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G R O W!

After a successful winter lifeGROUP LAUNCH, it’s onward, upward, and outward to our next season of lifeGROUPS! Our spring term is called GROW, and for eight weeks beginning the first week of April through May 25, our lifeGROUPS will be offering many different topics to choose from. These will include reading through a book together, DVD courses, learning more about a specific subject in the Word of God, and discussing the Sunday message notes.

Want to GROW this spring? In our Bible College, we teach about the “three spiritual parents” of healthy growth: the Word of God; the Spirit of God; and the Church of God. We encourage you to keep sitting at His feet in daily, delightful, disciplined devotions.  Here the “verse” becomes a “voice” from God to you and yours!  Also, develop high dependence on the Holy Spirit in keeping your life saturated with God’s presence. Last but not least, enjoy your relationships in the Lord.  This is the great purpose of our weekly lifeGROUP gatherings. We GROW together by loving, serving, challenging, encouraging, supporting, and praying for each other. That’s what the Church did in Acts 2:42 – and they saw great GROWth!

Please take time to look through this Spring Directory and see where God may be leading you to get planted. Our prayer is that in doing so, you will GROW in His grace and glory!

GROWing with you!

Pastors Dick and Susie

SUNDAY

TOPIC: Sunday Message Series

FOR: Men/Women

LEADERS: Pastors Ron and Carol Johnson, Sr. TIME: 6:00 PM

ASSISTANT LEADERS: Tarik and Susan El-Naggar

ADDRESS: Living Stones Church, Room 7 (Door 4)

PHONE:  Home: 219.365.8417 Cell: Pastor Ron Sr.: 219.689.9234  Cell: Pastor Carol: 219.689.1151                                                             

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DESCRIPTION: This lifeGROUP, led by the founding pastors of Living Stones Church, is an opportunity to spend time studying the Word and applying it to marriages, families, the marketplace, and daily life.

MONDAY

TOPIC: The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children - Part 2

FOR: Women

LEADER: Suzy Grcevich                                                                   TIME: 1:00 PM

ADDRESS: 905 Crabapple Ln., Valparaiso, IN 46383

PHONE: Home: 219.242.8208    Cell: 219.776.7776                                                                  

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DESCRIPTION: This group will discuss the effective ways to pray for adult children. We will give time to pray specific, targeted prayers for individual needs and concerns.  Although geared toward adult children, younger women are also invited, as this study will share principles that can apply to mothers of all ages.   

BOOK: The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormie Omartian

TOPIC: Making It Real

FOR: Young Men (middle and high school)

LEADER: Aaron Brown                                                                     TIME: 6:30 PM

ADDRESS: Youth Room

PHONE: 504.559.6704

DESCRIPTION: We will be addressing everyday issues that guys deal with and taking those areas to the Scriptures to learn how to live out our faith. We will also have an activity at the end of each meeting to push the fun button!

BOOK: The Bible

TOPIC: Believing Who God Says You Are!

FOR: Young Women (middle and high school)

LEADER: Lauren Brown TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 2058 Dogwood Trail, Apt. 2B, Merrillville, IN 46410

PHONE: 504.613.7533

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DESCRIPTION: Believing the lie of the enemy has led to a generation of young women that are crippled by fear and bogged down by insecurity. Together we will seek out who God has called us to be and dispel the lies of the enemy using Biblical principles.

BOOK: The Bible

TOPIC: Finding Resurrection Joy! – Part 2

FOR: Women

LEADER: Fran Goldie TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 838 Farmer Ct., Schererville, IN 46375

PHONE: 219.743.6828                                                                  

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DESCRIPTION: We will explore the Christian’s approach to healing from life’s losses. Faith, hope, love, and joy will be the main ingredients in our diet together as well as some Chai tea and goodies in comfy chairs by the fire. We will be moving through the fog of grief by embracing the One who knows and understands our pain. The end of our journey will be the celebration of resurrection joy and sharing the overflow!

