2019 Connection Groups
Connection Groups available at First Colony, Foster Creek and Christ's Church Online.
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Includes <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
participating in the Emotionally<br />
Healthy You churchwide study.<br />
<strong>2019</strong><br />
GATHER. GROW. GO.
connection groups<br />
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Introduction • What Are <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong>?<br />
Getting Connected<br />
Foster Creek Neighborhood <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
First Colony Neighborhood <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
First Colony Online <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
First Colony Men’s <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
First Colony Women’s <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
First Colony Care <strong>Groups</strong><br />
First Colony Sunday Morning <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
First Colony Wednesday Night <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong><br />
Common Questions<br />
Shepherding Elders
WHAT ARE CONNECTION GROUPS?<br />
We want to help you experience community on a deeper<br />
level. A <strong>Connection</strong> Group is the best way for you to form<br />
meaningful relationships and belong to a group of people<br />
that truly know you.<br />
<strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong> GATHER to fellowship and encourage<br />
one another. They GROW through Bible study and prayer,<br />
and they GO as they serve each other, volunteer in our<br />
church and reach out to our community.<br />
GETTING CONNECTED<br />
Getting connected is EASY! If you are looking for a<br />
<strong>Connection</strong> Group just follow the 3 Easy Steps:<br />
EXPLORE<br />
Explore the <strong>Connection</strong><br />
Group Catalog.<br />
Which group interests you?<br />
RESPOND<br />
Fill out a brief form on<br />
campus or online.<br />
firstcolonychurch.org/respond<br />
CONNECT<br />
We will connect you<br />
to a <strong>Connection</strong><br />
Group!<br />
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CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM<br />
The Childcare Subsidy Program is available for parents<br />
who want to participate in a <strong>Connection</strong> Group. It’s<br />
a fantastic resource allowing you the opportunity to<br />
participate in a <strong>Connection</strong> Group without the worry of<br />
childcare costs. You have the flexibility of choosing your<br />
own sitter and setting your own price. First Colony will<br />
then subsidize the cost based on fixed rates (found on our<br />
website). Depending on the cost of your sitter this may<br />
cover all or a portion of the cost.<br />
To learn more and sign up visit the link below:<br />
firstcolonychurch.org/subsidyprogram<br />
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FOSTER CREEK<br />
NEIGHBORHOOD<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS
Participating in Emotionally Healthy You Study<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Gary & Kathy McLoughlin<br />
Where: Richmond/River’s Edge<br />
When: Sundays • 5:30pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 40’s - 70’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families With Children<br />
Andy & Stephanie Pace<br />
Dan & Sarina Grasham<br />
Where: Richmond/Pecan Grove<br />
When: Sundays • 5:00pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 30’s - 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Women’s Group<br />
Marquita Cantwell & Mollie Sparks<br />
Where: Richmond/Pecan Grove<br />
When: Thursdays • 1:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families With Teens<br />
& Empty-Nesters<br />
Jeff & Diane Simmons<br />
Where: Richmond/Wood’s<br />
Edge<br />
When: Sundays • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 40’s - 60’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Young Marrieds &<br />
Families With Children<br />
Warren & Lisa Cates<br />
Where: Richmond/Pecan Grove<br />
When: Sundays • Time Varies<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 20’s - 30’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Multi-Generation<br />
Gordon & Gretchen Ware<br />
Where: North Richmond<br />
When: Sunday Afternoon<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
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FIRST COLONY<br />
NEIGHBORHOOD<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS
Children’s Programs Available<br />
Participating in Emotionally Healthy You Study<br />
YOUNG SINGLES & FAMILIES<br />
Families With Children<br />
Chris & Bethany Groves<br />
Jordan & Ashlie Black<br />
Where: Missouri City/Sienna<br />
When: Sundays • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families With Children<br />
Kevin & Le Hayes<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 30’s - 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families With Children<br />
& Teens<br />
Chad & Andi St. Jean<br />
Where: East Richmond/<br />
Greatwood<br />
When: Sundays • 5:30pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 30’s - 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families With Children<br />
Matt & Rachel Semanek<br />
Where: Missouri City/Quail<br />
Valley/Lake Olympia<br />
When: Sundays • TBD<br />
Frequency: TBD<br />
Age Range: 30’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families With Children<br />
