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Small Groups January - May 2010
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BFC Small Groups
Starting January 2010
For New Believers
1. Lessons on Assurance
Leaders: Kris and Denise Vanderschuit, Tom and Pat James
Time: Sundays at 10:30 (During second service)
Location: Room: 202 (Above and to the back of the main sanctuary)
Contact: Kris or Denise Vanderschuit @ 951-206-3442
Tom or Pat James @ 951-487-1774
Description: A five-lesson study covering topics that are essential to the Christian life. Learn about the assurance of your salvation, prayer, victory over sin, forgiveness, and guidance. This is an ongoing group so feel free to jump in at any time!
Christian Foundations
2. Fundamentals of the Faith
Leaders: Dave and Cathy Anady
Time: Sundays at 9:00am (During first service)
Location: Room: 202 (Above and to the back of the main sanctuary)
Contact: Dave or Cathy at 766-8992
Description: A thirteen-lesson study covering the core teachings of the Christian faith. Learn about the structure and nature of the Bible, how to study the scriptures, the attributes of God, the Holy Spirit, discerning God’s will along with many other things. Lord willing, a new Fundamentals of the Faith class will start every two months so as to always provide an opportunity for folks to grow in their understanding of these fundamental teachings. This study would be great for new believers or for those who have been in the Lord for many years but have never been exposed to systematic teaching of this kind.
Bible Based Small Groups
3. Book of John
Leaders: Gil and Charyla Olsen
Time: Sundays at 6:00pm
Location: In the Olsen Home – 27282 Point Loma Ct., Hemet, 92544
Contact: Gil or Charyla at 951-652-1068
Description: This is a bible study focused on the study, discussion, and application of the book of John.
4. Book of Acts – Men Only
Leader: Lloyd Nixon
Time: Wednesdays at 6:00am
Location: Room 101 at BFC (North West Corner of Main Sanctuary)
Contact: Lloyd at 951-927-9778
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the books of Acts.
5. Book of Matthew – Men Only
Leader: Ron Vom Steeg
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Location: Room 204 at BFC
Contact: Ron at 951-658-8245
Description: This is a men’s only group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the book of Matthew.
6. Book of 1 and 2 Peter
Leader: Mike Cassidy
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Location: In the Davey’s Home – 4380 Flightwood Cir, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Mike at 951-491-3195
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the books of 1 and 2 Peter.
7. Read Through the New Testament – Nature of the Godhead
Leader: Sam and Dawn McKelvey
Time: Mondays at 7:00pm
Location: 25363 Browca St, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Sam at 951-927-8583
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the New Testament with special attention given to the nature of the Godhead as revealed in the Scriptures.
8. Book of Ephesians
Leader: Russell and Whitney Schmidt
Time: Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Location: The Schmidt's Home - 42904 Masonic Dr, Hemet, 92544
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of a book of the book of Ephesians.
Topic Based Small Groups
9. Tactics in Defending the Faith by Greg Koukl
Leaders: Walt Pleasnick and Barbara Bussey
Time: Sundays at 5:00pm
Location: In Barbara’s Home – 40940 Lois Ct, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Walt at 951-929-7371, Barbara at 951-925-4303
Description: Learn the techniques Greg Koukl has taught thousands of others that will put you in the driver's seat in every exchange. You'll learn specific skills to help you initiate conversations effortlessly, stop challengers in their tracks and turn the tables, graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking, maneuver through mine fields, and present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively. Go to www.str.org for more info.
10. Twisting the Truth by Andy Stanley
Leaders: Thor and Marilyn Linberg
Time: Sundays at 5:00pm
Location: The Lindburg’s Home – 5404 Nectar Ave, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Thor or Marilyn 951-927-7422
Description: Our postmodern society is expert at distorting the truth. How can we learn to discern in a culture of deception? In this 5-session curriculum, Andy Stanley exposes four destructive lies about authority, pain, sex, and sin. His straightforward insights will help you exchange the falsehoods of our day for the life-changing truths of Scripture.
11. The Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson – Women Only
Leaders: Jennifer Pickens
Time: Mondays at 6:30pm
Location: In Jennifer’s Home (Call for Directions)
Contact: Jennifer at 951-766-0874
Description: Anderson's bestselling book The Bondage Breaker leads you away from the shadows and shackles in your life and toward the freedom that comes when you realize you have the right to be free, confront the power of Satan, fight the temptation to do it your way, trade deception for grace, and affirm your identity in Christ. Anderson ultimately helps you break negative thought patterns, control irrational feelings, and break out of the bondage of sinful behavior. If you're struggling, discover how to embrace the promise of Jesus to win the spiritual battles confronting you.
