A Small Group is a group of people who gather regularly for the purpose of growing in their relationship in Christ. Being a part of a Small Group is vital to your spiritual growth and fulfilling God’s plan for your life and walk with Him. Jesus modeled the importance of being involved with a Small Group in his relationship with the 12 apostles. The early church carried this tradition on when they, “…devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer.” (Acts 2:42)
The Small Group ministry at Grace exists to provide sound teaching and application of the Word, fellowship, prayer, support and encouragement. As part of the Grace family, we pray that you will connect with one of our many Small Groups and become a thriving part of the Body of Christ.
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
Benefits of joining a Small Group:
• You will grow in your relationship with Christ.
• You will understand the Bible better in a Small Group.
• You will build relationships with other Christians.
• You will be able to handle stress and pressure better.
• You will strengthen your prayer life.
• You will begin to feel like a part of God’s family.
• You will be a New Testament Christian!
Grace Small Group Directory
Empty Nester’s Bible Study Fellowship
Affinity: Empty Nester’s
Format: Bible study & fellowship
Leaders: Jack and Patti Batchie
Location: Home of Jack and Pattie Batchie
Meets: 1st Friday of every month at 7:30 PM
Contact: jackbatchie@yahoo.com or 760.480.6120
Encouragers Bible Study
Affinity: Women 40+ years old
Format: Bible study- currently a study of the Book of Acts
Leaders: Betty Young and Gail Ludwig
Location: Home of Doris Stephens
Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday’s each month from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Contact: dastephens@cox.net
The Foundation
Affinity: Young families with or without children (25-35 years old)
Format: Topical and/or Bible study
Leaders: A.J. Brumfield and Joshua Payne
Location: Grace Lutheran Church (child care available)
Meets: Twice a month
Contact: jpayneref@yahoo.com
Grace Men’s Group
Affinitiy: Men of all ages
Format: Men’s Bible study
Leader: Gene Bonk
Location: Grace Multipurpose Room
Meets: Every Saturday from 7:00 to 8:00 am (coffee & donuts at 6:30 am)
Contact: genejb@aol.com
Grace Moms in Touch (Pre-K to 8th grade)
Affinity: Mothers and grandmothers of Grace children Pre-K to 8th grade
Format: Prayer group
Leader: Norma Silva
Location: Grace Lutheran nursery
Meets: Friday’s at 8:15 to approximately 9:15 am
Contact: njsilva@yahoo.com or 858-883-2206
Note: Moms In Touch is an interdenominational prayer ministry that gathers weekly to pray for our kids and our school.
Grace Moms in Touch (High School to College)
Affinity: Mothers and grandmothers with high school and/or college aged children
Format: Prayer group
Leader: Kitty Thweat
Location: Home of Kitty Thweat
Meets: Monday’s from 8:30 to 9:30 am
Contact: kkthweatt@cox.net
Grace West Coast (GWC)
Affinity: Families with school aged children
Format: Bible study- currently a study of the Gospel according to Matthew
Leaders: Matt Arnold and Darryl Reitmeyer
Location: Home of Matt and Kim Arnold
Meets: Every other Friday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Contact: arnold4kmsm@cox.net or 760.599.8757
Moms on a Mission (M.O.M.S.)
Affinity: All women–do not need to be a mom
Format: Topical Bible study- currently studying The Heart of God (Matthew 5-7)
Leader: Shea Fluegge
Location: Grace Lutheran in Multipurpose room
Meets: Thursday’s from 8:30 to 9:45 am (September-June)
Contact: 760.749.8817 or sheafluegge@gmail.com
New Horizons
Affinity: Adults & Seniors
Format: Pastor lead Bible study
Leaders: Pastor Jim
Location: Grace
Meets: Every Wednesday at 9:45 am
Contact: Church office at 760.745.0831
Prime Time Disciples (PTD)
Affinity: Families with school aged children
Format: Bible study and fellowship
Leaders: Dean & Joy Richmond
Location: Home of Dean and Joy Richmond
Meets: Bimonthly
Contact: joydean@sbcglobal.net
Sarah Circle
Affinity: Women of all ages
Format: Bible study & fellowship
Leaders: Joy Cook & Cora Garland
Location: Various members homes
Meets: 1st Tuesday of every month from 2:00-4:00 PM (September to June)
Contact: Joy Cook at 760.745.4655 or Cora Garland at 760.745.4559
Women’s Evening Bible Study
Affinity: Women
Format: 10 week Bible study: “Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith” by Beth Moore
Leader: Amanda Finch
Location: Home of Amanda Finch
Meets: Weekly on Monday’s from 6:45 to 8:45 PM-Starts on Monday, September 26th
Contact: Amanda Finch at casafinch@hotmail.com or 760.533.7548
The Radical Experiment
Affinity: Adults, College Students, 40 Plus Couples, Moms & Dads, Anyone!
Format: 1 year expierment of expanding prayer, becoming desperate for the Spirit and mastering the gift of give.
Leaders: Stephanie Ezrilov and Kara Warner
Location: Home of Aaron and Stephanie Ezrilov
Meets: Every other Thursday begining Nov 10th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Contact: Stephanie Ezrilov at sezrilov@gracelcms.net or Kara Warner at kwarner@gracelcms.net
Check out the video: http://www.radicalthebook.com/home.html
Sunday Sports Group
Affinity: Friendly and informal, for all skills and ages so bring your kids or parents! Come watch, play or both. Fun and free!
Format: Sports (e.g. flag football)
Leader: Eric Schick
Location: Grace athletic fields
Meets: Every other Sunday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, begining October 2nd
Contact: Eric Schick at 619-987-4909
Food for the Soul
Affinity: Open to all, but targeting 55+ year old adults (men, women, couples)
Format: Sermon note study
Leader: Sherry Fischer & Wayne Lowe
Location: Home of Sherry Fischer in Escondido
Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Contact: Sherry Fischer at 760- 291- 0324 or sherryfischer@sbcglobal.net
Honor Bound Men’s Groups
Affinity: Men
Format: Bible study: Currently the Book of Acts; The next study will be the Book of Proverbs
Leader: William Clem
Location: Spires Restaurant at the corner of Ash and East Valley Pkwy in Escondido
Meets: Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 6:00 to 7:30 AM
Contact: William Clem at 760.741.8559
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Would you like to like more information on leading, hosting or joining a Small Group at Grace?
Please contact Matt Arnold at 760.599.8757, or arnold4kmsm@cox.net .