CURRENT GROUP CATEGORIES

DISCOVERING GOD'S WORD

WORDS IN SEASON
CLAUDIA CRAWFORD
E-mail: Claudia Crawford
Day: Sunday*
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Church Classroom A-20
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Child Care: Yes
FAITH
DANNY JOHNSON
E-mail:Danny Johnson
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 2006 Watermark Place
City/Area: St. Andrews Area
Session: Open
Description: Join us as we study and pray. We will focus on Israel, the Church and the Nations. *Contact leader for specific class dates

Description: Join us as we study about getting faith, building our faith and faith in prayer. Directions: Turn right onto Greystone Blvd; turn right at the 1st intersection beside Stivers Mercury; at “T” turn right onto Skyland Drive; 3rd street on left is Watermark; 1st condo on the left.

STOP STUFFING YOUR STUFF
GOLDA & JEFF KRAUS
E-mail: Golda Krause
E-mail: Jeff Krause 
Day: 1st & 3rd Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Contact Leader
City/Area: Contact Leader
Session: Open
Childcare: No
HIS LOVE WITH ACTIONS BIBLE STUDY
EVELYN COOK
Phone: 803-776-9468
Day: Saturday
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 421 Mockernut Lane
City/Area: South East Area
Session: Open
Description: Is your closet full of old stuff? Are you still having problems with old sin? Need to crucify the flesh? Time for a spring cleaning? 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation, old things are passed away and the new has come.” Come learn practical and spiritual steps to allow the new you to live.
Description: His Love With Actions Bible Study is based on the scripture from I John 3:16. We will learn about loving God, loving others and through our actions, encourage those who are hurting. Directions: I-77 to Leesburg Road. exit. Go away from the VA Hospital. Turn right at the 5th traffic light onto Trotter Road. At the fork, veer left onto Padgett Road. At vacant 7-11 store, turn right onto Bitternut Drive. Turn right onto Shagbark Ave. Take the first left onto Mockernut Lane. 4th house on the right.

VESPERS
MYRTLE MCGWIER
E-mail: Myrtle McGwier
Day: Sunday
Time 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Location: Finley House
City/Area: Columbia
Session: Open
UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE
GREGG HINTON
E-mail:
Gregg Hinton
Phone: 803-783-4328 home
Phone: 803-465-0504 work
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location:: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Childcare: Yes
Description: A time where the residents of Finley House gather to sing hymns, followed by a program led by a quest speaker or musician. A time where the Lord is truly glorified and exalted.
Description: A in-depth and practical study of the Scriptures. * Pastor Glenn Anderson will be bringing his knowledge of the Scriptures to the Group on the Sundays he is in town.
NEW CREATION IMAGE-KNOWING WHO
YOU ARE IN CHRIST
JOHN & MELISSA PENNEY
E-mail: John Penney
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Church Classroom A-16
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Childcare: Yes
BIBLE STUDY
HENRI ETTA BASKINS
E-mail: Henri Etta Baskins

Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: Church Classroom A-19
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Childcare: Yes

Description: This study of the New Creation Image-Knowing who you are in Christ, will free believers from feelings of guilt, condemnation, unworthiness, inferiority and inadequacy so that they can be conformed to the image of God. This study will reveal the powerful truths of what it means to be a new creation in Jesus Christ. Following Jesus - Studies on how to grow as a disciple of Christ. Topics like: Spiritual Maturity; Discipleship; Christian growth; Hot to change yourself; How to pray; Attending church & giving. Other topics if time permits: Human relationship; Morality; Ethics; Moral purity & Responsibilities of Christians in a local church.
INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY - TITUS
BILL WHITE
E-mail: Bill White
Phone: 803-603-8276
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00—6:45 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
ROMANS
VICKIE MCCRACKEN
E-mail: Vickie McCracken
Phone: 803-783-1980 Home
Phone: 803-212-8678 Cell
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Finlay House
Area: Columbia
Session: Open

 

Description: Embark on a 30 day journey through the book of Titus. An inductive study goes to the book not looking to prove a point, but to see what is there and allow the truth we find to change us. Spend time answering who, what, where and when about the book. Explore literary style and historical background. Ask why. Then seek how the truths we find apply to our everyday lives.

