SMALL groupS
the avenue church small groups
Special Note: Most of our groups are on break until mid-January. Come back later for our new roster and all the details. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
SUNDAY GROUPS
Sunday Morning Bible Study.
When: Sundays, 9:15-10:15 AM, starts Oct. 15.
Where: Avenue Church Office.
This group is open to all and meets during Sunday morning. Join us for in depth Bible study, warm fellowship, and prayer.
Contact: Frank/Jody Guerrieri (frankg@preferhome.com; jodyg@preferhome.com).
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 (201 543 1858, cmpasquale@me.com).
MONDAY GROUP
Prayer Group.
When: Mondays at 8:00 PM, ongoing.
Where: Virtual via Zoom, once a month in person.
This group prays for the needs of the church and one another, including those submitted via Connection Cards on Sunday mornings and sent to the church during the week.
Contact: Pete/Laura Corwin (corwins24@gmail.com).
WEDNESDAY STUDENT GROUPS
Middle School Kingdom Students.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts August 16.
Where: Trinity School Gym.
Middle School and High School groups meet separately on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm. MS in gym, HS in Youth Room.
Our theme this year is "Gather, Grow and Go!" We are emphasizing the importance of gathering for community and worship, growing in discipleship groups, and going out on mission to those around us with the good news of the Gospel!
Contact Sam Powers (sam@kingdomstudents.com).
High School Kingdom Students.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts August 16.
Where: Trinity Campus Youth Room.
Middle School and High School groups meet separately on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm. MS in gym, HS in Youth Room.
Our theme this year is "Gather, Grow and Go!" We are emphasizing the importance of gathering for community and worship, growing in discipleship groups, and going out on mission to those around us with the good news of the Gospel!
Contact Sam Powers (sam@kingdomstudents.com).
FRIDAY GROUP
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).
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.