12. Tactics by Greg Koukl
Leaders: Lloyd Nixon
Time: Mondays at 6:30pm
Location: Nixon Home – 26665 Valle Heights Rd, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Lloyd at 951-927-9778
Description: Learn the techniques Greg Koukl has taught thousands of others that will put you in the driver's seat in every exchange. You'll learn specific skills to help you initiate conversations effortlessly, stop challengers in their tracks and turn the tables, graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking, maneuver through mine fields, and present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively. Go to www.str.org for more info.
13. The Truth Project
Leaders: George and Roslyn Havertape
Time: Mondays at 7:00pm
Location: The Havertape’s Home – 43330 Sunshine Ct, Hemet, 92544
Contact: George or Roslyn at 951-927-0029
Description: In a recent study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evangelical world. Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview. Because of this, today's believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life's ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as a people and a nation. To counter this slide within the body of Christ, we are launching one of the most ambitious and powerful projects in the history of our ministry—Focus on the Family's The Truth Project.
14. Ambassadors by Greg Koukl
Leaders: Allan and Debbie Cornett
Time: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Location: In the Cornett’s Home – 1336 Avenida Roundelay, San Jacinto, 92583
Contact: Allan or Debbie at 951-654-0529
Description: This three-part course was designed by Greg Koukl and Stand to Reason Ministries to help folks develop into solid ambassadors for Jesus Christ. Here are the lesson titles from part one of this three part series: 1) Ambassadors for Christ: The Essential Skills 2) Truth Is Not Ice Cream, Faith Is Not Wishing 3) The Bible: Has God Spoken? 4) Tactics in Defending the Faith. See www.str.org for more information on this course.
15. Study Various Scriptures Using Study Guides
Leaders: Muriel and Marcella Holland
Time: Thursdays at 9:30am
Location: Holland Home – 4380 Flightwood Cir, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Muriel or Marcella at 951-925-3140
Description: Join the M&M sisters as they study through selected scriptures using study guides. Knowing the M&M’s, I would assume prayer would be a significant component in this Small Group (as it should be in all of ours!)
16. The Truth Project
Leaders: Joe and Debbie Breyer
Time: Thursdays at 6:00pm
Location: The Breyer’s Home – 2096 Carnation Ave, Hemet, 92545
Contact: Joe or Debbie at 951-652-7919
Description: See description of Truth Project on group 13.
17. Experiencing God
Leaders: Terry and Jenny Yeager
Time: Thursdays at 6:30pm
Location: The Yeager's Home - 27430 Hemet St.
Contact: Terry and Jenny at 951-650-7088
Description: For more than 15 years, God has used Experiencing God in His work, showing believers how to know Him intimately while encouraging them to step out in faith and join Him in His work with miraculous results. The revised Member Book has been updated with new illustration and testimonial content that demonstrates how this study contributed to some truly miraculous results.
18. Hikers Bible Study (Men Only)
Leaders: Tom Evans
Time: 1 Saturday per Month
Location: Local Mountain Trails
Contact: Tom at 951-306-2521
Description: Join Tom about once every month for a hike in our local mountains for fellowship and to discuss thoughts from the scriptures. Contact Tom if you are interested and he will work with the group on setting up appropriate dates for the hikes.
Need Based Small Groups
19. Marriage: Leading and Loving by Bruce Wilkenson
Leader: Jon and Kristy Severns
Time: Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Location: The Severn’s Home – 1211 Beringer Dr, San Jacinto, 92583
Contact: Jon or Kristy at 951-765-1104
Description: In a time of cultural confusion about the husband's role, here is the video / DVD series that clears things up - with specific guidelines from God's Word. In six weekly 26-minute lessons, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson shows husbands what it means to be a godly leader. By mastering the art of "headship". And learning to love our wives as Christ loved the church. This study would be wonderful for single men hoping to marry, married men, or couples.
20. Parent Support Group
Leader: Ken and Heidi Foster, Tom and Janet Wagoner
Time: 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm
Location: The Foster’s Home – 4229 Mangrove Cir, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Ken or Heidi at 951-652-2398, Tom or Janet at 951-927-8346
Description: The Fosters and Wagoners have done a wonderful job over the past couple of years providing encouragement and teaching for parents of teens. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be blessed by their insight and fellowship with other parents in the same season of life!
