North Central Christian Church

Study Groups

Adult Study Groups Celebration Class Meets in Portable Room Six at 10:30 AM Studying: Sinning Like a Christian: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins.  Author Will Willamon will help the group take an unflinching look at and talk about the meaning and substance of sin.  Outreach & Fellowship: email prayer list for class, monthly socials, men’s monthly breakfast, women’s monthly dinner, lunch after class most Sundays. Contacts: Gene Zimmerman 1-830-438-6695, Gail Taylor 696-1961 Seekers Class Meets in the Learning Ctr. at 10:30 AM Studying: Joseph: How God Builds Character.  As we read and discuss Joseph’s story together , we will find our own individual and community places in the journey to seeing God’s dreams fulfilled in and through us.  Class Focus: group discussions and applying matters of faith and spiritual growth to everyday life. We enjoy getting together at homes and local burger joints every couple of months. New friends always welcome! Contact: David Sanders 210-828-5285, Peggy Bartholomew 210-522-0102 Sonshine Class         Meets in the Learning Ctr. at 10:30 AM Studying: James Moore’s latest book, Faith is the Answer, But What Are the Questions?  And how do we respond to them honestly, creatively, and redemptively? This is the adventure before us this fall season.  So join us as we deal with important stuff! Identification & Fellowship: Sonshine class is made up of both couples and singles across a wide age range. Together we engage in lively discussion and interact on both biblical study and practical life implementation. Seasonal fellowship opportunities are planned on occasion. Contact: Randy Myers 210-507-5037, Harry Truman 830-980-7639, Bruce Leighton 210-490-5683  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Teen Studies High School—meets in the portable building room five at 9:00 AM This fall we will be talking about how our faith intersects life, and vice versa.  Every week will look at a different story in the Bible to begin our time of activity and conversation.  Discussion is lively and friendships strengthened. Leaders: Roxy Vasquez Middle School—meets in the portable building room five at 10:30 AM An active group that enjoys sharing and studying together, as well as doing service projects for the church and neighborhood.  Leader: Marlee Perez  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   KID CONNECTION Each Sunday morning our children’s ministry uses a comprehensive curriculum entitled FaithWeaver.  Whether the children are in Kid’s Worship, Sunday School, or loving childcare they will be growing their knowledge of God and God’s love for them, and for all the world.  The Bible will come to life for God’s young children each Sunday. Infants to 18 months receive loving childcare and experience God’s story through age appropriate learning, music, and stimulation each Sunday from 9:00 to 11:30 AM These little ones meet in the Learning Center (right hallway).   Coordinator: Jackie Bukowski. Toddlers 18 months to 36 months meet each week from 9:00 to 11:30 AM in the Learning Center (right hallway).  Loving teachers encourage the children to explore and learn with developmentally appropriate activities.  A special story time sharing God’s love in a caring and unique way is the highlight!  Coordinator: Jackie Bukowski.     3’s, 4’s, and young 5 yr olds meet each week from 9:00  to 11:30 AM in the Learning Center.  Loving leaders share play time and learning experiences that build faith and help increase the child’s knowledge of and love for God.  Stories, music, games, and life lessons are all apart of each Sunday. Coordinators: Janie Rodriguez and Miriam Moreno ·       Kindergarten through 2nd grades (9:00 – 11:30 AM) From 9:00 – 10:00 AM Kid’s Worship happens in the Learning Center.  Stories, Music, Prayer, and Faith Building take place as the children worship together in an age appropriate, creative setting each Sunday.  A team of adults rotate leadership weekly.  From 10:30 – 11:30 AM the K through 2nd graders transition into a time of Sunday School.  During this hour the children will use the story from Kid’s Worship to explore the Bible, share learning experiences that build faith, and grow their individual knowledge of and love for God.  Teacher: Lauren Cook 3rd – 5th grades meet for Sunday School from 10:30 – 11:30 AM.  Together they explore a great story of faith from the Bible, experience fun and mind-bending activities, grow friendships, and increase their knowledge of and love for God.  Teachers: Elaine Cain and Michelle Glascock

Week Night  Home Bible Study As a compliment to the Sunday study groups on North Central's campus, we offer a chapter-by-chapter Bible Study in the home of Tom and Berniece Reed on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. This study offers participants the opportunity to discuss the scriptures in a relaxed setting and obtain the benefit of each individual's insight and experience, led by Tom, an elder in the church. Additionally we use the understanding of the text provided by a study guide written by biblical scholars. Participants are welcome to read the background material and answer some of the questions in the study guide prior to attending, but that is not required to be part of the discussion.  Another benefit of this study group is the opportunity to develop and grow friendships with others from the church in a small group setting. Snacks before and after the study time help facilitate the fellowship aspect.  At the conclusion of each study time, we share prayer requests that Berniece then emails out to the attendees for use during the week.  Currently the group is studying the Gospel of Matthew and using a study guide published by NavPress. Whether you're just starting on your spiritual journey or are far down the road, you'll find something worthwhile in the study and feel welcomed by the participants.  For more information, call Tom or Berniece Reed at 830-980-3967.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Women’s Bible Study Thursday is Women’s study day for North Central Christian Church.  Each week during the fall season women will gather for fellowship, spiritual growth, and the opportunity to reach out together and make a difference around the church, the community, and the world.  The fall study topic will be an intriguing new book by author and biblical scholar, Carolyn Custis James.  The book, The Gospel of Ruth, is about courage, equality, and partnership in spreading the Gospel message of love and hope to a world that is hungry to see.  The study will begin on September 11, 2008 and continue through the first Thursday of December, 2008.  But you are welcome to come to any of the group gatherings on any Thursday.  New friends are always welcome! ·         7:00 AM at the home of Karen Reaves (14134 Oakland Mills) ·         10:30 AM in room #5 on the NCCC Campus (childcare is available) ·         6:30 PM at the NCCC Learning Ctr. (childcare is available) Contact: Rev. Polly Morrison polly@northccc.org or 210-481-3083