Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Weekday Growth Groups


Tuesday Nights:

9: “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream”—(September 21st-November 30th)

Pastor Sean and Dawn will lead this home Bible study small group which will focus on reading the book “Radical” by David Platt where he challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He urges you to join the Radical Experiment—a one year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the good news of Jesus.

Cost of the book: $10

Group Leader: Pastor Sean and Dawn

Time and Place: Roger and Kim Lambrechts’ House, 6:30-8:30 PM, Tuesday nights, starting September 21st)

Tuesday Nights: (continued)

10: “Proclaim: Joining God in the Unstoppable Spread of the Gospel” –(September 14th-November 9th)

Want to share your faith buy don’t know how? The Proclaim course is a DVD-based evangelism class designed to help everyday Christians like you grow in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Through seven sessions you’ll discover how to communicate the gospel more clearly and how to trust God more fully in evangelism.

Cost: $12 for manual

Group Leader: Bryan and Stephanie Weatherill

Time and Place: Weatherill and Dubs residences (alternating every other week), 6:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday Morning:

11: Tuesday Morning Men’s Study led by Pastor Sean (6:00 AM at the church) –Starts September 21st

“You Can Change: God’s Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions

A practical, interactive, and solidly biblical book designed to help Christians in all stages of life to find victory over sin by focusing on what God has already done in us. It’s about heart change, not behavior change.

Cost of Book: $11

Wednesday Nights:

(September 8th-December 8th) 6:30-8:00 PM

12: “Proclaim: Joining God in the Unstoppable Spread of the Gospel” –(September 14th-November 9th)

Want to share your faith buy don’t know how? The Proclaim course is a DVD-based evangelism class designed to help everyday Christians like you grow in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Through seven sessions you’ll discover how to communicate the gospel more clearly and how to trust God more fully in evangelism.

Cost: $12 for manual

Group Leader: Kent and Rachel McDowell

Time and Place: Brent and Cindy Carey’s residence

13: Anne Graham Lotz’ “The Vision Of His Glory: Finding Hope Through The Revelation Of Jesus Christ”

All who feel depressed, deluded or discouraged can find hope in all life’s difficult situations. With skilled teaching, an inspiring sense of wonder, practical insight, and heart-touching parables, Anne Graham Lotz brings clarity and understanding to the glorious pageantry and awesome imagery of the book of Revelation. Sharing her passion for God’s Word, she leads the reader step by step through John’s glorious, eyewitness account of God’s plan for our future.

Group Leader: Dawn Cole

Time and Place: 6:30-8:00 PM, Room A5

Cost: Member Book $12

14: Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University”

FPU is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. You’ll meet with your class each week to watch the video lesson and participate in the discussion and accountability groups that will change your whole attitude about money!

Cost: $95

Group Leader: Mike Lauer

Time and Place: 6:30-8:00 PM, Room A1

15:  Hot Topics Facing Christians in Today’s World

Pastor Sean will help us navigate through some minefields that Christians are facing in today’s crazy world. W will cover the following issues:

  • Is Hell Real and Forever?
  • What does the Bible really say about Homosexuality?
  • What about those who have never heard the gospel?
  • Is Jesus the Only way to God?
  • How could a good God allow evil and suffering?
  • Haven’t evolution and science disproved Christianity?
  • You can’t take the Bible literally

And many, many more….

Group Leader: Pastor Sean

Time and Place: 6:30-8:00 PM, Sanctuary

Weekday Women’s Bible Study: (Thursday morning)

16: Galatians:  (Starting September 9th)

Galatians is Paul’s fervent defense of the gospel. We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Our women will study how the gospel affects our daily lives as they are challenged to walk in step with the Spirit and bear His fruit in their lives.

Group Leader: Shawna Bell

Time and Place: Thursday 9:00-11:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall

Cost: FREE!! We will only be using our Bibles

Saturday Evening Small Group:

17: Gary Chapman’s “A Couples’ Guide to a Growing Marriage” (September 11th-December 4th)

“This study can be a doorway to a deper relationship with God and your spouse. Learn how to share your life more fully with God and more deeply with your spouse. In short, you will discover the “joy potential” in your marriage and your “ministry potential” for God.”

Group Leader: Mike and Amy Stephens

Time and Place: House TBD, 7:00-9:00 PM, Saturday

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