Education and Groups

THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES - January 8, 2012 - 10am Sundays in the Family Room

Every person needs to hear love in a “language” they can   understand, but sometimes the way one person expresses love speaks right past the most important people in their lives!  This class will help participants understand the different “love languages,” figure out their own, and learn how to better fill their partner’s “love tank.”  Although this class will focus on couples, the same principles apply to relationships between parents and children.  Pastor Erin will   lead this class, using the book and short videos from Gary Chapman’s work of the same name.

 WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? - January 8, 2012 - 10am Sundays in Room #1

What does the Holy Spirit do?  How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?  A six-week class to unpack and examine the Spirit of God and how He guides us. Based on “Questions of Life,” by Nicky Gumbel, this small group format grapples with and lends insight into how we experience the Holy Spirit.  Beth Jenkins Smith, a frequent storyteller for Bridges of Worship, weaves together scripture and fosters discovery about the unmistakable power and mystery of the Spirit.

SPANISH BIBLE CLASS  January 8, 2012 - 10am Sundays in Room #12

Led by Dennis Bustillo. This class, has been meeting since the fall of 2009, follows an International Lector series, titled “Lecciones Cristianas”.  Although the reading material and discussions are in Spanish, all are welcomed. Meets on Sunday mornings at 10am in Room 12.

 PARENTS OF TEENS - January 8, 2012 - 10am Sundays in Room #8

This group will begin reading Hal Runkel's Screamfree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach to Raisng Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool. All are welcomed - please just come as you are! Contact Kent Ford for more information at fordrk@cox.net.

 WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY

Join the women of Grace for a Bible study using Beth Moore’s new video series "James: Mercy Triumphs" starting February 15th.  See how one glimpse of the resurrected savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple in this 8-session study.  In the process, learn how you can put your own faith into action.

We will meet  at 5929 Brookview Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310. Childcare is available if needed. We will meet Wednesdays from 2-3:30 pm starting Feb. 15th.

 Alisa Laska: HopeJoyFaith05@aol.com or 703-451-4442.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S CIRCLES

 Two women’s Bible study and fellowship groups meet on the first Wednesdays each month. The groups use the Horizon’s Bible Studies, and this year the study is Confessing the Beatitudes, written by the Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer, associate professor of New Testament at Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. Circle 6 meets at 9:30 am in the Family Room (contact Jean Ackor at 703-671-5379) and Circle 8 meets at 7 pm in the Family Room or in a member’s home (Carrie Hug at 703-658-9468 or Chug3@verizon.net.

MEN'S FELLOWSHIP

This long established group usually meets in the morning on the 2nd Saturday each month in different member’s homes. However, this fall, their kick-off event will be a one day retreat in the mountains of Pennsylvania on the 3rd Saturday, October 15. All men of the church are invited, but they can only accommodate 30 so sign up now! Please call Roy Giese at 703-971-7584 to reserve you place. For other information on the group, contact Joe Miller at 703-356-1916 or jsmeda@cox.net.  See http://www.jsmillerdesign.com/BibleStudy/BibleStudyGuides.html for study guides.  Go to  http://www.gracepresby.org/ mens-fellowship for more information.

GRACE'S SOFTBALL TEAM

This is a group of men and women, teens and adults, who play in a summer church softball league. Games are typically played on weekday evenings, and practice is held at Crestwood Elementary leading into the season. All skill levels are welcome! Our Grace softball team secured the championship trophy several times in recent years and would love to have new players to help keep their winning tradition alive.