For we are God's co-workers. You are God's field,

God's building. According to God's grace that was

given to me, as a skilled master builder I have laid a

foundation, and another builds on it. But each one

must be careful how he builds on it, because no one

can lay any other foundation than what has been

laid - that is, Jesus Christ.

Paul’s 1st letter to the Corinthians 3:9-11

O Families/Parents Men Women

College Teens Children

Welcome to Chapel Small Groups! Whether you are new to small groups or a seasoned

veteran, we hope you’ll join us as we build up our

connections as a church family and our faith in Jesus,

the ultimate builder.

Small groups are a great way to cultivate relationships.

You may join a group for fun, friendship, learning,

spiritual growth, or to make a difference in our

community. Our hope is that we will all find ourselves

building a foundation of fellowship with each other and

the Lord in the months ahead.

While some groups may be hosted off-site, most

groups will be based at The Chapel. Childcare is offered

on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Unless otherwise

noted, groups will begin in late January or early February.

Looking for a group just for you? Look for these

symbols to help narrow your search.

How to Sign Up for Chapel Small Groups • Visit our website www.thechapelbrunswick.com and

click on “Small Groups” to sign up online.

OR

• Join us for the Small Group Launch at The Chapel on

January 22. Folks can chat with small group leaders

and sign up for spring groups and activities after the

9 and 10:45 services.

Questions? Call The Chapel 912.262.1331

What Are Small Groups? Small groups fall into one of these “C” categories.

Contact: These groups and events provide opportunities

to meet folks in a fun, informal way. If you’re looking for

ways to plant a few seeds, Contact groups are for you!

Connect: Finding fun and casual opportunities to make

friends is what these groups are all about. Consider

getting involved in Connect groups to meet folks with

similar interests….great place to be planted!

Content: Get to the root of the matter. At some point,

we all experience the need to grow and learn. Content

groups are designed to help people grow personally and

spiritually through Bible studies, parenting enrichment,

youth group gatherings, etc.

Conduct: Put your faith into action through service.

Share God’s love through ministries like prayer, tutoring,

caring for those in need, mentoring, and working with

Chapel youth and children’s ministries.

Community: Most Chapel small groups are short term

but some groups meet year-round. Community groups

allow folks to build deeper relationships as well as learn

and serve together.

Chapel Store & Design Team – Ongoing

Help design our Chapel merchandise, or be our face in the

store on Sunday mornings. No retail experience

required—just smiles!

Brian Roberson

Sweet Grass Basket Class – March 3, 2 -5 pm

Join us for an afternoon with Yvonne Grovner, Sapelo

Island resident and master sweet grass basket maker.

Yvonne will share her love for the Georgia coast and the

Gullah-Geechee culture during this 3 hour instructional

session. Participants will learn how to make traditional

sweet grass baskets, commonly used by sea island

communities for generations. All materials provided.

Cost is $30 and payment is requested at time of

registration. Limit 25 people. @Backyard.

Brooke Vallaster & Robin Damrill

Chapel Movie Makers – Sunday afternoons, TBD

Calling all movie aficionados! From creating a storyboard

and writing scripts to acting, filming, and editing a Chapel

Epic, we’ll focus on all things movies. Dust off the

camcorder, put on your director’s hat, demand a bigger

dressing room, and join the cast & crew!

Chris Moore

Chapel Supper Club – Thursday, February 2

Eat good food and meet new friends! The group will meet

at Bill & Sherry’s home, unless there are too many of us

and we need to meet at the church. Come join us!

Bill & Sherry Lust

Chapel Work Group – Ongoing

Sometimes, swinging a hammer is the most spiritual thing

you can do! If you like to help out on Chapel facilities

projects (whatever your skill level), sign up and we'll give

you a shout for our upcoming projects.

Bill Paulk

Chicks to Chicks Intergenerational Fellowship

3rd Thursday monthly. 6-7:30 pm

Chapel Chicks flock together monthly for fun, food, and

fellowship. Women of all ages are invited to join us this

spring as we focus on life lessons of Scripture. We’ll laugh,

learn, and walk through the Word together! @ Backyard.

