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Small Groups

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(a taste...not a commitment)

Sun., August 24 at

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SUMMER 2014

Classes will begin on Thursday, September 5, 2014!

Watch the weekly bulletins and eNews for more info.

Questions?

Contact Dorothy Miller at dorothym@woodschapelchurch.org

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Green Bananas: Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge Led by John Clark & Vanessa Shaw-Potter in Room 306 Reading the Gospels without knowing the personality of Jesus is like watching TV without the sound. Discover His true character and see Jesus burst forth with color and brilliance like fireworks! Ongoing group. Jump in anytime! Beyond the Broken Heart by Julie Yarbrough Led by Cindy Strahm & Len Bennett in Room 311 Are you experiencing personal loss, grief, or know others who are in such a season of life? To survive and move forward, those who grieve must find answers. One breath at a time, we will learn to walk together. NEW! Begins Aug. 3. Ladies’ Study Group: You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado Led by Gina Kennedy & Irene Price in Room 312 Join the Ladies’ study group as they dig deeper into this insightful study by Max Lucado. The story of Joseph's life didn't end in the pit and neither does yours. Ongoing group. Jump in anytime! More Than A Carpenter by Josh McDowell Led by Steve Lane in Room 305 Arguments for faith from a skeptic turned believer. Whether you are a longtime Christian or not sure about what you believe, you will be impacted by the book "More than a Carpenter". Join us in learning to give an answer to the world concerning Jesus. NEW! Begins June 1.

Pathways: Meeting the Spirit by Douglas Connelly Led by Don and Joyce Kronmueller in Room 310 The Spirit of God is eager to work in your life and draw you to God. These studies cover the specific aspects of the Spirit. NEW! Begins June 1.

Contemporary Believers: Heaven & Hell: Are They Real? by Christopher Hudson Led by Russ Cline in the Lecture Hall (Room 330) Many questions are answered regarding these two mysterious places using scripture, quotes and insights from trusted authors like Billy Graham, Randy Alcorn, C.S. Lewis and more. Come get answers from the Bible about these intriguing subjects that will one day affect us all. NEW! Begins June 1.

Through the New Testament Led by John and Valerie Sherley in Room 310 You will enjoy and appreciate writings of the New Testament in this group study experience. Great discussion and insight, sharing and listening, questioning and understanding. Ongoing group. Jump in anytime! Seekers of the Word: Studying the Books of 1 & 2 Samuel Led by Bill Carpenter in Room 311 1 Samuel is a book of great beginnings and tragic endings through the stories of Eli, Samuel, Saul and David. 1 Samuel records the life of Samuel, Israel's last Judge; the reign and decline of Saul; and the choice and preparation of David, Israel's greatest king. Ongoing group. Jump in anytime!

The Orthodox Heretic and Other Impossible Tales by Peter Rollins Led by John Clark in Room 305 With an uncompromising critique of religion, while often unsettling, is infused with a deep and abiding love for what it means to genuinely follow Christ. Do you have an appetite for discussion and thinking that may challenge and expand your imagination for following Christ and serving others? Jump in now…this ongoing discussion is new every week. Ongoing Group. Jump in anytime! Keeping God Real Led by Terry McCarty in Room 303 Straight talk about tangible faith. A group of men discussing life issues in the light of Scripture with other men walking similar paths. There is no book to read and discussion is voluntary. Ongoing Group. Jump in anytime! Compelling Reasons for Faith: Evidence for God by Michael Licona and William A. Dembski Led by Kirk Doan in Room 301 In Evidence for God, leading apologists provide compelling arguments that address the most pressing questions of the day about God, science, Jesus, the Bible, and more. Is Jesus really the only way to God? What about those who have never heard the gospel? Ongoing group. Jump in anytime! The Four Seasons of Marriage by Gary Chapman Led by Dani and Rich Carroll in Room 306 Summer, winter, spring, fall - which season of marriage are you in? Looking at relationships in terms of passages of the heart, Chapman guides couples through the joys, struggles, and changes that can come at any point during their lifelong journey. Ongoing group. Jump in anytime OR join us in July for Stuck.

Stuck by Jennie Allen Led by Dani and Rich Carroll in Room 306 So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. God has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us. NEW! Begins July 6.

Women's Summer Small Group: I Quit by Geri Scazzero Led by Karen Schuler on Tuesdays at either 9 a.m. in Rooms 305/306 OR at 7 p.m. in Rooms 305/306 Choose the time that works best with your summer schedule. Geri Scazzero discovered real life and joy with Christ begins when we stop pretending everything is fine. Summoning the courage to quit that which does not belong to Jesus’ kingdom launches you on a powerful journey – one that will change you and everyone around you! NEW! Begins June 17. Painful...Reading the Bible with Third World Eyes by Robert McAfee Brown Led by Bill Carpenter on Wed. nights in Room 306 at 6:30 p.m. How do Christians who live in poverty and powerlessness, interpret the Bible. Reading the Bible through a different lens, we can learn more about other cultures as well as gain a new understanding of the biblical message. NEW! Begins July 9.

sunday groups @ 9:05 am sunday groups @ 10:10 am

sunday groups @ 10:10 am

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sunday groups @ 9:05 am sunday groups @ 10:10 am

weekday groups

Questions on Small Groups? Contact Karen Schuler,

Director of Connecting & Small Groups, at karens@woodschapelchurch.org.