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AVENUE CHURCH SMALL GROUPS
SUNDAY GROUPS
Sunday Morning Bible Study.
When: Sundays, 9:25-10:15 AM, starts Sept 14.
Where: Location TBD.
Join us for Bible study, friendship, and prayer. Open to all, we study the passages used in each week’s sermon, hear others’ views, ask questions, and find meaningful applications.
Contact: Jerry Hablitzel (hablitzel@aol.com) or Liz Hablitzel (LKH1178@aol.com, 561 632 0996).
Seekers.
When: Sundays, 5:30 PM, ongoing.
Where: Cason United Methodist Church, Swinton & Lake Ida.
The mission of seekers is to feed body and soul with great food, relaxed community, & relevant Bible teaching. All are welcome.
Contact: Chris Pasquale (cmpasquale@me.com, 201 543 1858).
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Study.
When: Sundays, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Aug 24 - Oct. 12, 8 sessions with a celebration dinner on Nov 2.
Where: Avenue Church Office at Lakeview Baptist Church.
What if it's true? You can't be spiritually mature without being emotionally mature. Come and learn how to connect with God with our whole being. Do you have a longing for a spirituality that is transformative? Out of this deep encounter with the Presence of God, we are transformed and become capable of loving others well. This is the first half of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Course that has grown out of over three decades of ministry by Pete and Geri Scazzero. In the school of painful lessons, they learned that "loving others and loving God cannot be separated." This 8-week course involves reading a chapter each week and reading a short daily devotional book. Each group meeting will include teaching, workbook exercises, and discussion.
Cost: $35 for 3 books: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Participant's Guide, and Day by Day Devotional.
Contact: Jerry Hablitzel (hablitzel@aol.com) or Liz Hablitzel (LKH1178@aol.com, 561 632 0996).
Home Group: Corwins.
When: Sundays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Where: Home of Pete and Laura Corwin (Glades and I95).
Have you tried reading through the Bible but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal? The Bible Recap is a short podcast/video (8 minutes/day) that highlights and summarizes the day’s Bible reading in a casual understandable way that helps you love reading Scripture! Each day you’ll read or listen to around 3 chapters from the Bible, and then listen to The Bible Recap after you've finished.
We share a simple meal, discuss the week’s reading, and encourage & pray for one another.
Contact: Pete Corwin (corwins24@gmail.com, 561 368 1782).
WEDNESDAY GROUP
Women’s Dance Fitness Group.
When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30-6:45 PM.
Where: Avenue Church Office at Lakeview Baptist Church.
Led by Martha-Paula McAliley. This fun dance group includes 5-minutes of pre-fellowship, 60-minutes of dance fitness (warm up & cool down included), and 10minutes of post-fellowship: 75-minutes total. For teens to golden girls, low to medium intensity. Varied Christian music: from County to Rap, Rock & Merengue. There is a song for you! Bring water, a sweat rag and wear workout attire. Pop by anytime!
Contact: Martha-Paula McAliley (marthapaula@protonmail.com, 561 222 7990).
THURSDAY GROUPS
Thursday Morning Women’s Group: The Way of Wisdom.
When: Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 AM, starts Sept 4.
Where: Avenue Church Office at Lakeview Baptist Church.
In this 8-session Bible study, six beloved Bible teachers invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world.
Contact: Allison Hix (allison@theavechurch.com, 561 901 1302).
Cost: $25 (includes video access). Scholarship Available.
*Childcare is NOT available.
Women’s Group: Faith 101.
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts Aug 28, 13 wks.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
New to Faith? You're Not Alone. Whether you're just beginning your journey with Jesus or still exploring what it means to follow Him, this is your space. Join a community of women who are discovering faith, asking questions, and growing together. No pressure. No perfect people. Just real women seeking a real relationship with God. Let's walk this journey together.
Contact: Allison Hix (allison@theavechurch.com, 561 901 1302).
Cost: $10.00 for Book. Scholarship Available.
*Childcare available with advance registration.
Women’s Group: Revelation.
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts Aug 28, 13 wks.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Though the imagery and concepts of Revelation confound our modern ears, it shouldn't leave us fearful or confused. All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, and we can rightly assume Revelation is as accessible and helpful as any other book of the Bible. In this 10-session study, you will cover Revelation verse-by-verse to discover how the last book of the Bible speaks a steadying word of assurance and endurance to the church in every age.
Contact: Allison Hix (allison@theavechurch.com, 561 901 1302).
Cost: $25 (includes video access). Scholarship Available.
