A Ministry for Our Church Family and Community
GCA Community Connections will be held on Tuesdays from March 24 to June 2nd. This program is designed to deepen our relationship with the Lord through Bible studies for all age groups. We purpose to reach those within the community, to impact the younger generation for Christ, and empower our witness by strengthening relationships within the GCA family.
Key Components of the Program
Online registration is required.
1. Meal Provision
2. Kids Club Program
3. Youth Bible Study
4. ESL Class (English as a Second Language)
5. Adult Bible Studies
1. Meal Provision
Each Tuesday evening, family dinners will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 5:15 p.m. Dinner is free; however, a free-will offering basket will be made available to help cover the costs.
2. Kids Club Program
The GCA Kids Club program is from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free to children from kindergarten to 7th grade. In addition to fun games and Bible class, the club offers the following: Board Games, Cool Science, Chess, Arts & Crafts and Cooking Class. To register your child(ren), please click here.
3. Youth Bible Study
The Youth Bible Study group starts at 6:15 p.m. and will meet in the Fellowship Hall.
4. ESL Class
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by ZOOM. Participants will be sent the meeting link, ID and password information. We offer beginner, intermediate and advance classes for students age 18 or older. Students must complete an assessment to determine class placement. A digital textbook will be issued at a cost of $25. To get started, please click here.
5. Adult Bible Study Options*
Four courses are available:
(1) Free at Last: Ezra & Nehemiah
Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. March 24th to June 2nd
Taught by Dr. Raphael Thomas at GCA and by ZOOM
The Babylonians had destroyed Jerusalem and its temple and had dragged thousands of Jews into captivity in Babylon. However, the books of Ezra and Nehemiah report the end of the Babylonian captivity and the Jews’ returns to Jerusalem and Judea. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah reveal God’s faithfulness to keep His promises. In turn, His people should place their confidence in Him, be thankful for His care, obey Him, and serve Him faithfully.
(2) Exodus: The Formation of a Nation
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. March 24 to June 2nd
Taught by Pastor Brian Grant and Bro. Dwight Neilson by ZOOM
Toward the end of the book of Genesis, Jacob and his 12 sons had moved to Egypt where Joseph was Prime Minister. As time passed, Jacob’s family, which by then had grown to about 2 million people, were forced into slavery and were desperate to find freedom. This amazing story of how God raised up Moses to lead the Israelites from bondage to freedom, will provide an eye-opening look at God’s awesome power which is available to every believer, while reminding us of the pitfalls of deliverance without discipline.
(3) The Letter to the Thessalonians
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. March 24 to June 2nd
Taught by Pastor George Peters, Bros. Lloyd Fields, Jim McConnell and Peter Mack by ZOOM
Paul’s letters to the Thessalonian were probably among the very first of the inspired writings which came from his pen. Both Thessalonian letters deal with aspects of the Lord’s return. As you engage in these studies, you will learn how the Lord’s return affects both the church and the world. You will find that the theme of the second coming of Christ is not only intensely interesting, but also extremely practical.
(4) Calm My Anxious Heart: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Contentment
(For Ladies Only)
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. March 25th to June 3rd
Taught by various GCA ladies by ZOOM
Fear and anxiety tend to creep into all areas of women’s lives. We worry about our children, our friends, our careers, our families, our spouses―and the list goes on. It can be a constant struggle to let go and be free from the burden of worry and overthinking. Designed to help Christian women finally experience the calm and contentment the Bible promises, Calm My Anxious Heart is filled with solid encouragement, Bible verses, and compassionate, practical help for soothing and processing anxiety. It offers meaningful and helpful ways to refresh your spirit with Scripture and calming insight.
