Screamfree

Screamfree Parenting

We don't like to watch our children make mistakes and we don't like having to take the time and energy to enforce the consequences. Instead, we scream, or we get anxious, or we stress out.  We may threaten, negotiate, and plead. We hope it works-meaning we hope our screaming or our anxiety forces them to behave the way we need them to. 

When it doesn't? We scream or get more anxious...and then our screaming becomes the consequence itself. This isn't working and everyone knows it, but what else can you do? 

In Screamfree Parenting, you learn to let go of the need to be the perfect parent with perfect techniques raising perfect kids.

Screamfree Parenting starting September 18th at 11:00am in the Theater

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Facilitator: Tamara Rossi
Time: 11:00 am - 12:10 pm.
Location: Theater
Contact: Jon Kaplan at JonK@screamfree.com or (770) 335-1408 for more information.

Every couple goes through conflict. Not every couple grows through it. Be one of the few.

Hold on--this may not be the marriage class for you. It's not about fixing your communication, improving your compatibility, or helping you and your spouse meet each other's needs. It's not a step-by-step program for training your spouse, nor is it a recipe for a conflict-free relationship.

 No, your marriage is far too important for any of that. It is the central relationship of your life, and it deserves to be addressed with the truth. And the truth is: Marriage is difficult. And it is naturally filled with conflict. It’s actually designed to be this way. What you need is not some typical program to help you avoid this conflict; you need a way to actually Calm Down, Grow Up, and Get Closer to your spouse through it.

That’s the premise, and the promise, of ScreamFree Marriage. Here you will find yourself challenging your previous notions about what your marriage should be and learning to appreciate all that it is right now, and all that it could be in the very near future.

 If you want a comfortable relationship without conflict or challenge, choose another marriage class, but if you want an honest, intimate relationship that turns your common conflicts into a deeper, lifelong connection, then this may be the book for you.

Screamfree Marriage starting September 25th at 9:30am in the Conference Room

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Facilitator: Jon Kaplan
Time: 9:30am - 11:0 pm.
Location: Conference Room
Contact: Jon Kaplan at JonK@screamfree.com or (770) 335-1408 for more information.


Check out Screamfree:

Screamfree Website
Screamfree Blog 
Facebook Page

Videos:

A New Vision for Parents

Testimonial - Pastor Don McLaughlin, N. Atlanta Church of Christ

Time Out 4 Moms

Women's Bible Study for Mothers!

Facilitator:  Sara Gawlak & Sonya Snoderly

Time:  Friday mornings, 9:30 am - 12 pm

Location:  Town Hall

Childcare:  Available upon request

Contact:  Sara Gawlak (sara@gawlak.com) or Sonya Snoderly (bogi502@gmail.com) for more information.

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Financial Peace University

Dave Ramsey – Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money.  You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!

Change the way you think!  Each of the 13 lessons deals with a different topic that will change the way you think about personal finance. Dave teaches about how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving.

Facilitator: John Stefanie 

Time: Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15pm 

Location: Library

Chilcare:  Available upon request

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Facilitator: Ray Todd
Time: Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00pm 

Location: Theater

Chilcare:  Not available

Tuesday Class cancelled


Cost for these classes is $93 for the Financial Peace University kit.  There is no actual cost for the class and if you are coming back for a refresher or if you already have a kit, there is no cost to you!  And if you're struggling to come up with the $93, don't worry about that - come and we'll give you a kit (but once you've saved some money, please reimburse us so that we can help others!)  We have 4 kits left and then you will have to purchase from Dave Ramsey.

Testimonies from Sugarloaf:

FPU Impact

Financial Peace University Videos:

Normal is Broke

Don't Conform, Transform

Imagine

Break the Chains

 

Cornerstone for Men

Cornerstone for Men

Small Group Study for men - come out and join us on Wednesday nights! 

 (We will be moving to the Conference Room while Stuart teaches Difference Makers in Rec Center)

 

Facilitator: Ron Field

Time: Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:15pm

Location: Conference Center

Childcare:  Available upon request

This is an ongoing men's group that meets weekly.  Registration is not a requirement for attending.

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Pursuing Spiritual Transformation

Pursuing Spiritual Transformation Series

Watch Video:  Pursuing Spiritual Transformation

FALL 2011 - FULLY DEVOTED!!  STARTING NEW SERIES!!! JOIN NOW!!!!

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Fully Devoted: Living Each Day in Jesus' Name, Pursuing Spiritual Transformation

What does it mean to do everything "in Jesus’ name"? Is that an ideal attainable only by a few "super Christians"--or is it a way of life we can all experience? The goal of "Fully Devoted: Living Each Day In Jesus' Name" is to help you define spiritual life and then live it as Jesus would. The first book in the Pursuing Spiritual Transformation series, it introduces you to "The Five Gs" - a framework which embraces five key areas of the Christian life. This tool will help diagnose your spiritual condition and then prescribe the practices, experiences, and relationships you need to make progress. Subsequent studies explore one "G" per guide. You do not need to do the other books in any particular order, but we do recommend you do this book first to lay a foundation.

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Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship, Pursuing Spiritual Transformation

Jesus said more about money than just about any other topic. Clearly, it is an important issue - and a touchy one! Deep down, we know it is not a matter of what we earn but how we manage what we earn that shows our ultimate priorities. Giving demonstrates how good stewardship is more than a responsibility - it's an adventure. As you study the connection between your wallet and your heart, you'll learn how money management is a powerful tool for shaping your character. You'll discover how giving is as much a part of spiritual growth as prayer and Bible study. And you'll learn about the rewards of cultivating wise financial habits and a generous heart. Above all, you'll find out how a lifestyle of giving reflects the heart of God, who freely gives his best to you. 
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Gifts: Learning a Lifestyle of Service, Pursuing Spiritual Transformation

Gifted - that's you! Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant's heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church, your family, your friends, and your world - without wiping you out in the process? Gifts guides you to the answers. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study will help you develop a passion to be used by God. You'll find out about your unique place in the body of Christ and how to surmount the obstacles that keep you from thriving. You'll discover the joy of serving with others - doing together what you cannot do alone. And you'll learn how to abide in Christ, experiencing a freshness and vitality that grow as you give! 

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Grace: An Invitation to a New Way of Life, Pursuing Spiritual Transformation

Many Christians have an easier time being saved by grace than they do living in grace every day. But grace is at the center of the life God calls us to--and reflects the heart of the One who calls. These studies in Grace will help you make the connection between grace as a remote biblical concept and grace as a lifestyle--a reality you experience day in, day out. Through an unfolding study of Psalm 23, you’ll learn how God--our Good Shepherd--is for you, how he longs to walk with you through temptation, sorrow, and even deep regret. You’ll discover God’s desire to make his joy your joy. Throughout, you’ll learn how enduring, powerful, and life-affirming God’s work in your life can be—and rediscover why it’s called amazing grace.

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Groups: The Life-Giving Power of Community, Pursuing Spiritual Transformation

Community is God’s idea. Only in community can we know and be known, love and be loved, celebrate others and be celebrated by them. And only through close, transparent relationships can we be transformed as individuals. Groups invites you to enjoy the rewards--and embrace the risks--of community. Step by step, this study will challenge and encourage you to explore the amazing potential for growth found in authentic relationships. You’ll study the true nature of friendship. The power of paying attention. The path to intimacy. The encouragement of being for one another. You’ll learn what it means to live out these and other simple but vital truths for being all you are, giving all you’ve got, and receiving all you need as a member of God’s dynamic community, the church.

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Growth: Everyday Training for Extraordinary Living, Pursuing Spiritual TransformationWhat would your life be like if Jesus lived it? Imagine the change you would experience in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. Think of the joy and freedom that could transform every area of your life. That’s exactly what God has in mind for you! You’ll find out how in Growth. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study sets you on a path to live out the character of Jesus in this world as only you can. It happens not by trying hard, but by training. By cultivating spiritual disciplines--Scripture meditation, prayer, solitude, endurance, loving others--you’ll discover the joy of being transformed by Christ and the freedom of living each day sustained by his power.

Facilitators: Mark & Leigh Adams

Time: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:15pm

Location: The Lodge

Childcare:  Available upon request

Friday Morning Women's Group

James: Mercy Triumphs
Beth Moore Study

James, Jesus' own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any other New Testament book. Topics in this study include: joy, hardship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the dangers of the tongue, humility, and prayer.

Faciliator:  Karen Foyle
Contact information:  karenloufoy@yahoo.com

Time:  Friday mornings, 9:30-12:00am

Location:  Lodge

Childcare:  Childcare is available on request

Hach/Rector Women's Study

Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy

Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy - Member Book by Beth Moore provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this in-depth women's Bible study

Class is full

Facilitator:  Jean Rector and Donna Hach

Time:  9:00am -12:00pm

Location:  Library

Childcare:  No childcare is available

The Amazing Collection

The Amazing Collection

The Amazing Collection is a video Bible study for women taught sequentially book by book.  The series contains 66 videos, organized in 11 sets.  Each 45-minute program gives an overview of one book in the Bible.  The main characters and theme of each book come alive with dynamic teaching, original music viceos and personal testimonies. 

