Adult Small Groups Schedule

Discovery

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Oct 4 – We will complete our study of Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Every Day of Your Life by M.J. Ryan. This book shares how you can take the time to thrive in your life. Taking care of your emotional health can be hard when there are other commitments to worry about. But without routine self-care, things such as self-doubt, loneliness, and perfectionism can cause harm to your quality of life. That’s why you need a positive thinking book that helps you redefine every day with a joyful perspective.

We will choose from several excellent suggestions from Rev. Enniss to complete our October studies.  

Expressions

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We are continuing our study of Instant Bible Studies for Small Groups by Barry L. Davis. These Bible Studies were designed with the small group in mind. The topics and discussion questions based on the Bible, each of which can stand alone, are written in a way that will lead you and your group closer to God. There are four main parts to each study: 1) Open It – this is an icebreaker question to get people to feel more comfortable with each other. 2) Dig Into It – this is where you discover what the Bible actually says. This is the analytical part. 3) Reflect on It – this is where you apply what you have learned to your life.4) Pray About It – this is where you take the time to pray for each and every need within your group.

Faith and Practice

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Oct 4 – ACTION SUNDAY! Making sandwiches in the main kitchen for the Sandwich Ministry. Invite a friend!

Oct 11 – Who are the 12 Disciples?

Oct 18 – We begin a study of Adam Hamilton’s Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple, a deep dive into the life, faith and character of Peter and in doing so find elements we can relate to. All sessions can stand alone. Chapter 1, “The Call of the Fisherman.”

Oct 25 – Chapter 2, “Walking with Jesus in the Storms.”

Foundations

Youth Café

In October, we are studying The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer. Outwardly, Comer appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren’t pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.” It wasn’t the response he expected, but it was—and continues to be—the answer he needs. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness, as a root of much evil.

Journey

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In October, we will view and discuss “The Chosen” season 2, using the video and study book. “The Chosen” is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Even though each session builds on the ones before, the videos give a synopsis of what has happened. 

Joy

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October 4 - Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs, an entertaining and enlightening look at the women you thought you knew.

For the remaining three Sundays in October, we will study A Child is Born by Amy Jill Levine. Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. The book discusses the births of Isaac and Ishmael, Samson, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story in the final chapter. 

Life

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In October, we will continue our study of Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing by Megan Fate Marshman. We often try to do a lot for God—without him. Relaxed is a call to let go of spiritual performance, reject our cultural tendency to live under pressure, and find freedom to walk with God and toward God, one gentle step at a time. Explore what it means to set aside our addition to trying to figure everything out and relish a slower, compelling, powerful, and relaxed life with God.

Pathways

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In October, we will conclude our study of The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death by Lee Strobel. Through fascinating conversations with respected scholars and experts--a neuroscientist from Cambridge University, a researcher who analyzed a thousand accounts of near-death experiences, and an atheist-turned-Christian-philosopher—Strobel offers compelling reasons for why death is not the end of our existence but a transition to an exciting world to come. 

Step by Step

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For the month of October, we will continue our study of Moses in the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet by Adam Hamilton. Join Hamilton as he travels from Egypt to the wilderness exploring the sites of Moses' life. Using historical information, archaeological data, and biblical text, Hamilton guides us in the footsteps of this reluctant prophet who grew in his relationship with God and by the end of life had successfully fulfilled the role he was given. Turn your own reluctance into boldness as you examine the significant challenge facing Moses and how God shaped his character and life in powerful ways. 

Unity

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Oct 11 - We conclude Present Perfect: Finding God in the Now by Gregory A. Boyd.

Oct 18 – We begin a new study, Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out by Jim Burns. Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? This book provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.

Last Updated: October 9, 2026