Here is a list of the groups that are available for sign ups this semester. Be sure to stop by the table Sunday in the foyer and/ or get in contact with the group leader.
Men's Prayer Group
This is an ongoing group that meets on Thursday mornings at 8:00 at the church. The group usually concludes their time together with a trip to a local coffee shop for fellowship
Cleveland Bible Study
This group for teachers, staff, and parents of Cleveland Elementary school will meet from 7:00-7:30 Wednesday mornings at the school and is led by Sue Matteson.
Prayer for the Nation
This group is open to all who would like to come and share in a time of prayer focused on our nation at leaders. It meets Tuesdays at 7PM at the church.
Men's Accountability
The focus of this group(s) is to provide an environment for men to share accountability and brotherhood at the highest level. Led by Chuck Millslage.
Teachings of Christ
This group will be hosted by Stan and Kelly Myers in their home and will meet Saturday evenings.
Sunday Evening Women's Bible Study
This group meets at the church from 6:30-8:00 PM and is led by Laura Matteson
Quilting
This group will be hosted by Florence Hostetler in her home and led by Carol Moutray. The group will work corporately on a project and meets Wednesdays from 1-3PM.
Wednesday Women's Bible Study I
This group led by Melinda Sell will meet at the church and study a book on the life of David. Meetings will be 6:45-8:15PM.
Weight Management
This group is gathering input on a meeting time/ day. The group is led by Kim Foy and will focus on personal health through learning and shared accountability.
Wednesday Women's Study II
This group will be hosted in the Walterhouse's home one Wednesday evening from 7-8PM. The group will focus on New Testament scripture and is led by Teresa Middleton.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the church office.
Showing posts with label discipleship. Show all posts
Showing posts with label discipleship. Show all posts
August 22, 2007
August 18, 2007
Discipleship Group signups are tommorrow
Tomorrow is the day to start signing up for Discipleship Groups for the Fall Semester. If you are even interested, sign up or talk to the group leader listed, Paul Neel, or Pastor Bud. Sheets and information are available in the foyer.
Come and get started on the next stretch of your spiritual journey; the best part is you don't have to do it alone!!
August 15, 2007
15 FREE Books...
I found a link to these ebooks. Some excellent titles and authors. They are free for the downloading. You can beat that price...
July 23, 2007
Discipleship Groups Forming
If you are planning to host/ lead a discipleship group for the Fall semester now is the time to make the plans. Get with Pastor Bud, Paul Neel, or Cris this week! We need to gather some basic information about your group so the catalog can be created at people can get signed up. We have some great groups potentially forming and are anticipating more.
Remember that all groups will have a core value of promoting spiritual growth in the live of the participants. However, the format and themes surrounding this goal are only limited by our imaginations. It could be inductive Bible study, weight loss/ management, Parcheesi, self help, crafts, sports, topical studies, service projects, and the list could go on.
If you feel that God is calling you to host a group or have an idea for one. even of you have never done anything like this before, don't hesitate to give us a call and talk about it.
July 3, 2007
The measure of a man
The Measure of Man
Not “How did he die”? But “How did he live?”
Not “What did he gain?” But “What did he give?”
Not “What was his station?” But “Had he a heart?”And “How did he play his God-given part?”
Not “What was his shrine? Nor “What was his creed?”But “Had he befriended those really in need?”
Not “What did the piece in the newspaper say?”But “How many were sorry when he passed away?”
Was he ever ready with a word or good cheer,To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
These are the units to measure the worthOf a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Author Unknown
How will you be measured?
Not “How did he die”? But “How did he live?”
Not “What did he gain?” But “What did he give?”
Not “What was his station?” But “Had he a heart?”And “How did he play his God-given part?”
Not “What was his shrine? Nor “What was his creed?”But “Had he befriended those really in need?”
Not “What did the piece in the newspaper say?”But “How many were sorry when he passed away?”
Was he ever ready with a word or good cheer,To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
These are the units to measure the worthOf a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Author Unknown
How will you be measured?
May 4, 2007
What Kind of Church Are We?
I've had these two phrases bouncing around in my head for a few days. The concepts are clear and simple. The question is do we understand what the answer we give about ourselves means? Are we focused outward on the world or inward at our own needs? Which describes CRMC the best?
SERVICE or SERVE US
SERVICE or SERVE US
April 10, 2007
Endeavor
I have never gotten so much feedback from a message. Here are some stories people have shared with me recently.
1. Just this morning I got a phone call from individual who is involved in hunting pheasants and ducks and also is involved in a Golden Retriever Club. Dave's endeavor is to lead Bible Studies with men in pick up trucks as they meet in the these Clubs. They all ready have their dogs in common. He thought he would call it "Retrievers for Christ." Creative and awesome! Evangelism outside of our Church building walls! What an encouraging call.
