Fall Summit Session September 8-November 17, 2010 Meal, Education and Fellowship is scheduled for Wednesdays beginning September 8 and ending November 17. (October 20 will be incorporated into the Revival.) Meal A meal is served from 5:30-6:15pm in the family life center for a freewill offering ($3 each suggested). September 8-November 17, skipping October 20. Children Care for children birth through age 3 is offered in Noah’s Park during adult classes. With the help of volunteers (is that you?), Pastor Ben’s goal is to provide age-appropriate lessons to children in three groups: age 4 - kindergarten (basic Christianity concepts), grades 1-2 (Disciple Makers), and grades 3-5 (Top 13 Questions About God).             Our meal team consisting of Anita Flinchum, Shirley Whisman, Vickie Pursell and Shirley Whisman need more assistance, and those who can fill in for a couple of weeks. Plus, we need some to help clean the dishes and kitchen up when the meal is complete.     ab ab High School & Middle School First CRASH on the First! CRASH Youth Group meet with Pastor Chad Allen at 5:30p with food and then worship / fellowship following at 6:02pm in the LOFT, room 218. Youth meet a week earlier and continue into December, from September 1 through December 15. No meeting on November 24. CRASH meets on the following dates when there are no other classes: September 1, December 1, 8, 15. Sixth through Twelfth Grade Youth will meet for worship as a group then split into middle school (i3) and senior high groups. Dismissed at 7:15p. Senior High student small groups meet at Chad and Megan's house beginning at 8pm on Wednesday. Adults 6:15-7:15pm Choice 1 - Men, Women, Young Adults, family life center Pastor Tim will offer The Church of Me - What Happens When the Church Conforms to the World? 9/8 - The Me Church: Modern Day Version of the Church 9/15 - The Starbucks Gospel and more 9/22 - Lights, Camera, Action: It's Show Time, Not Grow Time 9/29 - The Mistranslation of the Modern Day Church: All Things to All Men 10/6 - The Answer: When Foolishness Becomes Wisdom 10/13 - Set Apart: The Power of the True Gospel 10/20 - REVIVAL: Revive Us Again 10/27 - The Mars Hill Movement 11/3 - Chosen By God 11/10 - Upon This Rock I WILL Build MY Church 11/17 - Chosing This Day to Serve the Lord   Check out the video spoof of the "Church of Me" by clicking on the image below. You may have a yellow warning bar at the top of the page that is restricting the running of this ActiveX control. Temporarily allow if you want to see the video.   Choice 2 - for Women, Young Women, room 220 (upstairs over kitchen) 6:15-7:15p Hearts on Fire Women's Ministry presents Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by Stasi and John Eldredge. John is the author of the popular "Wild at Heart" book studied by our men's ministry. Every woman was once a little girl. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. She longs to be swept up into a romance, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, to be the Beauty of the story. Those desires are far more than child's play. They are the secret to the feminine heart. And yet--how many women do you know who ever find that life? As the years pass by, the heart of a woman gets pushed aside, wounded, buried. She finds no romance except in novels, no adventure except on television, and she doubts very much that she will ever be the Beauty in any tale. Most women think they have to settle for a life of efficiency and duty, chores and errands, striving to be the women they "ought" to be, but often feeling they have failed. Sadly, too many messages for Christian women add to the pressure. "Do these ten things, and you will be a godly woman." The effect has not been good on the feminine soul. But her heart is still there. Sometimes when she watches a movie, sometimes in the wee hours of the night, her heart begins to speak again. A thirst rises within her to find the life she was meant to live--the life she dreamed of as a little girl. The message of Captivating is this: Your heart matters more than anything else in all creation. The desires you had as a little girl and the longings you still feel as a woman--they are telling you of the life God created you to live. He offers to come now, as the Hero of your story--to rescue your feminine heart and release you to live as a woman, fully alive.     Captivating is written by the team of the author of Wild at Heart (studied by our Men's ministry) and his wife A woman truly captivating! What Wild at Heart did for men, Captivating will do for you. 9/8 - The Heart of a Woman 9/15 - Created Eve / Fallen Eve 9/22 - The Wound 9/29 - Healing the Wound 10/6 - Spiritual Warfare 10/13 - Romanced 10/20 - ReSTART REVIVAL - no Captivating lesson 10/27 - Loving a Man 11/3 - Beauty to Unveil 11/10 - Irreplaceable Role 11/17 - Caring for Your Heart

Upcoming Summit Session

Winter 2011

Meal, Education and Fellowship is tentatively scheduled for Wednesdays beginning tentatively on January 5 through March 30 for a possible 13 week session.

