Connection Groups
Around Town
Hot Dog Picnic
Leaders: Bill & Patsy Wimmer
Email: wimmer.william@yahoo.com (B) pwimmer7@yahoo.com (P)
Phone: (260) 515-9664 (B) (260) 312-7079 (P)
Day/Time: Tuesday from 5 PM – 9 PM
Dates: July 16th
Location: Franke Park Pavilion #2
Description: Wimmers will provide hot dogs, buns and water. Pot luck for those who want to bring some great picnic food or maybe your favorite hot dog toppings. The theme is, “What the Bible has to say about nature.” There will be songs, devotion and lots of fellowship. This is open for anyone to bring guests. Had a great time last year. There will be a prayer list for your requests.
Requirements: Cost for game(s) of miniature golf.
Age Preference: None
Childcare Provided: No
Additional Information: We have the pavilion reserved all day, 9 AM – 9 PM, for those that may want to come early.
Pictures for a Purpose
Leaders: Gabe Pierce
Email: gabe.pierce@safety-kleen.com
Phone: (260) 241-7424
Day/Time: Sunday, June 23rd @ 11:45 AM
Location: Culver’s, then Ashton Creek Health 4111 Park Place Drive, Fort Wayne 46845
Description: Lunch at Culvers after church. Then we will head over to Ashton Creek and hand out pictures created by our Sunday School classes.
Requirements: Purchasing your lunch if you want to eat at Culvers before.
Age Preference: None
Childcare Provided: No
Classic Car Shows
Leader: Pastor Larry Goodwin
Email: larryleeg@gmail.com
Phone: (260) 341-0268
Dates: Friday, June 7th @ 5:30 PM and Saturday, July 27th @ 10 AM
Location: June 7th at Grace Gathering Church (Canal Days) in New Haven – July 27th at downtown Roanoke, IN
Description: Attending two Classic Car Shows. Time of fellowship after with meal.
Requirements: Responsible for own meals or snacks
Age Preferences: All ages welcome – children must be accompanied by an adult.
Childcare Provided: No
Everyday Living
Praying with Purpose
Leader: Pastor Larry Goodwin
Email: larryleeg@gmail.com
Phone: (260) 341-0268
Day/Time: Saturdays @ 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Dates: June and July
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: We will meet at Grace Summit Church for 15 minutes of corporate prayer, then walk the neighborhoods for 30 minutes praying over the additions (weather permitting).
Requirements: Good walking shoes.
Age Preferences: No age restrictions. Children are welcome if they are accompanied by an adult.
Childcare Provided: No
9:15am Prayer Group
Leader: Alice Baxter
Email: mab953@frontier.com
Phone: (260) 341-5203
Day/Time: Sunday @ 9:15 AM
Dates: Continuous
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: Prayer for God’s favor and anointing on the services, missionaries, and ministries of Grace Summit.
Requirements: No
Age Preferences: No
Childcare Provided: No
I Lift My Hands: Worship Songs & What They Mean To You
Leader: Kelly Lee
Email: patkellee@gmail.com
Phone: (260) 414-9134
Day/Time: Tuesday’s @ 7 PM
Dates: June 18th, July 23rd & August 20th
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: We will discuses different gospel songs, hymns, contemporary, and rock worship songs and where they fit into Scripture. Fun and meaningful talk amongst friends.
Requirements: Bring open hearts and open minds.
Age Preferences: 16 – 99
Childcare Provided: No
61 - 96
Leader: Lindsay Hannah
Email: Lhannah@habitatgfw.com
Phone: (260) 602-6200
Day/Time: Sundays @ 5 PM
Dates: Three dates yet to be announced
Location: Hannah’s house – 2510 Green Ash Court, Fort Wayne
Description: Calling all GenX’rs and Millennials! If you were born between 1961 and 1996, join us. Fun, food and study. We do have more in common that most think, and what better way to find out than by connecting over food and God!
