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SMALL GROUPS

At Creekside, we believe that life is a team sport – best done together! So we encourage you to check out our Spring 2008 Small Groups.  Small groups are a great way to meet new people, have fun and grow in your faith. 

Each group has 10-15 people who meet together weekly for around an hour and a half to share their lives, study the Bible, pray, have fun, and serve the community together. Most of the spring semester groups begin the week of January 14th and continue through the middle of May.

You can sign up for the group of your choice in one of two ways: 

1. Sign-up at any Saturday or Sunday service in September.  Just write your name, contact information and the group you’re interested in on a prayer request slip and drop it in the offering box. 
    
2. Sign-up online at www.creeksidecommunity.org. 

The group leader will contact you with more information. Don’t procrastinate!  Groups fill up fast.
If you have any questions about small groups at Creekside, contact John Bruce (510) 430-0607.

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CREEKSIDE SMALL GROUP CATALOGUE - SPRING 2008

Sections:
Sunday Groups
Monday Groups
Tuesday Groups
Wednesday Groups
Thursday Groups
Friday Groups
Saturday Groups

Monthly Groups

Life Transformation Groups
 

SUNDAY GROUPS

The Gospel According To John
John is very straight-forward about why he wrote this gospel: to persuade people to believe in Jesus.  The Gospel According to John clearly sets forth Jesus’ deity and the great love God has for all people.

Location: Creekside Upstairs Conference Room
Time: 9:00 a.m., Sunday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Bob Reinhart at (510) 430-0607

Praying For Creekside
Join us every Sunday morning to pray for the Creekside family, our community, and the world!  Watch your faith grow as you see specific answers to prayer.

Location: Creekside Library
Time: 9:00 a.m., Sunday
Open To: Everyone
Contact:  Judith Guerino at (510) 383-9266

Prophecy In Judah Part II
In 722 BC, the Northern Kingdom of Israel fell to the Assyrians leaving only the Southern Kingdom of Judah as the Jewish homeland.  During the ensuing 130+ years, prophets arose in the land calling for repentance and a return to  honoring the Covenant established between God and Abraham and Abraham's descendents.  Our group will study the prophetic writings of this period focusing on Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Zephaniah, Nahum, and Habakkuk.  The format is an open discussion Bible study.  Preparation requires reading six chapters of the Bible each week.

Location: Creekside Upstairs Conference Room
Time: 10:30 a.m., Sunday
Open To: Everyone
Contact:  Bob Knoll at (510) 614-0809 and Bruce McGregor at (510) 483-1185

2 Peter
Often called the “Apostle of Hope,” Peter writes to Christians who are discouraged and confused  because of the persecution they are experiencing on account of their faith in Christ.  Peter's letters contain very practical lessons about why God allows Christians to suffer, how to conduct ourselves when we do, and how to have maximum impact on our culture. 

Location: Creekside Adult Classroom
Time: 10:30 a.m., Sunday
Open To: Everyone
Contact:  Russell Cull at (510) 521-1401

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MONDAY GROUPS

1st and 2nd Timothy
Paul’s two letters to his friend and son in the faith offer us practical advice about the ministry God gives us, how to stand strong for our faith, and loving people in our church and community.

Location: Oakland
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Monday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Henry and Sohini Chan at (510) 639-0681

The Gospel According To Matthew
In many ways, Matthew's gospel is a bridge between the Old and New Testaments.  Matthew wrote specifically to the Jews to prove that Jesus is indeed the promised Messiah and King of Israel.  Like the other gospels, Matthew focuses on Jesus' three year ministry, emphasizing both His miracles and His teaching, and closes with His crucifixion and resurrection.

Location: San Leandro
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Monday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Ron Arth at (510) 769-9567

Paul’s Letter To The Romans
Romans is Paul’s most systematic letter and presents a reasoned defense of the Christian faith, answering most questions people have about Christianity and how to walk by faith.  Understanding Romans is foundational to walking with God and living a healthy, balanced Christian life.

