Spring 2019 ConnectHER Groups Booklet

W O M E N ’ S

S M A L L

G R O U P S

T H E F E A R L E S S WA R R I O R P R I N C E S S W O M E N ' S M I N I S T RY I S F O U N D E D O N THE SCRIPTURES II TIMOTHY 1:7, PSALM 1 4 4 : 1 A N D G A L AT I A N S 4 : 7 . W E B E L I E V E T H AT T H E L O R D I S R A I S I N G U P A C O M PA N Y O F W O M E N T H AT A R E C A P T I VAT E D B Y H I S V O I C E . I N A T I M E WHERE SO MANY THINGS ARE D E M A N D I N G O U R AT T E N T I O N , W E A R E DETERMINED TO HEAR AND OBEY HIS V O I C E ! W E H AV E A PA S S I O N T O J O I N WITH AND LOVE OUR SISTERS AND RUN

WITH THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS.

W H A T

A R E

C onne c t H E R g ro u p s m e e t all o ve r th e c ity o f J ac kso n ville and s u r ro u n d in g a re as an d are small g ro u p s d e sig n e d s peci f ic a l l y f o r YO U . F ro m B ib le stu d ie s to p raye r g ro u ps, from o u t re a c h t o g ro up s th at are g e are d to w ard sp e c if i c ag e s , t h e re is s o m e th in g f o r e ac h w o man an d g irl.

We a re me a n t to wa lk t o g e t h e r an d are s t ro n g e r w it h ot he r s . D o n ’t w a it - - jo in a g ro u p to d ay! Th e g ro u p s a v a ila b le t h is q u a r te r are liste d in th is b ro c h u re .

IT ' S N OT S U P P O S E D T O B E T H I S WAY Kathy Kane (910) 545-8007 • kathykane1@yahoo.com

February 11, 18 & 25, March 25, April 15 & 22, 6:45-8:45pm 1006 CLAYMORE DR, JACKSONVILLE A bible study by Lysa Terkeurst from Proverbs 31 Ministry. This Study will help you find unexpected strength when disappointments leave you shattered.

FINDING HOPE Christy Corey (910) 478-5509 • ccorey528@gmail.com

February 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, 7pm 605 SIOUX DR, JACKSONVILLE It can feel like a battle loving those that have experienced trauma & struggle with wounds of the past. It can be easy to lose hope, but you are not in this alone! Find hope, support, healing, & get the tools you need to fight. We are rising up together and taking a stand for our family, relationships, and ourselves.

BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND Deontay Brannon (910) 240-2915 • deontay.Brannon@gmail.com

February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, 6:30pm 278 CALDWELL LOOP, JACKSONVILLE Winning the battle in your mind and learning how we can change our lives by changing the way we think is so vital to our Christian walk. We will provide strategies to help overcome feelings of anger, worry, doubt, confusion and depression.

APOLOGETICS D E F E N D I N G T H E FA IT H M a r i e M erc e d (910) 939-9857 • seriousmrs@gmail.com

Dates/Times TBA LOCATION TBA Have you ever questioned your faith and were unsure how to move forward? In this group, we will not only cover how to share your faith with unbelievers, but will discuss the Bible’s authenticity, Archeological and Scientific Biblical proof of our faith, the Trinity and one God, Evolution and Creation, Jesus and the resurrection and much more! We will meet one Saturday per month.

R E F IT April Courie

M A D E T O C R AV E Dottie Brawley

(573) 647-1143 • missapril143@cs.com

(910) 346-4370 • bildot@ec.rr.com

February 11, 18, 21 & 25, March 4, 7, 11, 18, 21, 25 & 28, April 4, 8, 15, 18, 22 & 29, May 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, 27, 30, June 3, 10, 13, 17, 24, 27, 6-7pm

February 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 11 & 21, 11am - 1pm

IRON FORGED FITNESS 861 PINEY GREEN RD REFIT is a positive fitness experience that fits everyBODY, no matter size, fitness level or previous experience. Together, we will throw out fear, doubt, and insecurity in exchange for strength, courage, and an overall transformation from the inside out.