BOOK: God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting

by Robert W. Kellemen, Ph.D.

TOPIC: Growing with God

FOR: Men/Women

LEADERS: Rex and Dawn Magagnotti TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 1223 Meadowbrook Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE:  Home: 219.663.6517 Rex: 708.528.4433 Dawn: 219.921.4123                                                               

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DESCRIPTION: Our lifeGROUP is a mix of couples and singles. After a time of fellowship, dessert, and worship, we will multiply into men’s and women’s groups. This season, come join with us as we restore the call to personal integrity. We will learn about the “Ten Commandments of Ministry” and commit to a personal code of conduct. We look forward to walking this journey with you!

BOOK: The Remnant by Larry Stockstill

TOPIC: Surrender/Walking in Freedom

FOR: Men

LEADERS: Steve Sochran                               TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 830 West 11th Ave., Gary, IN 46402

PHONE: Melissa: 219.313.5572

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DESCRIPTION: We will study and discuss how transparency, obedience, and coming under authority brings about blessings from our Lord.  We will talk about how to fight in the Spirit through trials and tribulations that we may encounter in our lives, which lead to the victories that follow.

BOOK: The Bible

TOPIC: Audacious Faith - Part 2

FOR: Men/Women

LEADERS: Greg and Patsy Staub           TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: Jeff and Jane Shutske’s home: 1244 Meadowbrook Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Greg: 219.314.0391    Patsy: 219.314.1228

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DESCRIPTION: This group will continue our series on learning to believe that the audacious faith we see in the Bible - the faith that caused a man to pray and see the sun stand still in the sky - is the same faith we can claim for ourselves today.  This is a call for all of us to begin living the life of audacity God has created and saved us for!

BOOK: Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick

TUESDAY

TOPIC: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears

FOR: Women

LEADER: Pastor Marion Johnson TIME: 1:00 PM

ADDRESS: 711 Pratt St., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Home: 219.663.6171   Cell: 219.742.8452                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: Come learn how to pray circles around your biggest dreams and your greatest fears!  Using the book, The Circle Maker, by Mark Batterson, together we will study how to pray in a new way by drawing circles around our dreams, our family, our problems, and most importantly, God’s promises. God honors bold prayers; bold prayers honor God!

BOOK: The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson

TOPIC: The Grace-Filled Message of Proverbs 31 - Part 2

FOR: Women

LEADER: Lynne Scherschel    TIME: 1:00 PM

ADDRESS: 806 Rosslare Pl., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Home: 219.663.8166   Cell: 219.306.0956

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DESCRIPTION: This book study is having a tremendous impact on our lives! It is a grace-filled message that because of what Jesus has done for us, we don’t have to strive to perform: we already are Proverbs 31 women!  Because of His obedience, we are the beneficiaries of all of God’s promises fulfilled.

BOOK: Because of Jesus by Connie Witter

TOPIC: Sunday Message Series

FOR: Young Women (middle and high school)    

LEADER: Joy Helfen                                                                        TIME: 5:30 PM

ADDRESS: Starbucks  - corner of Main St. and Summit, Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Cell: 219.808.8907

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DESCRIPTION: We will discuss the Sunday messages as we seek to grow in intimacy with the Lord and to walk out the vision He has for our lives.

TOPIC: The Bait of Satan

FOR: Women

LEADER: Teri Jarecki                         TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 945 B Easy St., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE:  Home: 219.661.8928

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DESCRIPTION: Anyone who has trapped animals knows a trap needs one of two things to be successful. It must be hidden in the hope that an animal will stumble upon it, and it must be baited to lure the animal into the trap’s deadly jaws. We are going to study the similar strategies which satan uses to deceive and trap us. If we’re not trained by the Word of God to choose rightly between good and evil, we will be like the animal and fail to recognize his traps for what they are.