Description: Join us as we walk through an in-depth study of the book of Romans. Understand Romans and you will have a firm grasp of the Gospel.

 

 

FOR OUR KIDS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CHRIS PEDERSEN
E:mail: Chris Pedersen
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30 or 10:30 AM
Location: Children’s Building
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Requirements: Must have DSS and State background clearance.
NURSERY MINISTRY
JOHN & TARA MINER
E-mail: John Miner
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30 or 10:30 AM
Location: Nursery
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Requirements: Must be DSS and State background clearance
Description: Matthew 10:42..."and whosoever gives one of these little ones a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his rewrad." There are many wonderful ways to serve God, but ministering to children is the only one that offers a reward that there is "noway" to lose . We are looking for individuals to join our team that have a passion for God and a desire to see boys and girls lives transformed by the Word of God.
Description: Psalm 127:3 "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb ia s reward." Come join our team as we have an awesome time on Sunday morning ministering to the Lord's little treasures. We are looking for individuals that have a passion for God and a passion to change the world not just diapers. You'll have the time of your life on out team as we love on, pray over, worship, teach, play and care for the next generation.
HIS HERITAGE
SUSAN HINTON & DANIELLE KEY
E-mai: Susan Hinton
Day: Wednesday
Time:6:15 - 6:45 PM
Location: Children’s Building
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open to children ages 4-11
TRUTH WORKS CLUB
REGINA HARLAN
E-mail: Regina Harlan
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Location: Children’s Building
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: Children experiencing worship through sign language, dance and singing. Description: Over the next 12 weeks children will be learning about PRAYER

 


JUST FOR FELLOWSHIP

LET’S GO BOWLING
MARK ABEL

E-mail: Mark Abel
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:15 - 9:00 PM
Location: AMF Park Lanes
City/Area:Cayce
Session: Closed
Cost: $10.00– Cost includes unlimited bowling and shoes
GOLFING FOR FUN
PRESTON HELMS
E-mail: Preston Helms
Day: Saturday
Time: Contact leader
Location: Various Golf Courses
City/Area: Unspecified - Contact Leader
Session: Open
Cost: Green fees vary depending on the course.
Description: A time for bowling with others who just enjoy the sport.
Description: Join us as we hit some of Columbia’s golf courses with the express purpose of building lasting relationships and having fun. If we happen to improve our scores, that is a bonus!

TRAVEL CONNECTION
DEBORAH MITCHELL & ALLISON CHITWOOD
E-mail: Deborah Mitchell
E-mail:Allison Chitwood
Day: 2nd & 4th Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Area Restaurant (Contact Leader)
City/Area: Various
Session : Open
Cost: Cost of Dinner
MOVIE REVIEW CLUB
ANNE ABEL
E-mail: Anne Abel
Day: 1st & 3rd Thursday
Time: 6:00 PM*
Location: Wynnsong Theater
City/Area: Forest Acres
Session: Open
Cost: Supper & discounted movie rate
Description: Do you love to travel or would like to have a safe group to so day or weekend trips? If you enjoy talking about past travel experiences or learn about new places you would like to visit join us.
Description: We will usually get together for supper before the movie. Then we view a movie together - afterwards taking a moment to share our review. Reviews are put together, published and placed in the church lobby for people to pick up. It is our hope that these reviews will help others choose good movies.

DEVINE DANCING
MARK & ANNE ABEL
E-mail: Mark Abel
E-mail: Anne Abel
Day: Every other Friday
Time: 6:30 Dinner
Time: 8:00 Dancing
Location: Capitol Ballroom Dance Studio
2732 Devine Street
City/Area: Columbia
Session: Open (B.Y.O.D.P.— Bring Your Own Dance Partner)
Cost: $10.00 per couple plus Dinner
FLAG FOOTBALL
JOHN LAKIN
Email:John Lakin
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Trenholm Park
City/Area: Forest Acres
Session: Open (Males ages 12 & up)
Requirements: Appropriate dress attire for weather.

Description: Join other couples for a night of dinner and receive dance instruction from John at Capitol Ballroom Dance Studio. Previous dance instruction is not required.

