Small Group Material for Winter/Spring, 2012

Friday • December 23, 2011 • by

Material for our Small Group ministry is now available online. You can download the material that is available for this year’s study below. Check this page periodically as the rest of the material will be posted as it becomes available.

For a compressed folder of all the material in one .zip file, click here.

(Right click on the link below and choose “Save Target As…” and choose “Desktop” to save the files right to the desktop of your computer.)

We are studying the book of 1 Timothy. You can download the study schedule by clicking here.

Here are two files that give you the NIV text of Philippians in a format that you can mark up during your study:

Here is the material based on the study schedule:

Key Dates for the Spring of 2012:

  • January 11, 2012: Wednesday evening ministries return after the Christmas/New Year break.
  • April 4: Spring Break
  • May 16: Last Day of Small Groups
  • May 23: AWANA Awards Night

Here is a helpful Bible study article: Christ-Centered Bible Study.pdf

Small Group Material for Fall, 2011

Friday • September 9, 2011 • by

Material for our Small Group ministry is now available online. You can download the material for this year’s study below.

For a compressed folder of all the material in one .zip file, click here.

(Right click on the link below and choose “Save Target As…” and choose “Desktop” to save the files right to the desktop of your computer.)

This year we are studying the books of Philippians and 1 Timothy. You can download the study schedule by clicking here.

Here are two files that give you the NIV text of Philippians in a format that you can mark up during your study:

Here is the material based on the study schedule:

Key Dates for the Spring of 2012:

  • January 11, 2012: Wednesday evening ministries return after the Christmas/New Year break.
  • April 4: Spring Break
  • May 16: Last Day of Small Groups
  • May 23: AWANA Awards Night

Here is a helpful Bible study article: Christ-Centered Bible Study.pdf

Wednesday Evening Ministries

Thursday • October 28, 2010 • by

On Wednesday nights during the school year, we offer ministries for the whole family from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. These ministries are:

    • Nursery: Our nursery is open for children from birth to age 3.
    • AWANA: This is our children’s ministry for kids ages three through sixth grade. Click here to read more about our AWANA ministry.
    • Teen Group: Seventh graders through Seniors meet together for fun, food, and Bible teaching and discussion.
    • Adult Small Groups: Our Wednesday night adult ministry consists of small groups. These groups are designed to serve you in two ways:
      1. To help you study the Bible for spiritual growth on your own by providing you with structure, accountability, and feedback for your daily Bible study.
      2. To help you form loving Christian friendships in our church around the Word of God.

The groups encourage all the adults in our church to be actively studying God’s Word using the Inductive Bible Study methods we teach and practice. For more information about our Wednesday Night Inductive Bible Study groups, click here.

Adult Bible Study Material 2010-2011

Tuesday • October 26, 2010 • by

Material for our Adult Bible Study Groups is now available online. You can download the material for this year’s study below.

(Right click on the link below and choose “Save Target As…” and choose “Desktop” to save the files right to the desktop of your computer.)

This year we are studying the books of Philemon and Colossians. You can download the study schedule by clicking here.

Here are two files that give you the NIV text of Colossians in a format that you can mark up during your study:

Here is a helpful Bible study article: Christ-Centered Bible Study.pdf

Here is the material based on the study schedule:

Introducing AWANA

Thursday • August 27, 2009 • by

AWANA is a fun way for kids to learn about God through the Bible. Our AWANA group meets on Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:30, September through May.

AWANA is for children from age 3 to 6th grade. Each age group has its own age-appropriate AWANA club:

  • Ages 3-4 (Cubbies)
  • K-2 (Sparks)
  • 3rd & 4th Grade Girls (Chums)
  • 3rd & 4th Grade Boys (Pals)
  • 5th & 6th Grade Girls (Guards)
  • 5th & 6th Grade Boys (Pioneers)

(During AWANA, we offer a worship & teaching time for teens and Bible study groups for adults. Wednesday nights are designed to serve the whole family. Also, nursery is available for kids under age 3.)

What Is Awana?

The name Awana is an acronym that stands for approved workmen are not ashamed . It is taken from the Bible in II Timothy 2:15Open Link in New Window which reads, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.” (KJV) As one of the fastest growing youth organizations, Awana provides a local church-sponsored program for boys and girls of all ages. Our hope is that all club members will develop faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and then build on that foundation to become obedient servants of God.

Awana at Calvary Bible Church is staffed with volunteer leaders who are church members. Each is chosen for their commitment to Jesus Christ and their love for children. These men and women are concerned about each young person and spend many hours training and preparation for this ministry.

Why Do Children Enjoy Awana?

Awana clubs are loaded with exciting activities! Three segments (game time, handbook time and council time) provide start-to-finish adventure. And there is a purpose in each.

Game Time
Every Awana club meeting has a game time, which includes age appropriate team and individual competition. Dozens of organized games allow everyone to participate in teach teamwork and sportsmanship.

Handbook Time
Using achievement-oriented learning segments (sections), Awana training emphasizes the importance of God’s word for sound living. Clubbers progress through graded handbooks, working individually and together with their leader.

Council Time
This is a general session for everyone. It is a time for group Bible study, followed by awards and recognition for individual handbook progress and for points scored in team play.

Special Events
Awana activities extend beyond weekly meetings. Special events include Scholarship Camp, Olympics, Bible Quizzing and Grand Prix just to name a few of the year-round exciting activities.