Book: The Bait of Satan by John Bevere

TOPIC: Sunday Message Series

LEADER: Pastor Ron Johnson, Sr. TIME: 7:00 PM

ASSISTANT LEADER: Tarik El-Naggar

ADDRESS: Living Stones Church, Room 7 (Door 4)

PHONE:  Home: 219.365.8417 Cell: 219.689.9234

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DESCRIPTION: The pressures of career, finances, and family constantly threaten to remove men from their calling and God's will. This lifeGROUP provides an opportunity to develop vital, healthy, and hilarious relationships with other men. It is also an answer to men's desire to increase their intimacy and walk with the Lord. We focus on the study of God's Word and how to apply it to our Christian walk. This unique group is here to help you connect, grow, and prosper as you develop an ever deeper commitment to and love for God.

TOPIC: Mercy Triumphs

FOR: Women

LEADER: Rosemary Jones  TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 306  Hoffman St., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Home: 219.663.5992   Cell: 219.689.5992      

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DESCRIPTION: See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. James is compared by Bible scholars to the prophet Amos. Yet in other ways, James’ writings more closely resemble the Book of Proverbs than other New Testament books.  Some of our lessons will include the topics of  joy; hardship; faith; reversal of fortunes; wisdom; gifts from above; single mindedness; danger of the tongue; humility; and prayer. Lessons will be taught on videos for eight weeks.

BOOK: Book of James by Beth Moore

TOPIC: Breaking Free - Part 2

FOR: Women

LEADER: Melissa Juhnke TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 6411 E. 129th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Cell: 219.801.8188          

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DESCRIPTION: We will continue to study how to break free from strongholds in our lives. We will look at those things from our past that have kept us from becoming all that God has for us to be, and then we will learn how to become free and stay free by using Biblical principles.

BOOK: Breaking Free by Beth Moore

TOPIC:  Sunday Message Series

FOR: Men

NAME: Dick Zbell TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: Living Stones Church, Room 2 (off the sanctuary)

PHONE: Home: 219.988.4530    Cell: 219.743.6341                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: Our group of five to six (mostly senior) men enjoy having coffee and meeting with each other on Tuesday nights. Besides studying a lesson, we share a lot about what’s happening in our lives

WEDNESDAY

TOPIC: Face to Face with God

For: Women

LEADER: Sharon Woods                 TIME: 10:00 AM

ADDRESS: 791 Bowman Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Home: 219.661.9728    Cell: 219.613.1292                                                               

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DESCRIPTION: We will be exploring the many facets of prayer, beginning with worship and adoration. We all want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves, to know that God loves us and has a plan for our lives. What better way to find out than to stand in His presence daily and ask?

BOOK: Face to Face with God by Bill Johnson

TOPIC: Lies Women Believe - Part 2

FOR: Women

LEADER: Margo Warnke                          TIME: 6:00 PM

ADDRESS: 1974 Greentree St., Portage, IN 46368

PHONE: Home: 219.762.2830    Cell: 219.406.0101                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: We will be continuing on in our study about the lies we believe about God, ourselves, sin, priorities, marriage, children, emotions, and circumstances in our lives.  This book study will teach us how to counter the lies with God’s truth concerning each area. The book, Lies Women Believe, penetrates the deception, despair, and frustration we have in everyday life and points us to experience God’s beautiful peace and restoration.

BOOK: Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

TOPIC: Treasures of Healthy Living

FOR: Men/Women

LEADERS: Tarik and Susan El-Naggar                                           TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: Living Stones Church, Room 14 (Door 4)

PHONE: Home: 219.464.2378   Tarik: 219.689.6054   Susan: 219.689.6058

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DESCRIPTION: We are looking forward to a very exciting Bible study about our bodies’ most precious necessity - food and its byproduct – health. For years Christ has been shared in various ways, but now we have the gift of food to strengthen the Body of Christ as well.  Reaching others through a proper understanding of what the Bible and nutritional research tells us about food and health is the mission of this session. This lifeGROUP will also be counted as a credit class for Living Stones College. If you are interested in taking the class for credit, please register on the college website: www.lstonescollege.org and order the textbook.

