What Are Small Groups?
Small Groups at Crossroads provide a community-like atmosphere where you can learn about God while getting to know others. We grow in the knowledge of Jesus and encourage each other to live it out. Small groups are offered for the Fall and Spring semesters with a church-wide small group at the beginning of the year. Our offerings include such topics as worldview, marriage, family, parenting, finances, prayer, leadership, etc.
Our Fall semester offerings are listed below.
Sunday
The Holy Spirit is often the least understood—and most ignored—person of the Trinity. Who is he? What is his mission? And how is he involved in your life? John Bevere’s interactive study reveals the personality of the Spirit, his language, three levels of relationship with him, and more. Includes daily devotions and discussion questions. Our Sunday morning men’s group is ongoing; however, this specific study begins Sunday, September 19th at 8am in the River Room. Cost of Study Materials: $10
Monday
FERNE SIGRIST
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: video seminar, group discussion, personal reflection. Our morning 13-week fall session begins, Monday, September 20th at 9:30am.
LORI IGNATOWSKI
It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements: video seminar, group discussion, personal reflection. Our evening 13-week fall session begins, Monday, September 20th at 7pm.
KEITH & SUSAN BUCK
Bible study doesn’t have to be boring. H2O is a powerful group-oriented DVD experience designed to create a safe atmosphere where people are comfortable considering the person of Jesus Christ. Learn who Jesus is and how He can quench the thirst we’ve been trying to fill with the temporary things of the world. This 7-week begins Monday, September 13th at 6:30pm. Keith and Susan Buck host this course at their home (698 Jewett Holmwood Road, E. Aurora).
Tuesday
BILL & EMILY MARSHALL, SHAWN & AIKA CLAYBOLT
The world is filled with information and competing ideas. Many voices, web pages and books claim to have the truth that people should follow, but they cannot all be true. The Bible claims to be true and says that only God’s words will last forever. This 10-week course presents evidence that the Bible is true and is the only book fully worthy of our trust. The teaching style is interactive so participants can ask questions each week. Tis course begins Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30pm. Childcare on request.
GREG & KAREN CORRAL
Spiritual Development is a dynamic time that is set aside for personal growth and intimacy with God. Experienced and knowledgeable teachers lead a 7-week course encouraging, equipping and challenging you to grow in Christ. Topics include: The Old Covenant, The New Covenant, Salvation, The Holy Spirit, Life Together, Hearing the Voice of God and Prayer. Classes begin Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30pm. Childcare on request.
TONY LAMANNA
This study focuses on Matthew 24-25 (“Olivet Discourse”), the book of Daniel, and the Book of Revelation. This topic can be emotional for many; therefore, no particular singular view will be presented. Our prayer is that we will not be like the Pharisees who Christ admonished for not knowing the time of His return, but that we will become like the Berean’s, who with great eagerness, would welcome the study of the Blessed Hope. For in this day this age that we’re in, it is more important than ever to know and understand the return of Jesus Christ. This 6-week study begins Tuesday, September 28th at 6:30pm.
Wednesday
DONNA ANDREWS, LINDSAY CREELEY
Join Priscilla Shirer in a 7-session video bible study on the life of Elijah. In this faith-building study, you’ll discover how Elijah’s obedience to God kept him anchored, sharpened his faith, broadened his impact, and invited heaven’s fire to fall. God is also working in your life today to fashion a fiery, bold faith that will empower you to share the hope of Christ with your family, friends, co-workers, and community. This women’s morning study begins Wednesday, September 22nd at 9:30am. Childcare on request. Cost of Study Materials: $17
MICHELLE BECKER, TAMMY CASTELLANA
If you enjoyed the War Room movie and want to understand more about the ways Miss Clara and Elizabeth Jordan prayed, Battle Plan for Prayer will equip you to develop your own prayer strategy being specific, intentional, and strategic in your prayer life. Be guided scripturally through the fundamentals of how effective prayer works and be inspired towards a closer, more intimate relationship with God. Learn to journal and write specific prayers for every area of your life and discover the power of prayer within the context of a small group and develop a strategy to battle the REAL enemy through prayer. Study Workbook (approx. $15) can be ordered through Lifeway.com, Amazon.com, Thriftbooks.com or Christianbook.com. We will be also take content from the Battle Plan for Prayer book (also found on these sites). It is not necessary to purchase, but excellent read. This Zoom Study begins Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30pm.
Thursday
BILL & LINDA SEIPEL
Bible study doesn’t have to be boring. H2O is a powerful group-oriented DVD experience designed to create a safe atmosphere where people are comfortable considering the person of Jesus Christ. Learn who Jesus is and how He can quench the thirst we’ve been trying to fill with the temporary things of the world. This 7-week begins Thursday, September 23rd at 6pm (Dinner provided). Bill & Linda Seipel host this course at their home (169 Bullis Road, Cowlesville).
Friday
KELLY LORENZO
If ever there was a time for women to be armed, it’s now. It’s time for women to become the warrior/hero God created them to be and stand – courageous, discerning, forgiving and wise. Pick up your sword and be a warrior/hero. Lisa Bevere’s Girls with Swords: How to Carry Your Cross Like a Hero is a passionate call for Christian women to effectively “wield the sword“ of their God-given feminine strength against any evil that threatens them and those they love. This 8-week women’s study begins Friday, September 24th at 6:30pm. Cost of Study Materials: $28
RON & LORETTA FOLKMAN, PAUL & SUE KOWALCZYK
Many Christians view the Old Testament as just a collection of stories and out-of-date teachings. But the truth is, every page of the Old Testament reveals the divine mysteries of Jesus. This study will help you understand that the Bible fits together as a whole to offer the complete picture of Jesus. We will study together to see Jesus on every page from Genesis to Revelation. We will use a DVD study by Rabbi Jason Sobel and a DVD by Amir Tsarfati. Bring your Bible and we will study the Scriptures together for 6 weeks beginning Friday, September 24th from 7pm – 8:30pm in the Hope Café. Cost of Study Materials: $13 (not required)