Financial Peace University will be offered!

Previous "Summit" Sessions

Summer Session 2010

July 7-August 4, 2010

no family-style meal or children's classes -
both resume for the fall session

High School & Middle School

Youth meet with Pastor Chad Allen at 5:30p with food and then worship / fellowship following at 6pm in the LOFT, room 218. Youth meet June 2, 9, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25.

Adults

Choice 1 - Men, Women, Young Adults

6-7pm in room 116/117 (discovery cove)

Pastor Tim will lead Part #2 of What Every Christian Needs to Know (part 1 was presented as J-Walking in January & February):
    July 7: Introduction to the Bible. Have you ever wondered how we got the Bible? This class will take you through the basic understanding of the Bible.
    July 14: The Church as a Body of Christ. Do I really need to go to Church? Learn the true purpose of the church and why it is needed as a Christian.
    July 21: Soul Shaking, Wall Breaking Prayer. Does prayer work? This lesson will examine how to pray effective prayers that availeth much.
    July 28: Restoration Movement ~ Principles: Why They Matter. Have you ever heard about the Restoration Movement? Find out more in this lesson.
    August 4: Understanding God’s Will. This lesson will help each Christian discover more about God’s will for their own lives.

Choice 2 - Women of all ages

7-8:30p in multipurpose room 107

Women's Ministry presents "A Beautiful Mind" from Beth Moore, a 5-week dvd study on Wednesday nights beginning at 7pm in the multipurpose room. This class is free and requires no homework.

In Beth Moore's new video series, A Beautiful Mind, she covers how the enemy is out to steal, kill and destroy you with fear, which is the root of rejection, insecurity and jealousy.

Beth ignites you to quit believing the lie of the enemy that you are losing your mind. She not only shares her personal story in learning this important and life-changing lesson, but also opens the Word to show you how to claim your right in Christ to a beautiful, sound mind.

When you walk in the victory and power of Christ, He is your constant source of stability. No matter what comes your way, Jesus is your sound reasoning, the lover of your soul and a healer of your mind.

In this powerful series, you'll learn to:

• Reclaim your right in Christ to be a free, healthy and whole person
• Replace your spirit of fear with the spirit of Christ
• Renew your mind by living in the Word of God

July 7 - "Pressing Past Our Fears"

July 14 - "Overcoming Insecurity"

July 21 - "Claiming Your Right to a Sound Mind"

July 28 - "The Jars of Life: What's in Yours?"

August 4 - "The Captivity of Activity"

Spring 2010

April 28-May 26, 2010

Meal at 5:30pm for all in family life center

Meet at The Summit on Wednesday Nights  beginning January 6 a winter session of The Summit will last for thirteen weeks. A free-will offering meal is served for all at 5:30pm.

Education

• i3 (Inspire, Impact, Influence) Middle School Youth Group – meets offsite at a different home each week at 5:30pm. i3 also meets April 14 & 21 and continues through August 25 except for June 16.
• CRASH High School Youth Group – meets in room 218 for worship and fellowship from 6-7:30p followed by small group opportunities. CRASH also meets April 14 & 21 and continues through August 25 except for June 16.
• Young Children ages birth through age 3 receive care in Noah’s Park at 6:15p for about an hour through May 26.
• Preschool, Primary and Elementary Children’s activities will be all new for The Summit. Ages 4 through Kindergarten (TNT) will be Trying New Things. Grades 1 and 2 will be Livewires in our new age-specific programming, and The Fuse is especially formulated for grades 3-5. Class begins at 6:15 for about an hour through May 26.
• Adults — 5 Weeks / 5 Ministers / 5 Love Languages

  For each of five weeks a different minister - Tim, sSteve, Doug, Chad, and Ben - will discuss in detail one of the five love languages from the materials by Gary Chapman.

  What if you could say or do just the right thing guaranteed to make that special someone feel loved? The secret is learning the right love language! Learn the love language you speak, as well as discover how your loved ones best feel loved.

