Small Group Material for Winter/Spring, 2012
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:
- NIV working copy: Click Here
- NIV working copy as a Word document. This document can be used for outlining, or you can change the working copy format in any way you prefer: Click here for the Microsoft Word version.
Here is the material based on the study schedule:
- Before January 11: Do 1 Timothy overview, Week #1.
- January 11: 2012 Small Groups begin at 6:30. Discussion will focus on the personal history of Timothy and the founding of the church in Ephesus. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy overview, Week #1-2 in your personal daily Bible study.
- January 18: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy overview, finishing discussion of the material for Week 1 and perhaps starting to discuss Week 2. After your group meets, continue studying 1 Timothy overview week 2 in your personal daily Bible study.
- January 25: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy overview, week 2; After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 1:1-11.
- February 1: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 1:1-11. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 1:12-20.
- February 8: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 1:12-20. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 2, week 1.
- February 15: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 2, week 1. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 2, week 2.
- February 22: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 2, week 2. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
- February 29: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 3:1-13. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 3:14-16.
- March 7: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 3:14-16. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 4:1-10.
- March 14: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 4:1-10. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 4:6-16.
- March 21: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 4:6-16. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 5:1-16
- March 28: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 5:1-16.
- April 4: SPRING BREAK. Wednesday night ministries will not meet.
- April 11: Cookies and coffee. Plan a party or activity for your group. Come ready to discuss what you’ve learned from 1 Timothy so far and how it has affected your life. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2a
- April 18: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 5:17-6:2a. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 6:2b-10.
- April 25: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 6:2b-10. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 6:11-16.
- May 2: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 6:11-16. After your group meets, begin studying 1 Timothy 6:17-21.
- May 9: Your group will discuss 1 Timothy 6:17-21. Your group will also recap the letter. What is the influence of this book on your life.
- May 16: LAST DAY OF SMALL GROUPS UNTIL FALL.
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
Here is some additional material based on the Greek New Testament, which may help you in your study of 1 Timothy:
Small Group Material for Fall, 2011
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:
- NIV working copy: Click Here
- NIV working copy as a Word document. This document can be used for outlining, or you can change the working copy format in any way you prefer: Click here for the Microsoft Word version.
Here is the material based on the study schedule:
- Before September 21: Do Philippians Overview Week 1
- September 21: FIRST SMALL GROUP MEETING. Your group will discuss Philippians Overview, Week #1. After you group meets, begin studying Philippians Overview, Week #2 in your personal daily Bible study.
- September 28: Your group will discuss Philippians Overview, Week #2. After you group meets, begin studying Philippians Overview, Week #3 in your personal daily Bible study.
- October 5: Your group will discuss Philippians Overview, Week #3; After you group meets, begin studying Philippians 1:1-11 in your personal daily Bible study.
- October 12: Your group will discuss Philippians 1:1-11
; After you group meets, begin studying Philippians 1:12-26 in your personal daily Bible study. - October 19: Your group will discuss Philippians 1:12-26
; After you group meets, begin studying Philippians 1:27-2:11 in your personal daily Bible study. - October 26: Your group will discuss Philippians 1:27-2
:11, continue studying this section in your personal daily Bible study. - November 2: Your group will discuss Philippians 1:27-2
:11; begin studying Philippians 2:12-18 in your personal daily Bible study. - November 9: Your group will discuss Philippians 2:12-18
; begin studying Philippians 2:19-30 in your personal daily Bible study. - November 16: Your group will discuss Philippians 2:19-30
; begin studying Philippians 3:1-11 in your personal daily Bible study. - November 23: Thanksgiving break. We will not meet tonight.
- November 30: Your group will discuss Philippians 3:1-11
; begin studying Philippians 3:12-4:1 in your personal daily Bible study. - December 7: Your group will discuss Philippians 3:12-4
:1; begin studying Philippians 4:2-9 in your personal daily Bible study. - December 14: Your group will discuss Philippians 4:2-9
; begin studying Philippians 4:10-23 in your personal daily Bible study. - December 21: Your group will discuss Philippians 4:10-23
. Groups will wrap up the letter—be prepared to discuss this section, the main themes of the letter, and the personal application - December 28: Christmas break Begins. We will not meet on these nights: 12/28/11, 1/4/12
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
Adult Bible Study Material 2010-2011
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:
- NIV working copy: Click Here
- NIV working copy as a Word document. This document can be used for outlining, or you can change the working copy format in any way you prefer: Click here for the Microsoft Word version.
Here is a helpful Bible study article: Christ-Centered Bible Study.pdf
Here is the material based on the study schedule:
- For October 27—November 10: Colossians Overview
- For November 10—December 8: Colossians 1:1-14. Note that there is no Wednesday night meeting on November 24 due to the Thanksgiving break.
- For December 8—January 19: Colossians 1:15-23. Note that there are no Wednesday night meetings on December 22 & 29 due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
- For January 19—February 2, 2011: Colossians 1:24-2:5.
- For February 2-23: Colossians 2:6-23.
- For March 2-30, 2011: Colossians 3:1-17
- For March 30-April 27, 2011: Colossians 3:18-4:6: Note: Spring Break is April 6.
- For April 27-May 11, 2011: Colossians 4:7-18
