Beginning Soon
Beginning Soon
These groups begin August through November.
American Sign Language 101
Six weeks
Date: Sundays, beginning August 14
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: Main Conference Room,
Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Cindy Fallin
This class is currently full! We hope to be able to offer this class again soon!
Be watching our Groups page for updates.
Julie & Steve's
Turkish Adventure
When: Wednesdays thru Aug. 31
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: Main Conference Room
Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Pastor Julie Close
Pastor Steve Close
Join Pastor Julie & Pastor Steve as they share pictures, history and stories about the New Testament sites they visited on their recent trip to Turkey and Greece.
No need to sign up, just show up!
Bread Making
One day, 4 hours
Date & Time: Varied
Location: the Lyons’ home
Facilitator: Vicky Lyons
Come and enjoy great fellowship as we make bread together. After you register for this group, you will be contacted to select a date and time that will work with your schedule. You will receive a list of some basic supplies you will need.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
The Chosen - Season 2
Eight sessions
Date: Tuesdays, beginning September 6
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Location: Main Conference Room
Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Pat Brown
Join us as we watch and discuss the 8 episodes of The Chosen, season two, by Angel Studios. No need to sign up, just show up!
Bible 101
Six weeks
Date: Tuesdays, beginning September 6
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: the Hancocks’ home
Facilitator: Pastor Tim Hancock
Join us for a discussion of God’s Story.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
The Acts of Apostles
This is an email study.
Date: Sundays, beginning September 4
Facilitator: Pat Brown
This self-study on the Book of Acts will be sent to your email every Sunday.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays
Abundantly Beyond What We Could Ask For
Five sessions
Date: Mondays, September 12
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: the Dunns’ home
Facilitators: Michael and Vickie Dunn
This is a Pricilla Shirer video and discussion on praying with believing faith.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Esther
Ten weeks
Date: Wednesdays, beginning September 14
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: the Tolars’ home
Facilitator: Barbara Tolar
This is Beth Moore video study, with weekly homework and discussion. Join us as we explore how God works behind the scenes to protect his people through the courage of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai.
The cost for the workbook is $14.99.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Good and Angry
By Scott Turansky & JoAnne Miller
Eight weeks
Date: Wednesdays, beginning September 7
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: Lake Gibson Church
Small Conference Room
Facilitator: Todd and Cathy Rockwell
This is a book study by Scott Turansky & Joanne Miller for parents and grandparents. Learn to exchange frustration for character in you and your kids. The cost for the book is $15.99.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Basket Weaving 101
Two weeks
Date: Saturday, September 10 & 17
Time: 9:00 AM-noon
Location: Main Conference Room
Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Dianne Brooks
This group is a repeat of a prior basket style. Come and enjoy fun and fellowship as you learn to craft a beautiful basket. Group size is limited to five. There is a $20 fee to cover your basket materials.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Basket Weaving
Two weeks
Date: Saturdays, October 1 & 8
Time: 9:00 AM-noon
Location: Main Conference Room
Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Dianne Brooks
This class is currently full! We hope to be able to offer this class again soon!
Be watching our Groups page for updates.
REALationships
Six weeks
Date: Thursdays, beginning September 15
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: the Tufts’ Home
Facilitator: Dr. Tom & Sherry Tufts
This book study is a refreshingly honest look at marriage and its joys by Dr. Tom Tufts and Sherry Tufts. One book per couple is needed. The cost of the book is $2.50.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
We Don't Talk About Money...No! No! No! - Part 1
Seven weeks
Date: Tuesdays, beginning November 1
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Location: Main Conference Room
Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Mike Kozinski
This group will explore how we arrived at our ideas and mindset on money
- the impact it has on our relationships and daily lives
- the benefits of budgeting
- managing spending and debt
- effectively saving and generously giving
- all while making sound financial decisions supported by what the Bible teaches.