*Childcare available with advance registration.
Men’s Group.
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts Aug 28, 13 wks.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church.
Join us for genuine community, meaningful Bible study, and impactful prayer.
Contact: Jon Hix (jonhix@theavechurch.com, 248 767 0071).
*Childcare available with advance registration.
Monthly Parenting Group.
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church.
Parents, we see you out there hustling...and we love you! This is a group for those of you looking for some encouragement, equipping, and engagement with other parents in community. We know you're slammed, but want to keep getting better at Godly parenting...so we'll meet once a month in the Fall. Each gathering of the semester will focus on a different topic based on the Parenting Class we hosted over the summer! Hopefully this will be a truly helpful time and lots of fun to do together!
Looking forward to being with you all...Casey and Kathryn Cleveland
Contact: Casey Cleveland (casey@theavechurch.com).
*Childcare available with advance registration.
FRIDAY GROUPS
Men’s Running Group: Keep Going!
When: Fridays, 6:00-7:30 AM, ongoing always.
Where: Across from downtown Starbucks (205 E. Atlantic, DelrayBeach).
Led by Casey Cleveland, Kyle Mains, and Charlie Lalane, this group helps guys live with great endurance! We meet across from Starbucks on Fridays at 6 am and go for a 30-minute run followed by coffee, fellowship, and encouraging discussion. All levels of runners welcome!
Contact: Casey Cleveland (casey@theavechurch.com).
New Believers Bible Study: Book of Matthew.
When: Friday Nights, 5:30-7:00 PM, ongoing.
Where: Razorback Electric, 910 SW 15th Ave, Delray Beach.
Join us for this ongoing new believers Bible study with teaching, questions, community, and food. We are currently studying Matthew.
Contact: Matt Spradley (918 564 1149), Chris Pasquale (201 543 1858).
Women’s Dance Fitness Group.
When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30-6:45 PM.
Where: Avenue Church Office at Lakeview Baptist Church.
~See description under Wednesday groups~
Contact: Martha-Paula McAliley (marthapaula@protonmail.com, 561 222 7990).
Watch and Discuss: The Chosen Seasons 2-3.
When: Fridays, 7:00-8:45 PM, starts Aug 29.
Where: Avenue Church Office @ Lakeview BC.
Led by Wade and Martha-Paula McAliley. This group will watch and discuss Seasons 2-3 of the groundbreaking television series, The Chosen. This historical and dramatic portrayal of the life of Jesus has impacted millions and encouraged them greatly in their faith. Group time will consist of watching and discussing an episode each week, along with fellowship and prayer.
Contact: Martha-Paula McAliley (marthapaula@protonmail.com, 561 222 7990).
Friday Night Bereans (Acts 17:11).
When: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 7:00-8:00 PM, starts Sept.
Where: Text for Address.
Each session a different person will be assigned to choose the book (or chapters from longer books) of the Bible that we will be reading. We read as a group, one at a time out loud, stopping at the end of each chapter, and then discuss the things that stood out and what the Lord might be ministering to us through these portions of His Word. We begin and end in prayer.
Contact: Nano Curtin, Eric Gumin (njcurtin@gmail.com, 917 696 0805).
WHY SMALL
GROUPS EXIST
Small Groups have one, simple purpose—to bring people together.
We believe God created us to live in community with others and only then can we experience the full life He intends for us. We believe life change happens in the context of Relationships.
Meaningful relationships can be hard to find, and Small Groups exist to make life-changing
relationships relevant and accessible to you.
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
ECCLESIASTES 4:9-12
We believe our church must grow larger and smaller at the same time.
We grow larger to reach as many people as possible with the life-giving message of Jesus.
We gather in Small Groups to build community and care for people.
"Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching
and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah."
ACTS 5:42
Small Groups offer people:
1. A Place to connect
"Yes, whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so
that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him."
1 CORINTHIANS 9:22 TLB
We were not made to do life alone. God created us for community, and Small Groups
provide a place to connect with others, share life, and grow in faith together.
2. A Place to protect
"We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So
we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters."
1 JOHN 3:16 NLT
It is through life together that our problems become smaller, and God uses others to bring support and encouragement to our lives. Small Groups become a place where others don’t just know your name, but care about what is happening in your life and want to support you in your spiritual journey.
2. A Place to GROW
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
PROVERBS 27:17
We believe every person is created with God-given potential to make a difference in the world. Small Groups are a place you can grow with others to become more like Jesus and reach the potential God has put inside you.