Small Groups available this semester
Financial Increase Group: Sunday @ 9am at the church, I Was Broke, but Now I'm Not, is a DVD-based curriculum developed by personal finance author and teacher Joe Sangl. Each session challenges participants to take biblical and practical next steps to help them accomplish far more than they ever thought possible with their personal finances. Through this study, participants will be inspired and equipped to take charge of their finances.
Leader: Mike Wilson, 671-0493, mikeanddeb714@hotmail.com
6 Sessions
Youth Praise: Sunday @ 10:15-10:30am, Do you think you’re too young to pray and praise God? Jeremiah wasn’t! Come out from 10:15-10:30am on Sunday and let’s pray for our church, our nation, and our world together. This group is open to all youth to high school. Leader Chuck Simpson, 649-4599, simpsonc93@yahoo.com.
Ladies Bible Study: Sunday @ 6pm at the church, Beth Moore's study, Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, is an in-depth look at 15 Psalms. Just as a song or poem can express feelings of fear, doubt, hope, and joy, these 15 psalms model how study participants can voice their own petitions and praises to our God, who is always available and ready to hear us. Explore the major feasts of Israel and take a journey through Psalms 120-134. Themes such as unity, joy and gratitude, redemption, repentance, the power of blessings, facing ridicule, and more are explored in detail. Co-Leaders Michelle Busby 799-5180, Snoops24@sbcglobal.net & Marilyn White 359-1134
7 Sessions
Men’s Bible Study: Sunday @ 6pm, Understanding what scripture says concerning the following topics: integrity, joy, honesty, faithfulness, and forgiveness.
Location: Harvest Church, 2118 Cindy Lynn St, Urbana, IL 61802
Leader: Don Sarbaugh, 892-9345, meds8@mchsi.com.
7 Sessions
Harvest Campus Church: Thursday @ 8pm, Modern worship; Meaningful & relevant Bible study; Service projects each semester to help those in our community; Plus, food at every meeting. These are the essential elements that make up HCC. This is a service exclusively for young adults (20-30yrs) on the U of I campus. Come and be challenged, encouraged and inspired to become the person God created you to be. On Facebook: ilikehcc & Twitter: ilikehcc.
Leaders: Jeremy & Jen White at ilikehcc@gmail.com or 840-0519.
Location: (ARC Activities and Recreation Center) — just North of Memorial Stadium on Peabody and 1st Street)
Spring Semester: January 26-March 15 & March 29-May 3
Saturday Morning Prayer: Saturday @ 9-10am at the church, Come join us as we meet for 1 hour of prayer for church, community and nation. Format is as follows: Open w/scripture and brief exhortation, 45 minutes of personal prayer time, 10 minutes of corporate prayer to close.
Leader: Marti Pearson, 621-6774, prayzr2@comcast.net
12 Sessions
JC & The Carpenter’s Kids: Saturday @ 9-noon at the church. This group will be remodeling the foyer and auditorium areas of the church. We will learn basic carpentry skills, wall demo and building, drywall hanging and finishing, cabinet layout and installation, painting skills, flooring installation, electrical wiring and many other practical tips and do-it-yourself tricks.
A Confident Heart: Wednesday @ 6:30 at the church. Do you ever feel like you are not good enough, smart enough, or valuable enough? In this study by Renee Swope, executive director with Proverbs 31 Ministries, we will learn to replace our doubts and insecurities with the confidence that can only come from God.
Co-Leaders: Cheri McNeal, 552-4364, kneelingnana@gmail.com
Donna Ortega, 863-2163, dnmortega1@aol.com
12 Sessions
Youth Small Groups: Wednesdays @ 7pm at the church,
Jr/Sr High Girls & Boys will be studying the Life curriculum this semester. Break Out groups will be formed according to gender and age. Living in Freedom Everydayis designed to help you in your pursuit of holiness and freedom so that you can experience intimate friendship with God. In this group you will have the opportunity to study God’s Word and apply truth to your life that will set you free: free to love God and worship Him, free to love people and serve them, and free to love yourself. Life equips maturing believers to victoriously wage spiritual warfare and experience personal cleansing. Leaders are Jason & Sarah Fagan, Fagan812@gmail.com, 390-6849, 390-6850, and Chuck & Patricia Simpson, simpsonc93@yahoo.com, plblum229@yahoo.com, 649-4599, 722-0286.
