Fall 2023

Discipleship Guide

Small Groups  |  Studies  |  Ministries

Mondays

ACTS: The Spread of the Gospel

The book of Acts is a carefully-recorded history of the explosive spread of the gospel and the rapid growth of the church after Christ’s ascension. In one of the most tumultuous, violent and dramatic books in the entire Bible, Acts starts with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, without which the young church could never have survived the unleashing of rage and prejudice towards these radical followers of The Way.

Throughout Acts, God shows His infinite power regardless of the circumstances, just as He continues to do today. 

This is an ongoing group but anyone is welcome to jump in!

Mondays at 6:30 am
Small Group • Men • Scotia
With Ron

Faith & Fitness

Faith & Fitness is an ongoing women’s study group. Faith & Fitness starts with an optional fitness section involving functional movements for everyday life, for women of all ages and abilities. This fall we will be studying The Word by Dr. David Jeremiah, an exploration of the incredible power of God’s Word. Learn how to live our lives, how to practice our faith, and how to best serve the Lord.

Mondays at 8:30 am Fitness, 9:30 am Study (Starts 9/18)
Small Group • Women • Grace Latham
With Joy

Faith & Fitness

Faith & Fitness is an ongoing women’s study group. Faith & Fitness starts with an optional fitness section involving functional movements for everyday life, for women of all ages and abilities. This fall we will be studying The Word by Dr. David Jeremiah, an exploration of the incredible power of God’s Word. Learn how to live our lives, how to practice our faith, and how to best serve the Lord.

Mondays at 4:30 pm Fitness, 5:30 pm Study (Starts 9/18)
Small Group • Women • Grace Latham
With Joy

GriefShare

GriefShare is for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one (no matter how long ago). In this group you will meet friendly and caring people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. *Starting September 25th

Mondays at 6pm (Starts 9/25)
Ministry • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Sue

Young Adult Ministry

This is a gathering of young adults (18-29) that are interested in going deep learning about who God is and what He desires for our lives. It is targeted at those who are in the formative, college/post-college stage of life.

Mondays at 7 pm (Starts 9/18)
Ministry • Ages 18-29 •  Grace Latham
With Jason & Taylor

The Grace Course

The Grace course is a straightforward, effective way to help Christians understand God’s grace and be motivated by God’s love, so that they may go on to bear “much fruit”. It provides powerful, practical ways to submit to God and identify faulty thinking and to renew the mind.

Mondays at 6:30pm (Starts 9/18)
Study • Open to all •  Grace Latham
With Chris

Tuesdays

Over 50 Luncheon

The purpose of the Over 50 Luncheons are to be fun, engaging, while informative. Each month we will introduce one of our ministries here at Grace to allow congregants the opportunity to learn about the vast amount of resources we have at Grace. Each month there will be a potluck lunch followed by a speaker briefly describing their ministry. The lunch will end with a game, Q&A and table discussion.

1st Tuesdays at 12:00 pm (Starts 9/5)
Group • Open to All • Grace Latham

ALPHA

Meet new people and explore faith together! Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. – Connect with new people – Watch an episode on a question of faith – Share your thoughts and hear from others. Alpha is oriented towards seekers and new believers, so invite your friends or just bring them with you!

Tuesdays at 6:30pm (starts 9/19)
Open to all seekers and new believers • Grace Latham
With the ALPHA team

Faith: What Are You Fighting For

What is faith? We all know that the Bible defines faith as “the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen” – but do we know how to live by faith in the street-level situations and relationships of our daily Christianity? Using Hebrews 11 as a guide, Paul Tripp will contend that there are no heroes of faith in the Bible. Noah, Abraham, Moses and the others enshrined were weak and messy Christians just like us, who often felt that the call of God was too big for them.

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm (Starts 9/19)
Study • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Ron & Karen

The Art of Neighboring

“Love your neighbor as yourselves” is a command from Jesus. Who is our neighbor, and how can we love them? What if we took this great command and applied it literally? Come join us to discover how God wants us to live authentic lives and live out Jesus’ Love.

Tuesdays (every other) at 7:00 pm (Starts 9/19)
Small Group • Open to all • Watervliet
With Dave & Faith

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or an addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our lives. If you have questions, email the CR Team at or call 518/785-4959 x256.

Tuesdays at 7pm
Ministry • Open to All • Online

Wednesdays

WDS

Women’s Daytime Series (WDS) is a weekly meeting of women of all ages for the purpose of growing in their relationships with Christ. No need to register ahead of time!

Wednesdays at 9:30am (starts 9/13)
Ministry • Women • Grace Latham

Marriage Ministry: Setting Your Marriage Free

Is your marriage the best it can be? The same powerful principles from Neil Anderson’s Steps to Freedom in Christ that helped set more than one million people free from spiritual bondage can now revolutionize your relationship with your spouse! Neil Anderson and coauthor Charles Mylander offer you the practical tools you need to safeguard your marriage against the things that threaten to destroy it.

Wednesdays at 6:30pm (Starts 9/20)
Ministry • Married Couples • Grace Latham
With Ron and Karen 

Women’s Ministry: Finding God Faithful

In the midst of hardship, tragedy, and unanswered questions, it’s difficult to glimpse God at work. How do we hold onto our faith during these times? How do we trust God is working all things for our good and His glory? Together we will study Joseph’s life in the book of Genesis to observe how God’s sovereignty reigns, even in our darkest moments.

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (Starts 9/20)
Ministry • Women • Grace Latham
With Rachel

Men’s Ministry: The Book of Nehemiah

As Christ followers we are called to be “difference makers” for Him in this earthly world. Hear how we can represent Christ well regardless of the daily challenges we may be facing.

