SMALL groupS
WHY SMALL GROUPS MATTER
God created us for community.
When we come to faith in Christ, God adopts us into His forever family. The Apostle Paul says, “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” (Eph. 2.18-29).
Family happens best when smaller groups of believers gather to fellowship and encourage one another, study and discuss God’s Word together, vulnerably share with each other, and pray for and practically for one another. We encourage everyone to join a small group where they can experience such rich community.
CURRENT SMALL GROUPS
SUNDAY GROUPS
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).
Home Group: Corwins and Sweetens.
When: Sundays, 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 (561 368 1782), Rob Sweeten (561 707 7774).
WEDNESDAY GROUP
Women's Dance Fitness Group.
When: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 PM, starts June 4.
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 and cool down included), and 10-minutes 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 (561 222-7990, marthapaula@protonmail.com).
THURSDAY GROUPS
Women’s Group: Find Your People.
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts June 5, 6 weeks.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
In a world that's more connected AND more isolating than ever before, we can be tempted to do life alone, whether because we're so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others powerfully impacts our well-being. We are meant to live known and loved. In Find Your People, bestselling author Jennie Allen draws on fascinating insights from science and history, timeless biblical truth, and vulnerable stories from her own life to help you:
• overcome the barriers to making new friends and learn to initiate with easy-to-follow steps
• find simple ways to press through awkward to get to authentic in conversations • understand how conflict can strengthen relationships rather than destroy them • identify the type of friend you are and the types of friends you need
• learn the five practical ingredients you need to have the type of friends you've always longed for.
Contact: Allison Hix (allison@theavechurch.com, 561 901 1302).
Cost: $13.00 for book. Scholarship Available.
*Childcare available with advance registration.
Men's Group: Book of James.
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts June 5, 6 weeks.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church.
Written by the half-brother of Jesus, and disliked by the reformer Martin Luther who famously declared “I almost feel like throwing Jimmy into the stove,” James will challenge your faith as it calls you to greater faithfulness. Join us for six weeks of serious Bible study urging us to show our faith by our works.
A free journal is given to all who attend.
Contact: Jon Hix (jonhix@theavechurch.com, 248 767 0071).
*Childcare available with advance registration.
Parenting for the Win!
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts June 5, 6 weeks.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church.
Parenting is hard. And Godly parenting . . . can seem impossible. Here's the thing, it's not. Well, it's not impossible I mean, although it is radically hard. But as Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living within us and are the divinely selected best parents for our children! So, let's quit parenting not to lose, and start parenting for the win! Let's know and embrace our purpose in parenting and get some tools for the mission. I am truly thankful for Christ Fellowship and the study they have developed that we'll be using over these amazing six weeks! And I am super excited to get to co-facilitate with my best friend, beautiful bride, and tremendous mother of our four children, Kathryn!
Let's go for the win together...Casey
Contact: Casey Cleveland (casey@theavechurch.com).
*Childcare available with advance registration.
Sacred Marriage.
When: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts June 5, 6 weeks.
Where: Lakeview Baptist Church.
Jerry and Liz of Relational Harmony invite you to a 6-week video series exploring what it means to have a Sacred Marriage. Your marriage is more than just a sacred covenant with another person. What if your relationship is not so much about you and your spouse as it is about you and your God? Author Gary Thomas will teach via video. Participants will use a guide to facilitate discussion.
Contact: Liz Hablitzel via text (561 632 0996).
Cost: $20 per couple for books.
*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).
Watch and Discuss: The Chosen Season 1.
When: Fridays, 6:30-8:00 PM, starts June 6.
Where: Avenue Church Office at Lakeview BC.
Led by Wade and Martha-Paula McAliley. This group will watch and discuss Season 1 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 (561 222-7990, marthapaula@protonmail.com).
Friday Night Bereans (Acts 17:11).
When: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 7:00-8:00 PM.
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).
