Winter Study Groups are an excellent opportunity to connect in community with others and grow into a well-rounded faith. Descriptions for each group offered are listed below. Study groups will meet during the five Mondays from January 27 until February 24 from 6:15 - 8:00 PM (unless noted otherwise in the description below). Dinner will be available in The Haverstick as you connect in community with others before groups begin! Scholarships are available for groups with a cost. Please email Tim Lucas at tlucas@golove.org for more info.
Childcare is available for infants through 3rd grade. Please select "Childcare Registration" for each child.
Faith, Hope, and Love in the Midst of Hard Times -
A study of 1 Thessalonians. What happens when things don’t go your way? Does your faith get stronger or weaker when things go wrong? In the ancient city of Thessalonica, Paul the Apostle planted a church and then things went awry. In 1 Thessalonians, he writes a letter to these Christians who have found the way to thrive in the midst of opposition. If you have gone through a disappointment in life, especially within the church, this is a good study for you. Led by Kevin Yaney.
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry -
Do you feel as if the pace of everyday life is out of hand? Every moment of every day is jam packed and the speed of life is leaving you feeing exhausted and empty? In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”. Jesus' invitation is simple. This group will discuss four intentional spiritual disciplines to attach ourselves to the yoke of Jesus. We will be talking about eliminating hurry and living more intentionally with our time and pace. Led by David Hughes.
Single Parenting -
This study group, designed for single parents, will provide valuable insights and practical tools to help manage the complexities of parenting, work, and personal well-being through a combination of emotional support and self-care techniques, finance and organizational strategies, and other tips on how to improve your family's well-being. By the end of the course, single parents will be equipped with enhanced skills to foster both their personal growth and the success of their families. Led by Michele Presley.
The Bride of Christ: Making Ourselves Ready -
This study group will deep dive into a passage from Revelation 19. Scripture tells us that when Jesus returns, he is coming as a Bridegroom to receive his Bride. The question is, “will we be the Bride that He is coming for?” Discuss what it means to be the Bride of Christ and how we use the things that we have been granted in making ourselves ready when Jesus, our Bridegroom, comes. Led by Barry Newborn.
The Power of Parables -
Why did Jesus teach primarily through stories? This study group will examine the reasons Jesus utilized parables to teach profound truths about God and his Kingdom. Discuss the role of Middle Eastern, first century context to better understand the central message in each of the following parables. Led by Pastor Bruce Hazel.
- The Good Samaritan
- The Workers in the Vineyard
- The Rich Man and Lazarus
- The Waiting Father