Description: Interested in playing flag football? Do you want to fellowship with other people? Well, calling all males ages 12 and up to sign right up. The goal of the group is both social and to provide a comfortable and fun setting to those who enjoy playing football. However, the main purpose of the group is to foster one’s growth with Christ thru prayer and testimony. So, if you have a burning desire to relive old moments, create new ones or to simply be in the presence of others who are trying to embody the Word of Christ, please feel free to join us for those two hours.

P.S.: All Redskin fans must be preapproved by John Lakin...just kidding.


CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
DAVID & CORA ADAMS
E-mail: Glenn Anderson
Day: 2nd & 4th Saturday
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Various Restaurants
City/Area: Unspecified-Contact Leader Session: Open
Cost: Bring $8 - $15 per person for meals, a hearty appetite and a good sense of humor
FUN WITH FOOD
JANIE MAE SMALLS
E-mail: Janie Smalls
Day: 2nd & 4th Saturday
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: 1212 Muller Avenue
City/Area: North Columbia
Session: Open
Description :We meet every other Saturday at an area restaurant to enjoy the food, our friends and genuine fellowship with one another. Sharing and praying for each other, reaching out to the unsaved, building each other up in Christ are vital components to our times together.
Description: This group is for those who want to eat good meals but eat healthy at the same time. We will modify our dining choices to fun and healthier meal options. We will also discuss and learn about meal options for those on therapeutic diets (diabetic, hypertension, heart problems, etc.). We will not only learn to modify food choices, but will have hands on cooking to familiarize ourselves with fun and exciting recipes.
Directions: Turn left out of church parking lot; turn right on Beltline; after 8 traffic lights, turn right onto Colonial Drive; travel thru traffic light and go down hill; 3rd home on the left.
FAMILY FUN AND GAMES NIGHT
RYAN, ANDREW, JESSICA, AARON & MATTHEW
E-mail:The Elliotts
Day: 1st & 3rd Sunday
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Adult Sponsors: Steve & Sheryl Elliott
Requirement: Children must be accompanied by parents. Bring snacks and your favorite board game.
HORSE SENSE
LUGENE HUFFSTETLER & DALE BOSWORTH
E-mail:Lugene Huffstetler
E-mail: Dale Bosworth
Day: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Time: Noon
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: Hey kids, come out to the church on Sunday night for fun and games of all kinds. Please bring your whole family, everyone can participate. We’ll play board games, watch Bible movies and we might even play a little football or basketball. Sometimes Jessica will have a craft for the little ones. So we hope to see you there! Description: Are you interested in horses? Come and learn how to care for and safely ride your horse using a natural horsemanship approach. We will be sharing valuable information during our first meetings and later riding together as the group progresses.
THE MULTITUDE
JOHN LAKIN
E-mail: John Lakin
Phone: 803-240-8334
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Barnes & Noble (Midtown at Forest Acres)
City/Area: Forest Acres
Session: Open - Young Adults

ANNOINTED ARTISTS
DALE BOSWORTH & CURT DAVIS
E-mail: Dale Bosworth
E-mail: Curt Davis
Day: 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Church Parlor |
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open

Description:This group is for young adults who are looking for a safe place to share life together with other people, while being encouraged to pursue intimacy with God. We will meet weekly for coffee and open dialogue about life and how to live practically for Christ in this culture and generation. Description: Express yourself through painting! We will meet together beginning at the church and then at various locations throughout the city to piant and fellowship. Bring your paint, canvasses and creativity.
CELESTIAL RIDES
RON ALDRICH
E-mail: Ron Aldrich
Phone: 803-206-2660  
Day: Saturday
Time: Contact Leader
Location: Various
City/Area: Various
Session: Open
Cost: $2.00 per month
 
Description: A Christian faith based car club for all ages. Whether you have a Japanese sports compact, and old muscle car, an antique car, a tricked out truck or a car you want to restore - you are welcomed to Celestial Rides. We will meet twice a month on Saturdays. Usually one time will be at a local car club event, the other at a designated location to be announced each month.

FINANCES

DOLLARS & SENSE
STEVE ELLIOTT
E-mail: Steve Elliott
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Admin. Bldg.*
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
 
Description: Discuss Godly princoples for day to day money decisions. Learn practical ways to be a better steward of our money. Focus on investment and wealth vs. consumption. Book: Living on the Third River.

