Saturday Nov 12 Small Group Leader Training Postponed

The small group leader training session scheduled for tomorrow (Sat 11/12) has been postponed.  The training has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011 and starts at 9 AM and ending by 3 PM.  Lunch will be provided.  Childcare is possible if arranged in advance. Pre-registration is required; please call David Johnson (ACC 907-344-2141) to register or for more information.

If you have a heart to serve in the Kingdom by leading an Anchorage City Church small group or class, this training session is a great way to learn the basics.   

 

The same training is being offered this coming Sunday (11/13, part 1) & Monday (11/14, part 2) evenings.  

 

Our Accelerate Turbo Group is another learning opportunity.  It is designed for people who would like to learn to lead groups by being part of a group.  This group starts in early January, and is both relational and educational.  The group lasts until spring.

 

For more information about any of the above please call David Johnson (ACC 907-344-2141).

Life Interests Groups @ City Church this Fall

If you want to connect in with others in the church based on specific interests, here are some possibilities to consider.  These are Fall 2011 groups at City Church.  You can find out more about each group by following the link, and you can sign up there as well.

Christ Centered Childbirth - This class is aimed to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy & birth as well as learn the deep spiritual roots and to prepare for the remarkable rite of passage of childbirth. Practical topics include choosing a care provider, nutrition for preventing complications, natural comfort measures, epidurals, surgical birth, breastfeeding & newborn baby care. Emotional/spiritual topics include overcoming fears, effects on your marriage and scripture study for a Christ-centered birth. $20 ($15 online)
Financial Peace University - More than one million families have attended Financial Peace University with amazing results. On average, these families paid off $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 in just the first 90 days! Stop worrying about money, and start your journey to Financial Peace today. $110 ($100 on the ACC website) fee covers class costs, including workbook.  

Run for God - This group is for all adults who want to run for God! In fact, this group is designed for those who have never run, and if you have never run in your life, there is no better time to start than now. Be ready for a 5K road race in just 12 weeks, and learn how this sport relates to our faith in the process. You can register for the group online at the Anchorage City Church website.

City Church Thursday Groups Fall 2011

Thursday nights are great for groups!  If it works for you, here are some groups that you might want to take a closer look at.  Remember, you can ask to join a group right here on-line.

Accelerate Turbo Group - Develop your leadership skills in this group designed specifically to teach small group leadership…..and have fun with new friends in the process. You don't have to lead a small group when this is over, but we think you will want to. :) Group members should be able to meet ACC leader standards (6 months at ACC, background check & application). Limit 12 participants.

Christ Centered Childbirth - This class is aimed to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy & birth as well as learn the deep spiritual roots and to prepare for the remarkable rite of passage of childbirth. Practical topics include choosing a care provider, nutrition for preventing complications, natural comfort measures, epidurals, surgical birth, breastfeeding & newborn baby care. Emotional/spiritual topics include overcoming fears, effects on your marriage and scripture study for a Christ-centered birth. $20 ($15 online)

College Age Group - This group is designed for young people in late teens and early 20's.

Estudio Biblico En Español - Spanish language Bible Study

Jacobson Home Group - Food, fellowship, faith and fun! We meet at our house and start with dinner each time we get together.

Run for God - This group is for all adults who want to run for God! In fact, this group is designed for those who have never run, and if you have never run in your life, there is no better time to start than now. Be ready for your first 5K road race in just 12 weeks, and learn how this sport relates to our faith in the process.  There is a group underway now.  The next group starts in early November. You can register for the group and pay for the group materials online at the Anchorage City Church website.  

Tuesday Evening Groups and Classes at ACC for Fall 2011

The women's ministry team has put together a nice selection of Bible studies for this fall, and there are other great groups worth looking into for our upcoming semester as well. Here's a list of Tuesday evening classes and groups:

Groups Meeting at ACC (1301 W 100th Ave / just off Minnesota). Child care is provided.

• Financial Peace University - More than one million families have attended Financial Peace University with amazing results. On average, these families paid off $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 in just the first 90 days! Stop worrying about money, and start your journey to Financial Peace today. Fee covers class costs, including workbook.
  
• Freedom From the Grip of the Enemy - Have fear, worry or dread held you captive? Does the economy challenge your faith for finances? Are you snared by difficult relationships? Do you need new strategies for victory? This Bible study will shine the truthes of scripture on these and other problems women face. $15 ($10 online) registration fee.
  
• Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild - "Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild" is a Bible study based on the Prov. 7 woman the sage warns his son not to seek. "Wild" is what we are whenever we disregard God, & rely on the world's advice or what seems right in our own eyes. Join us to learn how to grow in spiritual discernment so you can spot the difference between wild & wise when it comes to right biblical attitudes, thought patterns & behavior for women. Topics include: habits, body language, roles, & appearance. $20 ($15 online)
  
• Inner Healing Training - Training people to help others work through emotional issues in their life. Participants must have been through the Healing the Heart group to join. Contact Group Leader Roger Schoeniger before attending.
  
• Prayer: What is It? Does it really Change Things? - The Bible says "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is one of our greatest resources. God has called every one of us to pray without ceasing. Men and women of past times were mighty prayer warriors. Our study is to move us to pray with all kinds of prayer and not faint and become praying Christians and not just working Christians. $15 ($10 online) registration fee.
  
• Single and Parenting - Here's a group designed especially for mom's and dad's who are soloing on the important work of raising kids. Registration fee of $20 ($15 online) covers class expenses including workbook. Register at www.anchoragecitychurch.org/events
  

Other groups meeting on Tuesday nights:

• Eastham Home Group - We're a group of married couples gathering weekly for fellowship and to discuss the previous week's sermon over snacks. Kids are welcome the first two weeks and then we'll try to arrange a child care system.

Click the links above to find out more info about the groups. You can also contact the group leader through via these links and sign up for the group. You can register for groups with a fee on the Anchorage City Church website.

Small Groups for Men @ City Church, Fall 2011

Continuing on with highlights for the coming fall semester in our small groups, here are groups specifically for men:

• Faithful & True for Men - The reason for our existence is to glorify God; to use our lives to display the worth and value of Jesus Christ as supreme, above all things. This class seeks to teach the Word of God as it pertains to sexual sin & integrity. This isn't just for those who are struggling with sexual sin; it's for all men, as we all deal with this battle in our lives. The group will meet every other Sunday. < 18 with parent permission. Contact us for location: accpurity@gmail.com
• Men's Fraternity - Men's Fraternity is a series of 3 year-long studies, beginning with Quest for Authentic Manhood, followed by Winning at Work and Home, ending with The Great Adventure. Men's Fraternity provides men with an encouraging process that teaches how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus and directed by the Bible. For fall 2011 and winter semesters we are working through Winning at Work and Home. $25 registration ($20 online www.anchoragecitychurch.org)
• Men's Prayer Breakfast - Join the guys for breakfast before beginning the day's tasks. Food is provided. Conversation about the Christian life and prayer.

See our small groups page for more information about all groups and how City Church groups work.

ACC Fall 2011 Small Group Highlights: Women's Groups

As the Fall semester approaches, I want to highlight various of our 30ish City Church groups. You'll have a chance to see these in the Groups & Classes bulletin insert on Sunday, but you can also take a look online right now using our groups locator. Today we'll take a look at groups for women:

• Finding the Hero in Your Husband - There is a hero in your husband, just waiting to be found. Join this group for women and we will explore how we as wives can help our guys find that hero within themselves. This twelve week course costs $10 per person for the book. The book is easy to read, easy to apply and has the study guide questions right in the back of the book.
  
• Freedom From the Grip of the Enemy - Have fear, worry or dread held you captive? Does the economy challenge your faith for finances? Are you snared by difficult relationships? Do you need new strategies for victory? This Bible study will shine the truths of scripture on these and other problems women face. $15 ($10 online) registration fee.
• Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild - "Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild" is a Bible study based on the Prov. 7 woman the sage warns his son not to seek. "Wild" is what we are whenever we disregard God, & rely on the world's advice or what seems right in our own eyes. Join us to learn how to grow in spiritual discernment so you can spot the difference between wild & wise when it comes to right biblical attitudes, thought patterns & behavior for women. Topics include: habits, body language, roles, & appearance. $20 ($15 online)
• Ladies Night Out - Dinner out with mid-life women, limit of 6, who want to establish a friendship. Dinner would be at a restaurant.
• Mom's Club - Mom's Club is for all moms, especially those with children at home. The group meets Friday mornings 10am-noon through the school year. Come share in the great topics relating to our everyday lives as moms, wives and women. Gain new and grow old friendships, relax with 2 hrs of FREE childcare, as well as enjoy a delicious breakfast and yummy coffee! Like 'City Church Mom's Club' on Facebook!
  
