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Growing in Christ...... for new and growing Christians
If you are curious about what it means to be a Christ follower, if you are a new believer without an understanding of what that means or if you just want to re-examine how to grow in your walk with Jesus, this 13-week study is for you.  Designed to help you grasp the fundamentals of the Christian life it includes lessons to help assure you of your faith, teach why and how to study the Bible, provides scripture to memorize and much more.  This study will be done in a safe, small-group (5-7 people) setting with a facilitator. Groups will be added according to need.

TUESDAY (begins 9/29/08)
NW Grand Rapids
6:30-8:00 pm
$7 (books will be available at the 1st gathering)
Contact Kim Boynton at 616-301-2904 or email at kboynton@crossroads-bible.org.  

Just Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels
This experience provides a framework for thinking about the work of non-threathening personal evangelism.  This 7-week study will give you confidence that pointing people to faith is some-thing you can do.  As you learn to pay more attention to the Holy Spirit you will see God begin  to use you in profound ways as he works to build his kingdom. Facilitated by Jan Tzortzinis, this group will meet on Thursday evenings in the Atrium outside the church offices.

THURSDAY (begins 9/25/08)
Church Office - Atrium
6:30-8:00 pm
$13 (books will be available at the 1st gathering)
Contact Jan Tzortzinis at janistz@hotmail.com.  

Stepping Up...a journey through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore
This 14-week, in-depth look at 15 psalms will explore the major feasts of Israel and journey through Psalm 120-134.  Just as a song or poem can express feelings of fear, doubt, hope and joy, these psalms  model how study participants can voice their own petitions and praises to our God!

MONDAY (begins 9/21/08)
NW Grand Rapids
6:30-8:30 pm
Participants are responsible for purchasing the Stepping Up member book before the first meeting.
Contact Barb Lomasney at jbrml4@sbcglobal.net.  

The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg
Paved with humor and sparkling anecdotes, The Life You’ve Always Wanted is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that’s worth living.  Life on the edge that fills our ordinary world with new meaning, hope, change and a joyous, growing closeness to Christ.

WEDNESDAY (begins 9/17/08)
Ada
9:00 - 11:00 am
Childcare provided for a nominal fee.
Participants are responsible for purchasing The Life You've Always Wanted.
Contact Kelly Stafford at jk-stafford@comcast.net.  


Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy by Beth Moore
A study for women in their twenties
Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressure-to compromise his faith, live in a hostile culture and confront temptation and threats- believers today face many of the same trials.  This 12-week study will examine the life of Daniel and explore prophecy from his time.

MONDAY (begins 9/21/08)
Wyoming
6:45 - 9:00 PM
Contact Shawna Duvall at sanbano@sbcglobal.net.  


Entrusted With A Child's Heart a Biblical Study in Parenting by Betsy Corning
Paved with humor and sparkling anecdotes, The Life You’ve Always Wanted is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that’s worth living.  Life on the edge that fills our ordinary world with new meaning, hope, change and a joyous, growing closeness to Christ.

WEDNESDAY (begins 9/24/08)
Church Offices (downtown)
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$30 for materials to be handed out at the first meeting .
Contact Charity Taatjes at ctaatjes@gmail.com.  

The Book of Acts, A Biblical Study

TUESDAYS)
NE Grand Rapids
9:30 - 11:00 am
Contact Pat Cheadle at patcheadle70@hotmail.com