Here at The Church at Rancho Bernardo, we make a BIG deal about small groups. Small groups provide the perfect environment for building close friendships with other people who attend CRB. On different nights of the week, in homes throughout our community and here at the church, people are getting together to study, to share, and grow in their relationship with God. Some CRB small groups use sermon-based, no-homework discussion questions, some study a book of the Bible and some choose a book to read and discuss. Some are focused for couples, some for singles, and some specifically for men, women and young adults. If you’re looking for a group to join, we’re here to help. Contact Sue Meissner, Director of Small Groups, for more info!
AN ALL-CHURCH COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE - Oct 3 through November 7
Join your CRB family as together we explore a breakthrough concept in spiritual development in a six-week study of The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg, In this all-church study you will understand better that your life is not your project - your life is God’s project. God’s desire is that you become the best version of you that you can! The study will include an introduction to an innovative spiritual growth tool called the Monvee system. New small groups will be formed for this 6-week study!
A. We have copies of The Me I Want to Be right here at CRB for $15. You can buy yours in the Atrium before or after any worship service, starting Labor Day weekend. The official start of the study is the week of Oct. 3.
A. A small group study is a great way to read this book and explore the concepts out loud with other people but it is not required.
A. Sign up in the Atrium starting Labor Day Weekend before or after services or contact Sue Meissner at sue@thechurchatrb.org. We will make every effort to find a small group for you that meets the night of the week that is best for you.
A. Yes! If you would like to study the book as a family, you can be your own small group! Or maybe you can combine with another family with kids and meet together once a week just like other “official” small groups. If this interests you, just email Sue Meissner at sue@thechurchatrb.org for a copy of the leader’s guide.
A. Monvee is a great follow-on tool to The Me I Want to Be but it is optional. If you are undecided, just contact us here at the church and we can help you make a decision that is right for you.
A. The Monvee system discovers through your responses to questions about you how you learn best and then makes recommendations to you to help you grow in your faith and knowledge of God and the Word, including recommendations for programs and ministries specific to CRB. We don’t all learn the same way, but we all need to learn. So we share the same need, but we don’t share the same path to get there. You learn more about Monvee right here: http://monvee.com
Bible Study for Women in their 30s - will resume Sept. 30
Led by Jen Long
Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Jen's home in San Marcos
Geared for women single and married in their late 20s to late 30s, this study is the perfect place to make new friends while studying the Bible and books about the BIble. You can contact Jen at catchthelongs@gmail.com to get email updates on upcoming events.
Wednesday Morning/Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study
Led by Marty Sesto (at CRB)
Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am at The Cove (directions) starting September 8, 2010
Mondays from 6:30- 8:15pm. at MP 21 at CRB, starting September 13, 2010
In this study by Beth Moore, we will look at the fruit of The Holy Spirit as presented in the book of Galatians. Via DVD, Beth walks through each trait listed in the fruit & encourages women to know the freedom of a Spirit-filled life. We cannot grow, learn or produce fruit on our own and will be challenged to maintain an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God. A Spirit-filled life truly results in living beyond yourself. Sign Open to new members at any time. Workbook cost is $18. Open to all women. Please make your own childcare arrangements. Register by contacting Marty at martybelle@pacbell.net
NEW! Military Wives Small Group - starts Sept. 30
Led by Gwyn Smith
Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at CRB, room MP 21
Whether your spouse is deployed or not, the life of a military wife offers unique challenges and situations. Join with other military wives here at CRB as we grow closer to Christ and each other through fellowship, conversation, prayer and study of the Word. Thursday nights at 7 p.m., starting Sept. 30 at The Church at Rancho Bernardo. Childcare is available for a nominal donation. RSVP for childcare would be appreciated. First study will be the all-church book-study of The Me I Want to Be by John Ortberg, available at the church for $15. Questions? Contact Gwyn Smith at gwyn@thechurchatrb.org or Sue Meissner at sue@thechurchatrb.org
COUPLES
Young Married Small Group - will resume in the fall
Led by Jim and Laura Peters
Every other Tuesday evening in Carmel Mountain at 7 p.m.
Ideal for young couples married six years or less! You can reach Laura at LPETERS@acosta.com.
40s/50s Couples Small Group - will resume in the fall
Led by Kelly and Kris Wheeler
Tuesday evenings in north Poway, 6:45 to 8 p.m
This small group uses the sermon-based study questions found in your bulletin each week. A perfect no-homework indepth BIble study for busy people. Open to couples of all ages. Contact Kris at wheels2@cox.net.
MEN
Monday Men’s Bible Study
Monday evenings in the Living Room at CRB, from 5:30-6:45pm.
Open to new members at any time. Led by Jay Sesto
Band Of Brothers Bible Study
Tuesday evenings in the Living Room at CRB, 7-9pm. Meets throughout the year and is always open to new members.
Led by Roger Hindman
IGNITE - 20Somethings Midweek Small Group- will resume Oct. 6
Led by Pastor Bob Meissner and Sue Meissner
Wednesday evenings 7:30 at the Meissner home in Poway.
BIble study, prayer and fellowship for young adults post-high school to 29. For information and directions, contact Sue Meissner at sue@thechurchatrb.org. Begins a seven-week study of John Ortberg's The Me I Want to Be, starting Oct. 6.
.JOY Bible Study (Seniors) - will resume Sept. 15
Led by Pastor Bob Meissner
Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Seven Oaks
Meeting at the home of Turl and Willa Taylor, this study for Just Older Youth (ages 62 and up) uses the sermon-based discussion questions and is led by CRB senior’s pastor, Bob Meissner. You can contact Pastor Bob at bob@thechurchatrb.org. Begins September 16.
Singles 35+ Bible Study - will resume Sept. 22
Led by Vikki McIntyre
Wednesday evenings 7 p.m. at THE COVE
This study for singles 35 and older is on a summer break from regular programming but will relaunch Sept. 22 at The Cove. It is led by one of our dynamic Singles 35+ leaders, Vikki McIntyre. The Cove is our educational venue located behind the CitiBank building at 11838 Bernardo Plaza Ct, Ste 101. Contact Vikki at fromphilly@gmail.com.
Cultivating Intimacy with Christ and Each Other
WOMEN
COUPLES & SINGLES
The curriculum for many Small Groups is sermon based. This means that these groups devote their discussion time to digging deeper into the information from that weekend's message. Find the Sermon Notes and Small Group Questions in your bulletin weekly. Each lesson will contain the following elements: