​ Adult Education
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We encourage our adult members at St. John's to actively participate in a weekly small group. Why? To provide another opportunity for community.

• Small groups offer a place to love and be loved, know and be known, serve and be served, celebrate and be celebrated
• Small groups meet Sunday mornings (2nd week of September thru mid-May) and throughout the week - there is time for prayer, sharing, and study
• Groups are loosely based on where you are in life (for example, young singles, families with small children, families with older children, older adults).

If you’d like to join a group or get more information, email the Church Office at church@stjohnslombard.org or call 630-629-2515 x118.

2022/2023
ADULT SMALL GROUP INFORMATION
 
SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:15A – 10:15A
 
FOCUS “STORIES WE CAN LEARN AND FOLLOW FROM” . . . Pastor Dan (Church Fellowship Hall).  Telling stories is how Jesus taught. When his story intersects with our story BIG things happen. As he invited would-be disciples to “come follow me” he taught them with stories and let them practice sharing his truths with others. Join us this fall as member families share real life stories of their struggles and victories and Jesus’ role in them all. We will learn the ups and downs of discipleship together. Facilitators: Pastor Dan, Jim & Denise Mast. (Sept. 11 – Nov. 13)
 
SERMON QUESTIONS . . . Harold Burrow (Church Finance Room). This group will discuss each weeks sermon using questions provided by the pastors. (Sept. 7 - May 21)
 
“GOD AND GOVERNMENT – MARXISM AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD” by Charles Colson . . . Bill Waller (Church Library). Currently finishing up Chapter 13. (Sept. 11 - TBD)
 
“CRAZY LOVE” by Francis Chan . . . Vern Klotz "Renegades" (Church - Stephen Ministry Room) . . . Chan challenges church members to take responsibility for their apathy, engage in honest self-examination, and totally surrender to God's purpose. The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. (Sept. 11 – TBD)
 
"EFFECTIVE PARENTING IN A DEFECTIVE WORLD" by Chip Ingram . . . Ann Marie Harris (Art Room – 2nd Floor West School). This is a RightnowMedia.org study. A parent's greatest desire is to raise a child who can face anything with wisdom and confidence. But in a world of over-extended schedules, amoral messages, and incessant peer-pressure, how can you raise a confident child that follows God's will, not the world's? Chip Ingram's practical tips for modeling right living, building strong bonds, and disciplining effectively will help parents bringing up Christ-centered kids who feel secure and significant no matter what comes their way. (Sept. 11 – Oct. 16)
  
 
BESIDES SUNDAY MORNING, BELOW ARE MORE GROUPS:
  
 
WEDNESDAY LADIES BIBLE STUDY, Jeanie Wiltjer . . . 10a Fellowship, 10:30a-11:30a Study (Church Library). We enjoy studying books of Bible. Studying the Word, directly from the Word!  All ladies welcome! (Sept. 7 - May 21)
 
WEDNESDAY WOMENS BIBLE STUDY, Diane Butikofer & Shawn Mrakovich . . . Begins Sept. 21 at 9:30a (Fellowship Hall).  “The Faithful” Bible Study. Explore crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures—Queen Esther, Gideon, Hosea, Malachi, and Nehemiah.  Strengthen your faith as you walk alongside these larger-than-life figures who all chose to obey God no matter the circumstances. (Sept. 21 - TBD)
 
THURSDAY MEN'S FRATERNITY. Pastor Pete. . . Join pastor Thursday mornings at 6:00a in Church Fellowship Hall for an hour of power. Pastor Pete will leads men in different studies throughout the year. Men, come grow your faith!! (Thursdays all year)
 
THURSDAY MORNING SENIOR BIBLE STUDY, John Behrendt . . . (East/Old School Ministry Room) 9:30a social time; 10a to 11a meeting.  “The Beatitudes” with Matt Chandler, who writes: "What does it mean to be blessed?  And, more importantly, how do we become someone who is blessed?  The kind of life God is calling us to may not look the way we imagined, but it will be better than we could have hoped." (Sept. 8 – Nov. 17
 
THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP, Karrie Viscogliosi . . . begins at 8:10a (Church Fellowship Hall).  Join us through-out the school year! We are a very small, non-intimidating group. "Get out of Your Head Study Guide: A Study in Philippians" by Jennie Allen. (Sept. 8 – Nov. 3)
 
SATURDAY MEN'S FELLOWSHIP, Mark Podrazik . . . 7:30a - 9:00a (Church Library), meeting every other Saturday, see church website calendar for meeting dates. Studying “Creed: What Christians Believe and Why” by Adam Hamilton. (Sept. 10, 24; Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 5, 19)

 
Updated 9/16/22