Connections Group List – fall 2019
Sunday
Christian Messengers
A great group of servants’ hearts that support each other through prayer, calls, visits, dinners and serving together. A Bible study with an informal lecture and open discussion
every weekend.
Leader: Carol Wolfe (239) 560-7967
Who: Primarily 55 / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Room 102 / When: Sunday, 9am
J.O.Y. Class (Jesus, Others & Yourself)
A fellowship-oriented group that combines video lessons, lectures and scripture reading that frequently focuses on the Bible and prophecy. Open questions and answers on varied topics.
Leaders: Jenny Mitchell jdmitchell1@aol.com
Ollie Niccolls oliver.niccolls@gmail.com
Who: All Ages / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Room WC-1 / When: Sunday, 9am
Legacy
A young adult ministry designed to actively share in God’s word, build relationships,
cultivate growth and develop leaders.
Leaders: Tyler & Kari Mitchell kari.lee@live.com
Who: Post High School – 29 Years Old / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Room 101 / When: Sunday, 9am
Men’s Group
This men’s group gives FCC men an opportunity to develop relationships and study what it means to be a Godly man in today’s world, utilizing right now media studies and discussion.
Leaders: Jerry Hemmer jerry_hemmer@afgfl.com
Who: Men / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Family Center / When: Sunday, 9am
Odyssey
A study through the book of James where we can get to know Christ in a deeper way, together.
Leaders: Jack Ragan plumbjack57@hotmail.com
John Molle royalservices@aol.com
Who: All Ages / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Room WC-2 / When: Sunday, 9am
Virtue & Value
A group and book study for young women seeking deeper connections with one another through Christ. Colossians 3:12
Leaders: Lindsay Cox lindsay_cox@ymail.com
Erin Bowman erinbowman12@gmail.com , Andrea Danowit
Who: Women / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Room 103 / When: Sunday, 9am
Walking in the Word
A topical study that uses the Bible, class discussion and christian standards to facilitate
growth, fellowship and ministry opportunities in the community.
Leaders: Ross Martin (239) 281-1141
Mike Westhafer (239) 450-2885
Who: All Ages / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Room 104 / When: Sunday, 9am
Monday
Prayer Connection Group
Meets to pray over all the prayer requests which have come in as well as staff, first responders,
military & government, missionaries etc. Partners with the Prayer Shawl Connection Group.
Leaders: Rich Burik rcburi4@aol.com (312) 401-0521
Who: All ages / Childcare: No
Where: FCC WC-2 / When: Monday, 5:00pm
Men‘s Bible Study
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship and study God’s word together.
Leader: Gordon Romeis (239) 940-5060
Who: Men / Childcare: No
Where: FCC – Room 104 / When: Monday, 6:30pm
Tuesday
Men‘s Bible Study
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship, enjoy breakfast and study God’s
word together.
Leader: Ross Martin (239) 281-1141
Who: Men / Childcare: No
Where: Mel’s Diner on US-41, Fort Myers / When: Tuesday, 7am
Men’s Connection
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship, enjoy breakfast and grow in faith
together.
Leader: Gary Cox gcox@fccfm.org
Who: Men / Childcare: No
Where: River District Cafe, Fort Myers / When: Tuesday, 7am
Be A Light Singles Group
The “Be A Light” Singles Group helps single men and women in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s: Honor God, grow in faith, serve others, build relationships and have FUN!
Leaders: Karen Weber karen.weber0815@gmail.com, Amy Laird
Who: Singles in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s / Childcare: No
Where: Various, Sanibel / When: Tuesday, 6pm
Fellowship Group
An opportunity for people to come together, fellowship and study God’s word together.
Leader: Becky Wilcoxson bwilcoxson@fccfm.org
Who: All Ages / Childcare: No
Where: FCC – Main Church Lobby / When: Tuesday, 6:30pm
Legacy Fellowship
An opportunity for young adults to come together, build relationships and fellowship.
Leaders: Tyler & Kari Mitchell kari.lee@live.com
Who: Post High School – 29 Years Old / Childcare: No
Where: Meredith’s House, Fort Myers / When: Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Taco ‘Bout It Tuesday
An opportunity to come together, fellowship, talk about faith and life and enjoy Tacos.
Leaders: Jimmy & Dee Palmer-Akers (717) 654-8365
Who: All Ages / Childcare: Yes
Where: Palmer-Akers House, North Fort Myers / When: Tuesday, 6:30pm
Cost: Free / Duration: Weekly, 12 Weeks beginning Sept. 10th
Wednesday
Comfort Bears
We make bears to bless and comfort adults and children.
