Life Groups are a part of the RELATE step in our D.R.I.P Technology growth model.
SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES - 9:00AM MEN’S: War Room – Stan Schuer Phone: 941-907-2230 Email: smspointe1@gmail.com WOMEN’S: Board Room – Gloria Smith Phone: 941-748-4412 Email: gloria.hhhf@verizon.net WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY FAMILY DINNER: $3 Dinner. Served in the Agape Gardens Dining Room at 6:00pm. ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Main Sanctuary, 7:00pm PREPARING FOR THE COMING OF A HEBREW KING Bible Study: Kingdom of God, Hebrew roots, 10 lost tribes, church history, etc. Starting Jan 2019. Ron McGowen When? Contact for details Location: War Room at The Family Church Phone: 941-747-2479 A STUDY OF THE PSALMS Bible Study, fellowship, prayer and worship. Gary and Sharon Parks When? Mondays, 7:00pm Location: contact for details Phone: 941-405-2598 Email: gary@gscsfl.com 941-545-2856 DYEnamic DUOS A bible study for couples. Bill and Jodie Dye When? 1st Thur. From Nov. 1st Location: 4818 Forest Creek Trail, Parrish Florida. Phone: 419-386-4166 Email: jodiesdye@gmail.com BIBLE WISE WORSHIP Foundations on worship and how to apply it to our contemporary worship experience. Live worship & food. Pastor Cristina Leonard When? Mondays, 7:00pm Location: 3111 River Woods Dr, Parrish. Phone: 941-301-7143 Email: c.i.leonard33@gmail.com 4818 Forest Creek Trail, Parrish Florida 5-FOLD APOSTOLIC MINISTRY A Study on how to assess and utilize our gifts in Ministry. Begins Nov. 1st. Stephen and Terri Evans When? 1st & 3rd Thurs. 6:30pm Location: 863 126th St NE, Bradenton. Phone: 941-242-1992 – 734-673-2257 Email: shalomkidsint@yahoo.com CHARIS BIBLE STUDY Sponsored by Andrew Womack Ministries. Studying the body, soul, spirit, discipleship & evangelism. Chris and Rebecca Lioi When? Tuesdays, 7:00pm Location: 1018 WFC Phone: 240-472-0115 or 941-779-7949 THE GLORY GATHERING Prayer, Bible and Prophecy. Chris and Esther Berry When? Mon., Monthly, from Nov. 1st Location: 2607 155th Ave E. Parrish 34219 Phone: 727-515-4340
CONNECTION FAMILIES Bible study, food and fellowship for families with kids! Alternating bible studies with outings (beach, parks, bowling, etc.). Pastors John and Sue Lowery When? Bi-monthly, Sun. 12:30pm Location: Contact for details Phone: 941-746-2882 x 420 Email: suelowery4youth@gmail.com YOUNG ADULTS - AT THE TOP MINISTRY 18 to 30 years old. Pastors Luis & Millie Brignoni When? Wednesdays, 7:00pm Location: Chapel Theater at The Family Church Phone: 941-705-6325 Email: newlovechristianministries@hotmail.com GROWING TOGETHER AS LEADERS Starting with the book “The 4:8 Principle”. Our purpose is to achieve better health, more successful careers, stronger marriages and a purpose-filled file. Pastor Sue Lowery When? Tuesdays, 6:30pm Location: YEX Building Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470 Email: suelowery4youth@gmail.com I AM ENOUGH Girls 6th-12th grade. Making new friends and dispelling the lies that you are not enough. Starting Oct. 21st. Jodie Dye When? 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5:00pm Location: 4818 Forest Creek Trail, Parrish. Phone: 419-386-4166 Email: jodiesdye@gmail.com MOMMY & ME’S Networking, support group, fellowship and refreshments Michelle Schmidt, Coordinator When? Contact for details Location: Contact for details. Phone: 941-405-6083 Email: michellemkd1@gmail.com 941-746-2882 x 527 3 HOLY SMOKE BBQ FELLOWSHIP Great food, music, horseshoes, shuffleboard, swimming pool, etc. Cell phone free zone. Flynn & Barbara Finner When? 1st Saturdays, 4:00pm Location: Christian Retreat Pavilion. Phone: 941-773-0450 BEADING AND ART Donna Saunders When? 