Small Groups

Home Based Small Groups

Small groups are the heart of First Assembly. This is where genuine community and fellowship occurs among believers. They are a great opportunity to get to know other believers while studying, praying or even playing! Stop by the small group table in the main lobby for more details or send us an email at smallgroups@raleighfirst.org.

“My passion is seeing people grow in their love for the Lord and knowledge of His Word then move into some area of ministry in the body of Christ. My driving Bible passage is Romans 12:4-8 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. I believe this directs everyone to be involved in ministry. Small groups are a great place to start... - Small Groups Pastor Dick VanCleave

Listed below are all our small groups titled by a theme or location and categorized alphabetically:

Cary

Cary Sisters’ Group

This group has a time of personal sharing, intercessory prayer, Bible study and a great time of fellowship. They meet in the home of Wendy Woodworth, 203 O’Kelly Lane, Cary on the first Friday of each month from 9:00 am -11:30 am. Contact: Wendy Woodworth at 467-3873; whwoodworth@nc.rr.com.

Parenting the Early Years

This group is designed to address the issues facing parents who have children in their early years of development. Come and enjoy fellowship and a study by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott which takes a Biblical approach to parenting. They meet at 103 Colora Ct. Contact: Mike & Tammy Eldridge, 674-0222;

sunshine_gal@hotmail.com.

Disciple to Leader

Join this group as they let God’s Word take them from being a disciple to becoming a leader. They meet at the home of David & Brenda Garrigus, 408 Oakridge Rd. Contact the Garrigus’ at 465-3785 or david.garrigues@kimley-horn.com.

Clayton

Clayton/Cleveland

Our focus is fun, fellowship and the establishment of meaningful, supportive relationships within the Body of Christ. We meet in the home of Randy and Jodi Canady, 168 Windgate Dr., in Clayton on the 2^nd Friday of each month at 7 pm. Contact: Randy and Jodi Canady at 553-9833; racanady1@earthlink.net.

Clayton/Riverwood

This group meets at 6:30pm one Friday night per month for fellowship, and prayer. Please call for the monthly Friday scheduled. They meet at the home of Susan and Glen Massengill; 108 Haywood Lane, in Clayton. Contact Glen and Susan at 550-5308 or gmassengill@ymail.com.

Durham

South Durham (Matt 6: 31-41)

This group meets on Saturday evening at 6 pm in the home of Samuel Santiago, 103 Ledford Ct. in Durham. They meet for intimate Bible study, discipleship and worship to build a deeper relationship with Christ.

Contact: Sam Santiago, 332-1625;

samuel.a.santiago@gmail.com.

Fuquay-Varina

Family Fellowship

This group meets in the home of Paul & Kelly Hodgins, 1831 Devonridge Rd. Contact the Hodgins’ at 577-9082, paul@hodgins.org or kelly@hodgins.org.

Raleigh

Defined

A small group for single women that focuses on pulling away from secular and media definitions for womanhood and adhering to how our Creator defines women through His Spirit and His Word. Join us at 7:00 pm on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of every month for fellowship and study. Contact: Elana Gilbert at 395-4946; info@AWomanDefined.com.

Adullam

This group’s is for you is you are struggling with the cares of like or are “in distress or in debt or discontented” (1Sam 22:2) or just in need of encouragement. It meets in the home of Rudy & Cathy Cardenas, 107 Cyprine Ct. Contact: 376-9294;

kathy-cardenas@nc.rr.com.

Compassion Connection

This group meets for prayer and support for those associated with healthcare. Contact: Yvonne Ricks at 818-2247 or ymricks@yahoo.com.

Family

This is a group for newcomers that want to connect and make new friends. We are not exclusive to newcomers. “Old-timers” are encouraged to come help us grow. This group meets in the home of Phil & Teresa Apple, 2209 Black Willow Ct. Contact: 829-1872; jwa2209@bellsouth.net

German Christian Fellowship

Join us for a time of German speaking fellowship. Proficiency in German is not a requirement. We meet in various homes on the 4^th Saturday of each month at 7 pm. Please call for locations. Contact: Art & Elaine Lutz at 848-8034; lutzae@earthlink.net

Refuge

This group exists to support people who face the unique challenges pertaining to people with disabilities. We meet monthly for fellowship, sharing, teaching and prayer. If you are a young adult and have a disability, contact Mike Muhlhammer at 606-3206 or

mikemuhlhammer@yahoo.com.

Spanish Speaking

(Grupo Hispano de Raleigh)

This group meets every Friday at 7 pm. Our Spanish meetings consist of Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Children are welcome to accompany their parents. Contact: Matias and Luz Melendez at 848-8536 or 349-4084; mmelendez25@aol.com.

S.W.A.T. (Spiritual Warfare Attack Team)

The focus of this group is to prepare you for spiritual warfare. We meet on Friday nights in the home of Larry and Cookie Jennings, 10209 Sporting Club Dr., Raleigh. For more information visit www.swatunited.com. Contact: Larry & Cookie Jennings at 293-0163; larry@jenningsmail.com or David and Evelyn Bruno at 846-9951; dbruno1609@aol.com.

The Daily Planet

We have lively discussions about current events from a Christian perspective, plus Bible studies and prayer. We meet at 108 Bayleaf Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27615. Contact: John and Nancy Long 846-1921; j1long@mindspring.com.

Online

The Office

This group meets online via email & blogs. You’ll find encouragement, biblical devotion & prayer with

special emphasis on improving one’s outlook at the work place. Contact: Elana Gilbert,

elanagilbert2003@yahoo.com.

Various Locations

G.O.L.F. (Glorifying Our Loving Father)

This group meets Saturday mornings at 7 am (tee time) at various golf courses in the triangle area. Join us for a short devotional and a round of golf.

Contact: Glenn Massengill at 631-4075 or

gmassengill@ymail.com.

Youngsville

Franklin County

The focus of this group is fellowship, Bible study and prayer. We meet on the third Friday of each month at 7 pm in the home of Stephen and Diane Breen, 280 Williamston Ridge Dr, Youngsville. Contact: Stephen and Diane Breen at 562-1468; midget712@aol.com.