Faith Community Fellowship - Life Group Directory Bob & Shelly Mitchell – Broken Road Group Description: We are a group that is all about exercise and health. Whether it is running, biking, hiking, exercise classes or whatever the group desires to go do……outdoors!! We will meet the first and third Sunday of every month, plus whoever can make Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for a run, jog, or whatever. We also will include nutritional and exercise information to help us keep our bodies in top condition. At each meeting will also include a life topic and scripture to help us with our walk with God. Please do not quit your current life group but come join us in staying in shape and feeling great! The group is also intended to include the whole family if possible. Location: Faith Community Fellowship for Sunday meetings (our Tuesday and Thursday meetings will be determined by the activity.) Meeting Dates: 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month Time: 3:30pm Childcare: N – but you are welcome to include your entire family Contact Information: BrokenroadGroup@fcftrussville.com Scott & Rebecca Bromley Group Description: Our life group is geared towards encouraging young married couples to grow in their relationship with God through Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Most of the couples have children ranging from newborn to elementary age. We desire for God to move in our families to enable the husbands to be spiritual leaders of their homes and for the wives to work with their husbands in ministering to the family. Please join us as we live life together and build one another up in Godly love. Location: Trussville/Springville Area: Meetings hosted by different members of the group. Meeting Dates: Every other Saturday Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: BromleyGroup@fcftrussville.com Sean & Brooke Brown Group Description: We are a group of married couples in our 20’s & 30’s with young children. We meet twice a month for a time of bible study, fellowship and prayer. Topics include marriage, parenting, and discipleship. Location: Brown Home Meeting Dates: 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month Time: 5:30pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: BrownGroup@fcftrussville.com Dr. Ray Shackelford – Christianity’s “Core” Concepts Description: This is a study-based group that is designed to promote a greater understanding of Christianity. Topics include the following: Theology, God, The Bible, Salvation, Jesus, The Church, Demonology, The Holy Spirit, Sanctification and Eschatology. Location: Faith Community Fellowship – Main Floor Meeting Dates: Each Wednesday Time: 7:00pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: ShackelfordGroup@fcftrussville.com John & Vickie Daniel Group Description: Great food, great laughs and great times together as we go deeper with God. A great place to connect with other couples and singles over the age of 50. Location: Daniel Home Meeting Dates: 2nd Sunday of each month Time: 6:00pm Childcare: N Contact Information: DanielGroup@fcftrussville.com Dedra Adams – Daughters of the King Group Description: We are a diverse group of women who desire to learn how to take off our 'church masks' and be completely transparent and real before God and each other. Surprisingly we all deal with many of the same life issues, but rarely have the confidence to confide in a fellow sister in Christ, who is able keep us accountable. With the Holy Bible as our source, we will learn how "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." Colossians 2:6-7** Location: Faith Community Fellowship – Multipurpose Room Meeting Dates: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month Time: 9:30am to 11:30am Childcare: Y Contact Information: DOTKGroup@fcftrussville.com Eddie Adams – Fishers of Men Bible Study Description: Proverbs 27:17 declares, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” We are a men’s bible study that meets twice each month to sharpen ourselves in God’s word and one to another. Come get some and get sharp with us! Location: Faith Community Fellowship - Upper Room Meeting Dates: Each Wednesday Time: 7:00pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: FOMGroup@fcftrussville.com Vicki Angelo – Generations Group Description: Looking for women who have a past, present and a future to help create a group in which we share in relationship to all seasons of life. No matter the age we all have something to contribute that is of value to others. Whether it be the “legacy” of those women that have preceded us or the precious memories that we are or will cultivate with our own. All are so very important in defining who we are and why. Come willing to dig up the weeds and water the seeds as we relearn things of the past that are all to often forgotten and misunderstood, while breaking off those things that hinder from generation to generation. “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” Proverbs 27:17 Location: Faith Community Fellowship – Multipurpose Room #3 Meeting Dates: Each Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: GenerationsGroup@fcftrussville.com Vickie Daniel – Golden Girls Description: We are a group that focuses on meeting the specific needs of widows. Location: Various Meeting Dates: TBD Time: TBD Childcare: N Contact Information: GoldenGirlsGroup@fcftrussville.com Dr. Ray Shackelford – Koinonia Group Description: In depth bible study for those that are looking to dig deeper in to God’s Word! As a University Professor and Pastor, Ray brings 25 years of Full time ministry and experience. Location: Shackelford Home Meeting Dates: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30pm Childcare: N Contact Information: ShackelfordGroup@fcftrussville.com Teri McGee & Michelle Trucks – Ladies Group Description: Ladies Life Group will meet monthly at different locations for a variety of activities. Our goal is to help build Godly relationships between the women at FCF. We will enjoy getting to know one another and having a night out in a “stress free” atmosphere. We both strive daily to be that “virtuous woman” God speaks so highly about in Proverbs. Location: Pinson/Trussville Area Meeting Dates: 4th Saturday of each month Time: 6:00pm Childcare: N Contact Information: LadiesGroup@fcftrussville.com Shane & Melody McBride & Alan & Shea Friday Group Description: Our group focuses on couples with school age children who are trying to find and maintain a strong relationship with God while keeping their sanity and balancing their family’s busy schedule. Whether you been saved for 30 years or 3 days, (or are still trying to make up your mind about God), we are a group of people who want to help each other deal with real life, through fellowship, study, prayer, friendship, encouragement and laughter. If you have ever heard someone say “I’m not perfect”, that is basically our group motto. We know that we all struggle with different aspects of life. That is why we want to form lasting