Connection Group Directory

ACTIVITY GROUPS

Grace Works
Coordinator: Keith Donald
When: Thursdays at 8:00pm, beginning February 7th
Where: Brevard Academy, 3453 W. New Haven Blvd., W. Melbourne
Description: Bring your technical skills, creativity, and laptops for a night of fellowship as part of an IT team that develops mobile applications, web design and cutting-edge software programs to connect Grace Church with our community and beyond.

Softball Team
Coordinator: Adam Rathbun, head coach/ Krys Otwell, asst. coach
When: Varies
Where: Varies
Description: Join other athletes as we enjoy fun and friendly softball games throughout the spring season.

Family Dinner Night
Coordinators: Rob & Jessica Beckner
When: 2/22, 3/22, 4/19 & 5/17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Beckner’s House, 1835 Botanica Circle, W. Melbourne
Description: Bring a dish and share an evening of dinner and games with other great families as we get to know each other better. Children are welcome!

Running Team
Coordinator: Jake Crews
When: Varies
Where: Varies
Description: Join other runners, beginning and advanced, for fun runs throughout the area. The group will also give you the opportunity to enter races and triathlons as a team.

Singles Group
Coordinator: Samantha Clegg
When: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning February 7th
Where: Sam’s house, 325 E. University Blvd., Unit 127, Melbourne
Description: Get together with other singles in the church and enjoy activities throughout the community. A great time of fun and fellowship!

SERVICE GROUPS

Servolution
Coordinator: Traci Haskins
When: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 13th
Where: Ian and Marlo Scott’s house, 1699 Henley Road NW, Palm Bay
Description: Servolution is a weekly study that shows us how we can share God’s love and change lives through simple acts of kindness. Come join us as we look at the world through God’s eyes and ask ourselves, “How can I serve someone today?” Dessert will be served.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH GROUPS

Real Life Discipleship
Coordinators: Krys Otwell
When: Mondays at 7:00 p.m. beginning February 4th
Where: Brevard Academy, 3453 W. New Haven Blvd., W. Melbourne
Cost: $15 (for study book)
Description: We see potential in you! Join us for a discipleship focused group targeting potential leaders. Our goal is to work through a study to get you grounded in your faith, so you can take it to the next level and begin leading others in a Ministry Team, in a Connection Group, or in the community.

Book of John
Coordinators: Tommy & Patty Hutto
When: Every Thursday 7:00pm, beginning January 10th
Where: Hutto’s House, 450 Goldsmith Ave., Palm Bay
Description: Join us for an in-depth study into one of the Jesus’s apostles, John. We will talk about the life of Jesus through John’s eyes and how he came to know our Savior.

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Coordinators: Kevin & Natalie Ward
When: Every other Sunday 5:00-7:00pm, beginning February 10th
Where: Ward’s House, 4132 Anlow Rd., W. Melbourne
Description: Experience Mark Gungor’s hilarious, practical, and straight-forward advice about relationships through this study. Laugh and learn as you explore the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships. Couples will learn Mark’s honest and hard-hitting insights with guidance to discuss and interact with each other, and be able to make real, positive changes in their marriages. Childcare available.

A Case for Faith
Coordinators: Ryan & Christie Shelley
When: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, beginning February 5th
Where: Shelley’s House, 3468 Fan Palm Blvd., Melbourne
Cost: $10 for study materials through amazon.com
Description: This connection group is for young adults and married couples looking to go deeper in their faith. We will investigate some of the toughest objections to Christianity. Why is there so much pain and suffering in our world? What should we do with our nagging doubts? Is Jesus the only way to God? We will we meet and enjoy dinner together along with the study!

An Encounter with the Book of Revelation
Coordinators: Jeff and Jo Godwin
When: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning on February 5th through April 30th
Where: Godwin’s House, 2606 Manorwood Dr., Melbourne
Description: Join as we read and discuss God’s Word in the Book of Revelation. We expect lively discussion as we work together to unlock the mysteries of this highly symbolic book.

iMarriage
Coordinators: Adam & Kim Rathbun
When: Every other Friday at 6:30 p.m. beginning February 15th
Where: Rathbun’s House, 6021 Orangeview Drive, W. Melbourne
Description: Giddy with excitement and burning with love’s fire, engaged couples are filled with desires and expectations! Wonder and eager anticipation propel them forward. Then comes the marriage and if they take the wrong approach, those unrealized expectations and unmet wants can turn a life-giving covenant relationship into a dead-end contractual agreement. Suddenly your marriage has no love, joy, or peace. Come join other couples and discuss strategies that will help you transform your expectations and examine the “I’s” of marriage: “Keeping My ‘I’ On You,” “Putting Your ‘I’ Out,” and “It Takes Three.”

Crazy Love
Coordinators: John and Nancy Adams
When: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning February 6th
Where: Brevard Academy, 3453 W. New Haven Blvd., W. Melbourne
Description: Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn’t working harder at a list of do’s and don’ts — it’s falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you’re wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. Childcare available.

You Need A Budget
Coordinator: Keith Donald
When: Mondays at 8:00 p.m. beginning February 4th
Where: Brevard Academy, 3453 W. New Haven Blvd., W. Melbourne
Description: Join us for a look into our financial highs and lows as we delve into an award-winning budget interface that helps you get off the financial roller coaster. Break account balances into meaningful categories, save for longer-term goals, and quickly determine if that impulse purchase will affect your finances adversely now and down the road. Learn “The Rules” for breaking through to financial freedom.

Stepping Up, A Journey Through the Psalms
Coordinator: Katie Ainsley
When: Mondays at 9:00 a.m. beginning January 28th
Where: To be determined
Description: Take a look at the pilgrimage theme found in Psalms 120 134 and explore the major feasts of Israel. For the ancient Israelites, pilgrimage was a three-times-per-year journey to the temple in Jerusalem; for New Testament believers all of life becomes a journey together toward the new Jerusalem.

For more info on any of these connection groups, email us here.