Andrew & Brittany Pauley<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Greatwood<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am or<br />
Afternoon<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 30’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families with Children<br />
Ryan & Katie Bien<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Greatwood<br />
When: Sundays • 4:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 20’s - 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
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Families with Teens<br />
Johnny & Laura Spiegel<br />
Where: Sugar Land<br />
When: Sat & Sun Evenings<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families with Children<br />
Cody & Bethany Girod<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Greatwood<br />
When: Sunday • 5:00pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 30’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families with Teens<br />
Pete & Missy Edgmon<br />
Where: Sugar Land<br />
When: Sundays • 12:30pm<br />
Frequency: 3rd Sunday<br />
Age Range: 40’s - 50’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families with Children<br />
James & Tiffany Wright<br />
Where: Sugar Land<br />
When: Sunday Evenings<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 30’s - 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families with Children<br />
Sam & Christel Walker<br />
Where: Pearland & Inner Loop<br />
When: Sundays • 5:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 30’s - 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families with Children<br />
Andrew & Erin Leeser<br />
Where: First Colony<br />
When: Sundays • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Monthly<br />
Age Range: 30’s - 40’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Families With Children<br />
Tommy & Brice Waldron<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Riverstone<br />
Status: Full<br />
Families with Children<br />
Landon & Aja Speights<br />
Brandon & Brittnie Blackburn<br />
Where: Sugar Land<br />
Status: Full<br />
Families with Teens<br />
Alex & Tiffany Nuno<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Greatwood<br />
Status: Full<br />
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Families with Teens<br />
Bill & Anna Taylor<br />
Where: Needville<br />
Status: Full<br />
Families with Children<br />
Aaron & Cheryl Weaver<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Greatwood<br />
Status: Full<br />
Families with Children<br />
Tiger & DeAndria Brigham<br />
Where: Missouri City/Sienna<br />
Status: Full<br />
Families with Children<br />
Kyle & Janell Mickelson<br />
Where: Richmond<br />
Status: Full<br />
Families with Children<br />
Derek & Stacy Seawel<br />
Where: Sugar Land/First Colony/<br />
Greatwood<br />
Status: Full<br />
MULTI-GENERATIONAL<br />
Multi-Generational<br />
Gary & Patti Tuma<br />
Greg & Peggy Stirman<br />
Where: Sugar Land/First Colony<br />
When: Sundays • 5:00 pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Multi-Generational<br />
Kim & Shirley Brigham<br />
Where: Sugar Land/<br />
Commonwealth<br />
When: 2nd Saturday • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Monthly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Multi-Generational<br />
Lynn & Terry Aven<br />
Where: Houston/Bellaire<br />
When: Sundays • 6:30pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Multi-Generational<br />
Lee & Sara Hughes<br />
Larry & Mary Ellen Seigler<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Missouri City<br />
Status: Full<br />
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EMPTY-NESTERS<br />
& MATURE SINGLES<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Greg & Stephanie Hoogerwerf<br />
Where: Richmond/Sugar Land<br />
When: Sundays • 6:30pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 50’s - 60’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Steven Cornelson<br />
Where: Luby’s Sugar Land<br />
When: Sundays • 3:00pm<br />
Frequency: 2nd Sunday Monthly<br />
Age Range: 60’s - 80’s<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Steve & Brenda Leeser<br />
Where: Richmond/Del Webb<br />
When: Sunday • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 60+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Doug & Janet Calvin<br />
Where: Houston/Missouri City/<br />
Sugar Land<br />
When: Sunday • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Every 3 Weeks<br />
Age Range: 45 - 75<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Jerry & Kim Morris<br />
Where: Richmond/Pecan Grove/<br />
Sugar Land<br />
When: Sundays • 5:00pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 45 - 85<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
David & Kelly Braun<br />
Where: Missouri City/Sienna<br />
When: Sunday • 5:30pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 50+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Alan & Cindy Scott<br />
Where: Pecan Grove/<br />
Long Meadow Farms<br />
When: Saturday • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 50+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
John & Rowena Szanty<br />
Where: Richmond/Veranda<br />
When: Sunday • 12:30pm<br />
Frequency: Monthly<br />
Age Range: 50+<br />
Status: Open<br />
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Empty-Nesters<br />
Bill & Toni Grasham<br />
Where: Richmond/Pecan Grove<br />
When: Saturday • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: 50+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Empty-Nesters & Mature<br />