friendships in the group so that we all can lean on each other when the world is trying to beat us down. Location: Friday or McBride Home Meeting Dates: 1st and 3rd Sundays or Each Wednesday Time: 6:00pm (Sun); 7:00pm (Wed) Childcare: Y Contact Information: McBride-FridayGroup@fcftrussville.com Steve & Dana McCarty Group Description: Join us for fellowship, food and fun. Our group combines short, life applicable lessons with open discussions and good food. Every couple of months we do a fun family outing. Our goal is to grow closer to God and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Location: Various locations Meeting Dates: 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month Time: 5:30pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: McCartyGroup@fcftrussville.com Shane McBride – Men’s Bowling Group Description: A group just for men that offers a time for devotional and prayer before bowling with the guys. This is a great place to come and hang out with your church friends or to invite friends who you want to introduce into a Christian environment with a very non-intimidating atmosphere. It doesn't matter if you average bowling score is 75 or 275, the only requirement is that you come expecting to have some fun. We have guys from all walks of life that bowl (young, old, married, single, etc.) This is a great way to get to know some of the men at FCF if you are looking to get more plugged in. We start the group later in the evenings to make sure you can get some family (or ballpark) time in before we meet. The cost is $5.00 per person which covers two games and your shoe rental. I hope to see you there! Location: Lightning Strikes Bowling Alley (Kid’s Korner Room) Meeting Dates: Every other Thursday Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm Childcare: N Contact Information: BowlingGroup@fcftrussville.com Scott & Kathy Noell Group Description: Our life group caters to families in their 30’s & 40’s in the Margaret, Odenville and Argo areas. We meet twice a month for prayer, food, fun, fellowship, group discussions, and activities. Location: Noell Home Meeting Dates: 1st Sunday of Month for lunch and/or activities, and the third Saturday of the month for food and fellowship. Time: 5:00pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: Noellgroup@fcftrussville.com Errica Williams – Paper ROCK Scissors Group Description: Ready...Set...Crop! Paper, ROCK, Scissors is a ladies craft group. We set aside a time each month to focus (or catch up) on our "craft". Whether it's scrapbooking, knitting, painting, couponing, or balancing your checkbook, we relish the time to fellowship and focus on something other than our daily duties. Location: Faith Community Fellowship - Multipurpose Room Meeting Dates: 2nd Friday of each month Time: 4:00pm to 11:00pm (we do 2-day crops about 3 times a year, 8:00am Friday to 8:00pm Saturday) Childcare: Y (beginning at 6:00 pm) Contact Information: PRSGroup@fcftrussville.com Steve & Dana McCarty - Prayer Group Description: For those who feel a call to prayer, this is the life group for you. We will spend time together in worship and in prayer as we pray for the needs of our church and for the weekend services at FCF. No food, no childcare…simply worship and prayer. "…for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." Isaiah 56:7 Location: Upper Room of Faith Community Fellowship Meeting Dates: 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month Time: 9:00am to 10:00am Childcare: N Contact Information: PrayerGroup@fcftrussville.com Bill & Trudi Roberson Group Description: Our life group caters to singles and married couples of all ages in the St. Clair County area. Our goal is to connect people of all ages looking for genuine fellowship. We have food, fellowship, devotion and prayer. During prayer if the need arises, we also anoint with oil and the laying on of hands. Location: Roberson Home Meeting Dates: 2nd Friday of each month Time: 6:30pm Childcare: N Contact Information: RobersonGroup@fcftrussville.com Wendy Metheny – Singles Life Group Description: We are a group of Singles getting together for fellowship and discovery. Whether you are Divorced or Single, this group is about discovering what God has in store for you at this season in your life. Come join us as we worship, fellowship, and learn new ways to grow our relationship with God. We understand that as a single person, you may have some different issues to deal with in your every day life than others. We want to find ways to conquer our obstacles through God’s Word with support and friendship from people that are in similar situations in our journey. Location: Multipurpose Room – Faith Community Meeting Dates: Tuesday Evenings Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: MethenyGroup@fcftrussville.com Kyndell Daniel & Carolyn Davidson - Stay at Home Moms Group Description: Play group with a once a month Mom's night out meeting We are a group of Stay at Home Moms (SAHMs) whose purpose is to connect other moms in the same stage of life, provide a mentor mom to teach and help when needed and meet the needs of SAHMs and other moms at FCF and in the surrounding community. We will pray for, make time for, listen to, fellowship with and encourage one another while the children play. We will also provide meals for and assist families with new babies whenever needed. Location: Multipurpose Room – Faith Community Fellowship & various locations in Trussville and surrounding communities Meeting Dates: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month Time: 10:30am Childcare: Y Contact Information: SAHMS@fcftrussville.com Rick & Debbie Stotser & Johnny & Laura Brunson Group Description: We are a mixed group of parents and grandparents, with many different ages of adults and children represented. Our life group meets twice a month: once to focus on prayer, discussing the current sermon series, and getting to know each other over food and conversation, and the other time for various service activities. We hope to grow as a community of believers and to make an impact on the world around us for Jesus. Location: Stotser or Brunson Home Meeting Dates: 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month Time: 5:00pm Childcare: Y Contact Information: Stotser-BrunsonGroup@fcftrussville.com Lane Lord – The MEN Description: The MEN will focus on fellowship for men between the ages of 16 to 100 years. Outdoor recreation will be the central theme and members of this group are encouraged to involve their unchurched family and friends. Discipleship is a primary goal with positive influences originating from the entire church body. Diverse activities range from hunting to fishing and backpacking to orienteering. All participants will have an opportunity to introduce the entire group to a favorite activity. Location: Faith Community Fellowship – Main Lobby Meeting Dates: Every 3rd Wednesday and Saturday Time: 6:30 pm (Wed); Sat (To be determined during Wed. mtg) Childcare: N Contact Information: TheMENGroup@fcftrussville.com