It's NOT too late!

Late Registration Envelopes are available at the Connect Desk in the Lobby and from Group Leaders. Return completed Registration Envelopes to the Connect Desk, include prorated childcare fees if needed. Each Group Leader should be able to assist you in obtaining the materials needed. If you have any question please call Jodi Costa - 727.726.0202 ext 404.


Winter 2012
Connect Groups Guide

Go out and train everyone you meet,
far and near, in this way of life.

Matthew 28:19a (the message)



Group Leader Application Form



Introduction Registration/Scholarship Program Childcare Policy



Everyone grows spiritually at different rates and in different ways. We have identified spiritual maturity levels for some of this session's groups which might assist you in your selection. Below is an explanation of the four levels.

Exploring Christ

I believe in God, but I'm not sure about Jesus. My faith is not a significant part of my life.

Growing in Christ

I believe in Jesus, and I'm working on what it means to get to know Him.

Close to Christ

I feel really close to Christ and I depend on Him daily for guidance.

Centered in Christ

God is all I need in my life. He is enough. Everything I do is a reflection of Christ.





Beth Moore James Study

James is a book of instructions and encouragement for the Christian believer dealing with the trials and temptations in everyday life.

Facilitator Deb Bryan
Leaders Cary Valdes
Dorothy Holman
Victoria Ferrand
Pam Phillips
Kris Attinella
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012 & 1/18/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Wednesday @ 9:00 am
Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $16
Childcare Tuesday PM
Wednesday Am

Made To Crave

A study to learn that God wants you to know your struggles with food are not a curse, but a gateway through which He can help draw you closer to Him physically, emotionally and spiritually while dealing with your cravings.

Leaders Yolanda Corteo
Sue Hartwick
Location On Campus
Starting 1/18/2012
Schedule Wednesday @ 6:45 pm
Cost $15
Childcare Not Available
 
 
 

A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns is an incredible chronicle of thirty years of Afghan history and a deeply moving story of family, friendship, faith, and heroic acts of self-sacrifice. Group members are responsible for acquiring their own copies of each novel.

Leaders Libby Nyland
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $15
Childcare Yes


 

 




Bible 101

Study Methods, Interpretation & Great Themes

Bible 101 provides a solid, foundational understanding of God's Word in a format designed for a small-group setting. The series includes an overview of the major sections of Scripture, an understanding of why the Bible is a reliable source, and much more.

Leaders Chuck Vincent, Craig Napoli
Jose Marciel
Location Palm Harbor & Tarpon Springs
Starting 1/21/2012
Schedule Saturday @ 7:30 am
Cost $18 (3 books)
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Not Available


Desiring God's Own Heart

During Israel's transition from judges to kings, two men appeared. One followed humbly after God's heart; the other proudly rejected His counsel. See how God protected the man after His own heart. Learn how to trust Him when the odds seem stacked against you.

Leaders Bob Budde
Location On Campus
Starting 1/18/2012
Schedule Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $10
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Not Available

 

 




Beyond the Weekly Message

Applicable discussion of the Sunday weekly message.

Leaders Chris Covert
Location Safety Harbor
Starting 1/18/2012
Schedule Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $0
Childcare Not Available
For Young Adults,
Singles, 25-35


Deepening Life Together: Romans

Paul told believers, "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." But how does that work on the day-to-day level? What does the Christian life look like when it is lived out both individually and in communities of faith? For Single Adults, 35+

Leaders Risa Bright
Location On Campus
Starting 1/19/2012
Schedule Thursday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $7
Childcare Not Available

 

 

College-Age Study

This group will be using Campus Crusade for Christ curriculum for maintaining faith and developing community.

Leaders Abigayle Dhani
Location Safety Harbor
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $0
Childcare Not Available
For Young Adults,
Singles, 18-24

 
 
 

 




Your Personality Tree & iMarriage

Florence Littauer and Andy Stanley studies

Your Personality Tree: In this book, Florence Littauer shows how readers can understand their own personality trees and use that knowledge to build understanding and better family relationships.

iMarriage: Transforming Your Expectations: This study explains that you must learn to transform your expectations and look to God if you are to experience marriage as it was designed.

Leaders Jamie & Lindsay Herrington Kurt
Danita Parker
Location Palm Harbor
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday
6:00 pm
Cost $0
Max. Seats 10 Couples
Childcare Provided by host home.
*Check "no" for childcare when registering. 