 

HEALING

CLEANSING STREAM
MARK ABEL
E-mail:Mark Abel
Phone: 803-606-0371
Day: Monday (beginning Jan. 14th)
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Church Classroom A-16
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Closed after initial meeting
Childcare: No
Cost: Materials - 83.00/single or 118.00/couple
Cost: Retreat - 89.00/single or 152.00/couple plus hotel and food
Description: Personal cleansing, deliverance, spiritual warfare, discipleship - If these are topics that interest you or speak to an area of personal need, then you will be blessed through the ministry of Cleansing Stream. A DVD series.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

PRELUDE TO LEADERSHIP
BILL WHITE
E-mail: Bill White
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Location: Admin. Bldg. (Sr. Pastor's office)
City/Area: Church Campus
GROWING IN LEADERSHIP—TRACK 1
BILL WHITE
E-mail: Bill White
Day: Monday
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Classroom A-20
City/Area: Church Campus
Cost: $40.00 books** Books: A Tale of Three Kings, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership & The 17 Essentials of a Team Player
Description: Anyone can learn to be a leader. Come begin the process as we learn about Leadership Relationship, Leadership Skills, Leadership Attitudes and Leadership Principles. These four areas will equip you to begin your journey into expanding your impact for the Kingdom of God.
Description: Leaders add value to those around them. To add value to others, you must have something to give. Come enhance the process of leadership in your life by learning from established leaders like John Maxwell, Bill Hybels, Andy Stanley and more. Our goal is that each member will leave the group with a personal growth plan.

MAN TO MAN

MEN OF VALOR
STEVE ELLIOTT
E-mail: Steve Elliott
Day: 2nd Saturday
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Cost: $3.00
BAND OF BROTHERS
MARK ABEL & BILL WHITE
E-mail: Mark Abel
E-mail: Bill White
Day: Thursday (beginning Jan 24th)
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Closed after first meeting
Cost: Materials: $83.00
Retreat: $118.00 plus hotel & food
Description: Men gathering for breakfast and fellowship. You may hear an inspiring testimony, a challenging Bible study, or we may work on a specific service project. Whatever the agenda for that day, you will always come away strenthened and encouraged.
This session we are walking through Cleansing Stream - learning about personal cleansing, deliverance, spiritual warfare and discipleship. DVD series.

OUTREACH

SOW JOY
DEBBIE HORNE
E-mail: Debbie Horne
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Ikon - 7 Technology Circle*
City/Area: North East Columbia
Session: Open

 

Description: Sow Joy to: Strangers, Orphans and Widows. Serve our community with an outpouring of a giving spirit. We are to be obedient to God’s Word to give, but even more if we have the heart of God we will have a heart of joy. Team up with us to bless our community in a multitude of ways and experience your moment of joy.

APPROACHING THE THRONE

AN OLD-FASHIONED PRAYER MEETING
MYRTLE MCGWIER
E-mail: Myrtle McGwier
Day: Monday
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Finley House
City/Area: Columbia
Session: Open
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
DON BELL
E-mail:Don Bell 
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Church Classroom A-18
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: A time where prayer requests are received and taken to the Throne of God. There’s a time for personal prayer requests; prayers offered for the needs of Finley House residents and staff; along with prayers for those in authority and other needs as the Lord directs.
Description: Join us as we pray during the early service for our services. We pray for the worship, the message, for hearts to be touched and souls to be saved.

PRAYER WARRIORS
REGINA HARLAN
E-mail:Regina Harlan
Day: Thursday
Time: 12:00 - 12:45
Location: Main Post Chapel - Level 1
City/Area: Fort Jackson
Session: Open
PRAYER THAT AVAILETH MUCH
DARLENE BOLTON
ROSALYN ANDERSON & MARGARET MORPHIS
E-mail: Darlene Bolton
E-mail: Rosalyn Anderson
E-mail:Margaret Morphis
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Church Classroom A-18
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: Men and women (military or civilian) gathering to intercede on behalf of our service members stateside and abroad; our nation and its military leaders and other areas as the Spirit leads. We will also be looking at principles of intercession. Directions: Enter Fort Jackson through Forest Drive main gate. Chapel is located on Strom Thurmond Blvd. across from the Burger King.