• Prayer: What is It? Does it really Change Things? - The Bible says "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is one of our greatest resources. God has called every one of us to pray without ceasing. Men and women of past times were mighty prayer warriors. Our study is to move us to pray with all kinds of prayer and not faint and become praying Christians and not just working Christians. $15 ($10 online) registration fee.

The Fall small group kickoff is on Sunday, September 11. Group leaders will be at tables around the foyer and you can find out more about groups during this time, as well as sign up to be in the group. Can't wait? You can contact group leaders right now using the groups locator!

Take a Look at City Church Groups and Bible Studies for Fall

Community is a big deal at Anchorage City Church. We strongly believe that we grow best in our spiritual lives when we take part in the large group gatherings on Sundays, and in small groups that know us well; groups that meet on other days during the week.

Because of that conviction, this Fall City Church is sponsoring more than 30 groups of all kinds. Our groups and classes are in the final stages of formation for the upcoming semester, and you are welcome to take a look!

We have a new online resource that allows you to look at the groups and Bible studies we have -- and even ask to join in. We update this resource frequently, and while there are several more groups that are not quite ready to be in the directory, most groups are now online, and we invite you to look them over.

Here's where you can take a look: https://accancak.infellowship.com/GroupSearch

If you want to sign up now for a group, you are welcome to do so now through this online system. Our small group kickoff Sunday is September 11, and group leaders will be all around the foyer to tell you about their groups....so you can wait until then, too.

If you have questions about ACC groups, please call Pastor David Johnson 907-344-2141 x12.

Run for God Group Starts This Summer

The Apostle Paul compares our lives of faith to running a race. Runners know the discipline and joy of running. On July 28, you can start the process of being a better witness for Jesus physically, mentally and spiritually....and in 12 weeks you will likely be ready for a 5K marathon here in Anchorage!

Run for God is a City Church group that meets on Thursday evenings at ACC for scripture, brief study and prayer...and then running!

There is a $30 fee ($25 online) to cover some of the costs of the group, including a book valued at $20.

Run For God – The 5K Challenge book is a practical guide to running and a 12-week training plan aimed at running a 5K, but with a Christian focus. Although people run for many different reasons, this book is for those who make God the center of their lives—or need to be reminded to do so. The tone is conversational and accessible, and the workout plans, discussion questions, and Bible verses make it both a practical resource and a workbook for individuals and groups, especially beginning runners. From advice about shoes and Christian music for one’s MP3 player, to tips on race etiquette, the book will be useful and inspirational.

Run For God – The 5K Challenge is part bible study and part training program. The primary goal is to learn to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ while understanding the parallels of enduring a sport like running and enduring your faith.

This group is for all adults! In fact, this study is designed for those who have never run, and if you have never run in your life, there is no better time to start than now.

Be ready for your first 5K road race in just 12 weeks, and learn how this sport relates to our faith in the process.

For more information, see the ACC Run for God group information page. You can make payment for the group online at the Anchorage City Church website.

Small Groups => Big Impacts

Want to make new friends and grow your spiritual life at the same time? In a large church like ours, the best way is to join a group!

There are five kinds of groups at City Church: life study, life issues, life service, life interest, and life together. Whether a Bible study, a prayer group, a photography class, or serving in our food shelf ministry, all offer opportunity for making friends and connecting in to the life of the church. Being around other believers encourages us to grow in our lives in Christ.

We want to continue to make all of these opportunities for connection available, and we want provide even more opportunities than ever for individuals and families to connect in life together groups, or home groups, as they are sometimes called. For the fall semester, we are making life together groups even easier with suggested study guidelines from the Sunday's sermons.

If you have a heart to be part of this ministry team, we invite you to look into small group leadership. You can see our leader application form here. If you are interested in becoming a City Church small group leader, join us at our next leader training session, Sunday evening, July 10 from 6:45-9:15 PM for part 1 and again Monday evening at the same time for part 2. We will be offering the same training from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, August 20.

Perhaps you would like to be part of a group of friends growing together in your spiritual life, but you don't have the time or inclination to lead a group....but you DO have a good-sized home. Not every small group leader has enough space, and your willingness to team up with a leader can provide a place to make a new group possible!