IN HIS PRESENCE

E va E va n s + S a n d ra J e n k i n s (910) 330-4411 • (910) 478-8815

February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, 7pm 220 EASTRIDGE CT, JACKSONVILLE This group gives you the opportunity to spend one on one time in the presence of God through prayer and worship.

104 BISCAYNE CT, JACKSONVILLE In "Made to Crave" author Lysa TerKeurst suggests that weight loss struggles aren't a curse but rather a blessing in the making. She won't tell you what to eat, rather she explores why we make unhealthy food choices. She'll help you discover what it is you're really craving, and how that need can only be met in our faithful Heavenly Father. Cost is $15 and includes book and workbook.

DIVINE MILITARY DETOURS

Amanda Roberts

(256) 609-3900 • loved_mommie@yahoo.com

February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, 6:30-8pm 558 COMFORT RD, RICHLANDS (June TBD) In this group, we will be discussing the many detours and challenges that come through being connected to the military as a service member, spouse, parent, or even the child of a service member and how to look for God's divine purpose in those detours.

THE BODY OUTREACH MINISTRY

H E A LT HY B Y D E S I G N Aubrey Stewart

C as s andra Lee + Heidi Turner

(910) 968-7494 • aubstew30@icloud.com

910-526-1242 • 910-934-1465

February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, 6-8pm

Conference Call every Thursday at 9:30pm (time subject to change) CONFERENCE CALL Outreach Ministry to young women employed in our local gentlemen's clubs.

EVENT PRAISERS Yo l a n d a Pe t t e w a y (910) 381-8929 • sccyblue71@yahoo.com

February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8 (6pm), 4pm 119 INVESTMENT LN, JACKSONVILLE This group will go to see Christian movies, attend concerts, and other events in the community to learn the in and outs of Jacksonville and spend quality time together.

630 SHADOWRIDGE RD, JACKSONVILLE This is a bible study for women who would like to lose weight and get healthy God’s way! Learning how to worship God by taking care of the vessel He has given us and debunking all the lies of the enemy that keep us trapped in unhealthy habits and fears of going to the gym.

PUT TING FEET TO Y O U R P R AY E R S Katie Mims (912) 326-4437 • ladybug_mims@yahoo.com

February 11 & 18, March 11 & 18, April 15 & 22, May 13 & 20, June 10 & 17, 6:30-7pm VARIOUS LOCATIONS - SEE WEB SITE A group of ladies putting their feet in different areas in the city to pray and intercede for God to be first, and to see the heart of this city sold out to God our Father.

L A D I E S O F T H E O R I E NT Calyn Paquin (910) 388-8532 • gapccp@gmail.com First Thursdays of the month, 6:30pm

L O C AT I O N T B D If you are of Japanese/Okinawan, Korean, Vietnamese or Chinese ethnicity, we share similar cultural heritage/traditions. Please join us for a time of fellowship, encouragement, outreach, and prayer for one another.

LOVE UNENDING Meagan Stephens (910) 308-3581 • MrsStephensKnows@gmail.com

February 9, 16 & 23, March 2, 9 & 16, 9am

PANERA BREAD, JACKSONVILLE For moms of small children (ten and under) who are seeking to rekindle the love in marriage in the midst of the exhaustion of motherhood.

ROL YOUNG ADULT LADIES T iffany Borges + Er ianna S cott

tiffany@rolchurch.com • erianna@rolchurch.com

February 28, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, May 16, June TBD, 7pm 1700 AERIE CT. APT. 3H, JACKSONVILLE (APRIL - JUNE LOCATION TBD) A place for young adult women (18 and graduated 35 years old) to connect and grow together. This semester we will be reading and discussing "Healing the Wounded Soul" by Katie Souza.

ADVANCE FUSE TEEN GIRLS Ti ffany B orges + E r ia n n a S cott

tiffany@rolchurch.com • erianna@rolchurch.com

February 2 & 9, March 2 & 9, April 13, May & June TBD, 6pm

ROL ANNEX Group for girls in 8th-12th grades.

S P E A K “ F A I T H & L IV E ” Latrice Osmack (910) 545-0440 • osmacklm@gmail.com

M O M S I N P R AY E R Marilyn Ledoux (910) 382-0750 • mamabear2@hotmail.com

Dates TBD, 6:30pm 204 BIG FISH RUN, JACKSONVILLE

February 7, 14 & 28, March 7, 21 & 28, April 4, 11 & 25, May 9, 16, 23 & 30, June 6, 11am

We will learn how to live from a place of victory by applying God’s Word and speaking it daily.

