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ChildrenFIRST KIDS FOR 1st–5th Grades FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INR 314 (Guest Central on Level 3)

StudentsTHE HUB STUDENT MINISTRYFOR 6th–12th Grades FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INHUB Café (Smoothie Bar on Level 3)

College AGE ADULTS COLLEGE COMMUNITY AM FOR College age adults ages 18–23 R 270T Derek Nease

young single adultsSUMMIT MINISTRIESAWAKEN FOR Single adults ages 21–26 R 176 (Bowling Alley)D Jon Schuler T Craig & Shannon Bloodworth1:14 FOR Single adults ages 21–26 R 180 (Oasis Rm) D Joe Peterson T Marc & Leigh KohlerPETROS FOR Single adults ages 24–32 R 170 NE (Gym) D Tyson Gaspard T Lisa Calvert and John SchillaciRENEWEDFOR Single adults ages 25–35 R 274D Remus AnduizaTHE VINEFOR Single adults ages 26–32 R 170 NW (Gym)D Scott Ellis T Malcolm Pierre and Bryan & Ashley Hughes 212º FOR Single adults ages 25–mid 30s R 170 SE (Gym) D Jerry Fu T Troy & Erin Hollister and Jeremy & Nancy PearceSELAHFOR Single adults ages 30–39 R 179 (Harbor Rm)D Matt MaddoxTHE RACE FOR Single adults ages 30s– mid 40s R 170 SW (Gym)D Paul Robinson T Dan & Joyce Miller

sundays @ 9:15a

Adults Ages 40–60 COMPELLED BY LOVE FOR Adults ages 40–58 R 262 D Paul Simon T Tom ScurlockCROSSTALK FOR Adults ages 40–50 R 252 D Michael & Nancy Creighton T Wade Watkins DAWNBREAKERS (7:45a) FOR Adults ages 40–60 R 404D Julie Jones T Bob Black

Adults Ages 60+EARLY RISERS FOR Adults ages 70–80 R 190 (FBA Library)D Yvonne Watkins T Michael LenardHIS WORD FOR Adults ages 65–75 R 145 D Cora Stirman T Bob MatthewsJOYFOR Adults ages 70+ R 132D Dwain & Deana Person T Henry Johnson, Isis Tuel, and Mary Ann Lipps MORNING STAR FOR Adults ages 67+ R 143D Byron & Jackie Cloud T Larry LilleyOPENING THE BIBLEFOR Adults ages 60+ R 249 D Neil & Jeanette Williams T Gloria Hooker, Jim Triplett, and Dick Thompson

WomenA NEW JOURNEY FOR Widows ages 40+ R 251 D Janice Whalen T Karen Meyer and Carol Pierce

Preschool & KINDERGARTEN FIRST FRIENDS FOR Ages 0–K FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INPreschool Suite Lobby on Level 1

sundays @ 8a

Dear Friend,

If you are looking at this Life Bible Study Guide it probably means you have decided to find a Life Bible Study to attend, or at least you are considering one and seeking to learn more. I would like to share with you a couple thoughts about this important ministry and why I hope you find Life Bible Studies for you and your family.

What’s in a name? Life Bible Study is indeed Bible study for life. God’s Word is His story and His instruction manual for our lives in one. God instructs us to study His Holy Bible for life. It is a lifelong endeavor that lasts from birth until we each go home to heaven. Thus it is indeed Bible study for life!

We encourage every person to be involved in a smaller group and develop the intimate, personal relationships that only come from being in a class and participating week after week.

We also believe, as our Life Bible Study purpose statement says, that our Life Bible Study ministry is the church organized to gather people, grow people, and give ministry away to others in and through your class.

Feel free to look this guide over, visit one or more Life Bible Studies and find the right one for you.

In Christ,

Ben PritchettMinister of Education

Life Bible Study is the church organized and dedicated to Gathering the unchurched and those who haven’t discovered Christ while Growing believers through life changing Bible Study to become Great Commission Christians, reflecting His love through Giving ministry to others.

