Spring 2010 Growth Groups
In many ways Growth Groups are the heart of our parish. Christian community is not just about "going to church," but being church in our lives and relationships. They allow us to come together in a smaller, closer setting with purpose of truly getting to know one another, growing together in our faith, and standing with one another in times of need.
Every other week, parishioners get together for a meal, fellowship, and a spiritually focused study, designed to grow more mature in our faith and know God more. These groups operate several different age brackets and different nights of the week. Below is a detail of our offerings for this spring.
Monday Groups
McCause / Parsons | This group tends to be composed of adults in their late 20 and 30s
Gospel of Luke, using Luke for Everyone, N. T. Wright / Philippians
Led by Thomas McCause and David Parsons, this group meets at 7:00 p.m. every other Monday at the downtown home of Lindsay and David Parsons. The group will be finishing up their study of the Gospel of Luke, using Luke for Everyone by N. T. Wright as a commentary, followed by a study on Philippians. This group places an emphasis on spiritual and communal growth through regular Bible study, rigorous preparation for meetings, and full participation in group discussion. They, like all groups, meet bi-weekly for dinner, worship, discussion, and prayer. For more information contact Thomas or David.
Brooks Group | This group tends to be geared toward families with young children
Gospel of Mark and Evening Prayer
This semester the group will be doing an overview of the Gospel of Mark, ending the night with Evening Prayer from the Prayer Book. This group meets on Monday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. upstairs in The Flat, at the church. Childcare is provided. For questions and childcare reservations, please contact Tiffany Brooks at tbrooks@incarnation.org or call 214.217.5629.
Wednesday Groups
Page / Powers | This group tends to be composed of adults 45 and up
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
This lively growth group consists of adults seeking a deeper relationship with God and each other. The group meets every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in various members' homes to enjoy worship, fellowship, study, discussion and prayer. Members are singles and couples who come from all walks of life. Led by Janet Page and Alan Powers, the group will be studying Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. Contact Melanie Brewer for information and directions.
Rangel / Williamson | This group tends to become a tightly knit community of single and married 30-somethings
Book of Acts
Led by Nicole and Marko Rangel and Ellen and Kevin Williamson, the group meets every other Wednesday night, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Catherine Cochran (located in the Park Cities off of the Tollway). This tightly knit community enjoys sharing Christian fellowship and welcomes newcomers. They hold festive dinners followed by thoughtful discussion and prayer. This spring they will be studying the Book of Acts. For group information, contact Nicole Rangel or Ellen Williamson.
Trousdale | This group tends to be single and married adults in their 20s and 30s.
The David Story: A Commentary of 1 and 2 Samuel by R. Alter
The Trousdale Group meets every other Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at a home in Preston Hollow. Â Led by Jen and Jake Trousdale the group welcomes all and invites you to visit sometime this spring. Â For more information, please contact Jen Trousdale.
Skorburg / Schaufele | This group tends to be geared toward adults in their 20s
Study of Attributes of God
The Skorburg / Schaufele Group meets every other Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at a home in the Greenville / Lakewood area. Led by Wendy and Chase Skorburg and Laura and John Schaufele, the group will be studying what it means to be made in the image of God, focusing on three of God's attributes: knowledge, power, and goodness, and will use biblical texts for each topic. For more information, please contact Wendy Skorburg.
Thursday Groups
Boyett / Clark | This group tends to be composed of adults in their 40s & 50s but is open to all
Sermon on the Mount, study guide by John Stott
The Boyett / Clark Group meets at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. every other Thursday evening at Kathy and David’s home in Preston Hollow. They will be studying the Sermon on the Mount and using a study guide by John Stott. The group places emphasis on study of the Bible, deepening our walk as Christians and growing closer to each other through fellowship. They welcome people to come visit. For more information contact David or Kathy Boyett. Study guides will be available in the Incarnation Bookstore.