Singles<br />
Les & Peggy Polvado/Mack & Marsha Leigh<br />
Where: Stafford<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Walter & Joyce Caskey<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Missouri City/<br />
Rosenberg<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Galen & Kathy Cobb<br />
Where: Sugar Land/First Colony<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters & Mature Singles<br />
Roger & Elizabeth McCorckle<br />
Where: Sugar Land/First Colony<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Bill & Bridget Norton<br />
Where: Greatwood/Richmond<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Carl & Marilyn Chapman<br />
Where: Sugar Land/First Colony<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Rocky & Ginger Hudson<br />
Where: Sugar Land<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Brad & Anita Clarkston<br />
Where: Richmond/Sugar Land<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Butch & Melanie Watterson<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Greatwood/<br />
Rosenberg<br />
Status: Full<br />
Empty-Nesters<br />
Curtis & Meredith Duncan<br />
Where: Sugar Land/Commonwealth<br />
Status: Full<br />
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FIRST COLONY<br />
ONLINE CAMPUS<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS
Participating in Emotionally Healthy You Study<br />
Whether you travel, live too far away, or simply enjoy connecting<br />
with people Online, these groups are a new way to participate in a<br />
<strong>Connection</strong> Group. Connect during the week with your computer or<br />
mobile device.<br />
Online Group<br />
David & Phyllis Barnett<br />
Where: Online<br />
When: Sunday • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Emotionally Healthy<br />
Community<br />
Kyle Strickland & David Barnett<br />
Where: Livestreamed from<br />
First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sunday • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly • 9/9-10/27<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Online Group<br />
Leah Rabb<br />
Where: Online<br />
When: TBD<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
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FIRST COLONY<br />
MEN’S<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS
Children’s Programs Available<br />
Men’s Group<br />
Thom Besso & Paul Rizzotto<br />
Where: La Madeline Sugar Land<br />
When: Wednesdays • 7:30am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Men’s Group<br />
Walter Caskey<br />
Where: Denny’s Hwy 6<br />
When: Thursdays • 7:00am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 50+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Men’s Group<br />
Kyle Mickelson & Wade Holmes<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Wednesdays • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Men’s Group<br />
Jordan Black<br />
Where: Sienna Plantation<br />
When: Wednesdays • 6:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Men’s Group<br />
Billy Granville & Albert Faraone<br />
Where: Panera Sugar Land<br />
When: Fridays • 7:00am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
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FIRST COLONY<br />
WOMEN’S<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS
Children’s Programs Available<br />
Women’s Bible Study<br />
firstcolonychurch.org/wbs<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Tuesdays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly, Sept-Dec<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Registration Opens In August<br />
Divorced Women’s Group<br />
Kathy Krimsky<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
& Homes<br />
When: Fri or Sat • 6:30pm<br />
Frequency: Semi-Monthly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Monday Night Girl’s Group<br />
Sheila Wright<br />
Where: Sugar Land/ Alcorn Bend<br />
When: Mondays • 6:30pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 20 - 35<br />
Status: Open<br />
Women’s Group<br />
Marquita Cantwell & Molie Sparks<br />
Where: Richmond/Pecan Grove<br />
When: Thursdays • 1:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Women’s Group Unwind<br />
Kristin Wyatt & Janell Mickleson<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Wednesdays • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly, June - Aug<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Women’s Book Club<br />
Harden, Reinoso, Wilson<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
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FIRST COLONY<br />
CARE<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
You were not meant to go through<br />
life’s struggles alone. Our First Colony<br />
campus offers groups and counseling in<br />
various capacities to meet the needs that<br />
accompany difficult times. Biblical guidance,<br />
compassion and strong communal support<br />
form the basis of our Care Ministries.<br />
MORE INFO<br />
firstcolonychurch.org/care
Children’s Programs Available<br />
Celebrate Recovery<br />
Don Payne & Elayne Adams<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Fridays • 6:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Grief Support Group<br />
Virgil Fry<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Seasonal, Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Divorce Care<br />
Various Times & Locations<br />
care@firstcolonychurch.org<br />
Status: Open<br />
Chronic Pain/Illness<br />
