Open Groups: Fall 2008

These groups meet at various times and locations throughout the week, providing the opportunity for spiritual growth and fellowship in a setting that helps foster deeper relationships. Mixed groups are for married and singles of all ages. There are also specific groups for men and for women.

Sunday Evening Mixed Dinner/Discussion Group meets from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fellowship. Participants share a pot luck meal together and then break into small groups for Bible study. Our topic this fall is: "To Walk and Not Grow Weary". This is a study of various Bible characters focusing on how God helps us to deal with difficult life situations. Child care available makes this group popular with couples who have small children. For more information contact Rich Moskos at 781-293-8442, moskos_richard 'at' yahoo.com.

Sunday Evening Mixed Group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday evenings at the Fellowship. The group usually chooses a book to study from a contemporary Christian author focusing on growth in our relationship with the Lord. For more information contact Jonathan Reed at 508-397-8141, or 508-345-5942, mhreed7 'at' comcast.net.

Tuesday Evening Mixed Dinner/Discussion Group meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. and meets for Bible study from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. We meet at 489 Copeland St., Brockton. This year we will be studying the letter to the Hebrews. For more information or directions please contact Ernie or Merryle Anderson at 508-583-1407, ernieanderson 'at' verizon.net.

Friday Evening Mixed Young Families Bible Study meets every other Friday at 32 South Main St. in Berkley. This is a laid-back-format Bible study in a kid-friendly atmosphere. Bring some dinner, and the kids, to fellowship together as families, followed by a time of Bible study. Fellowship/dinner time begins after 6:00 p.m. and family worship/praise time followed by Bible study begins at 6:55 p.m. For more information please contact Chris or Renee Lindberg at 508-386-0895, Ranay03 'at' yahoo.com.

Women's Sunday Evening Group meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. starting September 7th. Do you want to balance all the activities in your present schedule? Do you long for a simpler life? How willing are you to work at modifying the out-of-control, out-of-balance areas of your life? "Balancing the Active Life" is a 13-week interactive Bible study. Together we will find encouragement, hold each other accountable and learn what it takes to balance life. Please contact Nancy Smith at 781-344-3642, nsmithrn 'at' aol.com, for more information and to order a book.

Women's Wednesday Night Group in Easton meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Fellowship, study and prayer is the focus of this group. For more information contact Lois Watts at 508-238-0349.

Women's Monday Night Group in South Easton meets every other Monday at 6 p.m. For more information contact Joanne Lupa at 508-285-4689 or Sue Riddle at 508-238-6957, Sriddle 'at' commauto.com.

Women's Monthly Fellowship and Bible Study will meet one Monday a month from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 22nd in Room 1. If you are a woman who is new to the Fellowship over the past few years and has not yet begun to attend any of the small groups, we invite you to begin your journey with us! It seems everyone has busy schedules and little opportunity to meet with other Christian women for simple things like sharing a meal, studying together, sharing victories and struggles, praying for each other and connecting with new friends. Our first meeting will be informal, to review format, Bible study materials and to answer questions. Registration fee is $10 to cover the cost of materials. For more information please contact Pauline Morgan at 508-880-2436, pollynee 'at' aol.com.

Mom's Book Club invites all moms who are interested in reading a book on Christian parenting and discussing it together over dessert and coffee. On Thursday, Sept. 25th the topic will be: "Everyday Talk: Talking Freely and Naturally about God with Your Children" by John Younts. On Thursday, November 13th the topic will be: "The Five Love Languages of Children" by Gary Chapman. For more information contact Julie Halvorsen at 508 238-2186 or juliehalvy 'at' aol.com

Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Study will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 16th at 10 a.m. in Room 30. We will be studying Colossians and Philemon. All women are invited to join us. These studies are interactive and informal. Please contact Gail Devins, 508-238-8785, gmdevins 'at' verizon.net, or Kathy DiBattista, 508-238-7243, dibatt 'at' mycidco.com for more information.

Men's Thursday Night Group at the Fellowship meets at the church every other week from 7 to 9 p.m. The focus of this group is providing men encouragement and practical instruction in how to be successful dads and husbands. The group is studying James Dobson's book: "Straight Talk to Men". For more information contact Steve Cox at 781-888-1964, stevepcox 'at' comcast.net.

Men's Wednesday Morning Prayer meets in the kitchen of the Fellowship prior to work every Wednesday morning. For more information contact Bill Wolf at 508-543-7402.

Men's Wednesday Night Bible Study meets at 6 Sanlin St. in Norton from 7-9pm. The focus of the group is fellowship, in-depth Bible study in the gospel of Luke, and prayer. For more information contact Dave Stafford at 508-223-5346, davestaff2002 'at' yahoo.com.

Men's Saturday Morning Promise Keepers group meets at the Fellowship from 7:30 to 9 a.m. focusing on helping men grow in obedience in their God given responsibilities. For more information contact Alan Siegel at 508-238-6085, alan 'at' siegelfinancial.com.

Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids meets Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church in Room 4. These groups are designed to help you meet the challenges of divorce and separation and help you move toward rebuilding your life. Each session has two distinct elements, DVD Seminar with Experts, and Support Group with Focus. For more information please contact Dave Stafford at 508-223-5346, davestaff2002 'at' yahoo.com.

There are some specialty groups not mentioned above, due to space constraints. Also, more groups may be forming in the early fall. Please contact Steve Cox at 781-888-1964, stevepcox 'at' comcast.net if you would like any further information.