Small Groups
Below is a list of our small groups we have to offer at Celina First. We encourage you to get yourself plugged into one of these groups!
Seekers
Level: 101/201 - Everyone
When: Begins September 4th 2011 (Sunday mornings) Where: Room 106 Study the topic of wisdom by looking at the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Matthew Book of Daniel
Level: 101/201 - Everyone
When: Begins September 18th (Sunday mornings) Where: Room 301 and 301 Study chapter by chapter the Old Testament book of Daniel. Special emphasis will be given tot he prophecy chapters Facilitator: Dan Hellwarth Beacon/I Do's
Level: 101/201 -
When: Begins September 4th (Sunday mornings) Where: Room 103 Study the topic of wisdom by looking at the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Matthew Facilitators: Martin Krick, Shawn Morris, and Bobbi Stoner. Marriage
Level: 101/201 - Everyone
When: Begins February 1st 6:30-7:30 Where: Room 103 "This is an opportunity to learn about your marriage, share with others and at the same time put into practice the principles laid out in the CD by Jimmie Evans "Marriage on the Rock". Anyone single or married will benefit from this class. Facilitator: Bobbi Stoner Ladies Faith & Fitness
Level: 101/201 - Ladies only
When: Beginning February 1st 6:30-7:30 Where: Fellowship Hall What you need is more...Physical Fitness or Spiritual Strength? What if you could get BOTH --- at the same time! This program is geared for a beginner's level, but an intermediate level person can still get a beneficial workout. Plan to reach your healthy goals and draw closer to God in the process. Facilitator: Nancy VanderHorst Young Married
Level: 101/201 - Married seven years or less
When:Saturday Evenings Where: Jared and Betsy Rolfes' Home Various biblical topics are discussed in an informal setting. Random Groups
Level: 101/201 - Everyone
When:2nd and 4th Sunday evenings @ 7 Where: Various Homes The groups consist of all ages and tend to emphasize connecting with other about life. Facilitators: Shared among Group | Ladies Bible Study
Level: 101/201 Ladies
When: TUESDAY MORNINGS 9:00 - 10:00 begins September 6th Where: Room 106 A study in Matthew beginning with Chapter 12 entitled: Being Discipled by Jesus. Facilitator: Doris Marbaugh Ladies Bible Study
Level: 101/201 Ladies
When: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 8:45 - 10:15 Begins September 28th Where: Room 106 You can know the freedom of a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. In "Living Beyond Yourself", Beth Moore leads an in-depth study of the fruit of the Spirit. Facilitator: Paulette Strine CGWM
Level: 101/201 Ladies
When: 1st Tuesday Evening of each month @ 7pm Where: Fellowship Hall Missions oriented group - both home and global Facilitator: Deanna Miller Experiencing God
Level: 101/201 - Everyone
When: Begins February 1st 6:30-7:30 Where: Room 301-302 This Bible Study is based on the Experiencing God book. Through examination of biblical and contemporary illustrations, participants will understand and apply seven realities of experiencing God. Facilitator: Roy Pifer Seeking God in Community
Level: 101/201 - Everyone
When: Beginning February 1st 6:30-7:30 Where: Room 106 This group will use various materials to learn about the practical realities of growing closer to God within the Christian community and world. This group is open to all, but designed for those who are seeking a closer relationship with God, fellow Christians and all those in their life. Learn how to better experience God's uplifting love and Christian fellowship. Facilitator: Shawn and Shelly Morris Living Beyond Yourself Part II
Level: 101/201 Ladies
When: Beginning February 1st 6:30-7:30 Where: Room 105 You can know the freedom of a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. In "Living Beyond Yourself", Beth Moore leads an in-depth study of the fruit of the Spirit...Living proof that the Spirit of God dwells in us. Facilitator: Paulette Strine Men's Auto MaintenanceLevel: 101/201 - Men
When: Saturday mornings from 8:00-9:15 Where: Piper Trucking After a 15 minutes devotional, men will work in small teams on vehicles doing small maintenance like oil changes, brake installs, fluid fills, etc. for those who cannot afford or are not able to do it themselves. |
Church History
Level: 101/201 Everyone
Where: Sanctuary
This class is an exploration of sixteenth century Reformers and the Bible
verses that motivated them. What issues - particularly concerning debates
about salvation - caused the Western Church to splinter into many different
denominations? What caused Luther and Zwingli to branch off from Roman
Catholicism? What were the ideas of the early Anabaptists, and how were
they persecuted? How did the followers of calvin clash with rthose of Arminius?
What role did Henry's six wives play in the Protestant Reformation in England?
What does all of this have to do with us and the variety of churches we see
around us?
Facilitators: Dr. Dane Daniel and Pastor Bruce
Where: Sanctuary
This class is an exploration of sixteenth century Reformers and the Bible
verses that motivated them. What issues - particularly concerning debates
about salvation - caused the Western Church to splinter into many different
denominations? What caused Luther and Zwingli to branch off from Roman
Catholicism? What were the ideas of the early Anabaptists, and how were
they persecuted? How did the followers of calvin clash with rthose of Arminius?
What role did Henry's six wives play in the Protestant Reformation in England?
What does all of this have to do with us and the variety of churches we see
around us?
Facilitators: Dr. Dane Daniel and Pastor Bruce
Financial Management
Level: 101/201 Everyone
Where: Room 106
The Bible is, indeed a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only
is it practical, but you willlearn the profound impact that managing money
has on your relationship with God.
Facilitator: Randy Dammeyer
Where: Room 106
The Bible is, indeed a blueprint for managing your finances. Not only
is it practical, but you willlearn the profound impact that managing money
has on your relationship with God.
Facilitator: Randy Dammeyer
Men's Faith and Fitness
Level: 101/201 -0 Men limit to 6
When: Monday evening 6:00-7:15
Where: Muscle Heads Gym - Celina
After a short meditation, this group will meet weekly to work on muscle
toning and cardio balance through weight training and cardiovascular
exercises. Special attention will be given to muscle groups. Caution - not for the beginner.
Facilitator: Eric Baltzell
When: Monday evening 6:00-7:15
Where: Muscle Heads Gym - Celina
After a short meditation, this group will meet weekly to work on muscle
toning and cardio balance through weight training and cardiovascular
exercises. Special attention will be given to muscle groups. Caution - not for the beginner.
Facilitator: Eric Baltzell