BOOK: Treasures of Healthy Living by Reeder and Couey

TOPIC: Chicago Bible Study

FOR: Men/Women  

LEADERS: Pastors Dick and Susie Bashta TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 6760 Sheridan Ave. (corner of Sheridan and Pratt), Chicago, IL 60626

PHONE: Pastor Dick: 708.989.8909 Pastor Susie: 219.789.5032                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: If you live or work in the North Chicago area, join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM as we learn about the key passages of the New Testament in story form.

BOOK: The Bible

TOPIC: Sunday Message Series

FOR: Young Men

LEADER: Kyle Myrick

ASSISTANT LEADER: David Garza                                               TIME: 9:30 PM

ADDRESS: 601 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304

PHONE: 219.331.4372

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DESCRIPTION: This study will help you understand the basics of Christianity by looking at the foundational concepts through the Sunday messages.  It is an exciting group, where we are truly breaking the chains of bondage and walking in the freedom of Christ!

THURSDAY

TOPIC: Prophetic Power of Dreams, Visions, and Life under the Open Heavens

FOR: Women

LEADER: Deborah Kingdollar                                                           TIME: 6:00 PM

ADDRESS: 155 N East St., Crown PointIN 46307

PHONE: 219.669.2881

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DESCRIPTION: The prophetic movements in Church history and in contemporary life are fed by two mighty streams: the prophet, whose revelation is primarily verbal, and the seer, whose revelation is more visionary in nature. While the role of the prophet is familiar, less is known about the seer dimension. To many people, these visionary prophets remain mysterious and may seem even strange. However, knowledge dispels misunderstanding. James Goll takes the reader on an exciting and insightful journey into this lesser-known dimension of the visionary world of the seer. He discusses how visionary revelation happens, whether it can be trusted, and where it fits into the life of the Church today.

BOOK: The Seer by James W. Goll

TOPIC: God’s Secret Weapon

FOR: Women (and young women)

LEADER: Diana Alicea TIME: 6:30 PM

ADDRESS: 187 South 725 West, Hebron, IN 46341

PHONE: 219.308.0023                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: What is God’s heart for you as a woman? It is to help you realize how He values you and has created you to fill many essential parts in His master plan. In fact, women have a key role in satan’s ultimate downfall. That’s why satan fears women so much – he knows they will be a part of his undoing. Come join us as we learn who we are as God’s secret weapon!

BOOK: God’s Secret Weapon by Ed Silvoso

TOPIC: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul

FOR: Men

LEADERS: Jerry Harvey                           TIME: 6:30 PM

ADDRESS: 1413 North Courtland Ln., La Porte, IN 46350

PHONE: Home: 219.872.5168    Jerry: 219.861.2774                                                               

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DESCRIPTION: Men need a deeper understanding of why they long for adventures, battles, and a Beauty . . .  and why God made them just like that! They need a deeper understanding of why women long to be fought for, to be swept up into adventure, and to be the Beauty. This book study will help men recover a life of freedom, passion, and adventure. It will help men get their heart back!

BOOK: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

TOPIC: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul

FOR: Women

LEADERS: Terri Harvey                           TIME: 6:30 PM

ADDRESS: 1413 North Courtland Ln., La Porte, IN 46350

PHONE: Home: 219.872.5168  Terri: 219.861.2775                                                               

EMAIL: Terri: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DESCRIPTION: Eve was created as the crown of creation, the image-bearer of an intimate, passionate, and captivating God. This book study is an invitation to become that again - to become the woman you truly are. Just as Cinderella was invited to the ball, you have been too! God is inviting you to a great romance with Him. “The eyes of his heart are ever upon you. The King is captivated by your beauty.”