  Words of Affirmation  Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten. Tim & Katherine Lueking / April 28

  Quality Time  In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there—with the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful. Ben & Devon Radant / May 5

  Receiving Gifts  Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous—so would the absence of everyday gestures. Doug & Lisa Wiggers / May 12

  Acts of Service  Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter. Steven & Joyce Hancock / May 19

  Physical Touch  This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive. Chad & Megan Allen / May 26

Winter Session 2010: January 6-March 31, 2010

13 weeks (some classes are shorter)

Meal at 5:30pm

Meet at The Summit on Wednesday Nights  beginning January 6 a winter session of The Summit will last for thirteen weeks. A free-will offering meal is served for all at 5:30pm. Classes for all ages will follow:

i3 (Inspire, Impact, Influence) Middle School Youth Group – meets offsite at a different home each week at 5:30pm

CRASH High School Youth Group – meets in room 218 for worship and fellowship from 6-7:30p followed by small group opportunities.

Young Children ages birth through age 3 receive care in Noah’s Park at 6:15p for about an hour.

Preschool, Primary and Elementary Children’s activities will be all new for The Summit. Ages 4 through Kindergarten (TNT) will be Trying New Things. Grades 1 and 2 will be Livewires in our new age-specific programming, and The Fuse is especially formulated for grades 3-5. Class begins at 6:15 for about an hour.

Adult Classes cover many stages of your faith journey toward The Summit.

• Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman, a new study for women from Beth Moore. Sign up in the foyer to order a workbook for a cost of $16, due when class starts. Led by Beth Hendricks, starting at 6p for one and a quarter hour for 10 weeks. Completed! See information on new 5-week class below
• Seminary at The Summit: If you’re ready to tackle some of the more theologically challenging topics, you’ll want to join this class led by Steven Hancock beginning at 6:15pm for about an hour. This session will focus on Jack Cottrell's book "Faith Once for All."
• J Walking  are you new to the concepts of walking the narrow path with Jesus? Tim Lueking will help you “read the map.”  Half session of classes begins at 6:15p for about an hour. This class lasts through February 17. The other session half offers…
• Nehemiah  Mike Jenkins will guide you through the account of how an exiled Jew rebuilt the walls of a ransacked Jerusalem. February 24-March 31, in room 207.

due to popular demand... Four Week Study for Women from Beth Moore Wednesday - April 28-May 26 6pm, room 220 (upstairs) no fees, no books, no homework childcare and meal available first 2 weeks only

Loving Well by Beth Moore features four heart-to-heart messages designed to help women embrace the biblical mandate to love and to develop skills for loving others. Taped at a Living Proof Live event, Beth discusses how some people are a joy to love, some are difficult to love, and how we all deal with some people who are humanly impossible to love. In all of those relationships one truth endures: We will never be able to love others well until we have been loved well. And only God can ultimately give us the complete love we so desperately need. Class members will determine if the class will skip spring break, April 7, and end on April 21, or if they will meet four weeks straight.   Unfortunately, the 5-week study we intended to use, A Beautiful Mind, is not yet shipping from the distributor. It is still on order and will be used in the future.

Worship Choir practice begins at 7:15pm

Fall Session 2009 Adult and Children's Classes and Meal Meet September 9-November 18, 2009. Adult Class sessions are 10 weeks with an opening "linger longer" meal and overview of available classes for the first week. High School and Middle School Youth Group meets September 9-November 18 and December 3-16. Worship Choir meets August 19, September 2-November 18, and December 3-23. Meal at 5:30pm Meal served in family life center from 5:30-6:15pm September 9-November 18. $3 donation per person requested.

Early Childhood 

9/9-11/18, 6:15-7:15p, rooms 100-104, 141

Children birth thru age 3 cared for in Noah’s Park, led by JaNell Martz.

TNT – Try New Things 

9/9-11/18, 6:15-7:15p, rooms 116/117

Children ages 4 thru grade 5 featuring Bible Heros and Bad Guys, led by Ben Radant.

The first week, 9/9, there will be a "linger longer" time after the meal with an overview of the adult classes following the meal

Option 1

God, Government and You - Led by Pastor Tim Lueking. Are you concerned about some of the decisions and changes being made today? Are we NOW a Nation at Risk?

Class will be meeting in the south east corner of the Family Life Center.

