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Eastwind has a wide variet of bible studies at a variety of times and for a variety interests being offered this year. Small groups are a great way to get to know people and learn more about God's Word. Our groups are discussion-oriented and enjoyable, whether you know a lot about the Bible or virtually nothing. Please note there may be change in the schedule during the summer. Several studies take a break, or just meet monthly. Eastwind Small Groups...
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Groups Schedule NEW CLASSES BEGIN Seeker Discusssion Group Do you have questions about God and Jesus? Are just beginning to explore the existence of God and what that might mean for your life? Are you looking for a safe environment in which to explore your interest in spiritual things? Then this discussion group might be for you. It meets the second Friday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. the home of Kevin and Amy Chen. Call 385-0298 for more information and directions. Attention parents, a new group is starting! Please join us for a weekly play date for all children under 4 and parents in need of some adult socializing. We will be meeting Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 at the church. For more information please call Susannah at 794-3944 or Renee at 376-6717. Eastwind
Prayer Team
We have a prayer group that will meet on Sunday Mornings for 15-20 minutes
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Individual Mentoring also available - call 387-0818 Four
Things People Hate About Small Groups For a lot of people, the idea of joining a small group is scary. It is really common for people to express one of the four fears listed below as a primary reason for not attending a small group. 1.
Everyone there will know more about the Bible than me, and I¹ll
look like an idiot. That would be intimidating if it were true, but is
isn't. The truth is, that there are many people in our church who do not
have a church background, or never had the opportunity to learn much about
the Bible. With the exception of our In-depth Bible Study, all of our
groups include people who have little to no experience with the Bible.
Sure, we all learn from those who know a thing or two. But often it¹s
the fresh and unbiased perspectives of the unchurched that make our discussions
really enthusiastic, and challenges those who've been around the Bible
for a lifetime. 2.
They're going to make me read difficult Bible words out-loud,
and everyone will realize that I don¹t read well. This is a real
fear for a lot of people. But in our small groups, participation is always
voluntary. Group leaders don't "call-on" people to read or to
give answers. If no one volunteers to read a passage out-loud, the leader
will read for the group. 3.
It's going to be weird. In small groups, people get all touchy-feely
and talk about which kind of fruit their fellow members remind them of.
You all dance around the room pretending to be butterflies, and hold hands
and sway while singing "kumbaya"... Wrong! No doubt there are
small groups like that. But our small groups emphasize practical and relevant
discussions for practical and relevant people. We believe-in and value
laughter. We drop the religious jargon and talk like real people. We discuss
straightforward and down to earth issues. We respect your intelligence
and honor your sensibilities. 4. They're going to drag stuff out of me that I don't want to tell, and I'll probably get embarrassed and start crying. In our groups, there is no hidden agenda to get you to reveal something you¹re not ready to tell, or to get you to "confess"something you're not proud of, or reveal something that you don¹t want known. As stated above, all participation is voluntary, and exerting pressure to get someone to speak is strictly out-of-bounds. People do become close in these groups, and often people do share things of a very personal nature after they have become comfortable with each other. But such revelations are never forced, and there is no expectation that you should have to share the intimate details of your life, unless and until you are good and ready. Individual Bible Study/Small Group Information Calling
All Men !!! Do
you work or live say, West of Broadway Avenue? We are currently doing a study that brings the history of the Christian Church to life. The study is designed to meet you where you are at...no homework, no penalty if you travel, no previous experience required! We meet on Wednesday mornings at the Blue Jean Cafe at the corner of Maple Grove & Emerald. Coffee's on at 6:00 a.m, we eat at 6:30 a.m. - and are finished with the study by 7:30 a.m. Best Feature of all; first time visitors get free breakfast! To sign up or if you have questions call Jim Bean at 345-6962. Young Married Group Get to know other young married couples at the church! Whether you're new to the church (as many of us are), or have been attending for some time, this will be a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. For more information contact Kevin Schultz at (208) 695-5420 or kshoe4@yahoo.com. Our “Eastwind Series” of short courses are offered at various times throughout the year to help you make steady spiritual progress one step at a time. Eastwind
101: Introduction To Eastwind/Eastwind Basics Eastwind
201: Finding Your Ministry Eastwind
301: Deepening Your Faith Eastwind
401: Sharing Your Faith
Joint Heirs Class 9:00 am Sundays, 7 week study staring April 6 “Make Friends Now for the Eternal Future” (Jesus, Luke 16:9) Jon Strain (Search Boise), will teach a model of relational evangelism that is remarkably personal, up front, do-able, winsome and influential. Imagine winsomely expressing your relationship with God as a lifestyle in your home, neighborhood, place of employment and leisure pursuits. Your style is one that wins trust and respect whereby people want to know about the role God plays in your life… and you are able to explain it in a way that wins more hearings over the long haul. The underlying values
explored in this study are fourfold: *This study is a direct application to the Sunday message Jon gave by this title on March 2. The workbook is a Search publication called Connexions ($12) |
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