ONSLOW COUNTY PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER, JACKSONVILLE Moms in prayer impacts children and schools for Christ by gathering women to pray.

G R OW I N G F R O M FA IT H TO P E R F E C T T R UST

MILLENNIAL MOMS MONDAY

(910) 459-6124 • pgrimes@hotmail.com

(910) 382-5901 • crownedbyhim325@gmail.com

Peggy Grimes

February 12 & 26, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 14 & 28, June 11 & 25, 6:30 - 8pm 321 GLEN CANNON DR, JACKSONVILLE In our study of "Moving from Faith to Perfect Trust" we will be using a study by Derry James-Tannariello titled: Living Volume One: Praying in the YES of God. Many of us have faith, but are we moving from faith to "Perfect Trust"?

Sammi Detres

February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 10, 6:30pm 190 HUFFMANTOWN RD, RICHLANDS For young moms looking to connect spiritually, fellowship, break the mold, and build a village to raise our children together.

UNEXPECTED STRENGTH IN TIMES OF DISAPPOINTMENT

Tia Jackson

GET INTO POSITION Susanne Long

(910) 347-5249 • tiathomasjackson@hotmail.com

(910) 330-5073 • susanne.long@onslow.k12.nc.us

February 21, March 21, April 25, May 23, June 27, 7pm 106 HILLS LOROUGH LOOP, JACKSONVILLE

February 21, March 28, April 25, May (Virtual meeting), June 27, 12-1:30pm 206 BUNKER CT, JACKSONVILLE

Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. When dealing with disappointments we can find unexpected strength as we learn what it means to wrestle well between our faith and our feelings.

Finding and embracing our purpose leads to position with Him and position in the natural. Using the Bible App and study plans, we will connect virtually and in person.

THE OVERCOMERS

THE CLIMB: WOMEN EMPOWERED

J o w a n n a Wa t s o n + K e r i Wo o t e n jowanna.watson@gmail.com • kpeiwooten@gmail.com

February 15, March 15, April 15, May 12, June 14, 7pm 114 STONECROFT LN, JACKSONVILLE Would you you like to join us in a powerful journey as we study unique women of the Bible? This will be a time of learning, prayer, & fellowship.

O ctav i a T h om as + B a r b a ra D o z i er (404) 368-6521 • (910) 382-2436

February 12, March 12, April 8, May 13, 6:30-8pm 207 RIVERBIRCH PL, JACKSONVILLE The Climb is about hope, empowerment, moving higher, and seeing purpose on the other side of your pain. The Climb is connecting oneself to another fearless sister with whom you may share similar experiences and loss, with whom you can share openly and without judgement, and with whom you will feel encouraged and continually lifted in prayer.

SINGLE MOMS GROUP Re g i n a H a r t l e y + K i m b e r ly H a m m

(910) 467- 4464 • rdhartley1@yahoo.com

February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, 2pm 135 HARMONY WAY, RICHLANDS If you need encouragement as a single mom, this is the group for you!

ROL WELLNESS MINISTRY Jessica Simpson

CALLED TO WRITE

Cheryl Mullins + Dawne McElhinney (910) 340-5014 • camullins64@gmail.com

Dates TBD, 10am 122 SPRINGLEAF LN, JACKSONVILLE Designed to teach us about our partnership with God as well as learning the process of writing to publishing.

PRAYERTREKERS Janice Burns (910) 650-2292 • janiceburns10@yahoo.com

February 16, March 16, April 13, May 11, June 8, 10-11am

February 9, 16 & 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, April 6, 13 & 27, May 4 & 18, June 1, 8, 15 & 22, 10am

BARNES & NOBLE, JACKSONVILLE MALL

VARIOUS LOCATIONS - SEE WEB SITE

This group is designed to promote and improve health and well-being among the members of River of Life Church by providing health-related information and support.

