​ 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.

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• 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 630-629-2515 x118.

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2024/2025 ADULT SMALL GROUP INFORMATION
To join a group contact the Church Office
Updated 12/6/24
 
SUNDAYS - PASTOR’S STUDY . . . 9:15a-10:15a (Fellowship Hall).  Leader:  Pastor Dan Wegrzyn.  The Book of ACTS… a next step in our revisioning. Pastor Dan will lead this study, according to the gospel writer, Luke. We’ll notice what the church was meant to be according to God’s design. Among other things, we’ll notice exploding growth amid intense persecution, and gain valuable insights into how to stand against similar currents that are sweeping away those with shallow spiritual roots. This will be Bible study with room for your questions and discussion.
 
SUNDAYS – BODY BUILDING . . . 9:15a-10:15a  (West School Art Room).  Leader: Pastor Pete Imlah. The Right People... In the Right Places... For the Right Reasons.  Leader - Pastor Pete Imlah. Body Building is a bible study to help you understand who God has uniquely created you to be and help you discover a place of meaningful service in and outside the church. Each participant will discover their unique makeup of spiritual gifts, passions, and personal style. You will also discover the biblical nature and purpose of the church as the body of Christ and the unique importance of each member’s contributions. The church needs you. Not because it needs people to fill positions, but because YOU are an important part of the body of Christ. You have a significant contribution to make. When you make that contribution, it fulfills what God wants to accomplish in the church.
 
SUNDAYS - LEARNING TO LIVE AS JESUS LIVED . . . 9:15a-10:15a (Church Stephen Ministry Room).    Leader: Vern K.  “The Life of Joseph” How to Live Purposefully in Uncertain Times (video series by Ray Vander Laan).  Joseph is one of the most inspiring figures in the Old Testament. Everything he endured was for a purpose, his success came from the Lord, and even the most devastating events in his past were used to accomplish God’s purposes. The exciting news is that God works in our lives the same way he worked in Joseph’s. In this six-session series, Pastor Bryan Carter will trace the themes of purpose and faithfulness through the life of Joseph, teaching us how to identify and live in our God-given purpose. God will do far more than we could hope or imagine. Today, he is calling us to be people of purpose. 
 
SUNDAYS - HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP. (9:45a - 10:15a West School 8th Grade Room). Leaders: MaKenzie & Ali . Join other High School age members to discuss Christian topics of interest to Teenagers. We will discuss topics like peer pressure, time pressure, SERVICE & Recharging! Please come and bring a friend.
 
SUNDAYS - THE REVELATION OF JOHN . . . 9:15a – 10:15a (Church Library).  Leaders: Harvey and Sherwood. Join this Small Group as we discuss how to make this difficult book more understandable.   We will study and try to understand why the book was written, to whom it was written and most importantly, what does it mean for us today, living in the End Times.  Bring your own Bible if you have one.  
 
MONDAYS - WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY . . . 8:10a-10:00a (Church Library).  Leader Karrie.  “The Overcomers Bible Study”. Pastor Matt Chandler takes you through each chapter in Revelation, revealing how it is not just about future events, but also has practical relevance for your life right now. 
 
THURSDAYS - MEN’S FRATERNITY STUDY - 6:00a-7:00a (Fellowship Hall) Leader:  Pastor Pete Imlah.  “The Book of Joshua” by Louie Giglio.  Courage for everyday MEN!  After roaming the wilderness for decades, God's people finally reached the Promised Land. But there were still obstacles that stood in their way. Securing the land God had promised them would require strength, courage, and faith. In this series, Pastor Louie Giglio shows us that our story today isn't too far removed from Joshua and the Israelites: we need the same strength, courage, and faith to face the challenges in our lives. Join Louie and learn what it means to follow God faithfully, no matter what obstacles are before you. 
 
THURSDAYS - SENIORS BIBLE STUDY - 9:30a Social Time; 10a-11a Study (Church Library) Leader:  John B.  Join leader John Behrendt and other seniors Dec.  5th, 12th & 19th as they study “Advent” by J.D. Greear.  The Christmas story, or Advent, is more than a sentimental myth or a quiet manger scene we use to decorate our living rooms. The Christmas story is the good news of God entering into our darkness. In this four-session series as he takes a deeper look at Jesus as Emmanuel, our Wonderful Counselor, the Everlasting Father, and the great I Am. When you know Jesus, you will realize Christmas is more than a nice story—the arrival of Jesus changes everything.
 
SATURDAY – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP - 7:30a – 9:00a (Church Library - every other Saturday. See church website calendar for meeting dates).  Leader:  Mark P.  “God in the Dark: The Assurance of Faith Beyond a Shadow of Doubt” by Os Guinness.  Because we are only human, doubt is inescapable in the Christian life. Doubt is NOT unbelief, but rather a bridge between belief and unbelief: all the more reason to examine why we doubt. The author identifies 7 “families” of doubt, each by the likely cause, and suggests the actions we might take to protect or recover our faith from that intrusion.