Support Group<br />
Cindy Scott<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Monthly<br />
Last Sunday Of Month<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Grace & Truth Support Group<br />
Ron Ballard<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
While We’re Waiting<br />
Tim & Donna Eller<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Thursdays • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Monthly<br />
Third Thursday Of Month<br />
Age Range All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
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FIRST COLONY<br />
SUNDAY MORNING<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
Meet on First Colony campus every Sunday at 9:45am
Children’s Programs Available<br />
Participating in Emotionally Healthy You Study<br />
Family Class<br />
Chad Baker & Charlie Onstead<br />
An interactive group open to<br />
parents, grandparents, and<br />
children of all ages, designed for<br />
multi-generational settings.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Young Adults<br />
Ben Edmiston, Jesse Brown<br />
A group designed for young<br />
adults, single or married, with or<br />
without children.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 20+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Singles<br />
Don Payne & John Ricks<br />
Open to singles of any age, with<br />
many opportunities for activities<br />
outside of Sunday mornings.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Journeys<br />
Josh & Denise Cummings<br />
A discussion-based group for<br />
adults of any age.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 30+<br />
Status: Open<br />
East Room<br />
Brad & Anita Clarkston<br />
A group taught in a variety of<br />
formats, for adults of any age.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 50+<br />
Status: Open<br />
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Chapel Class<br />
Rodney Howald & Kimmett Brigham<br />
A group taught in a variety<br />
of formats, filled with active,<br />
seasoned adults.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 50+<br />
Status: Open<br />
International Group<br />
Ronnie Wright & Jim Shahan<br />
An established ESL Bible study<br />
group, taught in English.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Women’s Book Club<br />
Harden, Reinoso, Wilson<br />
Rich discussion for married or<br />
single ladies of any age.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Spanish Group<br />
Tony Aguilar<br />
A bi-lingual group, taught<br />
primarily in Spanish, but open to<br />
people who speak English.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
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Deaf Group<br />
Tony Slate<br />
Taught exclusively with American<br />
Sign Language.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
College-Aged Group<br />
Ben Elrod<br />
Open to members and guests of<br />
college age.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Beginner’s English<br />
Grant Wright<br />
A starting point for ESL members<br />
and guests. A great place for<br />
FriendSpeak readers on Sunday<br />
mornings.<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Sundays • 9:45am<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
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FIRST COLONY<br />
WEDNESDAY NIGHT<br />
CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
Meet on First Colony campus every Wednesday at 7:00pm
Children’s Programs Available<br />
Men’s Group<br />
Kyle Mickelson & Wade Holmes<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Wednesdays • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
Open Bible Study<br />
Josh & Denise Cummings<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Wednesdays • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly<br />
Age Range: All Ages<br />
Status: Open<br />
Women’s Group Unwind<br />
Kristin Wyatt & Janell Mickelson<br />
Where: First Colony Campus<br />
When: Wednesdays • 7:00pm<br />
Frequency: Weekly, June - Aug<br />
Age Range: 18+<br />
Status: Open<br />
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COMMON QUESTIONS<br />
What does it mean when a group is listed as Open?<br />
<strong>Groups</strong> listed with a status of open are actively seeking<br />
new members.<br />
What does it mean when a group is listed as Full?<br />
<strong>Groups</strong> can become full for a season when they have<br />
reached an optimal size, and can no longer accommodate<br />
additional members.<br />
I visited a group, but it isn’t the right fit for me. What do<br />
I do now?<br />
We encourage you to visit a group 2-3 times before<br />
committing. No pressure - if a group isn’t the right fit,<br />
we will gladly help you find another one. Everyone<br />
understands the need to find a group that fits your<br />
schedule and spiritual needs.<br />
I found a group that looks like a good fit, but I don’t fall<br />
within the listed age range. Can I still join?<br />
Listed age ranges are suggestions to give you an idea<br />
of the group demographics, not to exclude you from<br />
attending. Generally, we encourage you to find a group<br />
that is similar to your age, life stage and neighborhood.<br />
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Do I have to join a group from my campus?<br />
No, while we are a multi-site church and <strong>Connection</strong><br />
<strong>Groups</strong> are organized by campus, you are encouraged to<br />
choose a group from any of the campuses.