This group focuses on our WHOLE bodies, The Temple of the Holy Spirit. We will walk and pray every Saturday morning. On rainy and extremely cold days, we will walk inside. Our goal is to strengthen our CORE as we flex our spiritual muscles bathed in PRAYER.

(910) 389-9514 • Jessica_Simpson7816@yahoo.com

A PLACE OF PEACE Barbara Butler 910-549-471 • msnavyret@gmail.com 1st Saturday of the Month, 11am 1 1 2 D A P H N E C I R , H U B E RT A place where ladies and girls of all ages can meet, relax, watch movies, fellowship, and spend time together in an safe setting to decompress from the busy-ness of life.

FIT 4 CHRIST

Irene Ly nch + Rhon d a News on

(910) 382-2107 • (910) 382-5667

F e b r u a r y 2 3 , M a rc h 2 & 2 3 , April 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, June 1 & 15, 10am ROL FELLOWSHIP HALL This group is designed to improve and maintain physical health by engaging in a variety of activities such as: aerobic exercise, interval training, combat cardio, strength training and stretching. The class will be structured with activities based on your personal abilities. As weeks progress, ladies will learn the importance of becoming more physically fit.

HEART TO HEART 1

HEART TO HEART 2

irises1958@aol.com • onifer23@gmail.com

irises1958@aol.com • onifer23@gmail.com

F e b r u a r y 2 1 , M a rc h 7 & 2 1 , April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, 6-8pm L O C AT I O N T B A

F e b r u a r y 2 1 , M a rc h 7 & 2 1 , April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, 2-4pm L O C AT I O N T B A

Building friendships with other Godly women.

Building friendships with other Godly women.

Kathy Lanier + Jaquie Onifer

Kathy Lanier + Jaquie Onifer

HEALING WOUNDS Sandra Adams sandra.adams0322@gmail.com

F e b r u a r y 9 & 2 3 , M a rc h 9 & 2 3 , A p r i l 1 3 & 2 7 , M a y 11 & 25, June 8 & 22, 9-10am CONFERENCE CALL We learn how to heal from the wounds of our past by setting boundaries God's way.

SHINE GIRLS

To p e k a B e n t o n + K a r e n Ta t e s

(910) 346-1114 • topeka@rolchurch.com

February 15, March 8, April 26, May 10 (7pm), June 21, 6:30pm VARIOUS LOCATIONS - SEE WEB SITE Girls Kindergarten through seventh grade. Learning who we are at an early age to become the women God has predestined us to be. Changing lives and destinies, one girl at a time.

INNER HEALING Anne Chick (910)330-0483 • nanachick@ec.rr.com

2nd and 4th Fridays of May and June, 7-9pm 113 NEW CASTLE DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE We utilize Christ-centered techniques developed by John and Paula Sandford of Elijah House Ministries to learn how to understand ourselves better and to minister to women of all levels of life experience through powerful healing prayer and Godly, compassionate relationships.

GOD IS ON THE MOVE Michelle Smith

M I N D , B O DY & S O U L Marie McClellan

760-221-4250 • lightonearth40@gmail.com

(252) 626-3634 • marieketly@gmail.com

F e b r u a r y 1 & 1 5 , M a rc h 1 , 1 5 & 29, April 5 & 19, May 3, 17 & 31, June 7 & 21, 7pm 117 CEDAR RIDGE DR, MAYSVILLE

Third Thursday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm

We learn to fulfill the Great Commission and to help others step out in faith wherever they are with the boldness of Christ.

401 OLDTOWNE STREET, JACKSONVILLE This group is about wellness. We will discuss the effects the choices we make can affect or improve our health. We honor God by taking care of our health as our body is the Lord's temple. To maintain good heath and prevent chronic illnesses, positive changes in our eating habits start with a reformed mind and soul. We will seek God to help us honor him through the foods we eat and choices we make to maintain good health.

As a group, with God in the Center, we will help each other regain control of our health.

A D I G I TAL VERSION OF T H I S B O OKL E T, AND MORE I N F O R MATION ON E AC H G R O U P IS AVAIL ABL E AT W W W. R OL C H URC H .C OM

RIVER OF LIF E C HU R C H 19 40 G U M BR A NC H R OA D JACKSO NV ILLE , NC 2 8 5 40 W WW.R OLC H U R C H .C OM