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Single Parent FamiliesSUMMIT MINISTRIES20/20 FOR Single parents in their 20s–early 30s R 333D/T Evan SuazoANCHOR FOR Single parents in their 30s–early 40s R 334AD Nick Arzymanow and Vanessa McEvoy T Lee StahlFORTIFIED FOR Single parents with children 0–18 R 334BD Mike Goetz & Stephanie Wulf T Stan Zisman, Laura Wilcox, and Gary Urie

Married Young AdultsNEWLYWED OR CLOSE 9:15 FOR Couples engaged/married 1 year or less R 150 C/D (Fellowship Center C/D) D Jim & Patrice Swanson T Darrell Taylor and Rene JoubertABIDE FOR Couples married 1–5 years R 407D Aaron & ChrisAnn Grotzinger T Patrick HoercherREDEEMED FOR Couples married 1–5 years R 505D Chad & Jamie Smith T Brig ThompsonUNITED FOR Couples married 1–6 years R 507D Topher & Marcia Smith T Eric Reed and Harvey Brown3 STRANDSFOR Couples married 2–6 years R 408D Keith & Kayla Boyd T Mickey MacalusoCOMMUNITAS FOR Couples married 2–6 years R 404D Kyle & Stephanie Collins T Ryan Patrick and Jared McCurleyJOURNEY FOR Couples married 2–6 years R 401/402D David & Ally Saxe T Ryan BishopRELENTLESS FOR Couples married 2–6 years R 504D Brock & Jessica Meyer and James & Hannah Lucas T Ethan Morgan and Will PriceBLUEPRINTS FOR Couples married 5–10 years R 508D Chad & Lauren GreenfieldT Steven Knudsen and David KindtAS ONE FOR Couples married 6–10+ years R 405 D Ken & Candice CorleyT Jerrell Altic and Chad Chambers

LOGOS FOR Couples married 6–10+ years R 158 (Garden Rm)D Dan & Tina Leung T Rocky Tsang and Bruce WilkinTHE OAKSFOR Couples married 6–10+ years R 501/502D Chad & Annie Peter T Jason & Susannah Baker and Chris & Meredith Earnest

Adults Ages 40–60THE BRIDGE FOR Adults ages 40–53 R 150 A/B (Fellowship Center)D David & Lisa Slattery T Mike LeJeuneFOLLOWERS OF THE WAY FOR Adults 40+ R 249 D Chuck & Tammy Frey T Scott CubblerKINGDOM SERVICEFOR Adults ages 50–60 R 262 D Tim & Becky Dykes T Mack JonesLIVING TRANSLATIONS FOR Adults ages 40+ R 257D Dean & Kelly Dendy T Teresa Morgan and Scott Soler

Adults All AgesCHRIST IN YOUFOR Adults of all ages R 253D Huston & Debbie McComb T Martin DixonLEGACY FOR Adults with a heart for orphaned, adopted, or foster children R 503 D/ T Steve Klein and Bill RademacherSAFE HARBOR FOR Adults of all ages R 263 D Dan McCleary T Clarence Callis

MenJUST FOR MENFOR Men of all ages R 251 D/T Dana Martin

WomenTHE HEIGHTS FOR Women of all ages R 254D Lisa JonesWHOLEHEARTED FOR Women of all ages R 132 (Reception Rm) D Dawn Enderson T Tami Crosby

THE CLIMB FOR Couples married 5–10+ years R 501/502 D Justin & Susannah Abbott T Kyle FranklinTHE JUNCTION FOR Couples married 5–10+ years R 505 D Creston & Holly Inderreiden

Adults Ages 40–60BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR Adults ages 50–60 R 262 D Tom & Patti Owens T Chris MartinHIS GLORY FOR Adults ages 52–60 R 274D Larry Walls T Gary PateIN HIS SERVICE FOR Adults ages 40–60 R 340 D/T Bill GarrisonIN THE BEGINNING FOR Adults ages 49–65 R 150 A/B (Fellowship Center)D Russell & Imogen Gantos T Rand WallJOINT HEIRS FOR Adults ages 40–60 R 252D Bill & Lisa Pierson T Tom ScurlockJOINT VENTUREFOR Adults ages 40–54 R 334A D Hunter & Kara Barrow T David TaylorTHE DIFFERENCE FOR Adults ages 50–62 R 334BD Joe & Linda Caponigro T Sam TornTHE PROMISED LAND FOR Adults ages 44–60 R 253D Rob & Carole Jensen T Wayne McClelland

Adults Ages 60+CATACOMBS FOR Adults ages 64+ R 143 D Mike Phillips T David PoageTHE CHALLENGERS FOR Adults ages 57–69 R 602A/B D Bill SeeleT Janie Finlay, Steve Crosby, Carol Pierce, and Steve FullbrightCORNERSTONE FOR Adults ages 64+ R 145 D Maria Cordova T John Brunson and Pete SlagleCOVENANT KEEPERS FOR Adults ages 69–79 R 257 D Tracey Garrett T Sandy Wright, Martha Rogers, and Dan CraigCROWN FOR Adults ages 70–90 R 132 (Reception Rm)D Marie Downing T Larry Taber