2. Yesterday at Church a lady after service shared with me her endeavor. She realized her first endeavor is to make things right in her relationship with God. Incredible! God spoke to her heart!
3. Stan Myers feels his endeavor is to start a home Bible Study with Guys at work and with families here at Church.
4. My grandmother who was in the service feels led to spearhead a prayer ministry in her church.
5. Another person feels led to train and equip people to reach this neighborhood for Christ.
What is your endeavor? What has God placed on your heart? I would love to hear your endeavor stories!
Pastor Matt
1. Just this morning I got a phone call from individual who is involved in hunting pheasants and ducks and also is involved in a Golden Retriever Club. Dave's endeavor is to lead Bible Studies with men in pick up trucks as they meet in the these Clubs. They all ready have their dogs in common. He thought he would call it "Retrievers for Christ." Creative and awesome! Evangelism outside of our Church building walls! What an encouraging call.
2. Yesterday at Church a lady after service shared with me her endeavor. She realized her first endeavor is to make things right in her relationship with God. Incredible! God spoke to her heart!
3. Stan Myers feels his endeavor is to start a home Bible Study with Guys at work and with families here at Church.
4. My grandmother who was in the service feels led to spearhead a prayer ministry in her church.
5. Another person feels led to train and equip people to reach this neighborhood for Christ.
What is your endeavor? What has God placed on your heart? I would love to hear your endeavor stories!
Pastor Matt
Stopping that Gunky buildup
Tony Morgan posted this article in his blog over the weekend. The idea is that just like cars, we have gunk that builds up on us and we cannot run efficiently. Here are the lies and realities that he posted. We all need to take inventory from time to time and ask God if it's time to get the gunk out.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I can't afford to take a break and rest. The reality is that I'm far less effective in my family and leadership roles when I'm tired and grumpy.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I'll spend quality time with my wife at the end of the day after everything else is done. The reality is that the last things on my priority list rarely get done.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I'll get to the big projects after I knock out the more routine tasks. The reality is that there will always be other routine tasks to complete.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that the more I do the more valuable I am to the team. The reality is that I'm not being effective if I'm busy doing the wrong things.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that the little problem I have isn't jeopardizing my leadership. The reality is that most times everyone else is already being impacted by my little problem.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I need to correct every false statement and negative comment. The reality is that many times those faint voices become a distraction when I draw attention and make them loud.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that goals will be accomplished without a plan if I'm just patient and faithful. The reality is that most goals worth pursuing require counsel and strategy and hard work and commitment.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I need to jump at a good opportunity. The reality is that someone will always have a good opportunity for me to pursue, and many times those good opportunities squeeze out time and energy to fulfill a great mission and calling.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I can't afford to take a break and rest. The reality is that I'm far less effective in my family and leadership roles when I'm tired and grumpy.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I'll spend quality time with my wife at the end of the day after everything else is done. The reality is that the last things on my priority list rarely get done.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I'll get to the big projects after I knock out the more routine tasks. The reality is that there will always be other routine tasks to complete.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that the more I do the more valuable I am to the team. The reality is that I'm not being effective if I'm busy doing the wrong things.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that the little problem I have isn't jeopardizing my leadership. The reality is that most times everyone else is already being impacted by my little problem.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I need to correct every false statement and negative comment. The reality is that many times those faint voices become a distraction when I draw attention and make them loud.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that goals will be accomplished without a plan if I'm just patient and faithful. The reality is that most goals worth pursuing require counsel and strategy and hard work and commitment.
-Sometimes I believe the lie that I need to jump at a good opportunity. The reality is that someone will always have a good opportunity for me to pursue, and many times those good opportunities squeeze out time and energy to fulfill a great mission and calling.
March 13, 2007
The Kingdom keeps expanding
I just wanted to quickly post about something exciting that God has allowed our congregation to be a part of in the last week. Through ministries, relationships, and connections to CRMC at least 6 PEOPLE HAVE DEDICATED THEIR LIVES TO CHRIST. There may be more, but that's what I know of. These include
- a 6th grade boy
- 2 local women through a lunch event where an attender regularly goes
- a girl in Cris' Sunday School class
- a 53 year old man who has lived about as far away from God as possible who is in the hospital
Take a minute and thank God for working in the lives of these people and for allowing CRMC to be a part of it.
March 7, 2007
Financial Peace University
We are currently running a 13 week course called Financial Peace University (FPU) taught by Dave Ramsey. If you are interested get in contact with the church office. The current class is in week 4 but there are opportunities to do a "sneak peek" week as well as planning to form another class possibly in the Fall. Have you ever thought to yourself how great it would be to not have think if you are spending the grocery or mortgage money if you respond to someone else's need? Do you really have Financial Peace? God wants us to not be in bondage in any area of our lives. That includes finances. It's time to make that step!
Not sure of where you are financially? That should be your first clue. Click HERE to get a free Financial Reality Check.
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