We connect with each other in CONNECTGroups.
True growth is not just about Sunday mornings. We believe that real growth happens when you are involved in community, not just sitting in a worship service.
To grow spiritually, you need to be connected relationally. A great way to do this is through a Church On The Trail CONNECTGroup.They are your key to developing healthy relationships with those who share your interests, or people who are dealing with similar life issues.
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CONNECTGroups are an opportunity to reach out to others, while growing in your walk with God.
CONNECTGroups meet in homes, businesses, restaurants, or other locations throughout our area. These groups change and begin at different times during the year, so you have the opportunity to explore different groups, or join groups at any time.
You'll never fully experience Church On The Trail until you lock arms and connect with others in the Body of Christ!
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Scroll down to explore the current CONNECTGroups and sign up for one (or more!) at the bottom of the page.
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MONDAYS
M2540
Category: Missions/Outreach
Audience: Everyone
Status: N/A
Ages: 18+ (Contact Host)
Childcare: No (Contact Host)
Meeting Days: Every Monday
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: 3406 6th Ave, Columbus, GA
Description: We are called to minister to the spiritual and physical needs of the homeless and at-risk community, and we meet them right where they are in Columbus! Our ultimate vision is to grow the Kingdom by dramatically reducing the number of chronically homeless in our area.
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Host: Ed Grifenhagen
Email: M2540@churchonthetrail.org
Phone: (706) 681-2732
Requirements: Contact Host
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Living Like a Girl with Grace
Category: Shared Interest/Activity
Audience: Women - Mothers & Daughters
Status: N/A
Ages: Moms, Pre-Teens & Young Teenagers
Childcare: No
Meeting Days: Monday
Start/End Dates: 26 JUNE - 11 SEPT 2023
Meeting Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Church on the Trail Kids Side
Description: Merian Maxwell will be leading the study on "Living Like a Girl With Grace" for moms, pre-teens & young teenage girls.
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Host: Merian Maxwell
Email: merianmaxwell.mm@gmail.com
Phone: (706) 505-3174
Requirements: Bring your Bible!
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TUESDAYS
Christ and Coffee
Category: Bible Study
Audience: Women
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Childcare: No
Meeting Days: Tuesdays
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Church on the Trail Kids Side
Description: Christ and Coffee is a women’s Bible study that strives to transform our hearts and minds to be more like Christ and to be witnesses to those around us. “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgements, and His paths beyond tracing out!" Romans 11:33 NIV
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Host: Joann Freeman
Email: jvfreeman@yahoo.com
Phone: (706) 662-8543
Requirements: Bring your Bible
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Route 1520 North
Category: Support/Recovery
Audience: Men
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Children Welcome: No
Meeting Days: Tuesdays
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 7:00pm
Location: Solid Rock Church-Youth Ministry Building (6959 Warm Springs Road, Midland GA 32810
Description: Join the movement of men who are addressing their issues head on! We don't have to fight our battles in secrecy and isolation. This group is about being part of an authentic community where men can take off their masks and fight through the struggles of life together!
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Host: Richard Moore
Email: Route1520@churchonthetrail.org
Phone: (845) 418-0889
Requirements: None
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WEDNESDAYS
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So That You May Believe: The Gospel of John
Category: Bible Study
Audience: Everyone
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Children Welcome: No
Meeting Days: Wednesday
Start/End Dates: 2 AUGUST -'til we're finished!
Meeting Time: 6:30am - 8:00am
Location: Church on the Trail Kids Side
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Description: Join us for a walk through the Gospel of John, digging into it verse-by-verse, looking at context, extracting timeless truths from the Word, and just having great discussions.
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Host: Ed Grifenhagen
Email: ed@churchonthetrail.org
Phone: (706) 681-2732
Requirements: Bring your Bible!
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Defending Christianity Among Other Religions
Category: Bible Study
Audience: Women
Status: N/A
Ages:16+
Children Welcome: No
Meeting Days: Wednesday
Start/End Dates: 12 JULY -'til we're finished!
Meeting Time: 6:30pm - 8pm
Location: 9050 Jackson Rd. Midland, GA 31820 (Anne Webb's Home)
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Description: We will be studying the religions of the world and how we defend our faith.
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Host: Anne Webb & Britni Merva
Email: adwebb@greenwoodland.com / merva.britni@gmail.com
Phone: Anne: (706) 575-4780 / Britni: (706) 570-1189
Requirements: Bring your Bible!
