FALL 2019 CATALOG
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FALL 2019 CATALOG
Welcome! Thank you for checking out our groups offered this fall. Peoria Nazarene Groups exist to unite people to God’s love and God’s family through connection, growth, and service. This catalog is designed to help you discover ways you can get connected at Peoria Nazarene Church. Our groups meet at various times and places. We have three different categories of groups including:
Connect Groups These groups come together around an activity or meal. Their focus is less on study or curriculum and more on connecting with each other in fellowship. These are easy opportunities to connect and get to know others at Peoria Nazarene.
Grow Groups Grow groups gather together and study a specific curriculum. It could be a book of the Bible, a faith topic, or discussion revolving around that week’s sermon. Some groups are more focused on intensive study while others focus more on lighter discussion.
Serve Groups These are our ministry teams. These groups focus more on serving than being served and include opportunities in the local church as well as service opportunities in the community.
Each of these groups are important and help us grow at different points of our journey. Many of our groups are meeting for 8 – 10 weeks during the Fall. Some are ongoing. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Matt by phone at 309-692-3131 or by e-mail: [email protected].
Connect Groups
Men’s Breakfast Contact: Roger GreenWhen: Each Monday morning at 8:30am Where: Gebby’s on War Memorial.
This is a great way to connect with other men from Peoria Nazarene. Don’t have time for breakfast? Stop in for a quick cup of
coffee.
Ladies Lunch Bunch Contact: Sue RoperWhen: One Sunday a month following the worship service. Where: Various
Any lady (single/married) who comes alone is welcome to join them for a great time of fellowship with one another.
Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal When: Wednesdays @ 5:30pm-7:00pm. Where: At the church
These meals begin on Wednesday, October 2 and will run 8-10 weeks. Come enjoy some great food and connect with others at Peoria Nazarene. Stick around for games or check out the various
Grow groups that meet on Wednesdays.
Senior Adult Breakfast Contact: Roger GreenWhen: One Saturday a monthWhere: Various
Connect with other seniors for breakfast once a month. This is a great time of fellowship, food, and fun. Typically held the 3rd Saturday of the month at various restaurants in Peoria.
Newcomer’s Lunch Contact: Pastor Matt or Pastor MarkWhen: QuarterlyWhere: At the church
Are you new to Peoria Nazarene? Would you like to learn more about us and how you can connect with others? Would you like
to meet the pastors and enjoy a great lunch? You are invited to our Newcomer’s Lunch. They are held quarterly and info will be available as they are scheduled.
Mom’s Group Contact: Jenn McCallWhen: Mondays (typically)Where: Various
Are you a mom of school-aged children? Would you like to connect with other moms? This is a great opportunity for just
that! If you have children not yet in school, bring them along! Meets at various locations.
Grow Groups
Men’s Bible Study - The Book of Ecclesiastes Contact: Dave MorganWhen: Thursdays @ 6:30pmWhere: At the church
This is an ongoing study of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join together with other men to dig deeper into the Word of God.
Ladies Bible StudyContact: Marilyn StricklerWhen: Wednesdays @ 7:00pmWhere: At the church
Join other ladies as they examine the Word of God and how it applies to their lives. This is an ongoing group that meets 10-12 times a session and studies various books.
The Book of Acts Contact: Roger GreenWhen: Sundays @ 9:15amWhere: At the church in Room 200
This is a Senior Adult ongoing Bible Study, but open to all other ages as well. The class meets for prayer, fellowship, hymns, and Bible study. During this Fall, they will begin to study the Book of Acts verse-by-verse. Each class member receives a notebook with handouts to supplement the study and discussion.
Mourning Into Dancing Contact: Pastor FloWhen: Sundays @ 9:15amWhere: At the church
This will be a 10 week study on finding joy and hope as we face our losses. Henri Nouwen says in his book that working through our losses, including the death of a loved one or friend, is difficult. We lose people sometimes just as painfully through misunderstanding,
conflict or anger. Someone may take from us a job, a career, a good name. We may watch hopes flicker through growing infirmity, or dreams vanish through betrayal of someone we trusted. A family member may walk out in anger and we wonder if we must have failed. Sometimes we try to cover our pain instead of working through it. We can find peace and freedom by working through our disappointments, hurts, misunderstandings, fears, unforgiveness, shame, and guilt.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Contact: Pastor MarkWhen: Wednesdays @ 6:30pmWhere: At the church
In this revised bestselling book, Peter Scazzero outlines a roadmap for discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative. He unveils what's wrong with our current definition of "spiritual growth" and offers not only a model of spirituality that actually works, but seven steps to change that will help you experience authentic faith and hunger for God.
Surprised by HopeContact: Pastor MattWhen: Sundays @ 9:15amWhere: At the church
In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, top-selling author and Anglican bishop, N.T. Wright tackles the biblical question of what happens after we die and shows how most Christians get it wrong. It’s not just about “going to” heaven; we are resurrected and heaven comes down to earth--a difference that makes all of the difference to how we live on earth.
