Spiritual Growth

Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul- DVD Series

Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul- DVD Series

In Knowing Scripture, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows that it is the privilege and duty of every believer to diligently study God’s revealed Word. He reminds us that along with this privilege comes the responsibility to interpret the Bible correctly. Dr. Sproul teaches that interpreting Scripture, like all sciences, is governed by rules. He lays out the basic guidelines for correctly understanding, interpreting, and applying Scripture. He uses time-tested principles from Scripture to show how to find the true meaning of its contents. This DVD series is a great study for both beginning and long-time Bible readers.

Type:
Spiritual Growth
When:
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Leaders:
Joel & Ann Adams (941.456.3345 Jdaadams@comcast.net)
Where:
489 Cicero Street Port Charlotte
Apologetics 101

Apologetics 101

All too often believers feel battered and helpless to answer intelligent skeptics and critics of our faith. The goal of this group is to equip you to demolish these arguments in a loving, evangelistic way while strengthening your own faith at the same time. We will grapple with challenging topics such as:

  • Evolution vs. Creation
  • Atheism vs. Theism
  • Is the Bible reliable?
  • Absolute truth vs. Relative truth

2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

Type:
Spiritual Growth
When:
Wednesdays at 7pm (no childcare)
Leaders:
Steve Glover (941.380.5813 or sglover@dc3.tv)
Where:
1500 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Life Journey: Love & Respect

Life Journey: Love & Respect

Men and women will learn how to resolve conflict and deal with negative reactions (the crazy cycle). They will also learn how to motivate each other by meeting each other’s needs (the energizing cycle). Even those who feel hopeless in their relationships will gain understanding on how to handle an indifferent or unresponsive partner (the rewarded cycle).

Type:
Spiritual Growth
When:
Tuesdays at 6pm (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Tammy & Dan Weber
Where:
1508 Schenley Street Port Charlotte

Marriage: Hitched

Core 4 Habits of a Great Marriage

Core 4 Habits of a Great Marriage

God’s way for marriage might not be easy to live out, but it is certainly easy to understand. God gives us only a few verses on how husbands and wives should love each other. Maybe he did that on purpose. From the previous few scripture verses on marriage come with Core 4 Habits of a Great Marriage – Have serious fun, Respect and love, Love God first and Practice your promise.

Weekly potluck dinner and study for primarily engaged and married couples.

Type:
Hitched
When:
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Leaders:
Adam & Erin Willis (941.276.9450 or squeeze@squeezephoto.com)
Where:
26351 Trinilas Drive Punta Gorda
Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University

Need some financial peace? Join us for Dave Ramsey’s life changing program (Financial Peace University) that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. More than 1 million families have attended FPU with amazing results. On average, they pay off $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 in just 90 days. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever.

Weekly potluck dinner & study for primarily engaged and married couples.

Type:
Hitched
When:
Tuesdays at 6pm (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Curt & Kara Bennett (941.626.9092 or ckbennett02@gmail.com)
Where:
23322 Moorhead Avenue Port Charlotte
Freed-Up Financial Living

Freed-Up Financial Living

The goal of this course is for you to become grounded in a biblical understanding of a proper relationship to money and possessions and to commit to and begin developing a biblically based spending plan. Freed-Up Financial Living by Dick Towner & John Tofilon

Type:
Hitched
When:
Tuesdays at 6:30pm (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Jason & Lauren Elek (941.204.1753 or jelek86@yahoo.com)
Where:
2185 Maracaibo Street Port Charlotte
Love Life

Love Life

Love Life by Mark Driscoll

How is your love life? Think it could or should be better? No other area of our life impacts our quality of life more than this one. It can lead us to the best of times and for many of us it has lead to the worst of times. With The Bible, primarily the Old Testament book of Song of Solomon as Pastor Mark Driscoll’s guide, he will teach us with humor, candidness and grace, God’s design for Love, Marriage and Sexuality.

God’s direct teaching on this subject will be convicting where needed, full of grace and forgiveness, and filled with tons of practical advice straight from the Giver of Love and Romance, God Himself.

 

 

Type:
Hitched
When:
Wednesdays at 6:30pm (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Tim & Natalia Drumm (941.258.7541 or tadrumm@gmail.com)
Where:
2709 Athena Terrace North Port
Fireproof / Love Dare

Fireproof / Love Dare

This study is designed to integrate key scriptures, movie clips, devotions and thought provoking discussion questions to challenge couples to grow spiritually and relationally. The Love Dare is a 40 day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. Whether a marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare is a journey to finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage.

Type:
Hitched
When:
Tuesdays at 6:15pm (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Dave & Carla Brooks (941.769.1684 or brinnybear@aol.com)
Where:
1710 Jamaica Way, Unit 212 Punta Gorda
Vintage Jesus

Vintage Jesus

The Vintage Jesus teaching curriculum drives readers to the Scriptures in search of who Jesus really is by answering twelve of the most pressing questions about the Savior.

