The Alpha Course (Nancy Byrd) - Women

Location- Classroom (Church)

Day- Tuesday

Time- 11:00-12:30 am

You don’t want to miss this Small Group! What is Alpha? Great question! 

Ever wondered things like, “Why am I here? What’s next?” In this internationally bestseller, Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel addresses some of the foundational

questions that challenge us all.

We will explore key themes, questions, and objectives of faith, leading us on an engaging personal journey of discovery.

We hope you can join us for this journey.

Hope to see you soon!

NOT A FAN- (Lindsey Vindel)- Men & Women

Location- EC DT Room

Day- Sunday

Time-4-5:30 pm

“Fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice, while followers are all in and completely committed to Christ. 

Not a Fan gives you the tools you need to determine exactly where you stand
when it comes to your relationship with Jesus.”

Join us in this challenge to take an honest look at your relationship with Jesus and discover what it really means to be a follower.

This is going to be awesome!

life change happens in the context of relationships.....get in a group

E3 Men's Group 1 (Pastor Blake Melancon) 

Location:  ZOOM

Day:  Saturday

Time:  8-9am

E3 Men's Group 2 (Raymond Castille) 

Location:  Castille House

Day:  Tuesday

Time:  7-8p

I hope you will be able to join us for a great time of encouragement and support. We need to stay ‘connected’ with other men and be able to have an avenue where we can share and grow together. 

We will be covering topics and challenges that men face every day. We’ll learn how to face life, love our families, serve God, and have victory doing it! We will have 5 of these E3 groups happening at different times and locations (all covering the same topics and materials)- no excuse NOT to be a part.

Equipping, Empowering, Engaging Men!

E3 Men's Group 3 (David Stott)

Location:  ZOOM

Day:  Saturday

Time:  8-9am

I hope you will be able to join us for a great time of encouragement and support. We need to stay ‘connected’ with other men and be able to have an avenue where we can share and grow together. 

We will be covering topics and challenges that men face every day. We’ll learn how to face life, love our families, serve God, and have victory doing it! We will have 5 of these E3 groups happening at different times and locations (all covering the same topics and materials)- no excuse NOT to be a part.

Equipping, Empowering, Engaging Men!

E3 Men's Group  4 (Arnold Howard) 

Location:  ZOOM

Day:  Thursday

Time:  7:30-8:30p

I hope you will be able to join us for a great time of encouragement and support. We need to stay ‘connected’ with other men and be able to have an avenue where we can share and grow together. 

We will be covering topics and challenges that men face every day. We’ll learn how to face life, love our families, serve God, and have victory doing it! We will have 5 of these E3 groups happening at different times and locations (all covering the same topics and materials)- no excuse NOT to be a part.

Equipping, Empowering, Engaging Men!                      

E3 Men's group -5 (James Brewster)

Location:  Crossroads Sober Living House

Day:  Saturday

Time:  3-4p

I hope you will be able to join us for a great time of encouragement and support. We need to stay ‘connected’ with other men and be able to have an avenue where we can share and grow together. 

We will be covering topics and challenges that men face every day. We’ll learn how to face life, love our families, serve God, and have victory doing it! We will have 5 of these E3 groups happening at different times and locations (all covering the same topics and materials)- no excuse NOT to be a part.

Equipping, Empowering, Engaging Men!

Relationship grow in circles not rows- Find your family!

The Alpha Course (Cathy Clifford) -Men & Women

Location-  EC Classroom

Day- Sunday

Time- 8:45-9:45a

What is Alpha? Great question! 

Ever wondered things like, “Why am I here? What’s next?” In this internationally bestseller, Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel addresses some of the foundational questions that challenge us all.

We will explore key themes, questions, and objectives of faith, leading us on an engaging personal journey of discovery.

We hope you can join us for this journey. Hope to see you soon!