Requirements: Everyone will be required to bring a dish to share.
Age Preference: Everyone
Childcare Provided: No – but kids are welcome
After Service Prayer Group
Leader: Bill Wimmer
Email: wimmer.william@yahoo.com
Phone: (574) 515-9664
Day/Time: Sunday @ 11:00 AM; Prayer Team after service to pray for those responding from the service
Dates: Continuous
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: A time for elders and leadership to pray, anoint, and lay hands on those with specific needs.
Requirements: Elders and/or GSC Leadership
Childcare Provided: No
Discover Your Spiritual Gifts and Personality Profile
Leaders: Regina Cannaday
Email: regina@gracesummitchurch.com
Phone: (260) 704-1812
Day/Time: Sunday, June 23rd @ 6 PM
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: God designed you for a specific purpose. Let’s discover and talk about your specific gifts and personality, so you can fulfill God’s plan.
Requirements: None.
Age Preferences: 13 – 99
Childcare Provided: No
Additional Information: Dessert will be served.
Sharing
Leaders: Bill & Patsy Wimmer
Email: wimmer.william@yahoo.com (B) pwimmer7@yahoo.com (P)
Phone: (260) 515-9664 (B) (260) 312-7079 (P)
Day/Time: Sunday @ 5:00 PM Dates: June 23rd and August 11th
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: A time to share with fellow Christians. Devotion, history of hymns, and prayer requests.
Requirements: Each meeting begins with a pot-luck carry-in – bring a favorite dish for all to share.
Age Preferences: All ages
Childcare Provided: No
Additional Information: No
Foodies
Out To Lunch
Leader: Kenny Hannah
Email: hannahhaus@msn.com
Phone: (260) 417-3633
Day/Time: Sundays @ 11:30 AM
Dates: June 2nd and July 7th
Location: Parkview Hospital Cafeteria off Dupont Road
Description: Lunch with Friends
Requirements: Cost of own meal
Age Preferences: All ages welcome
Childcare Provided: No
Dinner with Shari and a Movie
Leader: Shari Goodwin
Email: larryleeg@gmail.com
Phone: (260) 341-0268
Day/Time: Wednesdays in June @ 6:30 PM
Dates: June 5th
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: Dinner at the Church prior to service.
Requirements: $5 per person
Age Preferences: All ages welcome
Childcare Provided: No
FUN & GAMES
Putt-Putt
Leaders: Bill & Patsy Wimmer
Email: wimmer.william@yahoo.com (B) pwimmer7@yahoo.com (P)
Phone: (260) 515-9664 (B) (260) 312-7079 (P)
Day/Time: Saturday @ 6 PM
Dates: June 8th, July 20th, August 10th
Location: Putt-Putt on Speedway Drive
Description: Open with a devotion, then take to the carpeted links for fellowship and fun.
Requirements: Cost for game(s) of miniature golf.
Age Preference: None
Childcare Provided: No
Christmas in June
Leaders: Jenny Plassman
Email: jenny@gracesummitchurch.com
Phone: (260) 450-0407
Dates: Tuesday, June 25th 6:30-8:00 PM
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: We will do a very simple, but cute, snowman painting, appropriate for kids and adults. We will feast on Christmas cookies. And, of course, listen to Christmas music!
Requirements: Cost for supplies $2.00 per person. This includes the frame, painting surface, paint and brushes. You can bring stickers, glitter, whatever you want to add to your picture. Bring your favorite Christmas cookies or snack to share with everyone. Be ready for a lot of fun!
Age Preference: Kids 5 and up can do this and are welcomed, but must have their parents come with them. Fun for all ages. Any age can eat cookies!!
Childcare Provided: No
Men’s Softball Team
Leader: Pastor Mark Gross
Email: Mark@gracesummitchurch.com
Phone: (260) 348-0745
Dates: Tuesdays from May through August
Location: Memorial Park Softball Diamond
Description: Playing softball to have fun and fellowship together.
