Grace Lutheran Church
Small Groups

All Groups begin the week of February 7th, 2009


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1. Leader: Craig Prestegord
      Topic: Shack
      When: Sunday 9:45 AM
      Where: MR1

Paul Young, author of the “Shack”, writes a book about his spiritual journey and his rebellion against legalism and how grace played a major role in his 11 year spiritual journey in healing. This class will look at Christian doctrine and hopefully your spiritual journey.

2. Leader: Susan White
      Topic: Prayer
      When: Sunday 9:45 AM
      Where: MR2

Learn to pray like Martin Luther. We will share Luther’s structure of being able to pray for 15 minutes to over a hour. You will see your spiritual life changed.

3. Leader: Jim Runzheimer
      Topic: Interpreting the Prophetic Word
      When: Sunday 9:45 AM
      Where: Music Room

The Prophetic Word written by Wihlem A. Van Gemeren, will be the text used.

4. Leader: Mark Turner
      Topic: Crazy Love
      When: Sunday 5:30 PM
      Where: Fireside Room

Crazy Love by Francis Chan examines our relationship with God and our response to to his grace. We will use the book, video and the Bible to discover what happens when we're crazy in love with Christ.

5. Leader: Joanne and Joe Elmers , Barbara and Phil Koehn
      Topic: Christianity and your world view
      When: Sunday 9:45 AM
      Where: Library

Our worldview–the way we look at life–impacts everything we do. The moral choices we make; the way we spend our money; the kind of relationships we have and the priorities we set. The question is—Is our worldview fully shaped by Christian truth? And do we know the best way to detect and counter the false values of our culture? We know you will be as awed as we were when we discovered this amazing material.

6. Leader: Rev. Dr. Russell Hildebrandt
      Topic: Book of James
      When: Monday 7 PM
      Where: MR1

See how the early church dealt with faith issues that are relevant to our day.

7. Leader: Joshua Smith, Sarah Livesay, Gary & Sharon Folks
      Topic: The Truth Project
      When: Monday 7 PM
      Where: MR2

Join us for an incredible worldview tour exploring fundamental questions about Truth, God, Man, and Social Order—all that lead us “to look upon the face of God—and to be transformed in the process”. The Truth Project is an exciting 13 week video tour that will deepen your faith and your ability to distinguish truth.

8. Leader: Elizabeth Hilsabeck
      Topic: Instruments
      When: Monday 7:30 PM
      Where: Music Room

Instrumentalists of all levels are invited to join the Easter Orchestra—no audition necessary! Each rehearsal will include Bible study and fellowship time as we prepare for Easter together. The orchestra will play at the 8:30am and 11:00am services on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010.

9. Leader: Cathy Taylor
      Topic: Exercise
      When: Tuesday 2:25 – 3:20 PM
      Where: Grace School classroom 104

Work out with Chris Freytag DVD and then IF GOD IS IN CONTROL, WHY DO I HAVE A HEADACHE? Bible lessons for a Woman's total health. No need to buy the book; we can share. Bring your tennis shoes, water bottle, and Bible. (You may want to bring 3 to 5 pound hand weights.) See you there!

10. Leader: Chris & Karen Bruhn
      Topic: Master Your Money
      When: Friday 7 PM
      Where: Home of Chris & Karen Bruhn

Master your Money DVD Training Kit: “Ron Blue is one the foremost financial planners in the country today. Unlike most financial planning training, Master Your Money successfully presents an easily understood plan of action. I heartily recommend it to all who are seeking to manage their assets for God.”
–Larry Burkett, radio teacher, author, founder of Christian Financial Concepts.
Today’s economy is pulling Christians in every direction. There is pressure to pay bills, save for education, tithe, plan for retirement, and just get by on a month-to-month basis. So, what’s the solution? Master Your Money!