Connect Groups. These groups seek to connect participants with others in the church on

an ongoing basis in an open and comfortable environment (most will meet in homes). These groups will

be open to new participants throughout their session. They might be arranged around geographic loca-

tion, a particular phase of life, or even a favorite hobby. Whatever the initial connection between partic-

ipants, the objectives will be threefold: 1) meet together, 2) speak together, and 3) pray together. As

participants meet together, leaders will guide discussion around Gospel themes/topics and lead a time

of group prayer. We hope these groups will be simple, flexible, and relational. If you think you’d be in-

terested in leading a Connect Group, email Mike Rogers at mt-rogers@comcast.net

Growth Groups. These groups seek to help participants apply biblical principles to their

lives. Participants will work through a designated curriculum (most will require some individual study/

reading between meetings) based around a portion of Scripture or particular Christian Living theme.

Then, under the direction of their leader, group participants will help one another apply the principles of

the study in their own lives. Groups will be comprised of 8 – 12 participants and most will meet in

homes. They will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. So, be sure and register early! Growth

Groups will be closed after the first meeting. Participants will be asked to cover the cost of their materi-

al for the group. The emphasis on application requires participants to be members of FBCUM in order to

register.

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Connect Groups : : Growth Groups

~~ Register NOW for Spring Semester 2016 (March—August) ~~

: : Connect Groups : :

1. Mike and Debbie Booher

Group Information: 7pm // Fridays (twice monthly)

Location: Booher Home – 501 Keith Road, Lothian

Contact: 240-694-7003

2. Randy and Barbara Boykin

Group Information: 1pm // Saturdays (twice monthly)

Location: Boykin Home – 7309 Havre Turn, Upper Marlboro

Contact: 301-952-9013

3. Jeremy Boykin (Young Adults)

Group Information: 7pm // Mondays (every other week)

Location: Jeremy’s Home – 7309 Havre Turn, Upper Marlboro

Contact: 301-952-9013

4. Dane and Jenifer Clark

Group Information: 6:30pm // 1st and 3rd Thursdays

Location: Clark Home – 3160 Lacrosse Ct, Dunkirk

Notes: Potluck dinner served at each meeting before discussion and prayer.

Contact: 410-286-5370

5. Tom and Renata Janes

Group Information: 6pm // Mondays (twice monthly)

Location: Janes Home – 8848 Great Gorge Way, Upper Marlboro

Contact: Tom: 202-430-9381

6. Melvin and Gay Laxton

Group Information: 6:30pm // Mondays (2nd and 4th)

Location: Laxton Home – 4702 Sotterly Lane, Lothian. Would like to rotate meetings

between group member’s homes after the initial meeting.

Contact: 202-430-9381

Please read the info about the different types of groups on the cover page before registering.

Submit your “Groups Registration Card” in the designated box at the Welcome Center OR go online

to www.firstbaptistum.com/get-connected/groups and a group leader will contact you .

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7. Kristine and Dimitri Louis

Group Information: directly after Sunday worship // Sundays (twice monthly)

Location: Louis Home – 1926 21st Place SE, Washington, DC

Notes: Potluck fellowship at each meeting. First meeting on March 20.

Contact: Dimitri: 202-369-3031 ; Kristine: 301-254-1157

8. Jay and Denise Strickland (Young Married Couples)

Group Information: 6:30pm // Mondays (twice monthly)

Location: Strickland Home – 609 W. Bay Front Road, Lothian

Contact: 301-343-1201

9. John and Kathy Ricchiuto

Group Information: 6pm // 3rd Fridays

Location: Ricchiuto Home – 3623 Glouster Drive, North Beach

Notes: Unable to accommodate pre-school aged children.

Contact: John: 301-535-2908

10. Dan and Dawn Ryan

Group Information: 6pm // Fridays (Every other week)

Location: Ryan Home – 7732 Pine Blvd., Lusby

Contact: 410-533-1036

11. Dee Peltier and Tanya Joy - “Praying and Crocheting”

Group Information: 12pm—2pm // 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Location: FBCUM

Notes: Come together around the common yarn of Scripture and missions. Praying and Crocheting projects (knitters are also welcome) serve the needs of our church family and the community. As we work on projects, we will also read Scripture and spend time praying for recipients of the items made by the group. Those attending are encouraged to bring along their own bag lunch.

Contact: Dee: 443-975-9749 ; Tanya: 301-335-2986

: : Growth Groups : :

1. The Faithful Parent: A Biblical Guide to Raising a Family by Martha Peace and Stuart W. Scott

Led by: Jason and Shannon Brown

Curriculum Description: Parents and children need a lot of help. They need help from the One who is per-fect, who understands our need, and who can really help—God himself. That’s why the most important rela-tionship in your family is your relationship with him. That's the relationship The Faithful Parent emphasizes.

Group Information: 6pm // Sundays (twice monthly)

Location: Brown Home - 609 W. Bay Front Road, Lothian

Contact: Jason: 240-508-9727

2. Man in the Mirror Men’s Group Men’s Ministry Leader: Dimitri Louis

Curriculum Description: Come along this semester with a group of brothers in Christ who are learning to un-derstand the joys and challenges of the journey toward biblical manhood.

Group Information: 9am // 1st and 3rd Saturdays

Location: FBCUM - unless a man in the group would like to host at his home. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Dimitri Louis.

Contact: 202-369-3031

3. A Woman’s Journey of Discipleship Led by: JoAnn Proctor

Curriculum Description: A Woman’s Journey of Discipleship will take you deep into a relationship with Christ. Throughout this journey, you’ll be introduced to basic spiritual disciplines, learn to walk with Christ daily, make decisions using Scripture, and discover the value of discipling other women to walk the same journey.

Group Information: 6:30pm // Tuesdays

Location: JoAnn’s Home - 15406 Jennings Lane, Bowie

Contact: 301-218-7333

4. Daytime Ladies Bible Study Led by: Regina Flowers

Curriculum Description: Join a wonderful group of ladies each Tuesday morning for on-going Bible Study and discussion. Contact Regina Flowers for the current study topic and additional information.

Group Information: 10am // Every Tuesday

Location: FBCUM

Contact: 410-867-2837

5. The Gospel for Real Life by Jerry Bridges

Led by: Mike Rogers

Curriculum Description: The gospel of Jesus Christ is the door to eternal life, but what difference does it make once we’re inside God’s kingdom? Together we will read about and discuss how the gospel is the very lifeblood of our walk with God day by day. It is the key to our salvation and also the power for our daily pro-gress in holiness.

Group Information: 7pm // Mondays (twice monthly)

Location: First meeting at FBCUM — if you’re interested in hosting please contact Mike Rogers.

Contact: 301-807-0352

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