Here is how it works...

In this catalog is a list and brief description of the small groups being offered this fall. Small Groups are exactly that...a group..that's small. Smaller than the HUGE group on Sunday morning. The function of these groups is to help people at The Bridge grow deeper in their relationship with God AND deeper in their relationships with each other. If you've been asking, How do I get involved here? or saying things like, I just don't know anybody, these are whatcha need. At The Bridge, we offer our groups in 11 week chunks. So, you'll sign up for a small group in September, attend this class beginning in October through the middle of December (11 weeks...that's the chunk), and then be off for January. Then we'll start a whole new chunk in February. If you liked your group, sign back up! Want to try something else? That's the time to do it!

How to sign up:

Fill out the form on the back of this page and turn it in at the Welcome Table or in the offering baskets. Your group leader will contact you before your group starts with more details. Sign up is open only for September. Small groups are capped at 15-20 people depending on the group. It's first signed-up first in! If a group you signed up for is closed you will be given a call and a recommendation to a different group. Questions or more info: Kylee Larson: kyleelarson@gmail.com 765.642.4750

GROUPS TO LEARN
Group #1: Financial Peace University

A life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving, and giving like never before. You will be motived to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever! Weekly, Mondays OR Thursdays by interest. Please note your preference when you register. 6:30 8:00 pm, September 19th or 22nd - December 12th or 15th , located at The Bridge Offices, cost = $100 for workbook, please arrange your own childcare, led by Greg Fisher.

Group #2:

Topics in Theology

Theology means the study of the nature of God. This group will be open discussion about select theological topics such as sin and grace, how we are made right with God, what it means to be set apart by God, and more. Every Other Week, Sundays, 6:00 7:30 pm, October 2nd - December 11th, located at The Bridge Offices, please arrange your own childcare, led by Derek Madinger.

Group #3:

Women's Bible Study: Breaking Free

This is a Beth Moore Bible Study based on passages from Isaiah that draws parallels between the captivity of the Israelites to today's Christians. This study is about finding our faith, satisfaction, and freedom in Jesus Christ. Weekly, Tuesdays, 7:00 8:30 pm, October 4th December 13th, located at The Bridge Offices, please arrange your own childcare, cost = $15 for workbook, led by Stacie Frazier.

Group #4:

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream

This is a discussion group that will be reading and entering into conversation about David Platt's Radical. It is a challenge to consider with an open heart how Jesus and his disciples actually lived, and what that means for us today in America. Every Other Week, Sundays, 11:30 am 12:30 pm (3rd Service), October 2nd December 11th, located at The Bridge Offices, cost = $10 for book, childcare available at BridgeKidz, led by Emma Johnson and Justine Scott.

Group #5:

Toward God

Designed for those who want to refocus their worship towards God. This group will primarily be a Bible study, with discussion about what it means to worship God in a society that worships itself. Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 6:30 8:00 pm, October 9th December 11th, located at The Bridge Church Lobby, please arrange your own childcare, led by Reagan Grubbs.

Group #6:

The Truth Project

This class is centered around a Focus on the Family DVD series that discusses what the Bible has to tell us about our world: science, history, and more. Every Other Week, Wednesdays, 7:00 8:30 pm, October 5th December 14th, located at the Kennedys' (Anderson), please arrange your own childcare, led by Tom Kennedy.

Group #7:

Marriage Relationships

This group is a safe place to open up to share our hearts and stories...no perfect marriages here, just real people who want to grow. We will also discuss and learn from published marriage materials. Weekly, Fridays, 7:30 8:30 pm, October 7th December 16th, located at the Krietls' (Middletown), please arrange your own childcare, led by Joe and Jenny Krietl.

Group #8:

The Gospels

This group will be taking an in-depth look at the life and times of Jesus in the Bible. Who was he? What was he about? What does it mean today? Weekly, Sundays, 9:15 10:05 am (1st Service), October 2nd December 11th, located at The Bridge Offices, childcare available at BridgeKidz, led by Kylee Larson.

Group #9:

Drawing 101 (For 3rd - 6th Grade Students)

Beginning drawing for young students. Anyone can learn to draw! This class will increase their self esteem and self confidence. Every Other Week, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, October 6th December 15th, located at Lori Burrell's Home (Anderson), please arrange childcare for children not attending, parents welcome, cost = $3/student, led by Lori Burrell.

GROUPS TO GATHER
Group #10: College-aged People Group

Wish we would have come up with a cooler name. This is a group for people ages 18-22, you don't need to be in a certain college, you don't need to be in college at all. We'll get together, learn, discuss life, and pray for each other. Weekly, Sundays, 10:15 11:15 am (2nd Service), October 2nd December 11th, located at The Bridge Offices, led by Kylee Larson.

Group #11:

Home Group: Hughes

This is a group for anyone interested in growing deeper in a smaller community. We gather to discuss the weekly sermons, eat great food, take care of, and pray for each other. Every Other Week, Sundays, 5:00 7:00 pm, October 2nd December 11th, located at the Hughes' (Pendleton), children welcome, led by Aaron and Sonya Hughes.

Group #12:

Home Group: Doles

This is a group for anyone interested in growing deeper in a smaller community. We gather to discuss the weekly sermons, eat great food, take care of, and pray for each other. Every Other Week, Sundays, 2:00 4:00 pm, October 2nd December 11th, located at the Doles' (Alexandria), children welcome, led by Doug and Erin Dole.

Group #13:

Home Group: Clarks

This is a group for anyone interested in growing deeper in a smaller community. Discussion will center around Andy Stanley's Destinations videos. There will also be food themes around these different destinations too! Every Other Week, Sundays, 6:00 7:30 pm, October 2nd December 18th, located at the Clark's (Anderson), children welcome, led by Joe and Barb Clark.

SMALL GROUP REGISTRATION FORM

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SIGN ME UP!

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