BOOK: Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge

TOPIC: You Have the Strength to Stand

FOR: Women

LEADER: Jennifer Roberson                                                           TIME: 6:30 PM

ADDRESS: Please note new address - 13448 Finch Ct., Cedar Lake, IN 46303

PHONE:  Home: 219.662.8743 Cell: 219.789.1100                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: Our desire as a group is to come together to seek the Lord, spend time in His presence, and receive Kingdom revelation. Come join us as we grow in the knowledge of the Lord and learn how to have the “Strength to Stand” through whatever storms may come our way. We will be equipped by the promises of God’s Word to live victorious lives that glorify our Lord Jesus Christ.

BOOK: Strength to Stand by T.D. Jakes

TOPIC: Sunday Message Series

FOR: Men

LEADER: Mark Schilling                                                              TIME: 6:30 PM

ADDRESS: Living Stones, Room 7 (Door 4)

PHONE: 219.746.3258

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DESCRIPTION: Our group of men will focus on the Sunday message series by Doctor Ron and follow the lessons he prepares each week.

TOPIC: Christian Leadership in Business and Life

FOR: Men/Women

LEADERS: Steve and Amy Slater TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: The Image House - 3330 E. 83rd Pl., Merrillville, IN 46410

PHONE: Steve: 219.306.5122    Amy: 219.613.8428                                                                 

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DESCRIPTION: We will study and discuss five practices of exemplary leadership in practical and tangible ways: Model the Way; Inspire Sacred Vision; Challenge the Process; Enable Others to Act; and Encourage the Heart.

BOOK: Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner

TOPIC: Sunday Message Series

FOR: Men/Women

LEADERS: Gerry and Linda Alaniz        TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 1516 West 6th Ave., Gary, IN 46402

PHONE: Home: 219.985.6181    Gerry: 219.746.5743    Linda: 219.369.3611                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: We have been married for 31 years and have six children and 13 grandchildren. Our group is like a big family with about 20 men, 10 women, and children who come for weekly praise and worship and Bible study. We support each other and lift each other up through the storms of life. We also do outreaches for the hurt and hungry in the city of Gary. Our goal is to be used by God to make a difference in this city. If you have a desire to make an impact in someone’s life and change a city, please come visit us!

TOPIC: The Art of Marriage

FOR: Men/Women

LEADER: Dr. Brent and Beth Jacobus                                           TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 12687 Clark StCrown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Home: 219.662.6828  Cell: Beth: 219.306.0748

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DESCRIPTION: We will discuss the great plan He has in mind for marriage to reflect His Glory to a watching world. We will cover the following topics: “The Purpose of Marriage“; “Love Fades”; “Love Dances” (roles); “Love Interrupted” (communication); “Love Sizzles” (romance); and “Love Always” (legacy).

BOOK: The Art of Marriage (compiled by Family Life)

TOPIC: Power in the Secret Place - Part 2

FOR: Women

LEADER: Chris Kraus TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 208 Las Olas Dr., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Home: 219.663.8237   

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DESCRIPTION: We will continue our quest for an intimate relationship with Christ in the “secret place.” Having completed the first eight-week 30-minute DVD teachings by Bob Sorge, we will move on to the four remaining lessons, covering such topics as: “Identifying with the Cross”;  “Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There!”;  “Burning before the Throne, Part 1”;  and “Burning before the Throne, Part 2.” We will finish reading our text and using our Companion Study Guide for discussion. The last few weeks of the term we will “burn before the throne” in prayer. (A small devotional will precede each prayer meeting.)

BOOK: Secrets of the Secret Place/Companion Study Guide by Bob Sorge

TOPIC: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears

For: Men  

LEADER: Ed Kraus                                                                         TIME: 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: Living Stones Church, Accounting Office

PHONE: Home: 219.663.8237    Cell: 219.313.9369                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: Do your prayers fall short? Maybe it’s time you learned from the legend of Honi, the circle maker, a legendary Hebrew folklore figure who was bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from inside it until God answered his prayers for His people. In his book, Mark Batterson shares stories from  his own experiences as a circle maker. He will encourage you to pray circles around your biggest dreams and greatest fears, the kind of audacious prayers that God delights to answer. Join us for open discussion about the book and how it affects you and your prayer life.