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (Starts 9/20)
Ministry • Men • Grace Latham
With Warren, Prem & James

GF Parents

GF Parents encourages and equips parents to Scriptually disciple their children. In a graceful and relaxing manner, this group discusses parenting topics of the day while providing prayer and parental support through Scripture.

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (Starts 9/20)
Study • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Roy & Suni

Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University is an entertaining, biblically-based curriculum for personal finance, with topics ranging from getting out of debt to building and handling wealth. Featuring video teaching by Dave Ramsey and group discussion, this 9-week class will help you take the next step toward peace with your finances and handling your money God’s way!

Wednesdays at 6:30pm (Starts 9/20)
Study • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Rhiannon & Gilly

John: Life in His Name

What we believe impacts every aspect of our lives…It is time to ask the question, “What do we really believe about Jesus, and how should this shape my daily life? This study through the Gospel of John will help answer that question!

Wednesdays at 7pm (Starts 9/20)
Small Group • Open to All • Grace Latham
With Bruce & Elaine

The Attributes of God

For A. W. Tozer, there is no question more important than, “What is God like?” The desire to know God consumed his entire life and ministry. That’s why those who read him come to know God more intimately. Originally preached as sermons to the Avenue Road congregation in Toronto, the The Attributes of God Volume 2 examines ten more attributes of God.

Wednesdays at 7 pm (Starts 9/20)
Open to all • North Greenbush
With Dan

Thursdays

MOMs of Grace

MOMs of Grace is a meeting of mothers with the purpose of encouraging, mentoring, and building relationships, as well as supporting one another in the pursuit of Godly motherhood. This is a great place to develop friendships that may very well last a lifetime! Moms of all ages are welcome! Childcare is provided at no cost for infants through age 4. Email  for more information. No need to register ahead of time!

Thursdays at 9:30am (Starts 10/5)
Ministry • Moms • Grace Latham

20’s & 30’s Group: The Discipleship Pathway

Looking for a community of people your age (20’s & 30’s) eager to grow in their faith and help you get connected into the life of the church? Then this group’s for you! This semester we’ll be starting with a study by Anthony Delaney, ex-cop turned pastor, called the Discipleship Pathway, a six-step journey of discovery, deliverance, devotion, development, and deployment. No matter where you are, you can invite others to join you in walking the pathway as followers of Jesus.

Thursdays at 6:30 pm (Starts 9/21)
Ministry • Ages 20s & 30s • Grace Latham
With the Leadership Team

Not A Fan

Have you made a decision to believe in Jesus or to follow Jesus? Fan or follower?

Thursdays at 6:30pm (Starts 9/21)
Study • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Greg

Experiencing God

Experiencing the abundant life requires us to know and experience God on an intimate level … come join us for this exciting study as we learn together what God has in store for our lives.

Thursdays at 6:30pm (Starts 9/21)
Study • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Pat & Lisa

Transforming Loneliness

Surrender your loneliness to God and work with Him in making healthy choices and living an abundant life. The following resources used for this class are Focus on the Family, Christian Today, Open the Bible, and Transforming Loneliness by Ruth Graham with Cindy Lambert. *Begins October 5th

Thursdays at 6:30pm (Starts 10/5)
Study • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Darius

Prayer (Latham)

Looking to meet with other believers for a time of fellowship and prayer? Then this group is for you!

Thursdays at 6pm (starts 9/21)
Small Group • Open to all • Grace Latham
With Wayne

Prayer (Schenectady)

Looking to meet with other believers for a time of fellowship and prayer? Then this group is for you!

Thursdays at 6pm (starts 9/21)
Small Group • Open to all • Schenectady
With Olga

Cops for Christ

Are you employed in law enforcement, corrections, or as a first responder? Join this small group as we continually study God’s Word! To join, contact Eric Sprague at 518/858-4436.

1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm
Small Group • First Responder Professionals • Grace Latham
With Eric

Fridays

Marriage Ministry: Setting Your Marriage Free

Is your marriage the best it can be? The same powerful principles from Neil Anderson’s Steps to Freedom in Christ that helped set more than one million people free from spiritual bondage can now revolutionize your relationship with your spouse! Neil Anderson and coauthor Charles Mylander offer you the practical tools you need to safeguard your marriage against the things that threaten to destroy it.

Fridays at 6:30 pm (Starts 9/22)
Ministry • Married Couples • Grace Latham
With Ron and Karen 

Saturdays

IF:Table

The IF:Table gathers women around a table once a month, creating a space for them to feel known and providing an environment for conversation about following God. Feel free to come in person or join in over Zoom.

3rd Saturday at 9:30am (Starts 10/21)
Small Group • Women • Valatie or Online
With Sarah

Fit & Fun: Overcoming Every Problem

Each time the group meets will includes a discussion, a fitness walk or hike and prayer time. We will be starting by discussing the book, Overcoming Every Problem: 40 promises from God’s Word to strengthen you through life’s greatest challenges.

Saturdays (2x a month) at 9am (starts 9/30)
Small Group • Women • Watervliet
With Faith

Other Ministries

 

Homebound Ministry

Do you know of someone who is homebound? The Homebound Ministry is designed to keep adults with confined or limited mobility due to a medical or health reasons connected with the Grace Fellowship congregation through communication and visitation with qualified volunteers. We will send cards, talk over the phone and visit to remind them they are not alone and can stay connected with the church.

Questions about small groups, studies,
or ministries?

Jesse Renaud

Director of Spiritual Formation

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