Description: We gather to pray for the needs of this country, its leaders and the needs of others. Join us as we focus on praying for lost and hurting people by name.

COVENANT PRAYER
DON BELL
E-mail: Don Bell
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open

PRAY AROUND THE WORLD
BILL WHITE
E-mail: Bill White
Phone: 803-603-8276  
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00—8:00 PM
Location: Church Classroom A-18
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open

Description: A time of instruction in principles of prayer followed by a time where brothers and sisters in Christ who share a burden to pray for our church, it's leadership and ministries, the Body of Christ; current events and other areas as the Holy Spirit leads. Gather for a time of concerted prayer.
Description: * 1/23 Nicaragua; 2/6 Central & South America; 2/20 Asia and the Pacific 3/5 Central Asia and the Middle East; 3/19 Africa and Europe; 4/2 North America and Columbia Come together to pray for each part of our world, focusing on missionaries we support, current items in the news and the completion of Christ’s command to share the gospel in all the world.

PRISON MINISTRIES

CCC WOMEN’S PRISON OUTREACH
CHERYL ALLISON
E-mail: Cheryl Allison  
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Columbia Care Center
City/Area: North Columbia - Farrow Road & I-20
Session: Open -
Contact leader regarding pre-approval of application, yearly TB testing and background check requirements
TO THE LEAST OF THESE
ART & PENNY ZAIS
E-mail: Art Zais
E-mail:Penny Zais
Day: Every other Sunday
Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Various Locations
City/Area: Unspecified - Contact leader
Session: Open to Prison Ministry Leaders only
Description: Reaching out to incarcerated women who are physically and mentally challenged from around the world through weekly bible studies, birthday parties, Christian movies, snacks and love! Opportunities for those speaking other languages to get involved in showing Jesus in a most unusual way! Columbia Care Center is a hospital for the incarcerated; therefore it provides a way to meet two of the criteria in Matthew 25: 36-47 at one time! Ladies - you are needed at the Columbia Care Center facility on Farrow Road!
Description: Leaders of all prison ministry groups meeting to connect on a personal level to discuss particular events that happen within each ministry, share individual concerns, uplift and pray for each other and commit to unity and one accord in our teachings and outreach to those behind the fences. A time to reflect on the transformations of lives, share testimonies and be joyful in giving God the glory.


MEN’S PRISON BIBLE STUDY MINISTRY
TIM GRAHAM
E-mail:Tim Graham
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Broad River Correctional Facility
City/Area: Broad River Road
Session: Open - Contact leader regarding pre-approval/background check requirements
YOUNG MEN AT DJJ OUTREACH
GREG WHALEY
E-Mail:Gregg Whaley
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: DJJ
City/Area: Broad River Road
Session: Open - Contact leader regarding pre-approval, orientation, badging and background check requirements.
Description: Church behind the walls! Lively praise and worship! Exciting testimonies! God in action to rehabilitate lives that were headed in a wrong direction! Revealing a different way through weekly bible studies and corporate teaching. Seeing God make the difference! Men - come join our team at the Broad River Correctional Center!
Description: Trying to re-gain the integrity of our communities' male youth before they step too far off the path God has for them. Weekly classroom instruction, quarterly chapel services, extracurricular activities and honest caring build lasting relationships that are so vital to this cause. men - we need you at the Department of Juvenile Justice Willow Lane Chapel!

