Life Groups & Ministry Opportunities
PRAYER
We enter His Gates with thanksgiving and into His Courts with praise!
Rob & Joy Jones
When? Sundays before service
Location: Altar Area Phone: 412-266-2214
Email: Jsunshinejoy@gmail.com
Centering our week around prayer.
Family Church Pastors
When? Wednesdays, 12pm-1pm
Location: Tabernacle
Located in the North East Corner of the Tabernacle, Outside Entrance.
Sign up to pray 1 hour per week. Calls forwarded to personal phone.
Fred & Connie Williams
Phone: 941-584-8878 (Prayer Line)
941-330-3449 (Cell)
Worship, Bible reading and intercession for our nation.
Teresa & Kevin Moreland
When? 2nd Sat. 10-12pm
Email: tmoreland@mcs-team.com Phone: 407-234-9554
Location: 5224 Tidewater Preserve Blvd. Bradenton FL 34208
Connecting people who live on the grounds & partnering to cover the ministry in prayer.
Glen & Tina Cole
When? Contact for times
Location: Christian Retreat grounds.
Phone: 941-718-5122 (Glen) 941-526-6163 (Tina)
BIBLE STUDIES
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
FAMILY DINNER: $3 Dinner. Served in the Agape Gardens Dining Room at 6:00pm.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Main Sanctuary, 7:00pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
FELLOWSHIP & FAMILY
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
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
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
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
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
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
Donna Saunders
When? 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00pm
Location: 1004 West Faith Cir. Bradenton 34212 Phone: 941-243-6961
Email: donnasaunders.push@yahoo.com
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
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
SENIORS
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
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
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
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
WOMEN
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)
MEN
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
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
CHILDREN
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9AM SUNDAY MORNINGS 10AM
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
JBQ (Junior Bible Quiz): 9:00 am K-6th grade at YEX Center
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
YOUTH
WEDNESDAYS
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
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
ARTS & MEDIA
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
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)
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
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
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
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
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Church Services- Come & minister with your smile on Sunday morning.
Pastor Luis & Millie Brignoni
Phone: 941-705-6325
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
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
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
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
Help with bulk mailing and preparing for special events.
June King Phone: 941-746-2882 x 446
Email: angljun7@yahoo.com
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
OUTREACH
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
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.
Ministering at Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc.
Pastor John Lowery
When? Call if interested
Email: johnlowery@christianretreat.org
Phone: 941-746-2882 x 420
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
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