BOOK: The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson;

NOTE:  Author of In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, and Primal

TOPIC: Prayer

FOR: Men/Women

LEADER: Collin and Stephanie Rosenbaum                                    TIME: 7:00 PM

ASSISTANT LEADERS: Mike and Riannon McCord

ADDRESS: 5103 W. 82nd Ct., Apt. A, Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE: Cell: 219.808.4224

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DESCRIPTION: “God honors bold prayers because bold prayers honor God.”  Based off the legend of Honi, who prayed inside a circle until God answered his prayer, The Circle Maker will take us on an adventure that will unlock the desires God has put in our hearts.  Join us as we dive into an adventure of prayer to see God move audaciously in our lives.

BOOK: The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson

FRIDAY

TOPIC: Mercy Triumphs

FOR: Women

LEADER: Rosemary Jones                                                     TIME: 12:30PM light lunch served; lesson begins at 1:00 PM

ADDRESS: 306  Hoffman St., Crown Point, IN 46307

PHONE:  Home: 219.663.5992    Cell: 219.689.5992      

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DESCRIPTION: See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. James is compared by Bible scholars to the prophet Amos. Yet in other ways, James’ writings more closely resemble the Book of Proverbs than other New Testament books.  Some of our lessons will include learning about: joy; hardship; faith; reversal of fortunes; wisdom; gifts from above; single mindedness; danger of the tongue; humility; and prayer. Lessons will be taught on videos for eight weeks.

BOOK: Book of James by Beth Moore

TOPIC: So You Think You’re Ready for Love?

FOR: Men/Women

LEADERS: Ciro and Vanessa Ramos                             TIME: 5:00 PM

ADDRESS: 8211 Grand Blvd. Merrillville, IN 46410

PHONE: Ciro: 219.381.1572    Vanessa: 219.577.7387                                                          

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DESCRIPTION: We will be digging deeply into the dating world from a Christian worldview. We will discuss such topics as repairing broken walls; rebuilding lost trust in relationships; learning to guard hearts; and setting appropriate boundaries in relationships.

BOOK: Boundaries in Dating by Drs. Cloud and Townsend

TOPIC: Sunday Message Series

FOR: Young men

LEADER: Roy Miller III TIME: 6:00 PM

ADDRESS: Valpo University Union Bldg.

PHONE: Home: 219.374.0185   Cell: 219.484.1492                                                              

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DESCRIPTION: This group is made up of college students from Valpo University and is in Spanish.

 

Additional Opportunities to Meet for Prayer in Small Groups

TUESDAYS: Intercessory Prayer for Women

LEADER: Chris Kraus                              TIME: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

ADDRESS: Living Stones Church, Room 2 (off the sanctuary)

PHONE: Home: 219.663.8237    Cell 219.313.9368                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: The Holy Spirit is calling together a company of intercessors who are willing to set personal needs aside, worship, and pray whatever is on the Father’s heart. Together we stand in the gap for Living Stones Church (leadership and ministries), the Body of Christ, the five-state region, our nation, and the nations of the world. Bring your Bibles and journals.  Living Stones Church corporate and staff prayer follows this meeting at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary.

WEDNESDAYS: Intercessory Prayer for Men

LEADER: Pastor Dick Bashta                              TIME: 6:00 – 7:00 AM

ASSISTANT LEADER: Ed Kraus

ADDRESS: Living Stones Church sanctuary

PHONE: 708-989-8909                                                                

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DESCRIPTION: Come join us for pre-dawn men’s prayer for our local church, authority and government, the nations, our missionaries, revival, and harvest. Great things happen when men pray!

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