Requirements: Men 16 and above.
Age Preferences: 16 and above
Childcare Provided: No
KIDZ
Fun in the Sun
Leader: Tasha Getts
Email: tasha@gracesummitchurch.com
Phone: (260) 226-0536
Day/Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Date: June and July
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: Bible stories, crafts, games, and snacks for ages 4 years – 5th grade.
Requirements: Fun in the Son Registration form – see Tasha Getts.
Age Preferences: 4 years – 5th grade
Child Care: No
Zoo Day
Leader: Shelbie Pierce
Email: spierce0807@hotmail.com
Phone: (260) 312-3925
Day/Time: Thursday, June 20th @ 9:00 AM
Location: Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo
Description: Spend a few hours at the zoo with your family.
Requirements: You will be responsible for purchasing you own way into the zoo.
Age Preferences: None
Child Care: No
GSC Kids School of the Bible - Cohort 1
Leader: Tasha Getts
Email: tasha@gracesummitchurch.com
Phone: (260) 226-0536
Day/Time: Sundays 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Date: June and July
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825 – Kid Summit Room
Description: Spiritual truths and Bible Study for children in grades 3 – 5. Cohort 1 will be discovering the foundational beliefs of Grace Summit Church.
Requirements: Regular attendance and Bible is required.
Age Preferences: 3rd Grade – 5th grade
Child Care: No
KNOWING the BIBLE
Thessalonians
Leader: Pastor Larry Goodwin
Email: larryleeg@gmail.com
Phone: (260) 341-0268
Day/Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ 7 PM
Dates: June and July
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: A study of 1st & 2nd Thessalonians. The Apostle Paul answers the questions regarding how to deal with false misrepresentation, what happens to people who die, truths about the second coming of Jesus and how Christians should live their lives. This is a great study for the day in which we live.
Requirements: Bring your Bible.
Age Preferences: Middle School through adult.
Childcare Provided: Provided through Junior High
WOMEN ONLy
Secret Sister
Leaders: Mary Ladig
Email: ladig_mary@yahoo.com
Phone: (260) 515-4797
Days: Once a week as you can
Dates: June 1st through July 13th
Description: Send a card to your secret sister each week. Give a small gift every once in a while. A meeting to unveil your “sister” will be scheduled in July at Parkview Park.
Requirements: Cards, gifts, and prayer.
Age Preference: 18 and up
Ladies Galore, Let's Explore...the UNEXPECTED
Leaders: Regina Cannaday and Shelbie Pierce
Email: regina@gracesummitchurch.com (R) or SPierce0807@hotmail.com (S)
Phone: (260) 704-1812 (R) or (260) 312-3925 (S)
Day/Time: Mondays @ 7 PM
Dates: June 3rd through July 1st
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: 5 week Women’s Bible Study –“Unexpected” by Christine Caine. Leave Fear Behind. Move Forward in Faith. Embrace the Adventure.
Requirements: Purchase book “Unexpected” $14 and the Study Guide.
Age Preferences: 16 – 99
Childcare Provided: No
Cup of Joe
Leader: Carla Gerber
Email: ccmsgerber@yahoo.com
Phone: (260) 433-3157
Day/Time: Tuesday @ 9 AM
Dates: June and July
Location: Carla’s home at 16621 Marble Ridge, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Description: We are continuing our study on How to Find, Follow, Fulfill God’s will by Andrew Wommack.
Age Preference: Adults
Childcare Provided: No
MEN ONLY
The Pursuit
Leader: Mike Taritas
Email: mtaritas@comcast.net
Phone: (260) 438-0038
Day/Time: Saturday @ 9:30 AM
Dates: June 8th, June 22nd; July 13th, July 27th; August 10th, August 24th
Location: GSC at 5903 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne 46825
Description: Bible study and discipleship for guys.
Requirements: Be male
Age Preferences: Any
Childcare Provided: No