SUNDAY MORNING

FDC PRAISE TEAM -VOCALS
MARK ABEL
E-mail: Mark Abel
Day:Sunday
Time: 8:30 & 10:30
Day: Wednesday (Rehearsal)
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Closed - By audition only
FDC PRAISE TEAM -INSTRUMENTALS
MARK ABEL
E-mail: Mark Abel
Day:Sunday
Time: 8:30 & 10:30
Day: Thursday (Rehearsal)
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Closed - By audition only
Description: A group of church members called of God to lead the congregation of FDC in praise and worship unto our God and His Son through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Praise Team is made up of two groups: Vocalist and instrumentalists.
Description: A group of church members called of God to lead the congregation of FDC in praise and worship unto our God and His Son through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Praise Team is made up of two groups: Vocalist and instrumentalists.
MINISTRY TEAMS
John Lakin
John Lakin 
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30AM or 10:30 AM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
COMMUNION PREPARATION
DEBBIE HORNE
E-mail: Debbie Horne
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:00 or 10:00 AM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: The ministry team functions as a supportive group for the work of the ministry during the worship services. The team will provide special attention and support for those who come forward during or after the worship services.
Requirement: Attend quarterly training meeting & must have pastoral approval.
Description: *Communion is the first Sunday of each month
FDC CAFÉ
MARK ABEL
E-mail:
mark@fdbc.orgMark Abel
Phone: 803-606-0371
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:50 - 10:20
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
WELCOME CENTERS
ABRAHAM FUNCHESS
E-mail:Abraham Funchess 
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30 or 10:30
Location: Lobbies, Main Building
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Requirement: Church Membership
Description: A place where members can gather for fellowship and light food items. FDC Cafe` is self serve. We need people to take the money for the items purchased & for set up and take down.
Description: A group of men and women who have servants hearts and love to make others feel welcome as come to worship with us. Be a source for information about different ministries in the church, direct visitors to areas like the nursery, Children’s Church building, etc.
USHERS
ABRAHAM FUNCHESS
E-mail:Abraham Funchess 
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30 AM or 10:30AM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Requirement: Church Membership
GREETERS
ABRAHAM FUNCHESS
E-mail: Abraham Funchess
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30 or 10:30
Location: Lobbies, Main Building
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Requirement: Church Membership
Description: A group of men and women who have servants hearts - who carry the responsibilities of receiving the offerings for the church. Description: A group of men and women who have servants hearts and love to make otherfs feel welcome as they come to worship with us.

 

SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER

MENTORING
JOHN LAKIN
E-mail:John Lakin
Day/Time/Location: Contact Leader
Session: Open
SHARING AND CARING
HENRY AND CAROL DEWITT
Phone: 803-438-6283
Day: Sunday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 2415 Anderson Court
City/Area: Elgin Area
Session: Open
Child Care: Children welcome, no organized child care
Description: Do you want to invest your life into the life of a teenager as a mentor? Are you a parent who wants a mentor for your teenager? Are you a teenager who wants a mentor to help guide you in the path God has paved just for you? If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, contact leader.
Description: Fellowship, prayer, worship and wherever the Lord leads.
Directions: I-20E to Exit # 82 (Pontiac). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp. At stop light, turn right onto US Hwy #1. Go to the traffic light in Elgin and turn left onto Sessions Road. Cross over the RR tracks and stay straight (do not take the right fork). Go approx. 3 miles (crossing over 2 bridges). Approx. 100 feet after 2nd bridge, turn right onto Barfield Road. Go 1 mile, turn right onto Anderson Court. 6th house on the right.

ACTIVE RETIREES
STEPHANIE LONGORIO
E-mail: Stephanie Longorio
 Day: 3rd Tuesday
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
ANNE ABEL
E-mail: Anne Abel
Day: 3rd Tuesday
Time: 12 Noon
Location: Atria Forest Lake
4551 Forest Drive
City/Area: Forest Acres Area
Session: Open
Description: Come together all who are 50 and over for prayer, fun, food, speakers and active ties. Join in sending care-packages to our military and visiting our veterans at the VA. There will also be many other projects. Bring a dish to share and join us.
Description: For family members, care givers, and friends of individuals living with Alzheimer’s. A time to discuss, support and encourage each other as we deal with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Complimentary lunch provided.

SENIOR SHARING
LINDA TREME
Phone: 803-787-5134
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 4650 Norwood Drive
City/Area: Forest Acres
Session: Open
RESCUING A GENERATION
MICHELLE BELL
E-mail:Michelle Bell
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: Our foundational verse: I Cor. 14:26 “...when you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.” Time will be spent sharing what God is doing in our lives, and time “waiting on the Lord.” believing for signs, wonders and miracles.
Directions: Turn right out of the church's parking lot; Turn left at first light (onto Atascedero); Turn left at 4 way stop sign (Bethel Church Road); Merge right at traffic light (Bethel Church continues turn left at stop sign - (Satchelford Road); Turn right on to Norwood.
Description: “A sinister enemy marches across our land leaving in its path the ravished hearts and minds of America’s youth.” Giant corporations, media conglomerates, and purveyors of popular culture have invested billions of dollars and endless hours of effort to seduce and enslave the souls of our youth. And so far, they have succeeded. The enemy is no longer at our doorsteps. It is in our homes. In our children’s bedrooms. It goes to school with our teens and fills their free time - and when they sleep, it wraps around their dreams. Join us as we discuss what can we do to stop this trend?