Leaders: Connie Hamilton (239) 694-7002
Beverly Tuller (239) 369-1980
Who: All Ages / Childcare: No
Where: FCC – Room WC-2 / When: 1st Wednesday of the month, 9am
Pathway Bible Study
An opportunity to come together, fellowship, and study God’s word together.
Leaders: Cheryl Harris (239) 225-7390
Who: All Ages / Childcare: No
Where: FCC – Church Lobby / When: Wednesday, 10am
Marriage Matters
An opportunity for married couples or potential married couples to come together, fellowship, and work on building better marriages.
Leaders: John & Janine Burrows 239-940-2636
Ron Sheridan and Alla Wilson 920-374-1045
Who: Married couples or potential married couples / Childcare: No
Where: Various Locations, Fort Myers / When: Wednesday, 6:30pm
Cost: Free, Purchase of the book is optional
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Make shawls for members of our congregation. Shawls can be used for: undergoing medical procedures; as a comfort after a loss or in times of stress; during bereavement; prayer or meditation; commitment or marriage ceremonies; during an illness and recovery; ministering to others . . . there are endless possibilities! Will partner with
Prayer Connection Group.
Leaders: Becky Wilcoxson with Debi Butzbach bwilcoxson@fccfm.org
Who: Knitters, crocheters, quilters, and those who love sewing or organizing. We will
teach you how if you want to learn one of these skills. / Childcare: No
Where: FCC – WC-1 (day, time & frequency TBD) When: Weekly, Beginning Sept. 11th,
6:30 PM
Cost: Participants will be responsible for own supplies. / Duration: TBD
Thursday
Mens Connection
An opportunity for men to come together, fellowship, enjoy breakfast and grow in faith together.
Leader: Gary Cox gcox@fccfm.org
Who: Men / Childcare: No
Where: Perkins, North Fort Myers / When: Thursday, 6am
Jacobs “Salt and Light” Group
An opportunity to dig deeper into the study of the Bible reading plan from Sunday sermons, and how to apply them to living a life pleasing to God. Example Topic: Sharing challenges and successes to living a Christian life while raising children in a non-Christian world.
Leaders: Rich Jacobs (239) 322-8095, Lisa Jacobs (512) 589-3109
Who: Married couples or Adult Singles / Childcare: Yes.
Where: Jacobs Home, North Ft Myers / When: Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
But First, Coffee
Come and join other young women for coffee and great conversation as we see how the truth of the gospel and the Spirit of God can empower us to choose to follow Jesus every day of our lives.
Leaders: Grace Hucks (321) 948-5209
Kara Ragan (407) 232-1672
Who: Women / Childcare: No
Where: Hucks House, Cape Coral / When: Thursday, 6:30pm
Woman’s Bible Study
An opportunity for women to come together, fellowship and study God’s word together.
Leaders: Denise Holbrook deniseholbrook@embarqmail.com
Kim Conrad kmzwrld57@aol.com
Who: Women / Childcare: No
Where: Kim’s House, Lehigh / When: Thursday, 6:30pm
Cost: Free / Duration: Weekly, Ongoing
Friday
Emmaus Circle
A community of young mothers and young women pursuing Christ and community.
Leaders: Melissa Hemmer, Lacey Davis, Kari Mitchell kari.lee@live.com
Who: Women / Childcare: Yes
Where: FCC – Room 100
When: 2nd & 4th Friday, 9am
Junk~n~Journey
Laying down the junk life throws at us by searching scripture for guidance along the way. Remembering that the journey is all about walking through this life with Jesus in his redeeming salvation and love. There is Joy in the Journey! Let’s travel through life together.
Leaders: Tom and Darlene MacLeod 913-909-5572
Darlene tmacleod@kc.rr.com, Tom wildmanblu@hotmail.com
Who: All are welcome
Where: Macleod House, Sanibel / When: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Marriage in a Changing World
Come join us as we view and discuss varying Bible study videos on Right Now Media. Our studies will focus on the changing culture and how it impacts our Christian marriages. We offer insight and encouragement to each other as we navigate an ever-changing world.
Leaders: Tim and Shanda Maricle; (217) 220-4503
Who: Married/engaged couples / Childcare: Children are welcome
Where: Maricle House, North Fort Myers / When: Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free / Duration: Every Other Week, Ongoing