 
 
 

 




Age of Opportunity

With compassion, wit and wisdom, Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting families during the often chaotic adolescent years. Gain assurance of God's provision for parent- ing success and discover ways to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with your teens.

Leaders Chuck & Parilee Brenchley
Eric & Lisa Miller
Location On Campus
Starting 1/18/2012
Schedule Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $11
Max. Seats 40
Childcare Not available
For Parents of Teens

Contagious Community

Life within the body of the Church

Contagious Community is a 13-week Bible study that explores the crucial elements of a lasting Christian community, enabling participants to grow closer to one another and to Christ.

Leaders Carole & Jeff Endo
Location TBA
Starting 1/20/2012
Schedule Friday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $8
Max. Seats 4 couples
Childcare Not Available
For Parents of Teens

 

 

Dads of Preschoolers

Are you trying to figure out how to be a Godly father and husband while providing for your family as well as squeezing in some personal time for yourself? Let's share what works, learn together, and just have a good time.
BONUS: Bring your kids to childcare and get some brownie points with your wife by giving her the night off.

Leaders Doug Brigman
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Cost $11
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Yes
For Fathers of Preschoolers

Growing Kids God's Way

Teaching families to become God centered while raising children to the biblical standard that God has set for us.

Leaders Joey & Heather Rowa
Location On Campus
Starting 1/23/2012
Schedule Monday @ 6:30 pm
Cost $20
Max. Seats 65
Childcare Yes
For Parents of Elementary children

**Pre-registration; you will recieve a contact following sign-up.

 

 





Exploring Christ

I believe in God, but I'm not sure about Jesus. My faith is not a significant part of my life.

Growing in Christ

I believe in Jesus, and I'm working on what it means to get to know Him.

Close to Christ

I feel really close to Christ and I depend on Him daily for guidance.

Centered in Christ

God is all I need in my life. He is enough. Everything I do is a reflection of Christ.




Acts

(One Chapter per meeting)

A chapter-by-chapter study of this book of the Bible, one chapter per meeting.

Leaders Kevin & Deb Poorman
Location Members' Homes Oldsmar, Tampa, Tarpon Springs
Starting 1/21/2012
Schedule Saturday
6:30 pm
Cost $0
Max. Seats 7
Childcare Not Available


Beyond Belief

SEVEN steps to continual working out the
santification process.

1. Faith
2. Word
3. Prayer
4. Community

5. Service
6. Evangelism
7. Faith your children can believe in


Leaders David & Nadira Dhani
Location On Campus
Starting 1/22/2012
Schedule Sunday @ 9:00 am
Cost $0
Max. Seats 25
Childcare Yes - Regular Childrens Programming


 

Deepening Life Together: Acts

Through the bold witness of the first Christians, the gospel spread throughout the world. God used ordinary men and women to do the extraordinary. What is God calling you to do for Him? How does the community of believers effectively act as God's hands and feet in a hurting world?

Leaders Ray & Mary Alger
Location East Lake/ Tarpon Springs
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $7
Max. Seats 12
Childcare Not available

 

Book of Daniel

This discussion-oriented study looks at Daniel's life and explores the thrilling prophecies contained in this book of the Bible with which we all need to be familiar.

Leaders Bryan Harper
Location On Campus
Starting 1/18/2012
Schedule Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $0
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Not available
 
 
 

Christianity 101

This book presents the eight basic doctrines of the Christian church in plain language for both old and new curious Christians interested in sharpening their understanding and defense of faith.

Leaders Rich Gouge
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $14
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Yes

 

Experiencing God

Through examination of biblical and contempo- rary illustrations, participants will understand and apply seven realities of experiencing God.

Leaders Tom Goodlet
Chris Freeman
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $15
Max. Seats 40
Childcare Yes
 
 
 

Explore the New Testament

In this overview study, we will review all the books of the New Testament: why these books, how they were chosen, why we know they are the Word of God. We'll also explore the content and theme of each book.

Leaders Mike Milano
Location On Campus
Starting 1/22/2012
Schedule Sunday @ 9:00 am
Cost $0
Childcare Yes - Regular Children's Programming

 

Financial Peace

by Dave Ramsey

Biblically-based accountability class to train participants how to manage their resources.

Leaders Joy Weaver
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 6:45 pm
Cost $100
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Yes
 
 
 

Fully Alive

Understanding Romans

Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome may be the most profound piece of literature in existence! Yet many Christians struggle to under- stand it, especially chapters 5-8. How could I have been crucified with Christ? What is "the old man"? What is "the flesh"? Why am I called a "saint", when I don't act or feel like one? Why believe "once saved, always saved"? We will explore these and much more, precept upon precept, and make Paul's "Magna Carta" come alive.