BUILDING MEN
DANNY JOHNSON
E-mail: Danny Johnson
Day: As Needed
Time: As Needed
Location: Various work sites
City/Area: Various
Session: Open
COUPLES CLUB
KEITH & ALLISON CHITWOOD
E-mail: Allison Chitwood
Day: 2nd & 4th Friday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 3165 Pine Belt Road*
City/Area: Forest Acres
Session: Open
Child Care: No organized child care - children are welcome with parent
Cost: $9.00 - Purchase your copy of “Communication In Your Marriage” book
Description: 2 Corinthians 9:12, NASB—”For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God.” This connection group has been created to offer either building assistance or any physical labor for those in need of help (the elderly, the widow, the single parent or simply someone who needs help with different kinds of work projects). Please contact Danny Johnson with potential work projects. We encourage men to take part in this group to help us meet practical needs that will overflow with many thanksgivings to God.
Description: All couples of any age are invited to be a part of a comfortable environment, a relaxed atmosphere, a place of support and encouragement. Join us for fellowship, games and devotional time. Fellowship may include bringing a covered dish.
SHEPHERDING A CHILD’S HEART
CHRIS & ANITA PEDERSEN
E-mail: Chris Pedersen
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Location: Church Classroom A-20
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Closed*
Childcare: Yes (Nursery only - birth through 3 yrs. old)
BECOMING VICTORIOUS OVER FOOD
KATIE BAUGHMAN
E-mail:Katie Baughman
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Church Classroom A-17
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: For parents or legal guardians of children - birth through 5th grade - looking for practical help raising children. We will look at Biblical parenting principles found in the Word of God and discover together how we can apply them in day to day situations.
Description: Are you feeling desperate about your wieght? Have you ever lost weight and left good only to gain it back later leaving you discouraged? All hope is not lost! We can breal free from the chains that have held us captive for so long. So come and let's support one another in this journey.


ADULT SINGLES
ESTHER UCHEAGWU
E-mail: Esther Ucheagwu
Day: Saturday*
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Child Care: Yes
HANDS OF HOPE
PETER SPADETTI
Phone: 803-787-6600
Day: Saturday and/or Sunday
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: All single adults, men and women, are invited to join us to find fulfillment, a place of caring, support and understanding. As we fellowship, we will share the Word of God for encouragement and spiritual growth in Christ Jesus. *Contact leader for schedule details-meets every other Saturday
Description: For many senior adults the latter years of life are filled with loneliness. Would you join me as we reach-out to the residents of Atria Forest Lake? All it takes is: 1 heart, filled with the Love of God; 1 mouth, to speak an encouraging word; 2 ears, ready to listen and 2 hands, to reach out and give a hug.

WOMAN TO WOMAN

BREAKING FREE
SUSAN THOMAS
E-mail: Susan Thomas
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Childcare: Yes (birth through 3 yrs. old)
Cost: $16.00 Member book
BREAKING FREE
VANESSA GILL
E-mail: Vanessa Gill
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:00– 7:30
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Childcare: Yes (birth through 3 yrs. old)
Cost: $16.00 Member book
Description: An 11 week study by Beth Moore. This dynamic teaching will include video clips by Beth Moore as well as individuals study assignments. Please plan to join us for this tremendous time of study, growth and breaking free in the Word of God. Embark on a 30 day journey through the book of Titus. An inductive study goes to the book not looking to prove a point, but to see what is there and allow the truth we find to change us. Spend time answering who, what, where and when about the book. Explore literary style and historical background. Ask why. Then seek how the truths we find apply to our everyday lives.
Description: An 11 week study by Beth Moore. This dynamic teaching will include video clips by Beth Moore as well as individuals study assignments. Please plan to join us for this tremendous time of study, growth and breaking free in the Word of God

FIRST PLACE
DALE BOSWORTH & SUSAN THOMAS
E-mail: Dale Bosworth
E-mail: Susan Thomas
Day: Friday
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Closed after 1st meeting
Cost: $25.00
Lose weight by giving Christ first lace in your life. First Place is a Christ centered weight loss program that addresses the needs of our whole selves: body, mind and spirit.