After completing part one, participants should have a good understanding of the choices needed to be on solid financial ground. Part two will be offered in January.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
FIVE WISHES
Three weeks
Date: Sundays, beginning November 6, following morning worship
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Main Conference Room
Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Violet Argo
This course discusses the topic of aging and dignity: letting those who love you know what your personal, emotional, and spiritual needs are, as well as your medical wishes, if a time comes when you cannot express them. You will have the opportunity to complete a document that substantially meets your state’s requirements under the law. 42 states accept this document, including Florida.
Register here or by calling the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Coming in January
Be watching for more details!
We Don't Talk About Money...No! No! No! - Part 2
Five weeks
Date: Tuesdays, beginning January 3, 2023
Location: Main Conference Room, Lake Gibson Church
Facilitator: Mike Kozinski
We will dig a little deeper into some of the topics discussed in part one. We will explore the challenges and successes students experienced after implementing the changes discussed in part one. We will then examine the potential for investing, preparing for college tuition, and eventually retirement.
Five Wishes
Three weeks
Date & time to be determined.
Facilitator: Violet Argo
This will be a repeat of the course offered in November.
Blowing Up Your Theology: Genesis Edition
Date & time to be determined
Facilitator: Pastor Julie Close
Learning something new about God or his story shouldn't blow up our beliefs with an explosion, but should expand our understanding like blowing up a balloon.
Have we been thinking about Genesis and the creation narrative all wrong? In this study, we will use video and discussion to expand our thinking on the creation narrative. OT scholar John Walton will walk us through how to interpret what is taking place in Genesis in a way that will enlarge our understanding and broaden our view of the culture of the ancient Near East.
Jesus's Farewell Message
Date & time to be determined.
Facilitator: Monica Strahley
This is a Franchis Chan video study of John 14-17, where he challenges us to dive deep into Jesus' message to His disciples the night before He was crucified.
American Sign Language 201
Date & time to be determined.
Facilitator: Cindy Fallin
This group is open to children in grade 3 through adults who have completed American Sign Language 101 class.
Ongoing Groups
These groups continue throughout the year and can be joined at any time.
Heart and Hands
Thursdays at 9:30 am
Facilitator: Nancy Hodges
Lake Gibson Church
In the main conference room
Heart & Hands is a quilting and sewing group that crafts items to help bring comfort to those who are sick or hospitalized. This group is ongoing and you are welcome to join us at any time!
Hymn Sing
First Sunday of each month at 5:30 pm
Facilitator: Ron & Lillian Krause
Lake Gibson Church
in the main conference room
Join in for a time of fellowship and singing of hymns.
Men's Ministry
Smokehouse BBQ & Cornhole Tournament
Facilitator: Steve Jones & Tom Vibbert
Date: Saturday, August 27th
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Lake Gibson Church
Men! Come on out to Lake Gibson Church to enjoy some BBQ and good old fashioned cornhole competition! Men and students, age 13+, are invited to participate. The cost is $12 per person. Register here:
Prayer Groups
Sunday mornings
Time: 9:05 AM
Location: Lake Gibson Church, in the prayer room
Wednesday evenings
Time: 6:00 - 6:25 PM
Location: Lake Gibson Church lobby
Facilitator: Michael Dunn
Sunset Sailers
When: 2nd Friday, every other month, beginning in September
Meeting in September, November, January, March & May
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Lake Gibson Church, Fellowship Hall
Facilitators: Mike & Shirley Kozinski
This group is for adults 55 and older. Join us for food, fellowship and fun! This is a great way to make some new friends!
W.O.W. - Women of Worth
When: 3rd Saturday of the month, beginning in September
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Golden Corral on US 98 N. in Lakeland
Facilitator: Jan Holbrook
This group is for mature women who are single, widowed or divorced. We meet monthly to enjoy breakfast, fellowship, prayer and an occasional field trip. Reservations for breakfast must be made in advance. Please contact the church office on Tuesdays or Thursdays to RSVP.