Grief Share- (Ray & Nina Goodrich) - Men & Women

Location: Dream Team Room

Day: Sunday

Time: 12-2pm

Are you walking through grief or know someone who is? Join Encounter Church grief support group as you learn helpful tools to navigate through grieving and the grief process God’s way. 

Grief Share is established to help people walking through the death of a family member or friend. You don't need to go through the process alone. Our caring group of people would love to help you walk through one of life's most difficult experiences.

Each of the weekly meetings will include a video message and support group discussion.  A Grief Share workbook will further a personal study of the grieving process.  

You are NOT alone! We will walk this journey with you! 

The Kingsman (Cathy Clifford) - Men & Women

Location- Clifford Home

Day- Monday

Time- 6:30-8p

Together, we will dive into the Book of Ruth and our Kingsman Redeemer. 

We will study and gaze through the lenses of Naomi, Ruth, Boaz, and their nation to find joy in the midst of loss and learn about the great love of our Kingsman Redeemer! 

There are many treasures in this book, and we'll dig up as many as we can within our 12-week semester! Come along on this journey on zoom and in person!  You don’t want miss it!

Talk Sunday  (Laura Simon) - Men & Women

Location- Various locations in Watson

Day- Sunday

Time- 6-7:30p

Sunday messages are life changing! We'll be discussing the impact each message can have on our life. It’s such a great opportunity to ask questions and discover how every message contains life-changing principles and truths for our lives.

As we join together to discuss GOD’s WORD, something powerful happens! Growth definitely comes! 

We may not know everyone at church....but we do need to know someone- get in a group!

Study of Daniel (Blake and Cris Melancon) - Men & Women

Location- Gonzales

Day- Thursday

Time- 6:30-8p

Take a journey with us as we explore the book of Daniel. It is one of the most powerful books of the Bible, filled with prophecies and examples of how we can remain faithful to God regardless of what is going on around us. 

Pickleball (Pastor Philip & Kelly Pimlott)

Location- Livingston

Day- Tuesday

Time- 6-8p

Cost- $20

Whether a pro or a novice, come out and have fun with Pickleball. Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport where players hit a perforated hollow ball over a 36-inch high net using solid-faced paddles. It’s like tennis and Ping-pong combined…but on a smaller court.

Every week, we'll begin with a time of prayer and a devotion. Then, we’ll pair up in teams (or you can join as a team) to have friendly competition to see who’s the EC Pickleball champs. It’s a great time and most importantly, great fellowship. Paddles and balls will be available if you don’t have your own.

Get ready to have a blast as we play Pickle ball, get in shape, and fall more in love with Jesus…what an awesome combination.

The Life of Joseph (Arnold & Dee Howard) -Men and Women

Location- EC Classroom

Day- Wednesday

Time- 10:30a

Have you ever thought:

• Why can’t I see God in this disaster that I’m in?
• God, my life is soooo hard!
• Why do I have to like them when they are so mean to me?
• How do I get away from this temptation?
• I feel like I want to give up!

Joseph had every reason to ask all of these questions. He trusted God! Let’s walk through how to trust and forgive when we can’t see our way out!

Connect Plus Monthly (Pastor Alan and Ann Pimlott) - (50+ Men & Women)

Location/ day/ Time- To be announced

Our group caters to those 50+ years and older! Join us each month for a great time with plenty of fun fellowship and food (bring a casserole if you’d like). Make sure to sign up so we can keep you posted of when it will be happening.

Awaiting you are guest speakers, door prizes, and a time of musical celebration together.

Invite friends and bring them along ... they’ll thank you for sure! We are family! 

Power Hour of Prayer (Sherry Hale) -Men & Women

Location- EC Sanctuary

Day- Wednesday

Time- 6:30-7:30p

Why not join with us each week for an hour of power as we take time out from our busy lives to pray. 

It’s a great opportunity to quiet your life and to hear from God. Each week we will have a short devotion on Prayer to help encourage you in your Prayer Life.

When we pray, GREAT THINGS WILL HAPPEN!

We are so much better TOGETHER! 

