Discipleship/Adult
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Pastor, Discipleship, Adults 408.414.0815 |
Sunday
At 7:30 am
Special Time of Prayer - Room 201
Every Sunday morning
At 8:30 am
The Bible Jesus Read - Room 203
Philip Yancey's Old Testament video series
Join Elder Frank Martinho, as he facilitates this informative study of
the Old Testament books: Job, Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, the Psalms, and
the Prophets. For more information, please contact
408.414.0815.
At 10:00 am
David and the Kingdom - Room 202
A rewarding study of the Old Testament books of I & II Samuel, and
I Kings. These books, which include the life and reigns of King Saul,
King David, and King Solomon, are full of insights about how human beings
respond to the call of God. Contact: Bob Unger
Apologetics Class
"What If They Ask?" A Christian apologetics class helps us to
understand why we believe, what we believe, and how to communicate it.
Contact
Prayer Class, Drawing Closer to God's Heart - Room 203
If you have a hunger to learn more about prayer and how to walk more victoriously
in Christ, this class will help you. The setting provides a safe place
to learn and grow in prayer and in your daily walk with God. Leaders are
Ginny Kisling or Gini Davi.
At 3:00 pm
Finding Your Way at CotC - Room 202
TBA
This course will help you get connected into the mainstream of life at
CotC. Our desire is to accomplish three things in this one session:
1. To inform you about the life and work of CotC
at the level of your need and desire.
2. To answer your questions about CotC, faith,
and whatever is on your mind/heart.
3. To offer membership at CotC for those of you
who are ready to make this step and commitment. (This class is a pre-requisite
to becoming a member.)
We promise that our time together will be fun, informative, and will help
you find your way at CotC! Contact:
408.723.3600 to register.
Mid-Week
Pastor, Adult Discipleship
408.414.0815
Good Sense Financial Planning Class - Mark's House
Nine weekday evening classes
Join with instructor Don Thomas, in this challenging course which helps
us establish a biblically based financial plan for our households. Good
Sense helps us become more faithful stewards of God's gifts. To register
contact
408.414.0815
Grief Support Group - Marks House
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Have you suffered a significant loss in the recent past? This group offers
the care and support you need to get you through your painful life transition.
Using the Psalms as a biblical base for overcoming grief, the facilitators
will help you understand how God's healing presence is with you through
the grief process. Contact:
or the church office, 408.723.3600
Special Time of Prayer - Room 201
Every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am
Relationships (NBS) - Room 102
God made each one of us a unique person. He placed us in families, gave
us friends and encouragers, places to work and worship, and put us in
communities and churches. In all of these, he gives us opportunities to
grow our faith. For information contact
Kerygma, The Bible in Depth - Room 202
Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Are you looking for a thematic study of the entire Bible? Then join Bob
Unger for this informative study of 10 major themes of Scripture. Contact:
Uniquely You - Marks House
Thursday evenings, begins May 1, 7:00 pm
Do you sometimes feel that your life needs a new sense of direction? Then
Uniquely You is just for you! This course will help you discover God's
direction for your life by enabling you to identify your spiritual gifts
and personality type. For more information, contact:
408.414.0815
Stephen Ministry Training
TBA
Would you like to receive specialized training to become a Christian caregiver,
who is skilled in walking with others through their painful life transitions?
Contact
408.414.0815
Men
Director, Discipleship - Men
Men's Small Groups
Tuesdays, 6:00 am
Wednesdays, 6:00 am
Thursdays, 6:00 am
Fridays, 6:00 am
No experience necessary, just a willingness, at your own pace, to get
to know some guys and be known.
Contact:
for location of group meetings.
Romans (NBS) - Marks House (Garage)
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm
Undoubtedly the most important letter in the history of mankind, Romans
is a guide to a relationship with God, to salvation, grace, faith, justification,
sanctification, redemption, and resurrection. Contact:
Four Men of God (NBS) - Room 202
Thursdays, 5:30 pm (every other week)
Lessons in Obedience. Injustice, unfulfilled desires, rebellious children,
and leading difficult people, just a few of the challenges Abraham, Joseph,
Moses or David faced. Discover how God challenged and encouraged them
as he used them to lead a nation. The same God encounters us today, shaping
us into citizens of His kingdom. Contact:
Avenue
Thursdays
A men's accountability group for those looking for recovery and healing
from inappropriate sexual behavior. For more information, please contact
Larry Johnson.
New Men's Weekday Evening Bible Study - Room 202
Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Would you like to be part of a dynamic Bible study group that enjoys
in-depth study of God's Word, deep sharing, and great fellowship? Then
consider joining our newest men's group. Contact:
Women
Director, Discipleship - Women
Psalms and Proverbs (NBS) - Room 102
2nd/4th Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
From ancient days to contemporary times, God's basic truths never change.
Psalms and Proverbs give God's point of view on our choices, our circumstances,
and the values to pass on to our children. They speak to every heart's
deepest need.
Contact:
Acts (NBS) - Room 203
Wednesdays, 9:15 - 11:00 am
The Christian Church, in just thirty years, grew from a handful of Jews
in Jerusalem who witnessed Jesus' resurrection, to a multi-cultural group
across the Roman Empire that drew the emperor's attention. God used the
Apostle Paul and others as they made themselves totally available to Him.
Find out how God can use these same qualities in you today! Childcare
is provided for ages birth-5. Contact:
2 Corinthians (NBS) - Room 203
Wednesdays, 9:15 - 11:00 am
The Power of Weakness. How can we find God's strength when we need it
most? How can we receive grace to overcome the difficulties and pressure
of daily life? In 2 Corinthians, Paul explains why God's grace comes to
us in surprising ways, and why his power is revealed in those who are
humble and weak. Childcare is provided for ages birth-5. Contact:
Colossians (NBS ) - Room M13 (Marks House)
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm
"Staying Focused on Truth" This study contains vital teachings
about the supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus in the Christian's life.
Contact:
Couples
Directors, Discipleship - Couples
For married couples who desire to have a God honoring marriage. Groups meet throughout the week on various days and times for fellowship, Bible study, prayer and in-depth sharing. The goal of these groups is to build spiritual intimacy in marriage. To join a group or for more information, please contact Doug & Monica Silkwood.
New Couples Groups Forming!
For "Empty Nesters" or Parents of Teens and Pre-teens
We recognize that empty nesters and parents of teenagers and pre-teens
have unique needs for support and encouragement. We are looking for 4-5
couples in each of these areas to form new couples' groups. If you are
interested, contact
408.414.0815.
Mixed Adult’s
Pastor, Adult Discipleship
Primetime Groups
(For couples and individuals, ages 50 through early-70s)
John (NBS) - Klepfer's home
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 pm
Explore Faith and Understand Life! In private conversations, in friendly
or hostile crowds, at parties, with the powerful and with the weak, Jesus
shows and tells us what God is like. His face to face conversations give
us reasons to believe and see God as He really is. Contact:
Hebrews - Vanderbyl's home
Thursdays, 7:00 pm
The letter to the Hebrews reigns unchallenged as the best New Testament
commentary on the Old Testament and its relationship to Jesus Christ.
Contact:
Evergreen Groups
(For couples and individuals, ages late-60s through late-80s )
Gospel of Matthew - Room 203
1st/3rd/4th/5th Thursdays; 10:00 - 11:30 am
Join us for a video and Bible study along with time of worship and fellowship.
Contact:
408.414.0815
Speaker and Lunch - Sanctuary
2nd Thursdays of each month, 10:00 - 12:30 am
Join us for a time of worship and prayer, along with information shared
by various speakers, followed by lunch. Contact:
408.414.0815