Robin Damrill & Abigale Covey

Losing to Live –Mondays, 6:30-8 pm beginning Feb. 6

This faith-based weight loss program takes place over 12

weeks. Participants are assigned to a team and teams

meet weekly. All participants have the same goal -to

improve their health and fight obesity as they compete

with team members and other teams. Participants are

provided with the inspiration and information they need to

lose weight in a fun and supportive environment.

For additional details, call 265.0948. @ Emanuel UMC

Traci Thomas

Mom to Mom ~ Single Moms Together

1st Monday each month 5:30-7:30 pm

We get together every month to spend time, share

with each other, and help each other to be the best

moms we can be. Childcare provided. @ Treehouse

Jodi Allison

Photography for Everybody – Ongoing

Interested in photography and looking to sharpen your

skills? This group is for any experience level--as long as

you like taking and editing pictures!

Mike Brinson & Jeff Betts

Relay for Life – April 27

Saddle Up with the Chapel Chuck Wagon Gang! This is a

family-friendly, overnight, relay-style event where teams

camp out and members of each team take turns walking

the track supporting those battling cancer and

remembering those we’ve lost. (continued - )

Facilities Team (Set Up & Take Down) - Sundays

Be an essential part of helping The Chapel create

environments for people to encounter Jesus by assisting

with facility needs before and after Sunday services.

Bill Paulk

Friday Family Nights

Fridays, February 17 – March 30

Here's a small group that can't be beat! Families are

invited to a series of "fun nights" in February and March.

Strengthen your own family ties and build new friendships

with other Chapel families. Tentative activities include

Game Night, Family Bowling, Glynn Academy v/s Brunswick

High Baseball Game, Pizza & Board Game Night, and more!

Joey & Sheila Cason

Fresh Grounded Faith – February 24-25

This community event empowers women to live a

tenacious faith in Christ. It will be a weekend of

inspiration and great worship! Tickets will be available for

purchase at a discount rate on January 8, 15, & 22 at The

Chapel – just $34 each! @ St. Simons Community Church

April Dasher

HOST Team – Sunday Mornings & Events

YOU can make folks feel welcome and at home when they

come to The Chapel. Serve as a greeter once monthly - it

takes just 15-20 minutes before 9 or 10:45 services. It’s

also guaranteed to make you more popular!

Walk for Life – March 3, 9 am

Walk with us or support the team! Care Net Pregnancy

Center's annual event helps raise funds to assist women in

unplanned pregnancies, and to protect the life of the

unborn. @ Howard Coffin Park

Cynthia Kopotic

Worship Tech Team – Sunday mornings

Whether making videos or running the sound board during

services, this team helps us experience the message of

Christ through all mediums. You might even get to meet

our very own celebrity news anchor Randy Travis!

Mandy Thompson & Dev Watson

Yoga for Beginners–Tues. 10-11 am & Fri. 12-1pm Designed

to help people who would like to lose weight and have little

experience with exercise. Together, we’ll help each other

by taking small steps toward health and fitness.

@Treehouse

Kathleen Pierce

Zumba – 2nd Monday February – May, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Are you ready for an action packed workout? Join us for

an hour of high energy fun and dance your way to fitness!

Cost is $5 per class. @ Treehouse

Kim Hanson, Shelly Good, & Angie Fedisin

Relay for Life continued -

…Food, activities, entertainment & fundraising

opportunities are available all evening. Most fundraising is

done in preparation for the event. Because it’s a Relay,

you’re not required to be there the entire time…but it’s so fun,

you’ll find it hard to leave!

Adam & Jamie Sanders

Sew, A Needle Pulling Thread – Wednesdays,

February 22 – March 14, 6:30 – 8:15 pm

This beginner class on sewing techniques takes

participants from basic materials and tools through

completion of a variety of projects. We have a few sewing

machines that can be borrowed but if you have one,

please plan to bring it along. Space is limited so sign up

soon! Childcare provided. @ Sanctuary

Karen Knowlton

Singles Get Together – Monthly, TBD

Food, fun, and fellowship for singles over 30!

Lynn Henderson & Alice Norris

Sole Mates ~ Chapel Track Group – Sundays, 3-4 pm

To live a balanced life, we need to care for mind, body, and

soul. Being active improves health, boosts our mood, &

builds self confidence. Meet for a few words of inspiration

followed by a group walk/run - all fitness levels welcome!

