A Ministry for Our Church Family and Community
GCA Community Connections will be held on Tuesdays from September 22 to December 8. 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) Bible Prophecy
Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. September 22nd to December 8th
Taught by Dr. Raphael Thomas at GCA and by ZOOM
There is much confusion and controversy in the world today about future events. This course seeks to present, in a simple manner, the outline of future events. Parts of Israel and the church are reviewed and explained. The present purpose of God is explained. Distinctions between the two resurrections are made and the rapture of the saints identified. The return of the King, the earth’s golden age and the eternal state are brought into focus. Completing this course will provide the student a sound basis for both future studies of Bible Prophecy and dealing with the many different views that are proposed today. This course will help you see how the pieces of the prophecy puzzle fit together.
(2) Exodus, Part 2
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. September 22nd to December 8th
Taught by Pastor Brian Grant 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 Romans, Part 2
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. September 22nd to December 8th
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) Satisfy My Thirsty Soul (For Ladies Only)
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. September 23rd to December 9th
Taught by various GCA ladies by ZOOM
True worship is both a specific act and a lifestyle. Learn how to be with God even in the middle of a busy and complicated life. This course will teach you how to bow your thoughts, words, work, attitudes, will, and even pain to God to gain a personal intimate relationship with Him. It will teach you how to worship—to be drawn into God’s holy and life-giving presence—the place where He will truly satisfy your thirsty soul.
