Fall connect groups
Let’s take a step of faith by moving forward together and making this season a time of growth and renewal by joining a Connect Group! Some of our groups will meet online on Zoom or on Facebook, some will meet in person while social distancing, and some groups are a hybrid of both.
study groups
Unoffendable (online)
Join us on Facebook Live on Mondays at 8PM for a teaching from Brant Hansen’s book, Unoffendable. In this book the author asks a radical question: What if Christians were the most unoffendable people on the planet? What if “righteous anger” is a myth? Giving up our “right” to be offended can be one of the most healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress relieving, and encouraging things we can do. You can purchase the book and follow along, watch the teaching video live on Mondays, or watch it at a time that works with your schedule. When you join, say "Hi" in the comments and let us know you are participating in the study!
MEETS: Mondays 8PM
LOCATION: Grace of Bel Air Facebook Group
TEACHERS: Pastor Paul Drost, Phil Drost, Tommy Rogers, and Darren Stauffer
CONTACT: amber@graceofbelair.com
FAITH LINK (ONLINE)
When we know God's Word, we know His character, and He can then help us understand what we didn't before. For the remainder of 2020 FaithLink will be reading through the New Testament and continue our reading plan goals. We meet online every Sunday evening to encourage you in your reading plan and watch and discuss The Bible Project video series. If you are interested in pushing yourself and reading more scripture this year than you ever have before, we'd love for you to join us at FaithLink. Let's grow together in the Word for an abundant harvest.
MEETS: Sundays, 6PM
LOCATION: Zoom
LEADER: Marilyn McEvoy
CONTACT: mmcevoy71@comcast.net
FACEBOOK GROUP: FaithLink Connect Group
Immersed (hybrid)
Ladies, We would love to have you join our fabulous group of IMMERSED sisters as we encourage each other in the Word to “Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.” 1 Timothy 4:15. For ladies 18 and older. Book study:Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen. This study in Philippians is designed to inspire and equip us to transform our emotions, our outlook, and even our circumstances by taking control of our thoughts. When we submit our minds to Christ, the promises and goodness of God flood our lives in remarkable ways. It starts in your head. And from there, the possibilities are endless.
We will also be starting a monthly “Fill your cup” event. We will look for socially distanced ways to have time together to grab a cup of your favorite drink, relax, laugh, and build each other up.
MEETS: Every other Monday online 6:30PM, and monthly in person
LOCATION: Zoom, and Various Locations
LEADER: Francie Correlli
CONTACT: franciecorrelli@hotmail.com
FACEBOOK GROUP: Immersed
Grace en ESPAÑOL (online)
Te invitamos a reunirte con nosotros por Zoom para disfrutar tiempo juntos en la presencia de Dios orando y aprendiendo de Su palabra. ¡Toda la familia está invitada!
CUANDO: Lunes, 7PM
DONDE: Zoom
LIDERES: Pastor Josh Smith, Gary, and Nora Smith
CONTACTO: Josh, Josh@graceofbelair.com, Gary and Nora, garynora@gmail.com
Sisters by Grace (online)
Women are invited to join us for study, worship, prayer, and community. This season's 7-session study, Stronger-Finding Hope in Fragile Places by Angela Thomas-Pharr, will guide women into biblical truth through exposition and story, so they live confident, transformed, and have Christ-radiating lives marked by His strength. This is a great study to do especially since we are all walking through a different view of life during this pandemic. This study will encourage us to focus on the Lord's strength so we can live victoriously. We will also have an in person gathering on 12/2.
MEETS: Wednesdays, 10AM (beginning 10/7-11/18)
LOCATION: Zoom
LEADER: Lisa Roselli
CONTACT: Lisa@graceofbelair.com
Rmx Yth Deeper (in person)
In addition to our RMX Youth services on Wednesday’s, Middle School and High School students are invited to join us in the Fall on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month starting September 20th for a series called Deeper. In these sessions, students will have a chance to learn and develop their faith with God in a Deeper way. Jesus taught us to be world changers, but we need His help to do just that. Come learn what will help us and how to put it into action in a safe environment. We hope to see you there!
MEETS: 1st and 3rd Sunday beginning 9/20, 6-7:30PM
LOCATION: Grace Activity Center
LEADER: Pastor Bobby Hackett and youth leaders
CONTACT: bobby@graceofbelair.com
Financial peace university (online)
This 9 week course is for all ages to learn how to win with money in practical ways, take control of your finances, and to stop wondering if your are doing the right thing with your money. Courses include learning how to budget, paying off debt, saving and investing, purchasing, retirement, and more. You will watch the videos in the comfort of your home and on your own schedule. Once a week the group will meet online for discussions and to review the material. The course is $129 per family and includes one year access to Ramsey+ (money tools, budgeting app, access to a coach, content and resources to help you take control of your money for good). If you would like to take the class but are in need of financial assistance, we do have limited partial scholarships available. Please contact us if you are in need of assistance. Learn more about FPU here.
LOCATION: watch the videos from home using FPU login, and Zoom weekly
MEETS: Zoom, Thursdays 7PM
LEADER: Dawn Robinson
CONTACT: dawn@seccra.org
Ministry groups
senior care
Our goal is to connect with senior adults who are experiencing loneliness and are not physically able to attend in person services during Covid-19. The Lord has given us a wonderful opportunity to care for the senior adults in church. There are many ways to live out Leviticus 19:32, which says, “Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” We plan to meet the needs of and care for our elderly through assisting with grocery or prescription delivery, sending cards, delivering worship “carols” at their front steps, and more.