Set goals, train together, and encourage each other along

the way! @ Old Jane Macon Track

Kendra Lawrence

Membership Classes

•February 12. 19, 26 (mornings) & March 5 (5:30 pm)

•March 14, 21, 28 (6:30 pm) & April 9 (5:30 pm)

•May 9, 16, 23 (6:30 pm) & June 4 (5:30 pm)

These classes offer an introduction to Christian faith, The

Chapel, and The United Methodist Church. Membership 101,

Healthy Habits 201, Shape 301, and Action Steps 401 are

offered in each series. Childcare provided. @ Chapel Office

Evelyn Ramsey & Pug Schwertner

Against the Tide

Introductory session on February 1, 6-8:30 pm

Do you break out in hives just thinking about talking

to your kids about purity and sex? Do you dread having

“The Talk?” Against the Tide is a comprehensive purity

curriculum for parents and their children ages 3-14 years.

At our introductory session, we’ll explore how to set a

paradigm for purity in our homes. You will be provided

with age-appropriate guides that will take you and your

kids through a grade-by-grade, building block program for

purity. Childcare provided. @Treehouse

Anne Bosarge

Barefoot – Sundays, 10:30 am

This is our weekly meeting for Middle Schoolers at The

Chapel. Tons of games, other people your age and talking

about important stuff. @ Greenhouse.

Michael Christianson

Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a

Woman's Soul–Summer 2012! Wednesdays,6-7:30pm

This 12 week study by John & Stasi Eldredge highlights

the glorious design of women, describes how the feminine

heart can be restored, and casts a vision for the power,

freedom, and beauty of a woman released to be all she

was meant to be.

College Gals Small Group - Tuesdays, 4:30 pm

Need a mid-week spark to keep your faith going?

CONVERGE small groups begins January 31. Hope to see

you there! Email madhur@thegp.org to sign up. @CCGA

Madhur Dey

College Guys Small Group – Tuesdays, 12 pm

CONVERGE small groups begins January 31. Plug in and

be a part of this growing ministry! Email

madhur@thegp.org to sign up. @ CCGA

Madhur Dey

CONVERGE at CCGA – Mondays, 7 pm

CONVERGE is the college ministry of The Gathering Place on

the campus of College of Coastal Georgia. Encounter the

authentic love of Jesus that brings biblical truth, freedom

and community! For more details, contact

madhur@thegp.org @ CCGA Student Activity Center

Madhur Dey

Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey

Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm

Lots of Chapel folks have taken FPU, Dave Ramsey's class

on managing personal finances. Come see what the buzz

is about! This 13-week class costs $100, but participants

with perfect attendance will be reimbursed the entire

amount. Childcare provided. @ Chapel Office

Betty Souther

*Financial Peace is also being offered at Emmanuel UMC on

Sundays at 5 pm. To register, call 265.0948.

Five Love Languages of Teenagers – TBD

It’s easy to tell when a teenager wants to be

loved. Getting the message across is another matter

entirely. This study is an invaluable tool for analyzing a

teen’s love language and expressing your affections

effectively.

Tony & Tammy Seb0lao

Four Sunday Nights with John Wesley – Sundays in

March, 7- 8 pm

Join Rev. Dave Hanson for an in-depth study of John

Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. Wesley lived in

Savannah for 23 months and made five trips to St. Simons

Island during the colonial era. Highlights of this four-part

series include John Wesley’s place in Christendom, his

family and early years at Epworth and Oxford, his Georgia

experience, and Aldersgate and beyond. @ Sanctuary

Dave Hanson

Daily Bible Texts

Get a little bit of God’s Word each weekday morning sent to

you by text message to your cell phone. Use it for your

own quiet time or read it together as a family to spark

some great discussions.

