connecting points
Conecting Points are small groups that meet for various purposes, as noted by the heart, head, hands and feet icons below. 
make new friends
study the bible
help the church
change the world
This semester runs from January 22 - March 14. Register online for additional details and information. Click here if you have any questions or would like to facilitate a Connecting Point of your own.
BASIC
Kraig Krempa
Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
Sanctuary
If all you had was the Bible … if that was your only guide … and you were to read that book and then start a church, what would it look like? Would it look anything like the thing you’ve come to know and refer to as “church?” Or would it look radically different? Join Pastor Kraig as he challenges us to reclaim the church, as the Scripture describes it to be. Registration for this class is not necessary.
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Behind Bars 
Bob Stinebaugh
Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Put your faith in action... join us as we minister at the Okaloosa, Walton and Blackwater Correctional Institutions. This group is for MEN ONLY.
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Believing God
Sherri Lewis & Nancy Wagers
Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM
Niceville Home Group
Target Audience: Women of all ages
It’s time to stop whining and complaining and start believing and receiving! We will journey with Beth Moore as she teaches us not to just believe in God, but to believe God.
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Breaking Free
Robbin Utt
Sundays @ 9 AM
Niceville Assembly Classroom #3
Target Audience: Women of all ages
This class will help you to learn to identify spiritual strongholds that hinder you from the benefits of truly knowing God. It will lead you through scriptural discoveries transforming power of freedom in Jesus Christ.
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Community Bulletin Board
Dian Howell
Located in Café
Buy, sell, trade, give away, provide a service, need a service, or advertise an event - Niceville Assembly Community Bulletin Board has it all. If you would like to advertise on the Community Bulletin Board, contact Dian.
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Crafty Women
Cathy Peebles
1st & 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 PM
Target Audience: Women
Come and join us as we make items to be used in gift baskets for the local nursing homes. Girl time with a purpose!
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Dining Out with the Singles
Carol Leach
Saturday each month (TBD) @ 5:30 PM
Various restaurants in the area
This group is for singles 35 and older. Join us for some good food and fun as we eat and hang out together.
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Girlfriend Time
Dian Howell
2 Events Each Month-TBA
Can you remember the last time you laughed till you cried? Do you miss those days of just being a girl? Do you want to feel like that again? Do you have all the girlfriends you need? No, yes, yes, no? Then don’t wait, register TODAY! Some of the events planned for this semester are a pool party, beading party, hot tub/pedicure party, and movie matinee day. See ya there girlfriend!
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Give Me Revelation (and a breakfast burrito) 
Ed Utt
Saturdays @ 7:30 AM
Location: TBA
Target Audience: A few exceptional men that like to eat breakfast.
If you’ve ever wanted a clear understanding of Bible prophecy and current events, but simply don’t know where to start, then perhaps this may be just the class for you! You’re welcome to join me as I step through the Biblical books of prophecy. Plan is to step through a self-study guide written by Dr. Tim LaHaye (author of the “Left Behind” series).
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Gripped by the Greatness of God
John & Jane Davis and Mike & Vicki Valenzuela
Sundays @ 10:45 AM
Classroom #5
Target Audience: Anyone
Expounding upon Isaiah’s encounters with God, James MacDonald prods snoozing saints to rediscover the wonder of God’s holiness, awesomeness, sovereignty, and other attributes that draw forth worship and result in changed lives gripped by God’s greatness! This DVD study will spur new and seasoned believers to detest apathy and mediocrity in their spiritual walks.
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Guys Night Out (GNO)
Kraig Krempa & the Manly Men of Niceville Assembly
January 31, February 28 & March 27 @ 6 PM
Buffalo Wild Wings, FWB (Uptown Station)
Men, do you need some time to yourself? ("yourself = you & a bunch of guys"). Leave work early and meet us at Buffalo Wild Wings to hang out, watch a game, and get your wing fix! NO WIMPS ALLOWED! RSVP by noon the day of so we can reserve a table.
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LeadHer Niceville
Dianne Guthmuller
1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6:30 - 8 PM
JV Room
Target Audience: Women
LeadHer Niceville is a non-denominational networking group dedicated to helping women who feel called to leadership have a place where they can plug in... a place where they can learn to be leaders who lead effectively and biblically. It's part networking, part bible study, part leadership training. LeadHer live is coming to Northwest Florida State College. Click here for conference information.
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Life Groups 
Morgan and Shea Mathis
See below for specific dates & times
Target Audience: All people of all ages who desire christian fellowship
Small groups are forming in the local area. Please sign up for one of these groups if you live in Crestview or Niceville area and are looking for friendship, fellowship, and spiritual formation.
- HiStory - HerStory - What's Your Story?
