Discipleship Opportunities: New for 2012

Posted: January 6, 2012 | Author: Oakwood Communications Team | Filed under: Men's Ministry, Oakwood Family, Small Groups Ministry, TnT - Twenties and Thirties Ministry, Women's Ministry | Leave a comment »

Oakwood is launching several new small groups this month, and there’s something for everyone. Please review the groups and studies listed below and then sign up on Sunday, Jan. 8 by using your communication card, or just click here to register through the Oakwood Calendar.

The January 2012 Small Groups & Studies Brochure can be viewed or downloaded for printing as a PDF by clicking here. Or you can watch the Small Groups Video Announcement on Vimeo by clicking here.

ADULTS & KIDS GROUPS

Worldview Weekend DVD Series| Brannon Howse

This seven-week DVD series from the 2011 Worldview Weekend Conference provides timely information and encouragement to help us live as aware Christians in confusing and challenging times. Topics range from world religions to heaven, and speakers include Brannon Howse, Ken Ham, Jerry Vines, David Noebel, Ron Carlson, Randy Alcorn, John Loeffler and Usama Dakdok. No homework is assigned. DVDs are appropriate for adults and children age 10 and up. Find details for each session on the Oakwood calendar.

Facilitators: Grant and Jessica Gorres

Meetings: Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m.; Jan. 15 – Feb. 26

Location: Ministry Center (Chapel)

Registration: no sign-up necessary; come when you can with your Bible

DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids

Don’t try to go through separation or divorce alone. Join with a DivorceCare recovery support group. It’s a place where you will find caring people who understand the issues you face. Healing from a divorce is a process, and your progress can be slowed or stopped if you don’t build on the right foundation. We’d like to help you on your journey toward recovery. If you are seriously thinking about divorce, are in the middle of a divorce, have previously gone through a divorce, and are single or have remarried, this group is for you. Attending DivorceCare is a good first step in your healing process.

Are your children angry, hurt and confused about your divorce? Finding help for your children can be frustrating. DivorceCare for Kids provides a safe, fun place where your children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, feel better about themselves, develop coping skills and be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort. This group is for children age 4 to 5th grade.

Adult Facilitators: Troy and Melissa Newkirk

Kids Facilitator:  Laura Beuch

Meetings: Mondays, 6:15 to 8 p.m.; Jan. 16 to April 16; no class March 12

Location:  Ministry Center

Registration: use communication card or register at oakwoodonline.org, or contact Melissa at  763.498.3320 or e-mail Laura at children@oakwoodonline.org

WOMEN’S STUDIES

 

How Do You Walk the Walk You Talk? | Kay Arthur

This women’s study of vital passages from Ephesians will help ladies discover what God says about the lifestyle of a true believer. And it will equip participants to live in a manner worthy of their calling, with the ultimate goal of developing a life marked by maturity, Christlikeness and peace.

Facilitator:  Gretchen Weible

Meetings: Tuesday evenings starting Jan. 17

Location: Ministry Center

Registration: use communications card or register at oakwoodonline.org

The Book of Philippians| the Apostle Paul

This women’s study on Philippians starts with an introduction on Jan. 21 and then one chapter each of the following four Saturdays. No additional study materials are needed, but participants should bring their Bibles.

Facilitator:  Glynis Caton and Ceal Regnier

Meetings: Saturdays from 8:30 to 10 a.m.; Jan. 21 – Feb. 18

Location:  Mocha Monkey Coffee Shop in Waconia

Registration: use communications card or register at oakwoodonline.org

The Magnificent Obsession| Anne Graham Lotz

Struggling to find meaning and passion in your faith? In this 10-week study with very little homework, ladies can capture the essentials to living a joyful, purpose-filled life.

Facilitator: Mia Sartell

Meetings: Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; starting Feb. 9

Location: Connie Olson’s home in Waconia

Registration: use communications card or register at oakwoodonline.org

How to Let God Solve Your Problems| Charles Stanley

This women’s study will launch March 3.  Please watch the blog or the weekly church bulletin in February for complete details.

MEN’S STUDIES

 Men’s Fraternity | Robert Lewis

Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for Authentic Manhood is a 24-session study that focuses on a man’s core identity and gives an overview of basic manhood issues. It will help men deal with various identity issues by looking back at past wounds and other things that may have distorted their idea of biblical masculinity. Throughout the course of the study, men will learn how to clearly define manhood and will finally be able to give a succinct and passionate answer to the questions, “What is a man?” and “What am I living to be?” from a biblical perspective.

Facilitator:  Todd Sazdoff

Meetings: every other Saturday from 8 to 9:30 a.m.; starting Jan. 21

Meetings: Ministry Center

Registration: use communication card or register at oakwoodonline.org or contact Todd at 952.200.2590 or sazdoff@gmail.com

Not A Fan| Kyle Idleman

A fan is defined as an “enthusiastic admirer.” A fan of Christ wants to be close enough to Jesus to get all of the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice. Jesus was never interested in having admirers, or fans. Jesus wants followers. This study will show men the difference and teach them how to be followers, not fans.

Facilitator: Tom Wilson

Meetings: every other Thursday at 7 p.m.  starting Jan. 12

Location: Ministry Center

Registration: use communication card or register at oakwoodonline.org or contact Tom at tom@imagesofcreation.net

TnT GROUPS (adults in 20s & 30s)

Don’t Waste Your Life | John Piper

Most people slip by in life without a passion for God, spending their lives on trivial diversions, living for comfort and pleasure, and perhaps trying to avoid sin. This book will warn you not to get caught up in a life that counts for nothing. It will challenge you to live and die boasting in the cross of Christ and making the glory of God your singular passion. If you believe that to live is Christ and to die is gain, read this book, learn to live for Christ, and don’t waste your life!

Facilitators: Pastor Andreas and Jennifer Custer

Meetings: starting Jan. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and then it meets the first and third Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Location: Kruger home in Victoria (8295 Kelzer Pond Drive)

Registration: use communication card or register at oakwoodonline.org

Closing the Gap – Drawing Closer to God

This six-week study reinforces the need to prioritize spiritual disciplines such as spending time with the Lord, praying, reading Scripture, and asking God to reveal His plan for your life. Each week participants will listen to a recorded message and then discuss the Scripture and questions from the message.

Facilitators: Kip and Amy Reuman

Meetings: every other Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. starting Jan. 15

Location: Ministry Center (Youth Room)

Registration: use communication card or register at oakwoodonline.org

NOTE: The Ministry Center is located at 8095 Laketown Parkway in Waconia. It is east of town, just off Highway 5.

Please sign up on Sunday, Jan. 8 by using your communication card or click here to register through the Oakwood Calendar.

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