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00pm Location: 1004 West Faith Cir. Bradenton 34212 Phone: 941-243-6961 Email: donnasaunders.push@yahoo.com MARRIAGE ENCOUNTERS God’s Principles for Kingdom Living (call for gathering dates) Samuel and Kathy Ezzo When? Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm Location: 517 129th St NE. Bradenton (Hidden Oaks) Phone: 941-807-7055 Email: SamuelAndKathyEzzo@gmail.com TFC TRAVEL LIFE GROUP Share trips, culture, traditions, and souvenirs; plus actual tours & cruises, near or far, including the Ark Encounter and Holy Land Experience. Carole Kay, Joe and Robyn Fouraker When? 1st Sundays, Noon Location: The Dining Room at The Family Church Phone: 941-737-9171 (Carole) Email: caroleKay@gmail.com or joe4acre@gmail.com
GAME NIGHT Having fun and fellowship… Bring a snack if you’d like and a great attitude as we enjoy an evening of competition. June King When? Fridays, 6:00pm Location: 13610 Agape Lane. Bradenton Phone: 941-746-2825 Email: angljun7@yahoo.com FOREVER YOUNG SHUFFLE BOARD Shuffleboard is a growing activity for Senior Citizens. All ages welcome! Will teach shuffle board for men and women. Gloria Smith When? Tuesdays, 9-10:30am Location: The Family Church grounds. Phone: 941-748-4412 (call first) Email: gloria.hhhf@verizon.net FOREVER YOUNG CHAIR VOLLEYBALL Chair Volleyball for Senior Citizens. Men and Women. (Starts Jan. 2019) Gloria Smith When? Thursdays, 2-3:30pm Location: YEX Center Gym Phone: 941-748-4412 (call first) Email: gloria.hhhf@verizon.net SENIORS POT BLESSING DINNER Fellowship & Friendship. Please bring a food dish to share. Usually Nov. through Apr. Pastor Jim & Lenore Pace When? 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00pm Location: Dining Room at The Family Church Phone: 941-750-8634 Email: JimPace@verizon.net
BREAKING FREE Bible study and fellowship. Bring a finger food to share! Heather Kilgo When? Sundays, 7:00pm Location: TFC (Call for details) Phone: 941-822-6717 (Heather) Email: heatherkilgo8@gmail.com 941-405-6083 (Michelle)
FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN Men who enjoy playing golf. Meet & play with other golfers who share like faith in Christ. Fun, fellowship & 18 holes of golf; four man scramble. Pastor Kelly Poole When? Mondays, 1:30pm Location: The Links, Bradenton Phone: 941-840-8063 MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Pastor Phil Derstine When? 1st Mondays, 7:00am Email: pastorphil@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x448 Location: IHOP, 6320 State Road 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34208
KIDZONE MINISTRY Interested in Children’s ministry? You can get involved with us at The Family Church. Pastors John & Sue Lowery When? Sun AM, Wed PM Location: Main Bldg. 2nd Floor Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470 Email: kidsaflame@christianretreat.org SUNDAY MORNINGS 9AM JBQ (Junior Bible Quiz): 9:00 am K-6th grade at YEX Center SUNDAY MORNINGS 10AM Little Lambs Nursery INFANT-18 months Tots & Twos Lily of the Valley Room 19-36 months King’s Kids Bread of Life Room 3 yrs old Jr. Kids Zone Lamb of God Room 4-5 yrs old Kid Zone YEX Building 1st-5th Grade Ground Zero YEX Building 6th-8th Grade WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AWANA’S: Registration Required LITTLE LAMBS: 0-2 yrs old – Nursery PUGGLES: 2-3 yrs old – Lily of the Valley Room CUBBIES: Pre-School, 4-5 yrs old – Bread of Life Room SPARKS: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade – Morning Star Room TRUTH & TRAINING ADVENTURE: 3rd – 5th Grade – Lamb of God Room TRUTH & TRAINING CHALLENGER: 5th – 6th Grade – War Room