Location: San Leandro
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., Monday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Justin Cambra at (510) 655-6220

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TUESDAY GROUPS

How To Make Choices You Won’t Regret
Every day we face innumerable decisions, some of which have the potential to change the course of our lives forever.  Certain avenues open to us are marked with hidden pitfalls or lead in harmful directions.  And in some instances the wrong choice can even bring death.  What do you do when faced with temptation?  How do you decide what choices to make?  This study answers those questions by exploring the role of Scripture and the Holy Spirit in the decision making process, as well as examining the choices of people such as David, Josiah, Eve and Jesus.  As you learn, you will be equipped to make choices that bring honor to God and peace to your heart.  The workbook is $8.00.  This group will meet for six weeks, from January 8th - February 12th.  

Location: Creekside Upstairs Conference Room
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday (starting Jan. 8th)
Open To: Women
Contact: Pat McQuillister at (510) 562-6297

The Sermon On The Mount
Unfiltered and straight from the Bible, Precept Upon Precept studies help you discover the life-changing power of God for yourself through an easy-to-follow daily study format of His Word.  These studies incorporate a minimum of five hours study time per week (one hour each day for five days).  Are you pursuing a faith without compromise without compromise, without anxiety, without being judgmental—a faith built on rock that bears fruit?  Do you long for a deep, honest relationship with your heavenly Father?  This ten week study will take you into His very presence as you come to understand what true righteousness is.  The workbook is $19.  This group will meet for ten weeks, from March 4th - May 13th.  There will be an orientation for those new to the PUP Inductive Study Method on Tuesday, February 26th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.  

Location: Creekside Upstairs Conference Room
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday (starting March 4th)
Open To: Women
Contact: Pat McQuillister at (510) 562-6297

The Essentials Of Effective Prayer
Do you sometimes wonder if God hears – let alone answers – your prayers?  Do you desire to make prayer a part of your daily life?  This study will explore both God’s expectations of you and His promises to you when it comes to prayer.  We will examine the Lord’s Prayer in detail and study other examples of prayer throughout the Bible.  You’ll learn key principles of prayer and gain a deeper understanding of how prayer draws us closer to God’s heart.  The study guide used for this study costs $8. 

Location: Creekside Adult Classroom
Time: CANCELED, Tuesday
Open To: Men
Contact: George McQuillister at (510) 562-6297

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WEDNESDAY GROUPS

Daniel
Join us for this Beth Moore faith-building study of prophecy, and learn how to shine for Christ in our modern culture. Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures—to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats—today’s believers face many of the same trials.  Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy shows how individuals can live with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society.

Location: Creekside
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday
Open To: Women
Contact: Amy Olson at (510) 357-4441 or Kathy Greer at (510) 755-5743

Love And Respect
In Ephesians 5:33, we learn that a wife needs love and a husband needs respect.  This very practical study for couples by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs discusses why we negatively react to each other in marriage, how you can best motivate your spouse, and what do can you do if your spouse does not respond to you.  Childcare will be provided.

Location: San Leandro
Time: TBD, Wednesday
Open To: Couples
Contact: Craig and Laura Turner at (510) 638-1421

The Gospel Of Luke
Join us for a study of the fascinating third gospel as we examine Jesus’ life and learn to walk as Christ walked.

Location: San Leandro
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Wednesday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Jim and Deborah Palmieri at (510) 632-2448

The Acts Of The Apostles
Beginning with the resurrection of Jesus, the book of Acts covers the incredible story of the first Christians and the first 30 years of Christianity and is one of the great adventure stories of all time.  Learn how this tiny, marginalized band of true believers grew to become the dominant faith of the Roman Empire in a little over two centuries  Our culture is very similar to that of the first century, and there are valuable lessons we can learn from the first Christians that apply directly to our walk with Christ.

Location: Oakland
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Greg and Lori Arthur at (510) 532-1211

Celebrate Recovery
If you struggle with over-eating, under-eating, overworking, substance abuse, co-dependency, fear and anxiety, or any other addictive behavior, Celebrate Recovery can help.  The Christ-centered principles of Celebrate Recovery apply to all issues because they are based on the Bible and depend upon the healing power of God.  Learn how to engage with Christ’s healing power in a safe, supportive environment of fellow pilgrims.

