A Ministry for Our Church Family and Community
GCA Community Connections will be held on Tuesdays from September 16 to December 3rd. 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) The Gospel of John, Chapters 9-21
Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. Sept. 16 to Dec. 2, 2025
Taught by Dr. Raphael Thomas at GCA and by ZOOM
John the apostle wrote his gospel many years after Matthew, Mark, and Luke had penned theirs. Already the church was being plagued by error and attacks upon the person and work of God’s beloved Son, so under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, John sought to give clear testimony to the deity of Jesus Christ. He concentrates on presenting the miracles and words of Jesus and then interpreting them for his readers. His goal? That you, the reader, “may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:31).
(2) Joseph & His Brothers, Genesis 38-50
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 to Dec. 2, 2025
Taught by Pastor Brian Grant by ZOOM
These action-packed chapters include sibling rivalry, revenge, murder, forgiveness and how God’s power and wisdom can transform our lives. As we examine the story of Joseph and his brothers, we will learn practical lessons that will help us to grow in faith.
(3) The Letter to the Romans
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 to Dec. 2, 2025
Taught by Pastor George Peters by ZOOM
Countless salvation stories, maybe even your own, have started with truths found in the book of Romans. Perhaps it is because out of all the books of the Bible, Romans provides the fullest explanation of the Gospel. In this letter, Paul helps his readers understand how the Old Testament laws find their fulfillment in Christ, and how all humanity, both Israel and every other nation, is justified by grace through faith. While the greater portion of this epistle is filled with deep truths, it ends in the last several chapters with a call to live “by the mercies of God” (Romans 12:1). Through this course, the student will be reminded of Christ’s great love and be renewed to live for Him.
(4) Watch Your Mouth (For Ladies Only)
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. Sept. 17 to Dec. 3, 2025
Taught by various GCA ladies by ZOOM
With life-changing insights shared through engaging lessons and anecdotes, you’ll learn what the Bible teaches about talking:
- Discover the power of the spoken word to bolster your faith when you’re doubting.
- Discern what should or shouldn’t be said so that you honor God with your speech.
- Develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom even in tough circumstances.
Get inspired by Tony’s teaching on the tongue and model with your mouth the character of God. Don’t let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