Anne Bosarge

Family Mechanics

February 15, 22, 29 & March 7, 6-7 pm

Families, like cars, need different parts to run smoothly

and good fuel to run properly. When they break down, you

need to take them to someone who knows how to make

repairs. In this 4-part, parent-child group, we’ll talk about

how we can take care of our families just like we take care

of our cars. Participants will learn how to handle conflict in

the family and how to deal with the pain of divorce in their

lives or the lives of their friends. Children will learn how

they can help influence their parents’ attitudes by loving,

honoring, and obeying them. Parents and elementary aged

children will discover the amazing truth that we all have the

same loving heavenly Father. Childcare provided for Pre-K

and younger. @ Treehouse

Anne Bosarge & Paige Madden

Healing Prayer – Sundays, 7:30-9 am

Join us for a study of Healing Prayer developed by Francis

McNutt, director of Christian Healing Ministries. Level 1

program runs 13 weeks. @ Chapel Office

Love Merryman

James: Mercy Triumphs – Wednesdays, 6-8 pm

James, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic.

See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned

an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore’s 8-session

study. And, in the process, learn how you can put your

own faith into action. Childcare provided. @ Backyard

Gwen Knight

LD 252 – Tuesdays, 7-8 am

An advanced leadership development group based on

spiritual formation and character development for high

school students who are seeking to enhance the influence

of their faith on their world. @ Chapel Office

Michael Christianson

Let’s Chat About That! Mondays, 7 pm

This ongoing group studies a variety of content-based

materials and meets weekly for fellowship and good

discussion. We’ll spend early 2012 continuing our study of

Max Lucado's book And the Angels Were Silent. @ Chapel

Office

John David & Pat Strickland

Men’s Island Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:30 am

Join with men from across the community for biblical

teaching and breakfast. Get your day started off right

and feast on God’s word. @ SSI Presbyterian Church

Jay Hanson

Men’s Life Group – Tuesdays, 10 am

Men of all ages churches are invited to meet weekly to

pray and discuss biblical passages and devotionals from

The Upper Room. @ St. Simons UMC

Dave Hanson

Middle School Boys Small Group

Sundays, 6-7 pm

Digging deeper in the Word mid-high boy style.

@ Greenhouse

Drew Childers, Kyle Sebolao, & Jaquan Tobbler

No Other Gods: Confronting Our

Modern Day Idols - Tuesdays, 12-1 pm

Author Kelly Minter explores what happens when good

desires become false gods, robbing us of an intimate

relationship with our heavenly father. In this 8-session

Bible study, Kelly encourages women to make room for

God by dethroning the functional gods that clutter and

claim their lives. @ Backyard

Robin Damrill & Brooke Vallaster

Parenting in the Pew - January 28, 10 am - 12 pm

You are invited to a seminar led by Robbie Castleman,

author of Parenting in the Pew, about guiding your

children into the joy of worship. Cost is $15 per family in

advance (includes resources). Childcare provided through

age 5 years. Register online at www.sspre.org or

638.2220. @ St. Simons Presbyterian

The Remedy – Wednesdays, 7 pm

Our weekly hangout time for high school students.

Young guns, lady divas, and wise old men meet face to

face. Don’t miss it! @ Greenhouse

Michael Christianson

Romans –

Mondays, 7 pm beginning February 6

OR Tuesdays , 9:30 am beginning February 7

An in-depth, 8 week study of the most complete

discussion of fundamental Christian doctrines contained

in one book of the Bible. Ask questions, discuss, and

learn. For more details, call 265.0948. @ Emanuel UMC

Randy Watson

Thrive – Sundays, 7 pm

Our weekly get together for middle & high school

students…the games are messy, the music is loud, the

food is crunchy, the carpet is just regular carpet, and the

point is to meet with God and each other. @Greenhouse

Michael Christianson

Thursday Worship & Prayer – Thursdays, 3:30 pm

This is when it gets serious for middle & high schoolers.

Students from churches all over come together each

week to worship and pray. @ Gathering Place Office

Michael Christianson

“20-Something” Women’s Small Group

& Book Club

Last Wednesday of the month, 8 pm

Women in their 20’s are invited to this monthly gathering.