But maybe you aren't ready to be a leader or a host, and just want to be IN a small group! Fall semester small groups start in earnest the week of September 11. There will be about three dozen groups of various kinds to choose from. Stay tuned for more information!

If you would like more information about any of these items, please contact Pastor David Johnson at 952-6645.

Training for New ACC Group Leaders Saturday 6/25

City Church groups are a great place to make new friends and grow in our spiritual lives. Leaders and hosts help make that happen. We want to provide many opportunities for our church family to connect, and that means many leaders and hosts!

If you want to investigate how you could be part of the team as a group leader, please join us next Saturday, June 25, at 9 AM-3 PM in the Prayer Room upstairs for a training for new leaders. Lunch is included.

Or, perhaps you have a big home and would enjoying being be part of the team as a host. For more information about either, contact Pastor David Johnson 952-6645 at acc@accchurch.org

Small Groups Winter 2011: Connection Opportunities

Small groups are in full gear for the winter term at Anchorage City Church: home groups, theology, Bible study, men's groups, men's breakfast, estudio Biblico En Espanol (Spanish language Bible Study), prayer, Healing the Heart, and addiction recovery are just a few. If you are not already part of a group we invite you to look through the list and see where you can connect in.

See the list of groups in the Winter/Spring 2011 Small Groups catalog here.

Small Groups at City Church

This past Sunday, Roger Schoeniger and Rich Irwin teamed up to discuss small groups and ways to connect at City Church. If you are interested in any of City Church's other messages check out at: http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/listen/index.htm.

Divorce Care

DivorceCare has thirteen weeks of dynamic video seminars featuring 32 renowned experts on divorce and recovering. Some topics covered are: Facing my Anger, Forgiveness and What's Happening to me? The 13 week series will start Wednesday October 21 from 6:30-9:00pm, the cost is $20.

DivorceCare helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. There aren't many people around you who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused you. That's the reason for DivorceCare. It's a special weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Most importantly, you'll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.

At DivorceCare, you will become part of a small group of people who are also experiencing separation and divorce. You'll meet others who understand wha you are feeling and who will be able to offer you encouragement. You'll have a chance to talk about the information presented during the DivorceCare seminar and hear what others think and feel.

Please feel free to contact Lori Rowley at 727.0543 or any additional information. Register online here >>>

Small Groups officially launch this weekend

Anchorage City Church small groups and classes for Fall 2008 officially launch this Sunday, September 14. During the 10 AM and noon services we will introduce small group leaders and provide an opportunity for you to talk to them about their groups after the worship services.

We'll also be providing our most up-to-date small groups menu. You can download a copy of the Fall small groups menu here.

Updated Small Groups List

We have added more small groups and classes since the last blog post....and more are coming in the weeks ahead. But so you can plan your time, we want to provide this information now. We'll have updated lists coming up. This list is divided by group type.

Here is the downloadable/printable list. This will be handed out on Sunday, September 7 at both ACC services.

The Bible in 90 Days

The Bible in 90 Days is designed to give you the tools to read, ATTENTIVELY, every word of the Bible in just three months.

When taking the course, each participant reads 12 pages a day in your Bible, then gathers with fellow participants once a week. The weekly class meetings provide insight, accountability, fellowship and encouragement. The class is just 60 minutes.

A typical class meeting includes:

• a small group discussion of last week’s reading,
• a videotaped lesson (about 25 minutes),
  
• and a short discussion of the videotaped lesson
  

This class starts on September 7 at 9 AM in Room 209 (upstairs) at Anchorage City Church and continues every Sunday through December 7. When you are done, you will have read every Word!

Watch a Windows Media introductory video here or a QuickTime video about the course here.

For more information, call Ruanne Brock at 333-3210.

Grief Share

This support group, hosted by Ann and Dennis Neavill begins September 24, 2008 and ends December 17, 2008. Meetings are held Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 PM, in Room 209. For more information call Ann Neavill 727-3057.

Pastor Richard Speaks on Small Groups (Video)

Small Group Leader Training

If you are a small group leader or someone who would like to know more about leading a group, please join us at ACC at 9 AM on Saturday, August 16 for our small group leader orientation and training.

Read more about small groups and more about this session on our Connections/Small Groups page.