Coming Home to Jesus

A Study of Luke for Wise Women
written by Kay Daigle and taught by Heather Goodman —

Through the eyes of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Luke unfolds the drama of Jesus’ mission from Galilee to Jerusalem. He gives special attention to the disenfranchised and disillusioned, showing God’s compassion for the misfit and forgotten. His book is full of infectious joy and celebration that spreads to the hurting and lost.

As we walk with Jesus on his journey, we’ll learn how God empowers us to minister to our families, coworkers, community, and church through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. The study includes weekly Bible study assignments, live teaching by Heather Goodman, as well as great discussion. The study will prepare our hearts for Holy Week with a fresh view of Jesus’ life. Heather Goodman is a talented writer, teacher and mom. She will bring fresh insights into the life of Christ.

• Wednesdays, January 11 to April 4, 10 a.m. – Noon
  (does not meet February 22 or March 7)
• Online Registration
• Cost: $20
• Childcare available by reservation

Jesus, The One & Only

Video Study by Beth Moore —

Become a part of this 11-week women’s Bible study of the life of Jesus based on the book of Luke. Come along with Beth Moore on a life-changing journey that will lead you through the hills of Galilee with the Teacher, across the lake with the Master, and finally, on the road toward the cross with the Savior. Get to know Jesus intimately…as though you had walked with Him during His days of earthly ministry.

This in-depth Bible study includes weekly personal assignments and video sessions taped on location in Jerusalem and throughout Israel. You will complete the study right before Holy Week.

• Mondays, January 9 – March 26, 7-9 p.m.
  (does not meet March 5)
• Fellowship Hall
• Cost: $20
• Online Registration
• Childcare available by reservation

The Promise of Power

On a mountaintop, the disciples came face to face with the resurrected Christ. Having all power and authority, He gave them a final command that would remain in place until He came again in glory: “Go and make disciples!” Yet, even with this direct command, these men were not ready. They lacked something vital. They needed the absolute power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus told them to go and wait for the moment when the Holy Spirit would fall upon them, fill them and empower them to live out the Great Commission to make disciples.

Our On Point study this spring is about the coming of the Holy Spirit and the unbelievable impact He had on the early church and the spread of the Gospel. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit that God took a few untrained, unknown men and transformed history and the world. We know that the same power and presence working in the early church to revolutionize them is available and necessary to continue that work today.

Discover the great Promise of Power that changed the world…and can turn your world upside down.

It is likely the oldest book in the Scripture. It contains some of the most beautiful poetry in the Scripture. It paints one of the most terrible pictures of despair and hurt in the Scripture. It raises questions about God’s goodness and the devil’s power. It offers a glimpse into the very heart of God Himself.

All that in one book!

Over a four-week period, we will dig deep into the amazing, often misunderstood and thoroughly inspiring book of Job. Join us to discover much about ourselves, about our world and what it means to be a genuine follower of Jesus Christ.

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The spring course begins on Monday, January 16, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Adult Education Building, Room 200. For more information contact Fr. Jeff Rawn.

Information Sessions:

• Monday, January 16 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, January 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Regular Schedule

• January 30 – April 23 at 7 p.m.
  (except February 27 and April 2)

Members will rotate hosting the meeting in their house or apartment on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for food, fellowship, Bible study and prayer. We’ll also adopt a service project and volunteer in the community three times per year.

The Small Group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the following dates in Spring 2012:

• Saturday, February 11: Kickoff Brunch
• Tuesday, February 28
• Tuesday, March 13
• Tuesday, March 27
• Tuesday, April 10
• Tuesday, April 24
• Tuesday, May 8: Summer Party

For more information or to join, please contact Melissa Smrekar at 214-291-5038.

Related

• Moms ’n More
• Women’s Bible Studies
• On Point Men’s Study: The Promise of Power
• 360º Sunday Study: Book of Job
• High School Bible Study

Beginning in September, we meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month through May, from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Participants are seated at tables with women in similar life stages and circumstances, or who have children of similar ages. Simultaneously, an outstanding children’s program is provided on a space-available basis.

Scripture tells us to be a sweet aroma for Christ. Join us this fall as we look at heaven and examine what fragrance our lives and homes exude. Some say that you can be so heavenly-minded that you are of no earthly good, but we believe becoming heavenly mindful enhances our lives and draws others to God. Does your fragrance attract others? Join us as we learn to apply Heaven scent.

For more information, contact Debi Newman at 214-291-5071.

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Related

• On Point Men’s Study: The Promise of Power
• 360º Sunday Study: Book of Job
• Women’s Bible Studies
• DivorceCare
• Small Group for Women in their 20s

We were pretty new to Christ Church when we joined our small group. Having come from another denomination, we had a lot to learn and were really seeking to “plug in” and become a real part of the fellowship. God has a way of bringing people into your life for a purpose, and I am amazed at the group we found and how God has used them in our lives.

It was only a short time after joining this group that we realized how very much in common we had with them. Not only were we all close to the same age and in, or soon to be in the empty nester stage – but we all faced similar challenges and struggles in life as parents for which we were able to gain new perspective, no longer feeling like we were alone in these struggles.

The friendships have become those we treasure most, and we look forward to each and every time we meet.  There is nothing we would not do for these friends in our group, and we know there is nothing they would not do for us. They have shared with us and prayed with us – and this continues to be a priority and a great blessing in our lives.

— Jim and Karen Harbor

Our small group is not just a collection of folks that meet every so often but it is a family, not just on this earth but we will be a family for eternity. We truly love and care about one another. When one hurts we all hurt. When one rejoices, we all rejoice.

Personally, I do not know how people make it through the trials and tribulations without the comfort (compassion in action) of folks who share their faith, their love and their lives with one another. Jesus called us to be in communion with one another and small group is the epitome of that call.

Honestly, my small group changed my life. Those folks are the most sincere and loving people I have ever met.

— Carol Hinson

Rick and I joined a small group several years ago. We meet every 2 weeks and our evenings consist of fellowship time, Bible study and prayer. I just love our group! Each and every one of us over the years has had a need for our small group to come alongside of us for support and prayer.

Two years ago when I was diagnosed with cancer, and proceeded to have 6 surgeries and chemo during the course of the next year, our small group was such a gift. Meals were brought in daily, cards and flowers would show up on our doorstep, My family was being prayed for 24/7. They would consistently check in with not only me, but with my husband Rick who was dealing with all that goes with being the husband of a wife with cancer. They wrapped their arms around us and loved us just like family. They were Jesus with skin on for us.

Rick and I will always be grateful for this special group of people.

— Karen Giardina

Our group started meeting in 1991 and we have met weekly ever since. We are closer to Christ and becoming more Bible literate (or at least more literate than I ever imagined I would be) because of this group.

Some members have come and gone over the years but our core group has remained steadfast and it all serves to make it feel like family. Our immediate families live out of the area so these are the folks that we share everything with…from the Word to a meal to a loss of a loved one to our children’s weddings and grandchildren. They have even tromped through the mud to water flowers on the back porch while we are on vacation!

In short, I can’t fathom what our life might be like without these followers to help us along. Make no mistake, we initially went to small group when it was being led by friends of ours in an effort to not hurt feelings and the rest is history!

— Elaine Wilson

More Information

If you’re ready to connect with a small group, use this Contact Form, or contact Fr. Jason Bowman at 214-291-5035.