Such as:

  • Is Jesus the only God?
  • How human was he?
  • Why did Jesus come to earth?
  • Why did his mom need to be a virgin?

Author and pastor Mark Driscoll uses humor, personal experience and relevance with today’s culture in a quest for the real Jesus. This study guide and dvd series will give Christians more understanding and confidence in communicating the nature and life-changing power of Jesus, and will challenge those still seeking the ultimate truth of life to think hard about Jesus’ own question that he asked his disciples thousands of years ago: “Who do you say that I am?”

Type:
Hitched
When:
Tuesdays at 6pm (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Mike & Emily Burgess
Where:
4244 River Bank Way Port Charlotte

Young Professionals

Young Professionals

Young Professionals

Join us for fun, food, fellowship and faith! We’ll have a variety of subjects to study, balanced with fun activities and ministry opportunities in the community. We are flexible in our meeting places, times and days of the week.

Primarily for graduates from high school to “thirty something”.

Type:
Young Professionals
When:
Sunday at 6:30ish
Leaders:
Kevin & Donna Larkins (941.286.4246 or larkins7580@embarqmail.com)
Where:
2987 Peace River Drive Harbour Heights

Kids

G-Force (K-5th grade)

G-Force (K-5th grade)

G-Force will inspire your kids to dig into the Bible and The Truth will be delivered the way your kids want to hear it. Come and play games, make crafts and enjoy snacks!

Type:
Kids
When:
Tuesdays at 6-8pm
Leaders:
Rosie Luna (941.627.1767 or rll266@comcast.net)
Where:
1500 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Youth

Xtreme Daze Student Ministries

Xtreme Daze Student Ministries

Exposing students to the real love of Jesus Christ while helping them discover God’s purpose for their life.

Grades 6-12

Type:
Youth
When:
Wednesdays at 7pm
Leaders:
Sandy & Anita Cook (941.235.7325 or xtremedaze@earthlink.net)
Where:
1500 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Women

Women CONNECT

Women CONNECT

“The Amazing Collection: The Bible for Women Book”
(First 5 books of Old Testament and first 5 books of the New Testament)

A Bible study that gets into the Word. For all women- we will explore together what the Word of God has to say for each of us and become closer in a relationship with Him and with one another. This group is a place of safety and support where we become trusted friends who do life together.

Type:
Women
When:
Mondays at 6:30pm (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Mitzi Brown & Tammy Weber
Where:
2312 Nuremberg Blvd. Deep Creek
Women’s Morning Bible Study

Women’s Morning Bible Study

“Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break” by Kelly Minter

Nehemiah had to have a heart that could break so he could restore a wall that was broken. In this Bible study for women, Nehemiah’s heart for the oppressed, suffering and poor is a beacon whose light shines on the current call of the church to be the hands and feet of Jesus. In addition, this study addresses teamwork, integrity, generosity, truth in culture, God’s compassion, and much more.

Like Kelly’s other studies in the Living Room Series, you’ll find authentic Bible teaching, recipes, and a relational approach. Nehemiah also includes video sessions and compelling interviews that will help you put feet to your faith. Discover what God has put in your heart to do through the study of His Word, and let God break your heart for the lost and hurting, because a breaking heart is often what God uses to restore the broken.

Type:
Women
When:
Thursdays at 9:30am (childcare provided)
Leaders:
Emily Burgess (941.613.3690 or mikeandemily@comcast.net)
Where:
Fellowship Hall at DC3
Gal-Pals

Gal-Pals

Fellowship for women of all ages where they can become involved in social, cultural and spiritual events.

Various Monthly events at various locations.

Type:
Women
Leaders:
Millie Santiago (941.624.3506 or milliesantiago@hotmail.com) Camille Giuliano (941.235.7325)
Moms n’ Tots

Moms n’ Tots

Come play with us! Play time for children & “grown up” conversation for moms, grandmas or aunts who meet at local parks, pools or homes.

(For a monthly calendar of events: Email us or find us on facebook by typing in moms ‘n tots in the search bar)

Type:
Women
When:
Wednesdays at 9:30am
Leaders:
Emily Bartlett (941.916.5600 or emily.bartlett@hotmail.com) Kara Bennett (941.626.9092 or ckbennett02@gmail.com)

Men

IronMen

IronMen

“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

IronMen are on a quest to find God’s definition of a true man. We believe that this is neither macho nor effeminate but a balance of strength and sensitivity as shown to us in God’s word. Very simply we want to be the best dads, husbands, sons, brothers, uncles, bosses, workers and friends that we can be! In order to accomplish this goal, we as men want to sharpen each other mentally, physically and socially to become better men, husbands and fathers.

*Dinner is at 6:30pm

Type:
Men
When:
Mondays at 7pm (no childcare)
Leaders:
Steve Glover (941.235.7325 or sglover@dc3.tv)
Where:
1500 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Men’s Softball

Men’s Softball

Come join a group of guys for a little competition and exercise in our local softball league!

Type:
Men
When:
Friday or Saturday nights
Where:
Carmalita Fields Punta Gorda