A growth group is...

A group of 3 to 12 people who meet together to learn the Bible and to encourage one another. Most groups meet weekly for 1½ to 2 hours in homes or at the church, and all are welcome.

For more information or to sign-up for a group contact Pastor Kevin at  kevin@openarmsonline.org

Groups meet for 8 weeks

(Monday, July 12th through Saturday, August 28th)

 

Groups meet weekly for 1½ hours

Refreshments - Prayer - Interactive Bible Discussion

 

Even if vacations and activities keep you from being able to come

every week, sign up and join us this summer.  We'd love to have you!

 

Monday

1. "Bible Verses Everyone Needs to Know"

Join us as we study some of the most important verses in the Bible.

One verse will be studied and discussed each week. 

7:00-8:30 p.m. at the church building (café)

Facilitated by Pastor John

To sign-up online click here

 

2. Group Topic To Be Announced

7:00-8:30 p.m. at 95 Nassau Avenue, Schenectady

Facilitated by Josh and Heather Muchmore

To sign-up online click here

Tuesday 

3. "Bible Verses Everyone Needs to Know"

Join us as we study some of the most important verses in the Bible.

One verse will be studied and discussed each week.

7:00-8:30 p.m. at the church building (café)

Facilitated by Pastor Kevin

To sign-up online click here

Wednesday

4. "Questions People & Churches Ask" by Charles Brock

Discover from the Bible clear and straightforward answers to questions many have who have come from other faith backgrounds.

7:00-8:30 p.m. at 359 Frank St., Schenectady

Facilitated by Ron Blanchette and Sue West (GROUP FILLED)

 

5. "Believing God" by Beth Moore  women's group  (5 week group)

Be encouraged, deepen your trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him as you study the lives of Abraham, Moses and others.

7:00-8:30 p.m. at the church building (café - fellowship at 6:30 p.m.)

Facilitated by Ann Ando

Book: Believing God available online at amazon.com ($15+shippping)

To sign-up online click here

Thursday

6. "Revelation" a study of Revelation chapters 1-3

Hear the words of Jesus as He speaks to Christians in the first few chapters of Revelation and discover His encouragement and challenge for your own life.

7:00-8:30 p.m. at the church building

Facilitated by Tom & Phyllis Cirillo

To sign-up online click here

Friday

7. "Bible Verses Everyone Needs to Know"

Join us as we study some of the most important verses in the Bible.

One verse will be studied and discussed each week. 

9:30-11:00 p.m. at the church building (café)

Opening teaching by Pastor John

Break-out group facilitators:

     Danielle Mulligan, Donna Harris & Courtney Ritter

Childcare: available for younger children (indicate need at sign-up)

To sign-up online click here

Saturday

8. "EXPLORE" Men's Group (5 week group begins Sat, July 24th)

Develop confidence and discover practical know-how for sharing your faith

8:30-9:45 a.m. at the church building

Facilitated by Mark Obleman

Book: available at the group for $10

To sign-up online click here

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Key Values:

Loving God

We love God in our growth groups by making Him a priority in our lives by seeking Him together.

Discovering Truth

We seek to discover the truths of the Bible in an interactive way while making life application. The Bible study materials we use are designed to encourage group interaction and sharing. The growth group leader is not necessarily a teacher, but a facilitator who participates and keeps things moving. The question we ask ourselves in the growth groups is not, "How much do I know?" but, "How much am I like Jesus?"

Sharing Life

In the New Testament, the early church was a close community who shared their lives with each other (see Acts 2:40-47). Our growth groups are a place where people are made to feel welcome and genuinely cared for; a place where it's safe to share struggles; a place to build real friendships and to share life.