YEX YOUTH MINISTRY Interested in Youth ministry? You can get involved with us at The Family Church. Pastors John & Sue Lowery When? Wednesdays, 6:30pm Location: YEX Building Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470 Email: SueLowery@ChristianRetreat.org WEDNESDAYS YEX YOUTH GROUP Pastors Sean & Erica Roberts When? 7pm / GYM opens at 6pm Location: YEX Building Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470 Email: sean.krcc@gmail.com
SOUND TECHNICIAN We are expanding our sound engineering department and we need you! Tyler Nafziger When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006 CAMERA OPERATOR / PRODUCTION CREW Be trained in Visual Arts Media. Get involved by training on our new HD Camera Operating System complete with remote cameras and Jib. Glen Cole When? Sun 8:30am, Wed 6pm or Thu. 7pm Phone: 941-746-2882 x 433 PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM / SOLOIST (SPECIAL MUSIC) PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM / SOLOIST (SPECIAL MUSIC) Use your music gifts on a church worship team. Audition required. Pastor Jannette Derstine When? Thursdays, 7:00pm Email: Debbie@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x432 LIGHTING TECHNICIAN Train to create ambiance, light shows for events and HD live stream. Tyler Nafziger When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006 VISUAL PROJECTION MINISTRY Help increase the atmosphere of Worship in the sanctuary. Tyler Nafziger When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006 ADORATION TEAM Exploring ways to release personal worship, flowing with Holy Spirit and expressive movement, dance & intercession. Also, studying God’s word and working on getting our bodies strong! Caryn Fenimore When? Tuesdays, 6-7:45pm Location: 716 44th St. West. Bradenton 34209 Phone: 941-518-5265 Email: caryn.fenimore@verizon.net
GREETERS Church Services- Come & minister with your smile on Sunday morning. Pastor Luis & Millie Brignoni Phone: 941-705-6325 USHERS Ushering is far more important than just receiving offerings. Come join us! Charlie Sanders: 941-526-5193 When? Sun. & Wed. Services Peter Ruscoe: 941-792-6947 HOSPITALITY Assisting and serving the Body of Christ on Sundays and at Special Events. Daniel and Michelle (Schmidt) Bonner When? Sundays, 9:30am Location: The Family Church. Contact for details Phone: 941-746-2882 x 527 Email: michellemkd1@gmail.com IOM VOLUNTEER TEAM Helping and serving in the Institute of Ministry, and the IOM Administrative Department. Wendy Mills-Sheak When? Contact for Details Location: IOM Volunteer office, TFC Phone: 941-746-2882 x 427 Email: iom@christianretreat.org WORKING KINGDOM COURTYARD Volunteers needed to assist in food & clothing restocking; landscaping & grounds maintenance; shoppe cleaning; security; special event planning, etc. Sue Slowik When? Sat. 9:00am before KC Sun. Location: Sowing & Reaping Room at Kingdom Ctyd. Phone: 941-746-2882 x 448 Email: sueslowik@christianretreat.org PUBLICATIONS/MAIL ROOM HELPERS Help with bulk mailing and preparing for special events. June King Phone: 941-746-2882 x 446 Email: angljun7@yahoo.com PARKING TEAM Looking for people committed to serving our church with excellence in warmly welcoming them to our church with a smile. Kevin Moreland When? Sundays, 9:00am Location: Oasis at The Family Church Phone: 407-234-7659 Email: kmoreland@mcs-team.com