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THURSDAYS
Trailblazers Coffee Connect
Category: Bible Study
Audience: Men
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Childcare: No
Meeting Days: Every other Thursday Evening
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Macon Road Campus, 6200 Macon Road, Columbus
Description: As part of our Men's Ministry, Trailblazers, Coffee Connect is a weekly, ongoing, year-round gathering. Bring your Bible and let’s talk about men stuff!
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Host: Carl Wright
Email: production@churchonthetrail.org
Phone: (423) 421-2078
Requirements: Bring your Bible!
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Revelation: Four Views
Category: Bible Study
Audience: Everyone
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Children Welcome: No
Meeting Days: Thursday
Start/End Dates: 3 AUGUST - #tilweredone
Meeting Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Church on the Trail - Kids Side
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Description: Join us for a verse-by-verse walk through Revelation, diggin into it verse-by-verse, looking at context, extracting timeless truths from the Word, and just having great oral discussions.
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Host: Ed Grifenhagen
Email: ed@churchonthetrail.org
Phone: (706) 681-2732
Requirements: Bring your Bible - (Optional "Revelation: 4 Views, A Parallel Commentary, Revised & Updated Edition" by Steve Gregg
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FRIDAYS
The Breakfast Club
Category: Bible Study
Audience: Men
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Childcare: No
Meeting Days: Friday
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 6:30 - 7:40am
Location: Macon Road Campus, 6200 Macon Road, Columbus
Description: As part of our Men's Ministry, Trailblazers, The Breakfast Club is a weekly, ongoing, year-round Men’s Bible study. Bring your Bible and let’s dig deep into the Word! Coffee and a sense of humor are also welcome!
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Host: Lonnie Freeman
Email: connectgroups@churchonthetrail.org
Phone: (706) 662-9012
Requirements: Bring your Bible!
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Joyful Hearts
Category: Missions/Outreach
Audience: Everyone
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Childcare: No
Meeting Days: 2x per month Fridays (Dictated by facility)
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm
Location: The Oaks at Grove Park, 1479 Grove Park Dr., Columbus, GA 31904
Description: Joyful Hearts provides a devotional and fellowship to residents of Oaks At Grove Park, an assisted living and memory care community. Our mission is to remind the attendees they are loved, and that God is always with them. We hope to bring those that don’t know Christ into a saving relationship with him. NOTE: Since we are invited by the facility, the Fridays will vary.
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Host: Joann Freeman
Email: jvfreeman@yahoo.com
Phone: (706) 662-8543
Requirements: None
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SATURDAYS
Crafters Connect
Category: Shared Interest/Activity
Audience: Women
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Childcare: No
Meeting Days: 1st Saturday of each month
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Location: Church on the Trail Kids Side
Description: Join us the 1st Saturday of each month to make an inexpensive, fun craft. We look forward to growing closer to Jesus and each other in this fun, relaxing group.
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Host: Lynn Wright
Email: wrightintn@gmail.com
Phone: (423) 421-5231
Requirements: Small fee per craft ($5 to $10)
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SUNDAYS
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Sunday Morning Men's Gathering
Category: Bible Study
Audience: Men
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Children Welcome: No
Meeting Days: Sunday
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 8:00am -9:00am
Location: Church on the Trail - Kids Side
Description: Our Men's Ministry, Trailblazers, will spend Sunday mornings reading and discussing C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity", exploring precient thoughts nearly a century old that are still undisputedly relevent today. Don't do the journey of authentic manhood alone!
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Host: Mark Swift
Email: mark@churchonthetrail.org
Phone: (706) 718-8634
Requirements: Bring your Bible!
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Table Talk Supper Club
Category: Sunday Message Discussion
Audience: Everyone
Status: N/A
Ages:18+
Children Welcome: No
Meeting Days: 2nd Sunday of the month (subject to change)
Start/End Dates: Ongoing/Year-Round
Meeting Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Columbus, GA (Contact Hostess)
Description: Gather with friends to share a meal and enjoy a devotion with the Table Talk from the COTT service. Nancy Brim and Family are opening their home for our gathering. Please join us!
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Host: Lynn Wright & Nancy Brim
Email: wrightintn@gmail.com
Phone: (423) 421-5231
Requirements: Bring a dish or dessert to share!
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