! The groups are broken up as listed below and will be referred to as Kindle Groups. The purpose of the kindle groups is to provide more opportunities for purposeful connections- relationship building with peers and with God. Here at HISkidz, we want our kids to be ON FIRE FOR GOD--- and a fire starts with some kindle. The goal will be that our kids are so on fire for God that they feel passionate about sharing the gospel with others and that they take personal ownership of their own faith walk with God.

Age Breakdowns:

Fireflies (3 & 4 year-old)

Sparks (K – 1st Grade) Ignite (2nd – 3rd Grade) Flame (4th – 5th Grade)

Day, Time & Location of Group: Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Children will be checked in at the HISkidz

station in the main lobby prior to the start of the church service.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT REKINDLE GROUPS Leaders: Ms. Missy and the HISkidz Team

ReKindle takes place on Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on ZOOM. The purpose is to provide a

virtual opportunity for kids to reconnect with one another during the week. This is also great for those who are not ready to meet with us in person on Sunday mornings. There will be a time of praise and worship, an activity or game, Bible lesson or story, and a short prayer. Curriculum for ReKindle will closely follow Sunday small group curriculum! Materials are downloadable and sent out via email on Tuesday. Age Breakdowns:

Fireflies (3 & 4 year-old): 6:00-6:30 p.m.

Sparks (K – 1st Grade): 6:30-7:00 p.m. Ignite (2nd – 3rd Grade): 7:00-7:30 p.m. Flame (4th – 5th Grade): 7:30-8:00 p.m. Day, Time & Location of Group: Wednesday nights from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. by age group. If your kids are

interested in joining, email Ms. Missy to be added to the HISkidz email list.

FLAME (4TH_{& 5}TH_GRADERS)

Flame meets for a time of learning & activity for our 4th and 5th graders. Once a month we have an on-site event or go off-site (time varies depending on trip) for a fellowship time as a group to better get to know one another. A current notarized Parent Consent and Medical Authorization Form, is required. Parent

involvement is essential.

Day, Time & Location of Group: 2nd_{Friday of the month during the school year. The time and location vary}

based on activity. Contact Ms. Missy to sign up.

STUDENT MINISTRIES

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP (6TH_{– 8}TH_GRADE) Leader: Joel Figueroa - 727-785-7487 / [email protected]

Join us on Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. for a night of live worship, youth related Bible messages, fun games, free food, and breakout groups. For all middle school students grades 6th - 8th.

Day, Time & Location of Group: Each week on Wednesday night from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the church in the

Youth Room (A208).

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP (9TH_{– 12}TH_GRADE) Leader: Joel Figueroa - 727-785-7487 / [email protected]

Join us on Sunday night at 6:00 p.m. for a night of live worship, youth related Bible messages, fun games, free food, and breakout groups. For all middle school students grades 9th - 12th.

Day, Time & Location of Group: Each week on Wednesday night from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the church in the

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STUDENT MINISTRIES (Continued)

THURSDAY NIGHT ONLINE ZOOM YOUTH GROUP (6TH_{– 12}TH_GRADE) Leader: Joel Figueroa - 727-785-7487 / [email protected]

Out of respect and support to our families that are staying home we have an online option just for you! Each week, we will have all the elements of our in-person Youth Group, just adapted for online. All you need is phone, tablet, or computer and you are all set.

Day, Time & Location of Group: Each week on Thursday night from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on ZOOM. Please email

for the link to join.

STUDENT SMALL GROUPS

Leader: Joel Figueroa - 727-785-7487 / [email protected]

The impact of the small group experience on students over the years is yet to be fully realized. Several small groups still get together 4-5 years beyond high school graduation to reunite and reconnect with each other even though they don’t all go to the same college or even still have ties to Palm Harbor.

Day, Time & Location of Group: Throughout the week we offer grade and gender specific small groups. These

groups offer your student a chance to take the next step and dive deeper into their faith alongside other students. Groups meet anywhere from Chick-fil-A to Chipotle, to the youth room.

MEN’S MINISTRY

GUY’S NIGHT

Leader: Jeremy Gross - 727-683-2572 / [email protected]

Men! Guy's Night is a time for food, discussion, and community. Our desire for this group is to be a gathering of men from the church who can encourage one another, hang out, eat together and walk this life called Christianity side-by-side.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets every Wednesday Night at 8:00 on ZOOM. Please email for

the link to join.