Preschool & KINDERGARTENFIRST FRIENDS FOR Ages 0–K FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INPreschool Suite Lobby on Level 1

ChildrenFIRST KIDS FOR 1st–5th Grades FIRST TIME GUESTS CHECK-INR 314 (Guest Central on Level 3)

StudentsTHE HUB STUDENT MINISTRYFOR 6th–12th Grades FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INHUB Café (Smoothie Bar on Level 3)

Young Single AdultsSUMMIT MINISTRIESIGNITE FOR Single adults ages 20s–30s R 179 (Harbor Rm) D Mike Castro T Mark Palmer and Nita DeBordeRADIANT FOR Single adult women ages 20s–30s R 176 (Bowling Alley) D Megan Polis T Andrea Kim

Single AdultsIMPACT MINISTRIESBRIDGING THE GAP FOR Single adults ages 40+ R 336AD Danny Uhyrek T Jim Cox

Married Young AdultsNEWLYWED OR CLOSE 10:45 FOR Couples engaged/married 1 year or less R 404 D Chris & Melanie Russell T David Gober and Walter WrightCATALYST FOR Couples married 2–6 years R 401/402D Michael & Megan Fisackerly T Cason WhiteSAVED 2 SERVE FOR Couples married 5–10 years R 504 D Rick & Holly Gill T Anthony Brown

sundays @ 10:45a

EMPTYNESTERSFOR Married couples navigating mid-life R 252D Dean & Lisa SwanzyTHE SHELTERFOR Adults of all ages R 145 D/ T Nathaniel Jones

9:15a, 11a & 5PHEARTLAND WORSHIP FOR PK 4–Kindergarten R Heartland (201)

9:15a & 11a1ST & 2ND GRADESFOR 1st & 2nd Graders R The Clubhouse (303)3RD, 4TH, & 5TH GRADESFOR 3rd–5th Graders R The Loft (301)FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INR 314 (Guest Central on Level 3)

5p1ST–5TH GRADESFOR 1st–5th Graders R The Clubhouse (303)

Email Denise.Briley@HoustonsFirst.org or call 713.816.6059 for more information.

9:15a & 10:45aTHRU THE ROOFFOR Children with special needs R Suite 329FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INR 314 (Guest Central on Level 3)

SUNDAY HEARTLAND

SUNDAY KIDS’ WORSHIP

THE LAMP LIGHTERS FOR Adults ages 63–73 R 258 D Bob & Sharon Calvert T Dick Davis & Sandy DavisTHE REFINERS FOR Adults ages 65–77 R 249 D Ken & Sara Lowrimore T Jerry Ivie, Bob Stewart, Diane Colston, Linda Black, and TW KirkpatrickTHE VICTORY CLASS FOR Adults ages 63–80 R 254 D Ken Kelley T Peggy Hewett and Jay Paxton

Adults All AgesHIS LIKENESS FOR Adults of all ages R 180 (Oasis Rm)D Johnny & Marty Harper T David SelfINTERNATIONALS MAKING A DIFFERENCEFOR Adults of international descent R 263D/T Velva Fallin

MENRENEW MY LIFE FOR Men of all ages R 170 Racquetball Court #1 (Gym)D Barry Williamson T Russell Wright

WomenDAYSPRING FOR Women of all ages R 158 (Garden Rm)D Carolyn O’Neal T Dena Lee

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN ( 5 & 6:30p )FIRST FRIENDSFOR Ages 0–K FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INPreschool Suite Lobby on Level 1

CHILDREN (1ST–5TH )FIRST KIDSFOR 1st–5th Grades R 301 (The Loft)

STUDENTSTHE HUB STUDENT MINISTRYFOR 6th–12th Graders R 336 (Gaming Area)D/ T Hannah Stovall and Daniel McLendon

10:45aTHE VERANDAFOR Adults with special needs R 322FIRST TIME GUEST CHECK-INR 314 (Guest Central on Level 3)

CHILDRENEmail Rae.Edwards@HoustonsFirst.org or call the Children’s Ministry office to sign up at 713.957.7621STUDENTSEmail Susan.Newman@ HoustonsFirst.org or call the Student Ministry office at 713.957.7631ADULTSEmail Malcolm.Marshall@HoustonsFirst.org, call 713.335.6453, or visit the Connection Center

The Spanish Campus gathers for worship @ 5p in the Chapel.

