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Sunday
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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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
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WORDS IN SEASON
CLAUDIA CRAWFORD
E-mail: Claudia Crawford
Day: Sunday*
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Church Classroom A-19
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Child Care: Yes |
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| 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: Join us as we study and pray. We will focus on Israel, the Church and the Nations. *Contact leader for specific class dates
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VESPERS
MYRTLE MCGWIER
E-mail: Myrtle McGwier
Day: Sunday
Time 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Location: Finley House
City/Area: Columbia
Session: Open |
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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 |
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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: 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. |
DOLLARS & SENSE
STEVE ELLIOTT
E-mail: Steve Elliott
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Admin. Bldg.*
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
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PRELUDE TO LEADERSHIP
BILL WHITE
E-mail: Bill White
Day: Sunday - Beginning September 9th
Time: 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
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Description: Leaders are not born, they are grown. If you are a new or aspiring leader, this group is for you. Come learn leadership basics like Dependability, Goal Setting and Getting, Authority, Prayer in Leadership and more.
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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. |
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 |
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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 |
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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.
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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. |
FDC GOSPEL CHOIR
JOANN TAYLOR
E-mail: Joann Taylor
Day: Sunday
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Requirement: Desire to praise the Lord in song |
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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 |
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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. |
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. |
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KISSED THE GIRLS AND MADE THEM CRY
CATHERINE HUNSAKER & JOANN TAYLOR
E-mail: catherineh78@yhaoo.com
E-mail: jotaylor725@bellsouth.net
Phone: 803-348-6682
Phone: 803-760-0907
Day: Sunday
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open - Jr. High Girls
Cost: $28.00 for book & workbook |
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PRAYER TEAM
KARA LOTH
E-mail: Kara Loth
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30 AM
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Description: Society equates purity with weakness, but don't believe it...purity is power. Through our study you will discover a deeper strength, honor and splendor awaiting you. No matter what your past, there is love and beauty in your future. This study will strenthen those who've chosen purity while lifting those who may have fallen. |
Description: This is the team in charge of praying for out FUEL service.
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TECHNO TEAM
MICHAEL HENTSCHEL
Day: Sunday
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: The team in charge of running the sound, lighting, video and anything involving technology for FUEL (Sunday Morning Youth Church). |
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. |
TECHIES TEAM
QUINCY GIERSZEWSKI-SMITH
Day: Sunday
Time:11:00 AM
Description: The team in charge of running sound, lighting, video and anything involving technology for EPIDEMIC (Sunday Morning Jr High Youth Church). |
CONTAGIOUS LEADER
Description: Contagious IS OUR Jr. High ministry team ministry. These are teams that we make available so Sr. High students can use their gifts, talents and abilities to serve in youth ministry and church. A Contagious 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 can start if you have a specific passion or ability you would like to release in the youth ministry. |
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 |
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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. |
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 |
FDC CAFÉ
MARK ABEL
E-mail: mark@fdbc.org Mark Abel
Phone: 803-606-0371
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:50 - 10:20
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open |
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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. |
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 |
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MINISTRY TEAMS
John Lakin
John Lakin
Day: Sunday
Time: 8:30AM or 10:30 AM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open |
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Description: *Communion is the first Sunday of each month |
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. |
Monday
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 |
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COVENANT PRAYER
DON BELL
E-mail: Don Bellt
Day: Monday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open > |
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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: A gathering of brothers and sisters in Christ who share a burden to pray for our church, its leadership and ministries; the Body of Christ; current events and other areas as the Holy Spirit leads. |
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 |
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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
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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: 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. |
Tuesday
ACTIVE RETIREES
STEPHANIE LONGORIO
E-mail: Stephanie Longorio
Day: 3rd Tuesday
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open |
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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 |
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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. |
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LET’S GO BOWLING
MARK ABEL
E-mail: Mark Able
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Royal Z Lanes Two Notch Road
City/Area: North East Area
Session: Open
Cost: $10.00– Cost includes unlimited bowling and shoes |
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STEP IT UP TEAM
KISHA SUMTER
E-mail: Kisha Sumter
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
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Description: Structured Bowling League - We bowl every Tuesday except the last Tuesday of the month. Royal Z Lanes will keep all stats.
Directions: Take the I-77 4.8 miles to Exit 17 (US-1N/Two Notch Road) toward Pontiac; Turn slight right onto Two Notch Road; Travel thru two stop lights; Royal will be on the right.
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Description: This is our dance tem. They will use modern dance as well as Step to worship God with creativity and passion. |
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 |
L.O.L. TEAM
ALLY IRIZARRY
E-mail: Ally Irizarry
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open Sr. High Youth
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Description: This is our drama/video team. |
Wednesday
SENIOR SHARING
LINDA TREME
Phone: 803-787-5134
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 4650 Norwood Drive
City/Area: Forest Acres
Session: Open |
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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 |
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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? |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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 |
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TRUTH WORKS CLUB
REGINA HARLAN
E-mail: Regina Harlan
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:15 - 7:30 PM
Location: Children’s Building
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
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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: Kids come out and join Truth Works Club! Over the next 12 weeks we will become “Scripture Slueths”. We will use Pray Kids! Adventures With Jesus In Prayer by Brenda Poinsett. |
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) |
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HIS HERITAGE
SUSAN HINTON & DANIELLE KEY
E-mail Susan Hintont
E-mail: Danielle Key
Day: Wednesday
Time:6:15 - 6:45 PM
Location: Children’s Building
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open to children ages 4-11 |
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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: Children experiencing worship through sign language, dance and singing. |
FAITH
DANNY JOHNSON
E-mail: Danny Johnson
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 2006 Watermark Place
City/Area: St. Andrews Area
Session: Open |
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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
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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. |
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.
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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
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THE ‘WB’
E.J. IRIZARRY
E-mail: EJ Irizarry
Phone: 803-787-3814
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
City/Area: Church Campus
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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. |
Description: This is our High School worship Band. |
Thursday
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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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PRAYER WARRIORS
REGINA HARLAN
E-mail: Regina Harlan
Day: Thursday
Time: 12 Noon
Location: Main Post Chapel - Level 1
City/Area: Fort Jackson
Session: Open |
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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: 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.
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BAND OF BROTHERS
MARK ABEL & BILL WHITE
E-mail: Mark Abel
E-mail: Bill White
Day: 2nd & 4th Thursday
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Church Parlor
City/Area: Church Campus
Session: Open
Cost: Approximately $25.00 (book & workbook) |
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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
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Description: A study through John Eldridge’s book: Waking the Dead. Just some ordinary men; men under construction (not finished products); men who desire to live as true men of God. |
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. |
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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 |
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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: Discounted Movie Rate & supper/snack afterwards |
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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 view a movie together every other Thursday evening, then meet afterwards for snack/supper to review it. We will write our reviews and publish them in a newsletter once a month. It is our hope that as we discuss and pray over our reviews this will be a help to others in choosing good movies to spend their money on. |
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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 |
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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: 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: Trying to re-gain the integrity of our communities' male youth before they step too far off the path God has for them. Weekly |
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 |
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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. |
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Friday
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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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.
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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 |
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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
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| 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. |
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 |
Saturday
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. |
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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 |
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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!
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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. |
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FLAG FOOTBALL
JOHN LAKIN
Email:John Lakin
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Noon
Location: Trenholm Park
City/Area: Forest Acres
Session: Open (Males ages 12 & up)
Requirements: Appropriate dress attire for weather.
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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.
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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 |
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DRAMA 4 HIM
SHARON MILLER
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Worship Center
City/Area: Church Campus
Session : Open |
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| 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. |
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." |
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