PROMISE SEEKERS

Leader: Paul Wydro - 727-253-8483 / [email protected]

Promise Keepers is a movement of men that encourages men to be better Disciples of Christ, husbands and fathers. These promises are embraced throughout the class. Our goal is to learn more about walking this Christian life in a manor pleasing to Our Lord; it is also about building relationships with each other. Sometimes we just sit and talk in a group setting with folks sharing what is on their heart. What is said in our meetings stays in our meetings. Various studies are either in book form or from RightNow Media.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. on ZOOM for approximately

one hour. Please email for the link to join.

MEN OF PRAYER

Leader: Brian Lennon - 727-781-4686 / [email protected]

As Men of Prayer, our primary purpose is praying for needs in our church, the community, and the world. Please join us for a time of refreshing by the Holy Spirit through our prayers and the Word. The group is open to all men who wish to participate. Drop-ins are always welcome.

Day, Time & Location of Group: Due to COVID, we are not currently meeting on campus. If you would like to

join us when we resume, please email.

WINGMEN

Leader: Lynn Stevens - 727-786-0054 / [email protected]

Wingmen is a group of Christian men sharing faith, fellowship, and food. It is important for the men of the church to gather together for fellowship and community. Please come and join us. The price per person is ~$15, which includes wings, a drink, and tip. We pay with one check for the whole group so please bring cash.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets every Tuesday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sonny’s

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY

LIFT (LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER)

Leader: Andrea Ceely - 727-560-4424 / [email protected]

In LIFT (formerly MOPS), our mission is to go forth, gather, encourage, develop and grow all mothers and caregivers to realize their potential as women, mothers and leaders in the name of Jesus Christ. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” We meet together to

decompress, recharge, and develop meaningful friendships in the midst of mothering. Our meetings include brunch, speakers, crafts, and lots of conversation. It’s a time to connect with moms in the same season, as well as mentor moms who have traveled this road ahead of us. While moms are connecting with other moms, the little ones enjoy fun activities and snacks in the nursery.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets the 1st_{& 3rd Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (with}

few exceptions) at the church in room A202-203.

HARBOR ANGELS WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Leaders: Chris Burns - 727-784-5330 / [email protected]

A community of Christian women who desire to grow closer in relationship with God through Jesus, to develop a joyous and supportive fellowship with other women through God’s love, and to give back to the community through participation in various mission opportunities.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets at various times throughout the year. ETERNITY SISTERS

Leader: Peggy Reid - 727-452-8000 / [email protected]

This is a Covenant Group of women who desire to grow deeper in our faith, volunteerism, and to give to those in need. We alternate study between Books of the Bible and other Christian literature. This group takes their calling to study seriously and each woman is held accountable to a group covenant.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets every Thursday on Zoom from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Please

email for the link to join.

THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Leader: Karen Martin - 727-514-9143 / [email protected]

This semester, we are studying Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World by Melissa Spoelstra. Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. This six-week study examines God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, and provides women six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as they surrender their will to God’s and put their hope in Him alone. The cost of the workbook is $15.00. If you would like to join the study or have questions or nursery needs, contact Karen. Come join us for great study and fellowship.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group and meets every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the church in

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SUPPORT GROUPS

COURAGEOUS SISTERS

Leader: Yvonne White - 727-798-7854 / [email protected]

This group is set to bring together women who are going through the trials of cancer in a loving, supportive Christian atmosphere. The ladies strive to listen in love, share our trials, laugh and pray together, share information, and support each other. This group has evolved into a small group for continued support and assistance for others going through cancer. Our theme is: “We Are Overcomers!”

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets offsite. Email or call if you are interested in joining. PHUMC GRIEF GROUP

Leader: John Kiker - 727-787-8877 / [email protected]

Have you lost a loved one? You don’t have to journey through this time alone. Join us as we support each other through difficult times.

Day, Time & Location of Group: This group meets 2nd Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the church in the

Chapel (located off the South side of the Sanctuary). On the 4th Friday we meet offsite for lunch.

RECOVERY IN CHRIST

Leader: Gary Tweten - 727-403-9005 / [email protected]

Suffering under the weight of alcoholism and/or addiction? Feeling powerless? There is one who has all power. Jesus Christ! Surrender at the Cross and find Recovery in Christ.

Day, Time & Location of Group: Meetings have not resumed in person since COVID, but generally we meet