WORSHIP ARTS

FDC PRAISE TEAM
MARK ABEL
E-mail: Mark Abel
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Closed - By audition only
FDC GOSPEL CHOIR
JOANN TAYLOR
E-mail:Joann Taylor
Day: Sunday
Time: 6:00- 8:00 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Requirement: Desire to praise the Lord in song
Description: A group of church members called of God to lead the congregation of FDC in praise and worship unto our God and His Son through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Praise Team is made up of two groups: Vocalist and instrumentalists.
Description: If you love to praise the Lord in song, then join us as we come together to prepare for Christmas 2007. Our times together are filled with focus and hard work, but with plenty of time for fun and fellowship.

THE MUSIC CONNECTION
JAN WAY
E-mail:Jan Way
Day: 2nd & 4th Friday
Time: 7:00PM
Location : Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
VESSELS OF PRAISE
DALE BOSWORTH
E-mail: Dale Bosworth
Day: Every other Saturday
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Description: Gather with your instruments and/or voices - gather with others who love music - gather to give glory, honor and praise to the One who gave us music.
Description: Vessels of Praise is a group committed to worshiping God through dance and movement. Come prepared to pray, fellowship, study the word and learn various dance movements. Formal dance training is not necessary.
Requirements: church membership; 1 month rehearsal attendance; pre-training prior to performance *Contact leader for schedule details.

DRAMA 4 HIM
SHARON MILLER
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session : Open
 
Description: Drama 4 Him will strive to minister to people of all ages through the mens of appropriate drama in a manner that is both entertaining and Biblically accurate. Join us for our Easter production of: "Easter According to Niles & Raymond."

JUST FOR YOUTH

WILDFIRE “BIG 4” MINISTRY TEAM
EJ IRIZARRY
E-mail: EJ Irizarry
Day: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
City/Area: Various
Session: Open
Requirements: Must be in college or older
Student Ministry Application/Background Check/Interview
OUTBREAK “BIG 4” MINISTRY TEAM
BRANDY LUDLAM
E-mail:Brandy Ludlam
Day: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
City/Area: Various
Session: Open
Requirements: Must be in 11th grade or older
Student Ministry Application/Background Check/Interview
Description: Our “Big 4” Ministry Team is made of those who will lead one of our big 4 areas of ministry to Wildfire. Here’s a quick rundown: Fuel is our Sunday morning High School Service. Ignite is our small group ministry. Radiate is our ministry teams. Explode is our outreach/evangelism ministry. The “Big 4” Ministry Team will make one of these 4 ministries their own. Take it and run with it kind of deal! The “Big 4” commitment level is deeper and more intentional.
Description: Our "Big 4" ministry team is made of those who will lead one of our big 4 areas of ministry to Outbreak students. Here's a quick rundoqn. Epidemic is our Sunday morning Jr. High service. Break Out is our small group ministry. Contagious is our ministry teams. Infect is our outreach/evangelism ministry. The "Big 4" will make one of these their own. Take it and run with it kind of deal. The "Big 4" commitment level is deeper and more intentional.

RADIATE LEADER
Description: Radiate is our Wildfire Ministry Teams. These are teams we make available so High School students can use their gifts, talents and abilities to serve in youth ministry and church. A Radiate leader is someone who leads a youth ministry team. These teams can be something started by the youth ministry or can be a team that YOU start built around a specific passion or ability you would like to release in the youth ministry.
BREAK OUT LEADER
Description: Break Out is our Jr. High small group ministry. Break Out is a little different than our CONNECTIONS or Ignite small group ministry. Break Out small groups meet together at the Student Center and each small group goes through a set curriculum. As a Break Out leader you will have the same teens each week, so you can truly make your small group your own.

IGNITE LEADER 
Description: Ignite is the small group ministry for Wildfire. Much like the adult CONNECTION groups, Ignite groups are interest driven and can meet at any time. All that is required is for you to do your small group and attend a once-a-month volunteer gathering.