Location: Creekside
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Bob Reinhart at (510) 430-0607

Living By Faith In An Unbelieving World
This fascinating study by pastor and author Tim Keller focuses on portions of the books of Daniel and Esther and the story of Joseph. 

Location: Oakland
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Dan Lewis at (925) 376-0259

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THURSDAY GROUPS

James
This study is open to parents and their kids.  The group eats dinner together and then participates in a study of the book of James.  Learn about practical topics such as taming the tongue, living a life of faith, how to pray, controlling anger, and caring for others.

Location: San Leandro
Time: 6:00 p.m., Thursday
Open To: Families
Contact: Scott and Stacie Clausen at (510) 638-8977

Unintended Journey
Has your relationship been devastated by sexual betrayal? This confidential group helps women heal from the pain of sexual betrayal (pornography, affairs, etc.)  Trade in hope and healing for your brokenness, as you journey through the women’s restorative curriculum: Unintended Journey by Susan Allen.

Location: Creekside Upper Conference Room
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Thursday
Open To: Women
Contact: Tammy Bollinger at (510) 912-2533

Genesis, Part 2
As its name implies, Genesis is about beginnings.  Genesis tells how God created the universe, humanity’s tragic fall into sin and death and of God’s unfolding plan of rescue and redemption.  Genesis is foundational to understanding both the story of the Bible and understanding ourselves. 

Location: San Leandro
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m., Thursday
Open To: Everyone
Contact: Rod and Julie Nicholas at (510) 614-8045

Daniel
Join us for this Beth Moore faith-building study of prophecy, and learn how to shine for Christ in our modern culture. Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures—to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats—today’s believers face many of the same trials.  Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy shows how individuals can live with integrity in today’s self-absorbed society.

Location: Creekside
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Thursday
Open To: Women
Contact: Katie Atwood at (510) 483-3134

Crown Financial Bible Study
There are more than 2300 verses in the Bible about money and possessions. Come join us as we study what God's word has to say about our finances and learn practical ways to become better stewards. The cost of curriculum for an individual is usually $45, however we have 3 sets currently available for $22 each. The cost for a couple is usually $65, however discounts for couples may also be available.

Location:  Creekside
Time:  7:15-8:45 p.m., Thursday
Open To:  Everyone
Contact:  Joe and Jan Grijalva at (510) 278-0627

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FRIDAY GROUPS

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SATURDAY GROUPS

Paul’s First Letter To The Corinthians
One of Paul’s most practical letters, 1 Corinthians deals with what to do when we can’t get along with fellow Christians, marriage issues, litigation, how to discover your spiritual gift and many other issues.

Location: San Leandro
Time: 7:00-9:00 a.m., Saturday
Open To: Women
Contact: Jeni Engler at (510) 352-8473

The Book of Proverbs
Start your Saturday morning in the workshop of Proverbs, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”.  Men of all ages are welcome.

Location: Creekside Student Center
Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m., Saturday (starting Jan. 19th)
Open To: Men
Contact: Paul Bronner at (925) 803-5028 or Reed Pendleton at (510) 325-7615

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MONTHLY GROUPS

This Week With Beth Moore
Once a month, ladies of all ages are invited to attend a teaching series in a casual setting.  We’ll  view a compilation of DVDs featuring Beth Moore, a gifted Bible teacher, author and conference leader.  Each session offers a fresh word from God for victorious living.  Topics include, “Do you know God’s Word is a weapon?” and “Do you know God’s will for your life?”  No outside homework or study is required.  Choose the evening that works best for you each month.

Location: San Leandro
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. on January 28th, 29th,and 30th/ February 25th, 26th, and 27th/ March 24th, 25th, and  26th/ April 28th, 29th, and 30th/ May 19th, 20th, and 21st
Open To: Women
Contact: Katie Atwood at (510) 483-3134

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LIFE TRANSFORMATION GROUPS

Life Transformation Groups are composed of two or three people who meet each week to help one another grow in their relationship with Christ and in their obedience to His will. They meet for one hour per week and include outside Bible reading.

To join an existing small group or to get more information, call the group leader. To join a Life Transformation Group, call John Bruce at (510) 430-0607.

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