21. Grief Share
Leader: Heloise Marsh
Time: Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Location: Heloise’s Home – 27400 Dartmouth St, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Heloise at 951-658-8588
Description: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who want to walk alongside you through life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
BFC Small Groups
Starting January 2010
For New Believers
1. Lessons on Assurance
Leaders: Kris and Denise Vanderschuit, Tom and Pat James
Time: Sundays at 10:30 (During second service)
Location: Room: 202 (Above and to the back of the main sanctuary)
Contact: Kris or Denise Vanderschuit @ 951-206-3442
Tom or Pat James @ 951-487-1774
Description: A five-lesson study covering topics that are essential to the Christian life. Learn about the assurance of your salvation, prayer, victory over sin, forgiveness, and guidance. This is an ongoing group so feel free to jump in at any time!
Christian Foundations
2. Fundamentals of the Faith
Leaders: Dave and Cathy Anady
Time: Sundays at 9:00am (During first service)
Location: Room: 202 (Above and to the back of the main sanctuary)
Contact: Dave or Cathy at 766-8992
Description: A thirteen-lesson study covering the core teachings of the Christian faith. Learn about the structure and nature of the Bible, how to study the scriptures, the attributes of God, the Holy Spirit, discerning God’s will along with many other things. Lord willing, a new Fundamentals of the Faith class will start every two months so as to always provide an opportunity for folks to grow in their understanding of these fundamental teachings. This study would be great for new believers or for those who have been in the Lord for many years but have never been exposed to systematic teaching of this kind.
Bible Based Small Groups
3. Book of John
Leaders: Gil and Charyla Olsen
Time: Sundays at 6:00pm
Location: In the Olsen Home – 27282 Point Loma Ct., Hemet, 92544
Contact: Gil or Charyla at 951-652-1068
Description: This is a bible study focused on the study, discussion, and application of the book of John.
4. Book of Acts – Men Only
Leader: Lloyd Nixon
Time: Wednesdays at 6:00am
Location: Room 101 at BFC (North West Corner of Main Sanctuary)
Contact: Lloyd at 951-927-9778
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the books of Acts.
5. Book of Matthew – Men Only
Leader: Ron Vom Steeg
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Location: Room 204 at BFC
Contact: Ron at 951-658-8245
Description: This is a men’s only group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the book of Matthew.
6. Book of 1 and 2 Peter
Leader: Mike Cassidy
Time: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Location: In the Davey’s Home – 4380 Flightwood Cir, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Mike at 951-491-3195
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the books of 1 and 2 Peter.
7. Read Through the New Testament – Nature of the Godhead
Leader: Sam and Dawn McKelvey
Time: Mondays at 7:00pm
Location: 25363 Browca St, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Sam at 951-927-8583
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of the New Testament with special attention given to the nature of the Godhead as revealed in the Scriptures.
8. Book of Ephesians
Leader: Russell and Whitney Schmidt
Time: Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Location: The Schmidt's Home - 42904 Masonic Dr, Hemet, 92544
Description: This is a group centered on the study, discussion, and application of a book of the book of Ephesians.
Topic Based Small Groups
9. Tactics in Defending the Faith by Greg Koukl
Leaders: Walt Pleasnick and Barbara Bussey
Time: Sundays at 5:00pm
Location: In Barbara’s Home – 40940 Lois Ct, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Walt at 951-929-7371, Barbara at 951-925-4303
Description: Learn the techniques Greg Koukl has taught thousands of others that will put you in the driver's seat in every exchange. You'll learn specific skills to help you initiate conversations effortlessly, stop challengers in their tracks and turn the tables, graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking, maneuver through mine fields, and present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively. Go to www.str.org for more info.
10. Twisting the Truth by Andy Stanley
Leaders: Thor and Marilyn Linberg
Time: Sundays at 5:00pm
Location: The Lindburg’s Home – 5404 Nectar Ave, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Thor or Marilyn 951-927-7422
Description: Our postmodern society is expert at distorting the truth. How can we learn to discern in a culture of deception? In this 5-session curriculum, Andy Stanley exposes four destructive lies about authority, pain, sex, and sin. His straightforward insights will help you exchange the falsehoods of our day for the life-changing truths of Scripture.
11. The Bondage Breaker by Neil Anderson – Women Only
Leaders: Jennifer Pickens
Time: Mondays at 6:30pm
Location: In Jennifer’s Home (Call for Directions)
Contact: Jennifer at 951-766-0874
Description: Anderson's bestselling book The Bondage Breaker leads you away from the shadows and shackles in your life and toward the freedom that comes when you realize you have the right to be free, confront the power of Satan, fight the temptation to do it your way, trade deception for grace, and affirm your identity in Christ. Anderson ultimately helps you break negative thought patterns, control irrational feelings, and break out of the bondage of sinful behavior. If you're struggling, discover how to embrace the promise of Jesus to win the spiritual battles confronting you.