MEETS: Connect online in the “Grace Senior Care” Facebook Group
LEADER: Debbie Wright
CONTACT: deb@wrightengineering.net
Prayer (hybrid)
Tuesday Prayer-Every Tuesday morning the Grace staff gathers together for a devotion and prayer on Facebook Live. You can participate by praying with us and adding prayer requests of your own in the comments.
LOCATION: Facebook Live, Tuesdays 9:30AM
LEADER: Pastor Paul
Wednesday Prayer-Join us in person for prayer every Wednesday at 7PM on our church campus. Let’s draw near to God together and pray for our church, community, and nation.
LOCATION: Grace Activity Center, Wednesdays 7PM
LEADER: Pastor Paul Drost
Prayer on the Move-If you cannot attend Wednesday in person, the prayer points will be posted in the Grace of Bel Air Facebook group for you to pray on your own in your community while walking, running, or even biking. Let’s cover our community in prayer through prayer on the move. Let us know where you are praying at each week and we will create a map showing the areas Grace is praying at in Harford County.
LOCATION: Harford County
CONTACT:Amber Hackett, amber@graceofbelair.com
Missionary Care
We meet for the purpose of strengthening the partnership between our church and the 55+ missionaries Grace Assembly supports. Our role is to partner with their work on the field to better empower them and their ministry as they work to build His kingdom. We are committed to prayer and communication for our missionaries. Have an active role in spreading the Gospel to the furthest corners of the world, join Missionary Care.
MEETS: Monthly
LOCATION: Grace
LEADER: Phil Drost
CONTACT: pdrost@aol.com
college age (in person)
Calling all high school graduates to 24 years old! Grace has a group just for you! College Age meets bi-weekly for nights of worship, God's Word, fun, and community!
MEETS: 2nd and 4th Sunday, 6:30PM
LOCATION: Grace Activity Center
LEADERS: Amanda Correlli, Ben Luckett, Katie Drost, and Pastor Josh Smith
CONTACT: Amanda: 443-761-0068, Ben: 410-322-9980, Katie: 410-937-7905, Josh: Josh@graceofbelair.com
INSTAGRAM: @gracecollegeage
community groups
Journey young professionals (online)
For young professionals ages 24+ who are navigating careers and young adulthood. Join us as we figure out life by connecting with one another and supporting each other through Christian community.
MEETS: Monthly
LOCATION: Zoom
LEADER: Melody Weber
CONTACT: mellytheru@verizon.net
FACEBOOK GROUP: Young Adult Small Group
Knitted together (hybrid)
Whether you have been knitting, crocheting, or quilting for years, or if you are interested in learning, we would love for you to join Knitted Together. Our gatherings include fellowship, a devotion, knitting and prayer. Join us in person or online over Zoom. Our group donates knitted and quilted prayer shawls, baby blankets and hats, booties, and prosthesis products to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Hooper House Hospice, Kennedy Krieger, and Birthright Pregnancy Care Center and to individuals for comfort and healing.
MEETS: Fridays, 10AM
LOCATION: Bel Air and Zoom
LEADER: Bonnie Denton
CONTACT: mommomd2006@verizon.net
Moms with little ones (hybrid)
Being a mom is both challenging and rewarding. Let’s stay connected and provide help, support, and friendship to one another. In our group we will grow together using the study Breathing Room for Moms by Sandra Stanley and Mandy Arioto video and devotional study. And for community we will connect every other week on Zoom and monthly family nights where we will meet outside while social distancing.
MEETS: 2nd & 4th Fridays at 10AM Zoom, Monthly Socially Distant Family Nights, and Grace Moms with Little Ones Facebook Group
LOCATION: Zoom and Various Locations for Family Nights
LEADER: Amber Hackett
CONTACT: amber@graceofbelair.com
FACEBOOK GROUP: Grace Moms with Little Ones
War Room Moms (hybrid)
Moms of young adults (16-25) will come together monthly for fellowship, worship, and prayer. This is a loving and supportive group of women who share a unique season in parenting and life. You can join in person following social distancing guidelines or via zoom.
MEETS: 2nd Friday of each month beginning 9/11/20, 7PM
LOCATION: In person in Bel Air and Online (Zoom)
LEADERS: Pam Stauffer and Alicia Baldauf
CONTACT: Pam- dpjps5@outlook.com, Alicia- flacula@hotmail.com
outreach groups
Meals for the homeless
Help us provide monthly meals to the residents of the Fellowship Center Day Shelter in Edgewood. You can help by providing a dish, a side, or by donating dry or canned food.
MEETS: Every fourth Tuesday
LOCATION: 2048 Watergate Court, Edgewood, MD
LEADER: Eleanor McElwee
CONTACT: eleanormcelwee@live.com
SERVOLUTION (hybrid)
I always hear the phrase about being a world changer and it’s definitely something I want to be a part of. However, If you’re like me, things can get busy real fast. There are also so many responsibilities and distractions that can consume us. When I hear about what Jesus did and how He impacted people it’s easy to think: “I wish I had the time to do those things.” What if you did have the time? What if you could plan opportunities to reach people with the love of God? Join me each week with a challenge in reaching someone through random acts of kindness and seeing if it leads to an opportunity to share, invite, or pray with someone. I know it can be scary to do these things or even one of these things, but I think we often talk ourselves out of the greatest opportunities God has lined up for us to impact someone’s world. If we do nothing, our result will be nothing. However, if we pursue simple acts of kindness (Jesus did this A LOT!), you will see how fun it can be to serve people. It’s called the servolution. I would love for you to join and challenge yourself to do some practical things and share with us what it felt like and what the result was from doing your random act of kindness. Come and be a part of the journey! Book: Servolution by Dino Rizzo
MEETS: Fridays
LOCATION: Grace Servolution Facebook Group
LEADER: Pastor Bobby Hackett
CONTACT: Bobby@graceofbelair.com
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