The collection is visually appealing and creatively enhanced with professional graphics, time-lines, maps, drama, music and animation. In addition, each set contains a companion workbook to enhance the teaching and to encourage further study.

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Facilitator:  Renee Day and Melanie Peterson

Time:  Tuesday mornings from 9:30-12:00pm

Location:  Theater

Childcare:  No childcare is available

Women's Study - Pat Circe

New Study to be determined

Facilitator:  Pat Circe

Time:  Wednesday morning, 9:30am
Location: The Theater

Childcare:  No childcare is available

Joy Women's Group

Joy Women's Group

Will be on break until March - new study to be determined...

Facilitators:  Karen Wargo and Susan Lane
Time:  Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm
Dates:  Monday
Location:  Theater
Childcare:  No childcare is available
Contact:  Karen Wargo at kwargo@bellsouth.net or Susan Lane at lanes@cisco.com for more information.

Disciple II - 'Into the Word, Into the World'

Disciple 2 - Into the Word into the World 

This intensive study is divided into 4 segments:  Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts which are each studied for 8 weeks.  The lessons include thought provoking questions for the individual and the group.  This study emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, or being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. 

Facilitators:  Kelly and Brian Borger

Time:  Sunday evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location:  Town Hall

Childcare:  Available upon request

Disciple 1 is a pre-requisite.

Second Sermon 

Group focuses on discussing the 9:30am sermon in this group.  It is a multi-generational group with people of all ages attending.  Join in!!

 

Facilitator: Bill Barnes

Location: The Rec Center 

Time: Sundays, 11:00am

This is an ongoing group that meets weekly.  Registration is not a requirement for attending.

VISIT ANYTIME!! 

The GoodLife

The GoodLife Study (20s and 30s group)

Life Lessons by Max Lucado
Book of 1 Corinthians
This study of the Corinthian Christians encourages us to learn patience as we see the Corinthians scolded for their sins while at the same time still being encouraged by their faith. Each lesson has a Scripture passage, an inspirational reading, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a prayer.
 

Facilitator: Christina Reale
Time: Sundays, 9:30 am 
Location: The Theater

This is an ongoing group that meets weekly.  Registration is not a requirement for attending.

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Prayer and Fellowship

Prayer & Fellowship Class 

This group enjoys discovering God's truth through Bible study and lively discussion. Study, laugh, pray and just plain enjoy life together.  

Facilitators: Steve Beckmann, Linda Toliver and other group members

Location:The Library

Time: Sundays, 9:30 am

This is an ongoing group that meets weekly.  Registration is not a requirement for attending.

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The Bridge

The Bridge, Connecting with Christ 

The goal of this class is to not only create an "aha!" on Sunday mornings, but more importantly to create disciples of Jesus on Monday.  The class uses any and every method available to accomplish this goal, including lecture, small group discussion, role play, video training, roundtable discussions, workshops, field trips, guest speakers, etc.  

Facilitator: Greg Martin and other group members

Time: Sundays, 9:30 am

Location: The Rec Center

This is an ongoing group that meets weekly.  Registration is not a requirement for attending. VISIT ANYTIME!!

Grow Group - Navigators

Navigators Grow Group

This group is a sermon-based Grow Group that meets 9:30am on Sunday mornings.  Currently we are studying Walk Across the Room. 

Group is currently full

Leader: Mark Wozniak

Host:  Betty Anderson
Time: Sundays, 9:30 am
Location: The Lodge

Sunday Morning Men's Bible Study

Sunday Morning Men's Bible Study
Join this group of men as they pursue spiritual growth through study in God's Word!  

Open to new men at any time - just head to the Library at 8am and you'll meet some men who would love to walk with you as you go deeper in your faith...

Facilitator: Joe Laboon

Time: Sundays, 8:00am-9:00am

Location: The Library

This is an ongoing group that meets weekly.  Registration is not a requirement for attending.

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Breakfast and a Movie

Breakfast & a Movie

Come enjoy breakfast, watch a DVD movie, and discuss relevant topics for the church!

Facilitator: Erik Carter 

Time: Sunday 9:30-10:45am 

Location: The Arts Center 

This is an ongoing group that meets weekly.  Registration is not a requirement for attending. VISIT ANYTIME!!