HUNGER’S END FOOD PANTRY Exciting outreach to meet the basic needs of food, clothing and hygiene items to Manatee County residents. We serve a meal every Monday night. Carl & Vickie Snyder – 941-448-1549 When? Mondays, 6-7pm Location: 1800 14th Street W., Bradenton When? 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm Location: 1800 14th Street W., Bradenton KINGDOM COURTYARD A unique shopping experience. Volunteers needed to assist in our Boutique Shoppes: Words of Wisdom Books & Things, The King’s Closet, Her Majesty’s Boutique, Kingdom Treasures, King’s Kids, Rule & Reign Junior’s Shop, Blessed Beyond Measure Thrift Shoppe, Royal Harvest Food Market. Positions include security, shopper assistance, set Sue Slowik- General Manager When? 1st Sundays Email: sueslowik@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x 448 Location: Kingdom Courtyard Shoppes at The Family Church. HOSPITAL VISITATION Ministering at Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc. Pastor John Lowery When? Call if interested Email: johnlowery@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x 420 REVEALING DESTINIES FOR THE GLORY OF GOD Evangelistic teaching, training, activation and networking! Begins with a potluck lunch. Chris and Sarah Jansson When? 2nd Sundays, 12:30pm Location: The Family Church, Lamb of God Room Phone: 941-763-2244 Email: Sarah@heartofmercyoutreach.com EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH Equipping, activating and releasing you to go witnessing on the streets. Call for details. Alfredo Munoz When? 1st Saturdays, 9:00 am Location: At The Family Church Oasis Phone: 941-545-7390
KIDZONE MINISTRY Interested in Children’s ministry? You can get involved with us at The Family Church. Pastors John & Sue Lowery When? Sun AM, Wed PM Location: Main Bldg. 2nd Floor Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470 Email: kidsaflame@christianretreat.org SUNDAY MORNINGS 9AM JBQ (Junior Bible Quiz): 9:00 am K-6th grade at YEX Center SUNDAY MORNINGS 10AM Little Lambs Nursery INFANT-18 months Tots & Twos Lily of the Valley Room 19-36 months King’s Kids Bread of Life Room 3 yrs old Jr. Kids Zone Lamb of God Room 4-5 yrs old Kid Zone YEX Building 1st-5th Grade Ground Zero YEX Building 6th-8th Grade WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AWANA’S: Registration Required LITTLE LAMBS: 0-2 yrs old – Nursery PUGGLES: 2-3 yrs old – Lily of the Valley Room CUBBIES: Pre-School, 4-5 yrs old – Bread of Life Room SPARKS: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade – Morning Star Room TRUTH & TRAINING ADVENTURE: 3rd – 5th Grade – Lamb of God Room TRUTH & TRAINING CHALLENGER: 5th – 6th Grade – War Room
YEX YOUTH MINISTRY Interested in Youth ministry? You can get involved with us at The Family Church. Pastors John & Sue Lowery When? Wednesdays, 6:30pm Location: YEX Building Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470 Email: SueLowery@ChristianRetreat.org WEDNESDAYS YEX YOUTH GROUP Pastors Sean & Erica Roberts When? 7pm / GYM opens at 6pm Location: YEX Building Phone: 941-746-2882 x 470 Email: sean.krcc@gmail.com
SOUND TECHNICIAN We are expanding our sound engineering department and we need you! Tyler Nafziger When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006 CAMERA OPERATOR / PRODUCTION CREW Be trained in Visual Arts Media. Get involved by training on our new HD Camera Operating System complete with remote cameras and Jib. Glen Cole When? Sun 8:30am, Wed 6pm or Thu. 7pm Phone: 941-746-2882 x 433 PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM / SOLOIST (SPECIAL MUSIC) PRAISE & WORSHIP TEAM / SOLOIST (SPECIAL MUSIC) Use your music gifts on a church worship team. Audition required. Pastor Jannette Derstine When? Thursdays, 7:00pm Email: Debbie@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x432 LIGHTING TECHNICIAN Train to create ambiance, light shows for events and HD live stream. Tyler Nafziger When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006 VISUAL PROJECTION MINISTRY Help increase the atmosphere of Worship in the sanctuary. Tyler Nafziger When? Th. 7pm, Sun. 8:30am or Wed.6pm Email: Tyler.Nafziger@yahoo.com Phone: 941-209-0006 ADORATION TEAM Exploring ways to release personal worship, flowing with Holy Spirit and expressive movement, dance & intercession. Also, studying God’s word and working on getting our bodies strong! Caryn Fenimore When? Tuesdays, 6-7:45pm Location: 716 44th St. West. Bradenton 34209 Phone: 941-518-5265 Email: caryn.fenimore@verizon.net
GREETERS Church Services- Come & minister with your smile on Sunday morning. Pastor Luis & Millie Brignoni Phone: 941-705-6325 USHERS Ushering is far more important than just receiving offerings. Come join us! Charlie Sanders: 941-526-5193 When? Sun. & Wed. Services Peter Ruscoe: 941-792-6947 HOSPITALITY Assisting and serving the Body of Christ on Sundays and at Special Events. Daniel and Michelle (Schmidt) Bonner When? Sundays, 9:30am Location: The Family Church. Contact for details Phone: 941-746-2882 x 527 Email: michellemkd1@gmail.com IOM VOLUNTEER TEAM Helping and serving in the Institute of Ministry, and the IOM Administrative Department. Wendy Mills-Sheak When? Contact for Details Location: IOM Volunteer office, TFC Phone: 941-746-2882 x 427 Email: iom@christianretreat.org WORKING KINGDOM COURTYARD Volunteers needed to assist in food & clothing restocking; landscaping & grounds maintenance; shoppe cleaning; security; special event planning, etc. Sue Slowik When? Sat. 9:00am before KC Sun. Location: Sowing & Reaping Room at Kingdom Ctyd. Phone: 941-746-2882 x 448 Email: sueslowik@christianretreat.org PUBLICATIONS/MAIL ROOM HELPERS Help with bulk mailing and preparing for special events. June King Phone: 941-746-2882 x 446 Email: angljun7@yahoo.com PARKING TEAM Looking for people committed to serving our church with excellence in warmly welcoming them to our church with a smile. Kevin Moreland When? Sundays, 9:00am Location: Oasis at The Family Church Phone: 407-234-7659 Email: kmoreland@mcs-team.com
HUNGER’S END FOOD PANTRY Exciting outreach to meet the basic needs of food, clothing and hygiene items to Manatee County residents. We serve a meal every Monday night. Carl & Vickie Snyder – 941-448-1549 When? Mondays, 6-7pm Location: 1800 14th Street W., Bradenton When? 2nd & 4th Wed. 10am-12pm Location: 1800 14th Street W., Bradenton KINGDOM COURTYARD A unique shopping experience. Volunteers needed to assist in our Boutique Shoppes: Words of Wisdom Books & Things, The King’s Closet, Her Majesty’s Boutique, Kingdom Treasures, King’s Kids, Rule & Reign Junior’s Shop, Blessed Beyond Measure Thrift Shoppe, Royal Harvest Food Market. Positions include security, shopper assistance, set Sue Slowik- General Manager When? 1st Sundays Email: sueslowik@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x 448 Location: Kingdom Courtyard Shoppes at The Family Church. HOSPITAL VISITATION Ministering at Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc. Pastor John Lowery When? Call if interested Email: johnlowery@christianretreat.org Phone: 941-746-2882 x 420 REVEALING DESTINIES FOR THE GLORY OF GOD Evangelistic teaching, training, activation and networking! Begins with a potluck lunch. Chris and Sarah Jansson When? 2nd Sundays, 12:30pm Location: The Family Church, Lamb of God Room Phone: 941-763-2244 Email: Sarah@heartofmercyoutreach.com EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH Equipping, activating and releasing you to go witnessing on the streets. Call for details. Alfredo Munoz When? 1st Saturdays, 9:00 am Location: At The Family Church Oasis Phone: 941-545-7390