Can I belong to more than one group?<br />
Yes, however we ask you to be involved in one primary<br />
<strong>Connection</strong> Group. One where you develop deeper<br />
relationships in a close-knit community.<br />
I have children, is childcare provided during group<br />
meetings?<br />
We have on-campus groups at our First Colony Campus<br />
Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and Tuesday<br />
mornings that run concurrent with children’s programs. All<br />
other <strong>Connection</strong> <strong>Groups</strong> choose their own approach to<br />
meet childcare needs.<br />
Look for this<br />
icon to quickly<br />
locate groups with concurrent<br />
children’s programs.<br />
I am interested in leading or hosting a new group, how<br />
do I do this?<br />
Contact us! We are always looking for new leaders and<br />
hosts. Group Leader Training Sessions are offered regularly<br />
throughout the year.<br />
CONTACT<br />
connections@firstcolonychurch.org<br />
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SHEPHERDING ELDERS<br />
MEN’S CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
Thom Besso Men’s Group<br />
Jordan Black Men’s Group<br />
Walter Caskey Men’s Group`<br />
Wed Night Men’s Group<br />
Billy Granville Men’s Group<br />
NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
Don & Judy Avera<br />
Lynn & Terry Aven<br />
Ryan & Katie Bien<br />
David & Kelly Braun<br />
Kim & Shirley Brigham<br />
Tiger & Deandria Brigham<br />
Doug & Janet Calvin<br />
Walter & Joyce Caskey<br />
Carl & Marilyn Chapman<br />
Brad & Anita Clarkston<br />
Galen & Kathy Cobb<br />
Steve Cornelson<br />
Lee & Sara Hughes<br />
Curtis & Meredith Duncan<br />
Pete & Missy Edgmon<br />
Cody & Bethany Girod<br />
Bill & Toni Grasham<br />
Greg & Stephanie Hoogerwerf<br />
Rocky & Ginger Hudson<br />
James & Tiffany Wright<br />
Andrew & Erin Leeser<br />
Steve & Brenda Leeser<br />
Chris & Bethany Groves<br />
Kyle & Janell Mickelson<br />
Jerry & Kim Morris<br />
Bill & Bridget Norton<br />
Alex & Tiffany Nuno<br />
Roger & Elizabeth McCorkle<br />
Andrew & Brittany Pauley<br />
Kevin & Le Hayes<br />
Les & Peggy Polvado/Mack & Marsha Leigh<br />
Alan & Cindy Scott<br />
Derek & Stacey Seawel<br />
John & Rowena Szatny<br />
Matt & Rachel Semanek<br />
SHEPHERDING ELDER<br />
Butch Watterson<br />
Chad Baker<br />
Don Avera<br />
David Avera<br />
Andrew Leeser<br />
Don Avera<br />
Doug Calvin<br />
John Park<br />
Tim Smith<br />
Kim Brigham<br />
Juan Craig<br />
Doug Calvin<br />
Don Avera<br />
Butch Watterson<br />
Brad Clarkston<br />
Bill Grasham<br />
Kim Brigham<br />
Rocky Hudson<br />
Curtis Duncan<br />
Josh Cummings<br />
Josh Cummings<br />
Bill Grasham<br />
Bob Gowens<br />
Rocky Hudson<br />
Chad Baker<br />
Andrew Leeser<br />
Steve Manley<br />
David Avera<br />
Steve Manley<br />
Jerry Morris<br />
Rocky Hudson<br />
Andrew Leeser<br />
Bill Grasham<br />
Robert Beasley<br />
Scott Wolfe<br />
Steve Manley<br />
John Park<br />
Darrell Roth<br />
Bob Gowens<br />
John Park<br />
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Landon & Aja Speights<br />
Johnny & Laura Spiegel<br />
Chad & Andi St. Jean<br />
Bill & Anna Taylor<br />
Gary & Patti Tuma<br />
Tommy & Brice Waldron<br />
Sam & Christel Walker<br />
Butch & Melanie Watterson<br />
Aaron & Cheryl Weaver<br />
SUNDAY MORNING CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
Chapel Class<br />
Deaf Group<br />
East Room Group<br />
Family Group<br />
International Group<br />
Journeys<br />
Singles<br />
Spanish Group<br />
Women’s Book Club<br />
Young Adults<br />
College Group<br />
CARE GROUPS<br />
Celebrate Recovery<br />
Chronic Pain/Illness<br />
Friendspeak<br />
Grace & Truth<br />
While We’re Waiting<br />
WOMEN’S CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
Tuesday Women’s Class<br />
Kathy Krimsky Women’s Group<br />
MNG - Sugar Land<br />
Cantwell & Sparks Women’s Group<br />
Wed Night UNWIND<br />
ONLINE CONNECTION GROUPS<br />
David Barnett<br />
Leah Rabb<br />
Bob Gowens<br />
Bob Gowens<br />
Juan Craig<br />
Tim Smith<br />
Greg Stirman<br />
Charlie Onstead<br />
Dana Wright<br />
Butch Watterson<br />
Darrell Roth<br />
Kim Brigham<br />
Jerry Morris<br />
Brad Clarkston<br />
Charlie Onstead<br />
Jim Shahan<br />
Josh Cummings<br />
Tony Aguilar<br />
Tony Aguilar<br />
Scott Wolfe<br />
David Avera<br />
Chad Baker<br />
Curtis Duncan<br />
Juan Craig<br />
Jim Shahan<br />
Doug Calvin<br />
Kim Brigham<br />
Brad Clarkston<br />
Jerry Morris<br />
Dana Wright<br />
Jerry Morris<br />
Greg Stirman<br />
Randy Glover<br />
Rocky Hudson<br />
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3<br />
Easy<br />
steps to<br />
Get Connected!<br />
EXPLORE<br />
1<br />
RESPOND<br />
CONNECT<br />
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