10-12 Sessions
Life: Thursday @7pm, Living in Freedom Everydayis designed to help you in your pursuit of holiness and freedom so that you can experience intimate friendship with God. In this group you will have the opportunity to study God’s Word and apply truth to your life that will set you free: free to love God and worship Him, free to love people and serve them, and free to love yourself. Life equips maturing believers to victoriously wage spiritual warfare and experience personal cleansing. This is a 10 week study that ends with an encounter weekend in Birmingham, Alabama, at Church of the Highlands on May 5&6.
Location: 2007 Kenneth St, Urbana
Leader: Pastor Deb Callahan, 649-0686, debbiecallahan7@aol.com
10 Sessions
Prayer Force: Sunday @ 6pm. How can I spend more time in the presence of God? How can I improve my power in prayer? What’s an intercessor? If you’ve asked any or all of these questions before, this small group study is for you! We’ll spend some time focusing on and cultivating the most important asset we can acquire: the presence of God. We’re going to learn what it means to align ourselves with God’s vision for our church, delve into what it means to be an intercessor, and study prayer formats and outlines that will help us get started in a lifestyle of prayer. We’re going to discover the power of the Holy Spirit, the power of the Word of God and the power of agreement. Then we’ll decide what to do with our gifts— how we can serve our pastor and our church as intercessors. We’ll practically apply the teaching to our lives. Our goal is to never become religious in our methods, and always connect with the heart of God.
Location: 2007 Kenneth St, Urbana
Leader: Marti Pearson, 621-6774, prayzr2@comcast.net
12 Sessions
Life: Sunday @ 6pm, Living in Freedom Everydayis designed to help you in your pursuit of holiness and freedom so that you can experience intimate friendship with God. In this group you will have the opportunity to study God’s Word and apply truth to your life that will set you free: free to love God and worship Him, free to love people and serve them, and free to love yourself. Life equips maturing believers to victoriously wage spiritual warfare and experience personal cleansing. This is a 10 week study that ends with an encounter weekend in Birmingham, Alabama, at Church of the Highlands on May 5&6.
Location: 3416, Stoneway Ct, Champaign
Leaders: Jason & Sarah Fagan, 390-6850, 390-6849
Fagan812@gmail.com
10 Sessions
Middle School Boys: Did you know that movements of God have begun with young people? When God wants to bring revival to His Church, He usually starts with young people...look at Jeremiah, Josiah, David, and many other examples in The Bible as well as contemporary youth like Evan Roberts, Cassie Bernall, and John Mott! Join us on Wednesday nights and discover their stories. You will learn how they influenced their generation for Christ and be challenged to carry their momentum and live radically for Christ to make a real difference in a real world. Wednesday nights at 7pm @ Youth Church. Leader: Chuck Simpson, 649-4599, simpsonc93@yahoo.com
Junior/Senior High Girls: Leadership Track Assess where you are in your relationship with Christ and how to own your faith even in the face of ridicule or persecution. Get prepared to make your faith known through recognizing your leadership talents and being able to share your personal story of salvation and faith.
Wednesday nights at 7pm @ Youth Church. Leader: Patricia Simpson, 722-0286, plblum229@yahoo.com
Middle and High School Girls: Soul Sister There are lots of voices today telling us what to do and who to be. We will discuss many of life’s difficult issues and find answers to the questions teenage girls ask. Join us as we learn God’s truth about forgiveness, boys, friendships, our identity, and our destiny. Wednesday nights at 7pm @ Youth Church. Leader: Sarah Fagan, 390-6850, fagan812@gmail.com
High School Boys: Misfit None of us fit in here once we decide to follow Jesus. As a misfit you have infinite power-if you let God use you. Learn how to make the right choice even when it feels like the unpopular choice and to trust God by tuning out the doubts in your head. Stop following the crowd. Make a difference. Be a misfit. Wednesday Nights at 7pm @ Youth Church. Leader: Jason Fagan, 390-6849, fagan812@gmail.com