9/16 - A Nation at Risk - click for class notes
9/23 - Silencing God (religious expression, hate crimes) - click for class notes
9/30 - Playing God: Part 1 (abortion, stem cell research)
10/7 - Playing God: Part 2 (health care reform)
10/14 - At the Crossroads: Part 1 (siding with Iran or Israel)
10/21 - At the Crossroads: Part 2 (human rights)
10/28 - Giving all to Caesar (love of money)
11/4 - Searching for True North: Part 1 (homosexuality)
11/11 - Searching for True North: Part 2 (sanctity of marriage and family)
11/18 - A Nation in Search of a Soul

Option 2

The Faith - Led by Pastor Steven Hancock, based on the book by Charles Colson and Harold Fickett. What do Christians believe? Why do they believe what they do? Why does it matter?  

Class will be meeting in room 220, the projection room on the second floor above the kitchen, in the family life center wing.

Topics:

9/16 - Everywhere, Always, by All (chapter 1)
9/23 - What Went Right / Wrong (chapter 5)
9/30 - Free Gift
10/7 - Trinity (chapter 7)
10/14 - Be Holy (chapter 11)
10/21 - The Invasion (chapter 6)
10/28 - Exchanging Identities (chapter 8)
11/4 - Reconciliation (chapter 9)
11/11 - Church (chapter 10)
11/18 - Sanctity of Life (chapter 12)

If you would like to read the first chapter of the book "The Faith", you may do so by clicking here! You may purchase the book at bookstores at full price or buy it online at sights such as www.bookfinder4u.com, www.cbd.com and www.amazon.com

Summer Session 2009 - Four "Connect Events"

As we take a break from weekly Family Night programming for the summer, we want to offer some connection points to stay in contact until we launch family night for the fall on September 9, 2009. Meals will be planned around the specific theme of the event. No charge for these events, however a $3 per person donation is requested for food. CONNECT 1 ~ Crocodile Dock Wednesday, June 10 Meal at 5:30pm Family Project Event preparing for Vacation Bible School   Youth who are interested may attend the SummerFest Concert Series at Heartland Church at I69 & 96th Street. Bring $5, and see Pastor Chad. CONNECT 2 ~ FireProof Wednesday, July 8 Meal at 5:30pm - hot and spicy (plus some tamer fare for those with weak stomachs!) FIREPROOF Movie will be shown at 6:15. Rated PG. 122 minutes. Child Care will be available. click here for the FireProof website FIREPROOF is a action-packed love story about a firefighter, his wife and a marriage worth rescuing. This feature-length movie will have audiences on the edge of their seats as the main character explores God’s design for relationships and marriage. There will be opportunities for followup challenges to FireProof your marriage!   CONNECT 3 ~ Fresh from the Garden Wednesday, July 22 Meal at 5:30pm: Fresh from the Garden - cookout with fresh produce from our community garden. Ron Hof, Hamilton County Master Gardener will present a presentation tailor-made for our congregation in our inaugural year with our community garden. Child care will be available.   CONNECT 4 - Understanding Your Teenager Wednesday, August 26 Meal at 5:30pm Understanding Your Teenager Seminar - free seminar for parents with Patrick Hall, begins at 6:15pm. If you are the parent of a 12-17 year old, or will soon be, you won't want to miss this seminar. Topics covered will include: * setting and following rules for our young adults * helping them to make tough but right choices * choosing healthy relationships & friendships Child care will be available.   Click here to listen to the seminar audio from the Understanding Your Teenager Seminar!

meal for all at 5:30pm

In family life center. $3 donation per person requested. Last meal is May 27.

Early Childhood 

4/15-5/27, 6:15-7:15p, rooms 100-104, 141

Children birth thru age 3 cared for in Noah’s Park, led by JaNell Martz.

TNT – Try New Things 

4/15-5/27, 6:15-7:15p, rooms 116/117, 113/114

Children ages 4 thru grade 5 featuring Chadder Theater, led by Ben Radant.

CRASH Youth Group, grades 6 and above, worship and fellowship focusing on the New Testament, led by Chad Allen.

adult discipleship     

choose one of the three tracks to follow

4/15-5/27, 6:15-7:15p, room 121

Walk Thru the Pentateuch (first five books of the Old Testament) for 8 weeks, led by Steven Hancock. Following this special seminar from Walk Thru the Bible at our church on March 22, an in-depth study of the first five Bible books.