Membership ClassContact: Pastor Mark When: As neededWhere: At the church
Are you interested in membership in the Church of the Nazarene? This class will help you discover who we are, what we believe and why we believe. This is a preparatory class for membership in the Church of the Nazarene and is offered as needed on the basis of interest.
Serve Groups
Worship ArtsContact: Matt ShepherdWhen: Sundays - Rehearsal @ 8:15am/Service @ 10:30amWhere: At the church
Do you play an instrument? Do you enjoy sound/light/video production? Do you have a desire to use your gifts for God? See
Matt Shepherd or stop by on Sunday at 8:15am to see what our Worship Arts team is all about.
Welcome Team Contact: Neil ArterburnWhen: Worship gatherings & eventsWhere: Typically at the church
Are you an outgoing person? Do you like to meet new people and make them welcome? We have a place for you on our
Welcome Team. Areas include greeting prior to the service, talking with guests after, and guest follow-up. If you’d like more info, see Neil Arterburn or Pastor Matt.
Children’s Ministry Contact: Jenn McCall or Steph OostWhen: Sundays & WednesdaysWhere: At the church typically
We value and celebrate our children at Peoria Nazarene. Through Bible teaching, music, and fun, our children are
exposed to the Gospel week in and week out. Use your gifts to minister to and help shape the next generation. (Requires background check and additional training).
Good News Club Contact: Jenn McCallWhen: Tuesdays @ 3:30pmWhere: Kellar Elementary
This is an awesome opportunity to take the message of the Gospel into the public school! This is a partnership with Child Evangelism
Fellowship in the Fall & Spring of the school year. (Requires background check and additional training).
Bickford Senior Living/Heartis Village Contact: Pastor Flo or Pastor MarkWhen: Bickford - Sundays @1:15pm / Heartis - Mondays @ 10:30amWhere: Bickford - 1920 W Willow Knolls Dr / Heartis - 8201 N, IL-91
We hold worship services at 2 assisted living facilities here in Peoria. These are great opportunities to be a blessing to those living in these 2 locations. If you would be interested in more info on how you can be a part of helping with these services, see Pastor Flo or Pastor Mark.
New Beginnings Ministries Contact: Pete AndertonWhen: Typically Friday & SaturdayWhere: New Beginnings Ministries - 3201 NE Madison Ave
Join with others from Peoria Nazarene as we partner with New Beginnings in the Averyville neighborhood of Peoria. We assist with the food pantry as well as a lunch served on Saturday afternoons. For more information, see Pete Anderton.
Peoria Rescue MinistriesContact: John StricklerWhen: Once every 3 months - next service is October 24Where: Peoria Rescue Mission - 601 SW Adams
Peoria Nazarene holds a worship service once every 3 months at Peoria Rescue Mission as part of a rotation with other area churches. There is music and a short message for the residents. These services are a great blessing both for the men attending and those participating. If you would like to be a part of one of these services, see John Strickler.
Can’t find a group to join? Start one! Introducing Peoria Nazarene 242 Groups
242 Groups are home based groups designed to reflect the core behaviors of the early church found in Acts 2:42: “And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (ESV).
Too often we live disconnected lives, but the truth is, we need each other. In Acts 2:42 as people connected with the Word of God and the people of God the result was that lives were changed and God was glorified. That is what we are to be about.
The DNA of 242 Groups will be found in these core practices:
1. Study of God’s Word (The Apostles’ Teaching)2. Shared Life (Fellowship)3. Sharing in meals and the Lord’s Supper (The Breaking of Bread)4. Worship and Prayer for each other (The Prayers)
The purpose of 242 Groups is to give people a welcoming and comfortable place to connect with other believers and dig deeper into the Word of God. We are called to walk alongside each other to become fully-devoted followers of Jesus. • They are focused, intentional groups designed for life on life discipleship, living
out the mission together, and fellowship, with a mix of mature and new believers as well as those who may not have yet come to faith.
• They are designed to be longer term groups than the semester based structure, but with the freedom to start new groups as necessary.
242 Groups are sermon-based Bible studies. We want to move the sermon from information to transformation. So often we may walk out of church thinking, “Nice sermon, but what difference should it make in my life?” Within the 242 Groups we will work together to answer that important question “What is God calling me to ______?” It is also a great way to care and pray for one another.
If you are interested in being a part of a group or the possibility of starting one, call Pastor Matt: 309-635-4332(cell); 309-692-3131(office) or email him: [email protected]
If you’re interested in starting a group, here’s what we’ll do:1. Pastor Matt will follow up with you 2. Provide a simple guide for starting a 242 group3. Provide a discussion guide for the message each week or other resources4. Encourage and support you along the way
This is what we know—we need encouragement and support throughout the week as followers of Jesus. The practices of gathering together to dig deep into His Word, to pray for each other, and to fellowship is a great way to grow and keep connected throughout the week! One last thing—your friends don’t even have to attend Peoria Nazarene! They can listen to or watch the message online and still be a part of the discussion and your group (sermons are typically available by Monday afternoon). It’s a great way to connect people to God’s love and God’s family!
If you would like more information or have any questions about groups, contact Pastor Matt:
309-635-4332(cell) 309-692-3131(office)
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