Sundays @ 6:30pCIMENTANDO MI FE (Cementing My Faith)(Prerequisite for Transformado Mi Vida)FOR Adults of all ages R 262T Jorge & Patricia Alvarez

TRANSFORMADO MI VIDA (Transforming My Life) (Must have taken Cimentando Mi Fe)FOR Adults of all ages R 258T Emilio & Brenda Jiménez

SPECIAL NEEDS

BAPTISM

Spanish Campus

COLLEGE AGE ADULTS COLLEGE COMMUNITY PM FOR College age adults ages 18–23 R 270D Derek Nease

Young single AdultsSUMMIT MINISTRIES MOSAICFOR Single adults ages 21–26 R 150 C/D (Fellowship Center C/D)D Ryan Homeyer T Ross & Alyssa McDaniel and Carter RifeROOTS FOR Single adults ages 25–35 R 150 A/B (Fellowship Center A/B)D Britt Pratt and Clint Johnson T Jeff Pennington AXIOMFOR Single adults ages 25–40 R 158 (Garden Rm) D James Huber T Josh & Laurie Landrum

Single AdultsIMPACT MINISTRIESB.A.S.I.C.S. FOR Single adults 40+ R 257D/ T Kim ShelbyHEARTFIRE FOR Single Women 40+ R 263T Teena Haines

MARRIED YOUNG ADULTS NEWLYWED OR CLOSE 6:30 FOR Couples engaged/married 1 year or less R 253/254D Aaron & Natosha BergT Malcolm & Stacey Marshall and Alan & Kelli DurhamLIVING STONESFOR Couples married 1–6 years R 404/405D Mike & Katherine Brown T Ric & Ashley LorillaREDWOODS FOR Couples married 1–6 years R 407D Gary & Julie LehmanHIGH ALTITUDE FOR Couples married 5–10+ years R 401/402D Blayton & Jaclyn Peschke T Marvin McNeese Jr., Naseem Aboudaher, and Ryan Volkmer

ADULTS ALL AGES29:11 FOR Adults of all ages R 143 D Bill Neighbors T Rick & Peggy JonesBEING TRANSFORMED IN CHRISTFOR Adults of all ages R 145 (4:15)D Jim & Jeannie Mortimer

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Life bible studies heartland worship

PK 4 – KindergartenRm 201

kids’ worship1st & 2nd GradersThe Clubhouse (303)

3rd–5th GradersThe Loft (301)

Worship ServiceWorship Center

Band & Singers

Life bible studiesBegins @ 10:45a

heartland worship

PK 4 – KindergartenRm 201

kids’ worship1st & 2nd GradersThe Clubhouse (303)

3rd – 5th GradersThe Loft (301)

5pworship serviceWorship Center

BandSpanish Campus

Oasis Rm

kids’ worship1st–5th Graders

The Clubhouse (303)

6:30pLife bible studies

Each Life Bible Study is designed to help you grow in your spiritual walk with Jesus Christ. We encourage you to get connected to a small group in our church. We believe these groups help you establish lifelong relationships while building your faith and trust in God. For more info on Life Bible Studies visit us online at HoustonsFirst.org or call 713.681.8000.

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Sundays at Houston’s FirstThe Loop CampusWorship 9:15a • 11a • 5pLife Bible Studies 8a • 9:15a • 10:45a • 6:30p

Cypress CampusWorship 9:30a • 11aLife Bible Studies 9:30a • 11a

Spanish CampusWorship 5pLife Bible Studies 6:30p

Downtown CampusWorship 11aLife Bible Studies 9:30a

Sienna CampusWorship 9:30a • 11aLife Bible Studies 9:30a • 11a

DEREK NEASE MINISTER TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

CAROLYN O’NEALDIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S MINISTRY

CHAD OVERTONMINISTER TO CHILDREN

BEN PRITCHETTMINISTER OF EDUCATION

ERIC REEDMINISTER TO MEN & NEW CHRISTIANS

MELINDA SCURLOCKDIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN MINISTRY

BRAD TALBERTMinister to Married Young Adults

TONY BIANCOMIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT MINISTER

DOUG BISCHOFFNext Generations Minister

DENISE BRILEYSPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY DIRECTOR

HOLLY CRAINSINGLE PARENT FAMILIES MINISTRY ASSOCIATE

MIKE HARVEY Minister to Preteens

Justin Holcombminister to students

LARRY LILLEYMINISTER TO SENIOR ADULTS

DON MUNTONMINISTER TO YOUNG SINGLE ADULTS

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