Fall 2024 Seminars

Seminars are one-time meetings that usually last a few hours. They are often tied to a group that can provide additional support after the seminar. Breakthrough will meet on Thursdays at various locations at Bay Life Church (see specific group for details) and Sundays in the Counseling Center behind Bay Life Church. The Counseling Center is located at 140 Yarbrough Road, Brandon, FL 33510. 

Surviving the Holidays // DivorceCare

Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 9-10:30am |  Workbook: $5

After separation and divorce, your Thanksgiving and Christmas won't look the same as they used to. Traditions change. Some family members won't be there. Social gatherings can feel stressful. But Divorce Care Surviving the Holidays can help. It is a 90-minute seminar that includes watching a video, having a conversation afterward about the material in the video, and using a participant workbook filled with tips and encouragement for managing the holidays after separation and divorce. We hope you can join us.

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Surviving the Holidays // GriefShare

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 7-8:30pm |  Workbook: $5

Help and hope as you navigate the Christman season. Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading the holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can't be recreated?

Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one's death. You'll learn how to deal with the many emotions you'll face during the holidays, what to do about traditions and other coming changes, helpful tips for surviving social events, and how to discover hope for your future. We hope you will join us on your journey from mourning to joy.

THIS GROUP IS FOR ADULTS ONLY.

REGISTER HERE

Registration for fall groups is open. A complete listing of open groups and classes offered at Bay Life Church can be found at baylife.org/groups. Many of our groups and classes fill up and close. If you don't find what you are looking for, please check back as new groups and classes continue to open. Groups listed here with a registration link are open, even if they have already started. If you have questions, feel free to email Genevieve LoCicero, . 

ALL GROUPS ARE FOR ADULTS ONLY. Childcare is not provided. In addition, we request you do not leave anyone unattended under the age of 18 on Bay Life's campus while you are participating in a group.

GriefShare
Thursdays, August 29 - December 5, 2024 | 7-8:30pm |  Led by Patricia Mira and Mark Sentovich | Workbook: $20

Our GriefShare group meets weekly to help you face your challenges and move towards rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has 3 distinct elements: watching a video session that contains experts in grief and individuals who have experienced loss; a brief discussion time related to the video topic; and use of your participant guidebook during session and throughout the week (brief studies for personal reflection). You do not need to walk alone on your journey from mourning to joy. We hope you will join us.

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DivorceCare

Sundays, September 8 - December 1, 2024 | 9am – 10:30am | Led by Genevieve LoCicero | Workbook: $20

Many people would tell you that separation and divorce are some of the most painful experiences they have ever faced. It is a confusing time when you may feel isolated and have a lot of questions about issues you have never faced before—the emotional damage cuts to the soul. True healing for this kind of pain can only come from God's presence in the life of the person experiencing it. The DivorceCare group is Christ-centered and meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move towards rebuilding your life. Each DivorceCare session has 3 distinct elements: watching a 40-minute DVD video where top experts speak on the subject of divorce and separation. After viewing the video, group participants will spend time in a group discussing what was presented in the video and also sharing what is going on in their lives. We also use a participant guidebook during sessions and from home throughout the week to complete brief topic-related studies.

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Emotionally Healthy Relationships
Sundays, September 8 - November 3, 2024 | 10:30am-noon | Led by Genevieve LoCicero | Workbook: $25

This group is designed to help individuals develop mature, loving relationships with others by providing practical tools and skills and growing as a followers of Jesus. You will learn to directly address core biblical principles to guide you and others into an experience of discipleship that will deeply change your life. It also emphasizes stillness, silence, and Scripture, and includes video, discussion, workbook, and between sessions practicing daily devotions focus on themes contained in the course. 

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Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at the Table
Thursdays, September 5 - October 10, 2024 | 7pm – 8:30pm | Led by Genevieve LoCicero | Workbook: $10

We’ve all been in circumstances that cause our minds to spin out of control with thoughts that are unproductive, destructive, and harmful. During these moments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder why we keep repeating the same mistakes. We need to recognize these thoughts are not of God but from a lurking enemy—an enemy who seizes every opportunity to lie his way into our minds and claim control over our lives. In this Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table video-based Bible study, based on King David’s famous words in Psalm 23, pastor and author Louie Giglio offers biblical insight on how to win the battle of your mind!

All spots for this class have been filled. Please check back for future offerings.