Leaders Scott & Vanessa Leonard
Location On Campus
Starting 1/19/2012
Schedule Thursday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $0
Max. Seats 15
Childcare Not Available

 

Life's Healing Choices

Freedom from Your Hurts, HangUps and Habits

We've all been hurt by other people. We've hurt ourselves. And we've hurt others. As a result, every single one of us ends up with some sort of hurt, hang-up or habit. But the question we all face is, Where do we go from here? This study offers freedom through eight healing choices, based on the Beati- tudes of Jesus.

Leaders Ron & Lee Urrutia
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Cost $16
Max. Seats 15
Childcare Yes
 
 
 

God, Are You There?

Study of John

This study challenges you to take God at His Word and see for yourself if you can rely on Him. This study leads us through a life-changing journey while studying the gospel of John.

Leaders Willemina & Bill Flowers
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $15
Childcare Yes

 

Go Fish

by Andy Stanley

Simple motivation to share your faith and introduce others to Christ.

Leaders Loren Jones
Location On Campus
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $0
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Yes
 
 
 

Revelation

The group will read the Book of Revelation and discuss readings at each meeting. Group also supports Sierra Leone Mission program.

Leaders Sam & Lauren Ayers
Location Safety Harbor
Starting 1/21/2012
Schedule Every other Saturday 6:00 PM
Cost $0
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Not Available
 

Prayer of Jabez &
Secrets of the Vine

The Breakthrough Series by Bruce Wilkinson

Prayer of Jabez: Discover how to ask God for the abundant blessings He longs to give you.
Secrets of the Vine: Find out why Jesus is the Vine of life and explore the four levels of fruit bearing.

Leaders Vince & Carey Steidl
Location Lansbrook/East Lake
Starting 1/18/2012
Schedule Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $14 (2 books)
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Not available

 
 
 

Starting Point

Starting Point is an 11-week, conversational small-group environment where people can explore faith and experience a taste of community. Group members will explore the Bible, finding their place and role in God's story -- finding out that their story is part of an even bigger story.

Leaders Ken & Aliesa Gilstrap
Location On Campus
Starting 1/22/2012
Schedule Sunday @ 10:45 am
Cost $20
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Yes - Regular Children's Programming

 

The Fine Line:

Workplace Christian Fellowship Ministry

People spend most of their waking hours earning a living in a secular workplace. This study equips, encourages and supports people in living out their faith and reaching out to non-believers to bring them to know Christ.

Leaders Ron Larson
Location On Campus
Starting 1/22/2012
Schedule Sunday @ 10:45 am
Cost $0
Max. Seats 15
Childcare Yes - Regular Children's Programming
 
 
 

Crazy Love / Loco Amor

Bilingual

God is calling you to a passionate love relation- ship with Himself. Once you encounter His love, as the author describes it, you will never be the same.
Francis Chan comparte sus propias luchas y sacrificios, y hace un llamado urgente a vivir una vida totalmente desprendida como la que vivio Jesus.

Leaders Eddie & Cary Valdes
Location Palm Harbor
Starting 1/17/2012
Schedule Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $9.50
Max. Seats 20
Childcare Yes
 

The Sermon on the Mount

A study of the book Sermon on the Mount by Emmet Fox. We will read and discuss the book in an open-share, small-group format.

Leaders Marcus Page
Location On Campus
Starting 1/19/2012
Schedule Thursday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $10
Max. Seats 12
Childcare Not available
 
 

 



Care Groups at Harborside Christian Church are designed to provide healthy support, accountability and healing for those dealing with life's tough issues. Each group is a session-long commitment with the option to continue together.
May you be comforted as you draw closer to the God who is able to heal all wounds.

 

GriefShare

For those who have lost a loved one.

Leaders Greg & Sarah Wybo
Location On Campus
Starting 1/18/2012
Schedule Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Cost $18
Childcare Not available

In The Wildflowers

Care Group for WOMEN

Leaders Lydia Skaggs
Location Lydiaskaggs@hotmail.com
Max. Seats 5
Childcare Not Available
For Women who have experienced any kind of sexual abuse.
 

 




Interested in Leading a Group?

If you are a current group leader or a new one looking to get started, please stop at the CONNECT Desk to pick up a Group Leader Packet, or download it here:

            


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