12. Tactics by Greg Koukl
Leaders: Lloyd Nixon
Time: Mondays at 6:30pm
Location: Nixon Home – 26665 Valle Heights Rd, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Lloyd at 951-927-9778
Description: Learn the techniques Greg Koukl has taught thousands of others that will put you in the driver's seat in every exchange. You'll learn specific skills to help you initiate conversations effortlessly, stop challengers in their tracks and turn the tables, graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking, maneuver through mine fields, and present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively. Go to www.str.org for more info.
13. The Truth Project
Leaders: George and Roslyn Havertape
Time: Mondays at 7:00pm
Location: The Havertape’s Home – 43330 Sunshine Ct, Hemet, 92544
Contact: George or Roslyn at 951-927-0029
Description: In a recent study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evangelical world. Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview. Because of this, today's believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life's ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as a people and a nation. To counter this slide within the body of Christ, we are launching one of the most ambitious and powerful projects in the history of our ministry—Focus on the Family's The Truth Project.
14. Ambassadors by Greg Koukl
Leaders: Allan and Debbie Cornett
Time: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Location: In the Cornett’s Home – 1336 Avenida Roundelay, San Jacinto, 92583
Contact: Allan or Debbie at 951-654-0529
Description: This three-part course was designed by Greg Koukl and Stand to Reason Ministries to help folks develop into solid ambassadors for Jesus Christ. Here are the lesson titles from part one of this three part series: 1) Ambassadors for Christ: The Essential Skills 2) Truth Is Not Ice Cream, Faith Is Not Wishing 3) The Bible: Has God Spoken? 4) Tactics in Defending the Faith. See www.str.org for more information on this course.
15. Study Various Scriptures Using Study Guides
Leaders: Muriel and Marcella Holland
Time: Thursdays at 9:30am
Location: Holland Home – 4380 Flightwood Cir, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Muriel or Marcella at 951-925-3140
Description: Join the M&M sisters as they study through selected scriptures using study guides. Knowing the M&M’s, I would assume prayer would be a significant component in this Small Group (as it should be in all of ours!)
16. The Truth Project
Leaders: Joe and Debbie Breyer
Time: Thursdays at 6:00pm
Location: The Breyer’s Home – 2096 Carnation Ave, Hemet, 92545
Contact: Joe or Debbie at 951-652-7919
Description: See description of Truth Project on group 13.
17. Experiencing God
Leaders: Terry and Jenny Yeager
Time: Thursdays at 6:30pm
Location: The Yeager's Home - 27430 Hemet St.
Contact: Terry and Jenny at 951-650-7088
Description: For more than 15 years, God has used Experiencing God in His work, showing believers how to know Him intimately while encouraging them to step out in faith and join Him in His work with miraculous results. The revised Member Book has been updated with new illustration and testimonial content that demonstrates how this study contributed to some truly miraculous results.
18. Hikers Bible Study (Men Only)
Leaders: Tom Evans
Time: 1 Saturday per Month
Location: Local Mountain Trails
Contact: Tom at 951-306-2521
Description: Join Tom about once every month for a hike in our local mountains for fellowship and to discuss thoughts from the scriptures. Contact Tom if you are interested and he will work with the group on setting up appropriate dates for the hikes.
Need Based Small Groups
19. Marriage: Leading and Loving by Bruce Wilkenson
Leader: Jon and Kristy Severns
Time: Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Location: The Severn’s Home – 1211 Beringer Dr, San Jacinto, 92583
Contact: Jon or Kristy at 951-765-1104
Description: In a time of cultural confusion about the husband's role, here is the video / DVD series that clears things up - with specific guidelines from God's Word. In six weekly 26-minute lessons, Dr. Bruce Wilkinson shows husbands what it means to be a godly leader. By mastering the art of "headship". And learning to love our wives as Christ loved the church. This study would be wonderful for single men hoping to marry, married men, or couples.
20. Parent Support Group
Leader: Ken and Heidi Foster, Tom and Janet Wagoner
Time: 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm
Location: The Foster’s Home – 4229 Mangrove Cir, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Ken or Heidi at 951-652-2398, Tom or Janet at 951-927-8346
Description: The Fosters and Wagoners have done a wonderful job over the past couple of years providing encouragement and teaching for parents of teens. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be blessed by their insight and fellowship with other parents in the same season of life!
21. Grief Share
Leader: Heloise Marsh
Time: Wednesdays at 7:00pm
Location: Heloise’s Home – 27400 Dartmouth St, Hemet, 92544
Contact: Heloise at 951-658-8588
Description: Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who want to walk alongside you through life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
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