We’ll be reading Francine Rivers Mark of the Lion series and

discussing how the issues presented relate to our own

lives . We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

@ Wake Up Coffee

Amy Dey & Aletha Mann

Buddy Break Volunteers – 1st training January 28th

Buddy Break is a free program that gives caregivers of

kids with special needs a break from ongoing caregiving

responsibilities 3 hours a month. Each child is paired with a

buddy for 1-on-1 attention. Be a buddy for one of these

precious kids! @ Elizabeth Correll Teen Center

Paige Madden

Chapel Prayer Team – Ongoing

Devoted to covering our church, our community, and our

world in prayer. Join us as we pray for our church family

and their concerns.

Mike & Brooke Davis

Fusion – February 24-26

A weekend of worship, God’s Word, and fun for middle

school students. $105 per student @ Epworth

Michael Christianson

Ithemba –

This year, The Chapel will be building a partnership with

Ithemba, a children’s ministry in Jeffrey’s Bay, South

Africa. Want to join the Ithemba Team?

Ally Christianson

Manna House – 2nd Monday of each month, 9 am –1 pm

Be a helping hand! The Chapel Manna House team serves

food to those in need. It only takes half a day, but it

makes a world of difference!

Jack Evans

MERCY Ministry – Ongoing

A first response team to meet the immediate needs of

The Chapel. The MERCY Ministry seeks to meet the needs

and encourage people in our church who are in need. Meals

for the sick, reaching out with cards, and whatever your

needs may be.

Sue Evans & Kendra Lawrence

ONE Project - Ongoing

The Chapel’s mentoring program…One minister

committing to invest in the life of one person one hour

each week for one year to bring them one step closer to

the One who loves them most of all. YOU can be one

person who makes a tremendous difference!

Amy Houston & Ally Christianson

Chapel Prayer & Worship Services - 1st Monday of the month beginning in March, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Come together with your Chapel family for an evening of

dedicated prayer, worship, and scripture reading.

Childcare provided. @ Sanctuary

Jay Hanson

Servant Leaders – Sundays, 9 & 10:45 am

Servant Leaders are our Children Ministry Volunteers at

The Chapel. Some are parents and some are not, but all of

them are a critical part of our children learning to love God

and others. Join us!

Anne Bosarge

Communion Group: Meet Me at The Table

Quarterly

Come experience the view from the other side of the

table. For all communion servers and those who desire

to serve communion at The Chapel, this group will focus

on worship service planning and reinforce the purpose of

communion.

Abra Lattany-Reed & Ashley Tindle

Men’s Group – Tuesdays, 6:30 pm

Our Men’s Group continues with great food, good

times with friends, and helpful discussion among

brothers. Join us for a weekly gathering for fellowship

and Bible study. @ Backyard

Robbie Turner & Ray Scott

Parenting Your Aging Parents – 2nd Sundays, 6 pm

A discussion group for those of us facing the reality of

parents who are now, to some degree, in our care. This

is a time of difficult demands and decisions, and this

group will offer wisdom and support to those of us

trying to make the best choices for our loved ones.

@ Barber home

Gene Barber

Sparrow’s Nest - Ongoing

The Sparrow’s Nest is a local organization supported by

churches and individuals that helps meet the needs of

families in the midst of hard times. This group is

dedicated to helping through donations and service.

Kathy Waller

Treehouse Leadership Team (TLT)

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6 pm

This group of 4th and 5th graders serves in the children’s

ministry by helping teachers, leading songs, and so much

more! These Wednesday night groups equip kids to be

true servant leaders. @ Treehouse.

Anne Bosarge

Youth Volunteers – Ongoing

Contrary to popular belief teenagers rarely bite, and it's

actually a lot of fun to help them encounter God and

grow spiritually. If you're interested in investing for

eternity with our middle or high schoolers, this is the

group for you.

Michael Christianson

Women Warriors – Ongoing

Women Warriors are a group of women dedicated to

waging war for others on their knees. These women

continually lift intercessory prayer on behalf of other

women in a powerful prayer ministry.

Sunday Morning Men – Weekly, 7:30-9 am

Join us for a small group of men who want to learn

and grow in faith in the company of their brothers.

@ Greenhouse.

Corey Bosarge & James Sloan

Young Men’s Bible Study (LBC) –

Wednesdays, 6-7 am

We know it’s early, and we like it that way. Grab some

coffee and sit with us as we talk, pray and worship

together each week. @Sanctuary.

Davey Covey