Breda/Calhoun Group (meets in Crestview)
Tuesdays 6 - 8 PM
Come share a meal and your testimony as we share from the book of Philemon. - Follow the Rabbi
Mathis/Jennings Group (meets in Crestview)
Mondays @ 6 PM
Have you ever felt underwhelmed reading the so called radical words of jesus? Then you've never read it like a Jew! Come discover the scriptures with an understanding from history and culture like you've never read them before. Potluck meal followed by bible study, prayer, & discussion. Child care will be provided onsite and may require a small fee. -
Wallick Small Group (meets in Niceville)
Tuesdays 6:45 - 9 PM
Small groups make a church feel like a family. Join us as we grow in community through prayer, serving others in Jesus' name, discussions and fun activities.
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Love God & Get Fit
Jeff Davis
http://www.facebook.com/groups/206200482745968
This group is for anyone at any stage of life that has an interest in running/walking/cycling, losing weight or just getting healthy. This site will allow all of us to share tips, encouragement, and keep us involved with each other's progress, while also participating in local events together. This is also a site where we can grow closer to each other and Christ while we do something we love.
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Neighborhood Ministry
Clint & Adam Downing
Times & locations TBD
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Come join us to receive a blessing as you bless others. We distribute Bibles locally and abroad, perform beach evangelism, help meet needs of local community organizations, provide aid to missioinaries, and more.
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OWLS (older, wise, loving saints)
Charles & Bobbie Farris
1st Sunday @ 5 PM
Join us for potluck dinner along with fellowship.
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Paul – A Man of Firmness of Mind and Grace
Bill Cast & Scott Byrnes
Sundays @ 10:45 AM
Classroom #7
Target Audience: Anyone (focused on adult newcomers)
This is a bible study of Paul the Apostle’s character. We know of no other person in the Bible, aside Jesus himself, having more profound influence on this world and ours than Paul. We will study his unyielding courage in the face of hardship and danger.
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PTSD Support Group
Joey & Christy McBride
Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
Classroom #7
Do you suffer from combate related PTSD or have a loved one who does? Are you looking for someone to connect with where you don't feel all alone? If so, this group is for you!
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Rowdy Citizens
Lilia Smedley
3rd Sunday of month @ 5 PM
Join this roudy bunch for a delicious meal, followed by a teaching, prayer & discussion.
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Scrapbooking & Crafting
Trista Moffett and Cheryl Anaya
2nd & 4th Friday @ 6 PM
Niceville Assembly (downstairs in KidzTown area)
We love to scrapbook, but we love to fellowship more. Bring any kind of craft you love: knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, card making, beading, etc. Bring your supplies and a drink and let’s have some fun.
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Senior Adult Lunch
January 26, February 23, April 26, May 31 @ 11 AM
Sanctuary
Cost - $5
If you are 55 or over, join us for a time of good food and fellowship. We provide the meal, beverages and even delicious desserts. Enjoy some laughter and maybe meet some new friends.
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Serving Those Who Serve
Deb Hutto
Times & locations TBD
Can you bake? Write encouraging notes? Buy jerky and snacks? Buy or pack travel kits or welcome kits? Do crafts? Help pay for postage? Have some time to spend to mentor or visit single members? We are working with the Blue Star Mothers in supporting the base chaplains as they minister to service members and their families.
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Sew Much Comfort 
Frances Smith
2nd Saturday @ 8:30 AM
Target Audience: Anyone
Are you a proficient seamstress? Are you able to supply your own sewing equipment? Then join with members of our church and FUM Niceville to help provide at no cost adaptive clothing to injured service members. Donations of current, new, adult size clothing items are also being accepted. For a full detailed list, register above and someone will contact you with detailed information.
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Sign Language Class
Michelle Parks & Betsy Belcher
Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
Classroom #6
Are you interested in learning sign language? Do you want to communicate with someone who is deaf or do you just love the language? Come join us as we have fun as well as learn the language.
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Starting Point
Michael Williams
Fridays @ 6 PM
Target Audience: Singles 25-35
Looking for a group of faithful people to accompany you on the "walk in faith" lifestyle or for people still looking for that steady foundation to start that walk. Either way we hope to be a starting point for you. This group is geared to establishing fellowship with one another and a closer relationship with God.
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Truth Project
Steve Matthews
Sundays @ 10:45 AM
Classroom #6
Target Audience: Anyone (focused on adult newcomers)
Modern believers live very similar to secular society. This study, led by noted author/speaker Dr. Del Tackett, helps us understand and grasp the importance of living with a Biblical worldview.
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Women’s Book Discussion Group
Cathy Boswell
Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
Classroom #5
Target audience: Women 18 years of age and older
We are discussing the book “Having a Mary Spirit: Allowing God to Change Us from the Inside Out.” We will learn to control our disconnection between “good-girl” desire to put Jesus first and our “bad-girl” realities, crowding our thoughts, and pushing Him out of the way.