4/15-5/27, 6:15-7:15p, room 207

Woman’s Study: Becoming a Woman of Purpose for 7 weeks, hosted by Abbey Brooks. Based on the book by Cynthia Heald. If you have a copy of the book, which was given as a gift for Mothers’ Day 2008, to donate or lend, please drop at church office, or bring it to class with you.

4/15-5/27, 6:15-7:15p, room 143

Be Contagious! A Study from the book of John for 7 weeks, led by Tim Lueking. Meeting in the family life center.

1/14 – 4/22, 6:15p-8:15p, room 220

Completion of Financial Peace University  DVD series from Dave Ramsey, concludes two weeks into the spring session. Room 220.

Choir Practice

April 15-June 3, 7:15pm. Meets in the sanctuary. No meal 6/3.

*Exceptions to May 27 session end date: Choir Practice ends June 3, FPU ends April 22.

Winter Session - January 7 – April 1, 2009

meal for all at 5:30pm

In family life center. $3 donation per person requested.

January 7:
adult class overview only, youth group and worship choir will meet  

Early Childhood 

1/14-4/1, 6:15-7:15p, rooms 100-104, 141

Children birth thru age 3 cared for in Noah’s Park, led by JaNell Martz.

TNT – Try New Things 

1/14-4/1, 6:15-7:15p, rooms 116/117, 113/114

Children ages 4 thru grade 5 featuring Chadder Theater, led by Ben Radant.

CRASH Youth Group, grades 6 and above, worship and fellowship focusing on the New Testament for a new year, led by Chad Allen.

adult discipleship     

choose one of the four tracks to follow

track 1: 1/14 – 4/1, 6:15-7:15p, free, southeast corner of gym, 12 weeks

What in the World is Going On? Ten Prophetic Clues You Can’t Ignore led by Tim Lueking, based on the book by Dr. David Jeremiah. (Class will be compressed to end by 4/1 due to snow cancellation on 1/28.)

CLASS NOTES - click on the text below to open an Adobe Acrobat document

            Class Summary (1/7/2009)

            Class 1: The Israel Connection (1/14/2009)

            Class 2: The Crude Awakening (1/21/2009)

                    no class 1/28 due to snow

            Class 3: Modern Europe, Ancient Rome (2/4/2009)

            Class 4: Islamic Terrorism (2/11/2009)

            Class 5: Vanished Without a Trace (2/18/2009)

            Class 6: America in Prophecy (2/25/2009)

            Class 7: taught by Brett Foster, notes not yet available (3/4/2009)

            Class 8: The Anti-christ (3/11/2009)

track 2: 1/14 – 4/22, 6:15p-8:15p, free, room 220, 13 weeks

Financial Peace University  DVD series from Dave Ramsey, led by Steven Hancock. Homework includes weekly reading from Financial Peace: Revisited by Dave Ramsey. If you wish to order a kit, contact the church office (less than $100 each). Class will last up to two hours, and child care is not available after 7:15p, but you may bring kids to the end of class. NEED: If you’re willing to lend us your copy of Financial Peace: Revisited, please drop your labeled copy by the church office. No class on 4/8. Class extended due to snow cancellation on 1/28.

track 3: 1/14 – 3/18, 6:15-7:10pm, free, room 107, 9 weeks

Pure Praise Worship, a heart-focused Bible study on worship, led by Doug Wiggers and Brian Swart. Class extended one week due to snow cancellation on 1/28.

track 4: 6:15-7:15p, free, room 112, 2 unique offerings totaling 12 weeks

1/14-2/11: Chazown: A Different Way to See Your Life, led by Michael Brooks for 5 weeks. Based on book by Craig Groeschel. Prounounced “khaw-ZONE,” from the Hebrew for vision. You’ve been created to live a life of passion and fulfillment for God’s glory – find, name, and live it. Class will be compressed to end by 2/11 due to snow cancellation on 1/28.
2/18-4/1: Nehemiah Led by Mike Jenkins for 7 weeks. Rebuild your faith as you study the book of Nehemiah and the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem.

Cicero Christian Church 1715 Stringtown Pike  Cicero, IN 46034  317.984.4653