We Grow:

It is important we grow in our relationship with God and each other.  
At Encounters, we take a holistic approach to growth by offering a
variety of Bible studies, recovery groups, step studies, and life skills classes.  

Main Campus (4101 Highway 73):

*Click here for information regarding learning opportunities available at our
parent church, United Methodist Temple.

Aldersgate Trinity Campus (3600 Memorial):

Our holistic approach to ministry here at Encounters (an Outreach of the United
Methodist Temple) causes us to look towards growth in every area of our lives. 
This means that throughout the year, we offer a wide variety of other classes
and learning opportunities.  Take a look at what is being offered in the year to
come:

Midweek Encounters
This group takes a look at the 12 steps from the perspective of the Bible
(Thursdays with dinner at 6 pm and study at 6:30 pm).

No Fear - Computer Classes

 

Through our partnership with Mustard Seed Ministries of Tyler, we are able to
offer free beginning and intermediate computer training classes.  Our beginning
classes offer an opportunity to learn basic computer operation, Microsoft Word,
internet usage and safety, and how to work with peripherals (digital cameras,
phones, flash drives, etc.).  Our intermediate class takes a deeper look at Microsoft
Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

All of our computer classes are free of charge and take place at our Aldersgate
Trinity campus.  Beginning classes are offered on Wednesdays from
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Intermediate classes are offered on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. 
Each class runs for 4 weeks and you are welcome to repeat as many times as you
like.

To reserve your place, please contact Kelly at the Aldersgate Trinity campus office
by calling (409) 985-8861.

Christian Women's Job Corps (C.W.J.C.)

Through our partnership with New Beginnings Ministries, we are able to offer an
opportunity for women to move from dependency to self-sufficiency.  C.W.J.C.
offers classes in life skills, Bible study, computer training, finances, life enrichment,
resume writing and more choices in a diverse curriculum.

C.W.J.C. is currently underway with its spring sessions (it is never too late to start!)
and will be offering summer and fall sessions as well.  The current classes are meeting
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at our
Aldersgate Trinity campus.  

All classes offer a meal and have child care available upon request.  For more info
or to register for one of these classes, please contact Kelly in the Aldersgate Trinity
office (409-985-8861).

Christian Men's Job Corps (C.M.J.C.)

Also available because of our partnership with New Beginnings Ministries, we are
able to offer this opportunity for men.  This course is designed to teach life skills,
resume writing, what employers want in an employee, leadership skills, anger
management, Bible study, finances, and computer skills all through a needs
assessment class to facilitate life enrichment.

C.M.J.C. will be offers classes that run concurrently with C.W.J.C. here at our Aldersgate
Trinity campus.  

The Port Arthur Group of Alcoholics Anonymous  

This group hosts 21 meetings a week (9 am, Noon, and 8 pm Monday through
Saturday and 9 am, 4 pm, and 8 pm on Sundays)

Keep checking back for additional opportunities throughout the year.  If you
would like more information regarding these opportunities, please contact the
church offices at either (409) 962-5762 or (409) 985-8861.