Marriage on THE Rock (Pastor Alan & Ann Pimlott) - Marriage & Family

Location- EC Classroom

Day- Wednesday

Time- 6-7:45p

Joining us for this life changing course that has helped thousands of couples recapture the intimacy and passion they believed was long removed from their marriage.

Together we will embark on a journey by Jimmy Evans that will drastically increase the intimacy in your relationship. We will provide you with practical, Biblically-based guidelines, insightful discussions and life-changing applications for a successful marriage.

The joy of marriage is learning how to become one and growing together with your spouse as God intended! Let’s grow and learn together!

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (Arnold and Dee Howard)- Marriage & Family

Location- EC Dream Team Room

Day- Wednesday

Tirme-  6-8p

Cost- $35 (assessment must be completed by  2/17/23)

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS for short) has become the gold standard for helping today's engaged and newlywed couples enjoy life-long love. 

If you’re engaged, this is where you start. SYMBIS is the prerequisite for those planning to marry at Encounter Church. Preparing for a strong and passionate marriage is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. If you’ve already started your marriage, give it a boost by renewing the joys that brought you together. 

You will:  1) Uncover the misbeliefs of marriage; 2) Learn to communicate with instant understanding; and 3) Discover the secret to resolving conflict. Many other various topics that will help prepare for life-long love will also be discussed.

Growth Track Intensive (Dee Howard & GT Team) - Men, Women & Kids)

Location- EC Classroom

Day-  Saturday April 29th

Time- 9:00-1:45p

Growth Track Intensive allows you to take the entire 4-week course in one day. It’s been a challenge for some to be here each Sunday for 4 weeks. Intensive allows you to take the entire course in one day! If you’ve begun the course and have not been able to complete it, you can just attend the sessions missed.

                   Step One:    Connecting (9:00-10:00 am)

                   Step Two:    Relationships (10:15-11:15 am)

                   Step Three: Identifying your Design (11:30-12:30 pm)

                   Step Four:   Joining the Team (12:45- 1:45 pm)

We will have a 15-minute break between classes and have snacks available for you.

If you’d like to get it all completed in one day, register so you can begin your next step of serving on a Dream Team!

Encounter Youth (Beau & Saddie Melancon)

Location- EC Youth Room

HEY EC YOUTH ... WAZZUP!
 Do you want a place to just be yourself, parents-free, and just to hangout? Well this is the spot.

We will learn about Jesus, discuss current topics, how all that ties into our lives and ESPECIALLY….HAVE LOTS OF FUN. 

So, YOUTH grades 6th-12th (not for youth at heart) are invited to join us as we have a blast. Bring all your friends as well. 

Can’t wait to see you there!

You were not made to do life ALONE!

ER- Encounter Recovery (Laura Simon and the ER TEAM) -Men & Women

Location- Encounter Church

Day- Friday

Time- 6:30-8:00p

Recovery from past sin and hurts is not just about drug addiction. No matter what you are struggling with, we believe that all are set free at the Cross where God’s heart can heal yours. Regardless of whether your problem is emotional, financial, relational, spiritual, sexual or whatever, regardless of what you need help with, God wants to help you.  

 “I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. “And I will heal them.”  Isaiah 57: 18-19

Life-altering decisions can be made, hearts changed, and lives transformed through the love of Christ. We are not a ‘program’ ... it’s about a relationship with Jesus. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with break-out groups after the message.                                           

ER—It’s Life Support for the Soul!

Recovery- Overcoming IN CHRIST (David Laurie)- Men & Women

Location- EC Old Lobby Area

Day- Sunday

Time-  5-6:30p

Christ-centered recovery is a growing experience in relationship with JESUS and those who love Him. This group will empower you for victory as it has many others. Part of the victory is learning to carry every burden to Jesus Christ. This is your starting line—a place to change where you are heading to where God longs to take you.  

You will benefit most from this Small Group by participating in the homework and our Overcomers Group with a mentor. Be reminded that those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 NLT)