FALL GROWTH GROUPS
Begin the week of September 14th - full list is below.
In many ways Growth Groups are the heart of the church and facilitate spiritual growth as an individual and community. Growth Groups will meet every other week for dinner, worship, study, prayer, and fellowship.
Monday (2)------------------
McCause / Parsons
Gospel of Luke, using Luke for Everyone, N. T. Wright
Led by Thomas McCause and David Parsons, this group meets at 7:00 p.m. every other Monday at the downtown home of Lindsay and David Parsons. The group is primarily composed of late 20 and 30 somethings who will be intensively studying the Gospel of Luke, using Luke for Everyone by N. T. Wright as a commentary. This group places an emphasis on spiritual and communal growth through regular Bible study, rigorous preparation for meetings, and full participation in group discussion. They, like all groups, meet bi-weekly for dinner, worship, discussion, and prayer. For more information contact Thomas or David at thomas.mccause[at]gmail.com or parsonsd[at]me.com (respectively).
Brooks Group
“Beginning Life Together,” a study of the 5 biblical purposes for our lives
God never intended for us to do life alone, rather, He desires that we do life together in community. This study entitled "Beginning Life Together" gives an overview of the five biblical purposes that God intends for our lives. This group is geared toward families with young children and meets on Monday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Welcome Center at the church. Childcare is provided. For questions and childcare reservations, please contact tbrooks[at]incarnation.org or 214.217.5629.
Tuesday day time (1)------------------
Stevenson / Monger
Ephesians, study guide by John Stott
Led by Cathleen Stevenson and Patti Monger, this group is primarily women in their 40s and 50s who are interested in spiritual growth through study of the scriptures and in creating a sense of community within the group through fellowship and prayer. They will meet from Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church, and will be studying Ephesians with the aid of a study guide by John Stott. Please contact Cathleen at cathleenstevenson[at]sbcglobal.net or Patti at deware3[at]sbcglobal.net for more information.
Study guides will be available in the Incarnation Bookstore.
Wednesday (4)------------------
Page / Powers
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
This lively growth group consists of adults, ages 45ish and up who are seeking a deeper relationship with God and each other. The group meets every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in various members' homes to enjoy worship, fellowship, study, discussion and prayer. Members are singles and couples who come from all walks of life. Led by Janet Page and Alan Powers, the group will be studying Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. Contact Melanie at melanie.brewer[at]hcahealthcare.com for information and directions.
Boyett
Sermon on the Mount, study guide by John Stott
The Boyett Growth Group meets at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday evening at Kathy and David’s home in Preston Hollow. The group is primarily composed of 40s & 50s but is open to all. We will be studying the Sermon on the Mount and using a study guide by John Stott. The group places emphasis on study of the Bible, deepening our walk as Christians and growing closer to each other through fellowship. We welcome people to come visit. For more information contact David or Kathy Boyett at david[at]boyettmanagement.com or kboyett[at]h2.net.
Study guides will be available in the Incarnation Bookstore.
Rangel / Williamson
Is God a Delusion? by Nicky Gumbel
Led by Nicole and Marko Rangel and Ellen and Kevin Williamson, the group meets every other Wednesday night, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Catherine Cochran (located in the Park Cities off of the Tollway). This tightly knit community of single and married 30-somethings enjoys sharing Christian fellowship and welcomes newcomers. They hold festive dinners followed by thoughtful discussion and prayer. This fall they will read and discuss Is God a Delusion? by Nicky Gumbel. For group information, contact nicole.rangel[at]gmail.com or ellenwilliamson[at]yahoo.com.
Trousdale
Study of Christian service in the community
The Trousdale Group meets every other Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at a home in Preston Hollow. Led by Jen and Jake Trousdale, the group consists of single and married adults in their 20s and 30s. This fall, the Trousdale group will be discussing Christian service in the community context. The group welcomes all and invites you to visit sometime this fall. For more information, please contact Jen Trousdale at jennifertrousdale[at]gmail.com.
Thursday (1)------------------
Skorburg / Schaufele
The Book of James
The Skorburg / Schaufele Group meets every other Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. at a home in the Greenville / Lakewood area. Led by Wendy and Chase Skorburg and Laura and John Schaufele, the group primarily consists of single and married adults in their 20s. This fall, the group will be discussing the book of James in the New Testament. They will be referencing a relatively simple study guide in conjunction with the book. For more information, please contact Wendy Skorburg at wendyskorburg[at]gmail.com.