
We at GTaustin want to help everyone who attends our church find and be a part of a small group (Connection Group). We believe small groups are the key to connecting in a Biblical way with other members of the body of Christ. Our Connection Groups provide healthy fellowship in a community marked by Christian love and oneness.
Genuine fellowship isn’t practical in a crowd of several hundred or more. It's easy to get lost in the crowd, to feel lonely even though you may be surrounded by many other worshipers. That's why we have Connection Groups. In the intimate surrounding of a Connection Group, you can develop close relationships . . . you can “know and be known.”
The Connection Groups are as much “church” as the larger corporate gathering of believers. Jesus' ministry was in small groups as well as large. All of the “one another” commands in Scripture (love one another; pray for one another; be kind to one another) can only be truly obeyed and experienced in a small group setting.
There are many small groups of GTaustin people meeting throughout the week in various places and at various times. Our Connection Groups are as different as they are many. There are groups defined by geographical boundaries, men's groups, women's groups, special interest groups, college groups, and groups for junior and senior high school students. You are sure to find a Connection Group in your neighborhood or one with a specific interest that you can be a part of as you connect with other members of the GTaustin family.
Fall 2008
Please call the Connection Group Leader in advance
to confirm meeting days and times.
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Special Interests
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Women
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Northeast
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Northwest
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Central
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East
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Southwest
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Biblical Nutrition......................... Call for information and location
Leader: Tom Hardesty, 512-491-0356, thardst1@hotmail.com
Concerned Women for America........... 3rd Tuesday—12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Hostess: Cindy Asmussen, 310-8823, jeff.asmussen@sbcglobal.net
A prayer and action group for men and women concerned about sanctity of life,
religious liberty, fighting pornography & obsenity, education, America’s national
sovereignty, and core issues of the family.
Deaf Ministry................................. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Leader: Debbie Stiles, TTY 919-4883, dstiles@earthlink.net
Location: GTaustin, Pastoral Care Building, Room 201
Home School Connection...................... 2nd Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Leader: Kathy Popovich, 358-0206, kathypopovich@yahoo.com
Location: GTaustin, Pastoral Care Building, Room 202
Married w/Kids ................................ Call for dates and times.
Leader:sChase & Lorin Bell, 512-260-0656, lab.poet@sbcglobal.net
Hosts: The Bells, 1006 Sorrel Ct., Leander, TX 78641
Singles North .......................... 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 6:00 p.m.
Leader: Cindy Vela, 219-7213 cindyblakely1021@yahoo.com
Hostess: Cindy Vela, 15835 Foothill Farms Loop, #2323, Pflugerville, 78660
Singles Central (age:25 to 38) .......................Alternating Sundays
Leader: Victoria Rendon 241-2830, missplaneta@sbcglobal.net
Location: (Please call or email for dates and location.)
Spanish Speaking Group ................. Call for information and location.
Leaders: Armando Estupinan & Esperanza Riano, 992-0220
Young Marrieds (North) ................... 2nd & 4th Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
Leaders: Robert & Karen Moellenbrink, 986-6161 or 573-8047
karebear2124@yahoo.com
Hosts: The Moellenbrinks, 2305 Arroyo Grande, Leander, TX 78641
WOMEN’S GROUPS
Heartreach Ministries......... 4th Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. as needed
Leader: Sharon Davis, 459-9805, sdavon@yahoo.com
Location: GTaustin Family Room
A ministry serving parachurch ministries such as Chi Alpha, Int’l Student Friendship
Ministry & Sidewalk Sunday School through sewing, basket making, cooking, etc.
Women Connect ...............................2nd Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
Bible study on Women in the Bible, fellowship, and prayer. Call host for directions.
Leaders: Pat Rueter, 837-4826, dessauqueen@yahoo.com
Marion Skrudland, 323-0202, Louise Morgan, 836-6949
Hostess: Marion Skrudland, 323-0202, 4209 Waters Edge Cove, Austin, 78731
Prison Ministry................................. 1st Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Leader: Audra Leal, 217-6540, adleal@sbcglobal.net
Location: DelValle Correctional Facility
We meet in the Family Room at 1:00 p.m. and caravan by car and van to DelValle.
The service is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. We sing, we pray, we minister.
Prison Ministry/Fragrance of Christ ....................... Once a month
Leader: Dawn Slack, 259-5253, wmsectiondawn@aol.com
Location: Ellen Halbert Unit, Burnet, Texas
Come and be a part of ministering to women in the Ellen Halbert Unit/Burnet Prison.
Women’s Intercessory Prayer........... Thursdays–10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Leaders: Joanne Pontius, 506-8031, grep@sbcglobal.net
Location: GTaustin, Prayer Room
Ladies praying in unity for needs in our church, community, nation and world.
Men are welcome.
Breaking Free/ Beth Moore Study .......... Tuesdays 9:45 a.m.-12:00 noon
Leader: Cindy Bell, 990-1255, cvonbell@sbcglobal.net
Location: GTaustin, Family Room (Childcare provided for 0 to 4 years.)
Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, this in-depth study draws parallels between the captive
Israelites and today’s believers.
A Beth Moore Study on Psalms 120-134............Leader: JoJo Bracco, 989-1023, bobandjojo2@sbcglobal.net
Location: GTaustin, Room 206/Family Center
A Beth Moore Study on Psalms 120-134.
NORTHEAST ADULT GROUPS
Northeast (Pflugerville) ........ Last Sunday of the month from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Leaders: Lindsey & Eula West, 921-5761, 459-5481, lwest@gladtidings.org
Hosts: The Wests, 21006 Godolophin Ct. 78660 (Activities for children available.)
Northeast (Pflugerville) ................... 2nd & 4th Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Steve & Lynn Hoxmeier, 252-9369, hoxmeier@wbcglobal.net
Hosts: Gordon & Wendy Mackey, 525 Pigeon Forge, Pflugerville, 78660
(Adults only please. Call to confirm meeting.)
Northeast (Round Rock) ................. Please call for dates and location.
Leaders: Chuck & Carmella Stevens, 832-433-6575
Northeast (Round Rock) .................... 1st & 3rd Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
Leaders: Jerry & Rhonda Haynes, 255-9962, rhondahaynes@austin.rr.com
Hosts: Richard & Linda Marques, 244-2916, 633-8836, lmarques@gladtidings.org
3705 Bird House Drive, RR 78664 (Adults only please.)
Northwest Adult Groups
Northwest (Leander) ................. 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Terry & Margie Slack, 267-3365, Terry cell— 748-5618
Margie cell–-233-9556, godlygoober2002@yahoo.com,
Hosts: The Slacks, 11514 Trails End Rd., Leander, 78641
Northwest (Cedar Park) ........... Sundays (except 1st Sunday) at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: David & Kathy Morgenthaler, 259-7606, kmorgen@att.net
Hosts: The Morgenthalers, 1601 Country Squire Drive, Cedar Park, 78613
(Children are welcome.)
Northwest (Round Rock) .......................... Call for date and time.
Leaders: Art & Ladonna Bogdany, 716-0000, albogdany@gmail.com
Hosts: The Bogdanys, 1611 Sam Bass Rd., 78681 (Single Women’s Group)
Northwest (Round Rock) .................. 2nd & 4th Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Vic & Naomi Schober, 494-6443, vic@schober.org
Please call for location.
CENTRAL ADULT GROUPS
Austin .................................. 1st & 3rd Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Bob & Barbara Smith, 836-1373, barbob@prodigy.net
Hosts: Jim & Joanna Hoffman, 836-9248, hoffmanjb2@yahoo.com
11900 Indianhead Dr., 78753 (Adults only please.)
Austin .................................. 1st & 3rd Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Tom & Sylvia Zavaleta, 451-3133, szavaleta49@sbcglobal.net
Kirk & Becky Kirkpatrick, 346-4883, becky.kirkpatrick@sbcglobal.net
Hosts: The Zavaletas, 6711 Shoal Creek, Austin, 78757
The Kirkpatricks, 7007 Quill Leaf Cove, Austin, 78750
(Adults only please.)
Austin .................................... Call for date, time & location.
Leaders: Ed & Mary Agnes Kunz, 833-0700
Hosts: The Kunz’s, 11920 Lincoln Shire Dr., Austin, 78758 Adults only please.
EAST ADULT GROUP
Austin .................................. Alternate Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Don & Ruby Klaerner, 267-3825, klaerner@juno.com
Lora Hodge, 276-9925, lhodge@gladtidings.org
Hosts: The Klaerners, 12004 Garden Gate Dr., 78725
Lora Hodge, 3303 Peavy, 78725 Call for location. Adults only please.
Manor.................. Alternate Sundays (beginning Sept. 7th) at 5:00 p.m.
Leaders: Lance & Katharine Chambers, 278-0184, lance_chambers@dell.com
Hosts: The Chambers’, 11505 Shady Meadow Way, Manor 78753
SOUTHWEST ADULT GROUPS
Dripping Springs .................................. 2nd & 4th Sundays
Leaders: Bert & Charlene Strock, 828-7976 (Call for time and location.)
Austin ................................. 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.
Leaders: Mike & Linda Weaver, 282-2017, 423-4911, mlcandcc@aol.com
Hostess: Carol Nix-Dickerson, 7900 Croftwood, 78749
Hosts: Don & Denny Fossett, 445-0243, 7900 Epping Ln., 78746 (Adults Only)
Austin .................................. Alternate Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Ken & Susan Robbins, 470-3388, scrobbins77@yahoo.com
Hosts: The Robbins, 7321 Black Mountain Dr., 78736 (Call for meeting dates.)
Manchaca ............................... 1st & 3rd Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Leaders: Rex & Kathy Stewart, 280-2463, 775-8183, kstewart@gladtidings.org
Hosts: The Stewarts, 12509 Mistletoe, Manchaca 78652




