2012 Winter Catalog - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

“From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised.”

Psalm 113:3

Small Group Catalog

Winter Semester 2012

The Imperfect Rising

Sundays, 8:00 AM-9:30 AM beginning January 22, 2012

Leader: Gary Bethel

Location: Saint Andrew's

In this Discussion Group we are going to look at the Baptismal Covenant from the perspective of our own imperfection. In almost every case, the only really unique gift we have to give to God is our own individual imperfection. The idea of a re-birth or a new beginning as represented by the Baptismal Covenant will be explored in not only biblical terms but Spiritual as well. We will be drawing from not only the BOCP but also outside resources such as books titled: “The Spirituality of Imperfection” and “The 12 Steps for Christians”. We will find that Man’s (and yes, Woman’s) journey to Wellness is traveled by all faiths and all generations and see the similarities in our search for God in light of our human frailties.

I Will With God's Help

Sundays, 12 noon-1:30 PM beginning January 22, 2012

Leaders: Bob and Kim Stephens

Location: Saint Andrew's

Join us as we dig into the promises we made (or that were made for us) through our baptism.

Call of Faith: The Covenant

Mondays, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM beginning January 23, 2012

Leader: Father Kevin

Location: IHOP (unless we decide otherwise…)

Have you accepted the Call of Faith? If you have, it's time to take it deeper. If you're between 12 and 18 years old - and you want to be a rock-solid disciple of Christ - make your commitment to "The Covenant". We'll talk about what your baptism means for your life RIGHT NOW! And how YOU can live it out - at HOME, at SCHOOL, and everywhere else.

The Baptismal Covenant: Doodle and Dialogue

Tuesdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM beginning January 24, 2012

Leader: Donna Dellaria

Location: Saint Andrew's

This group will explore the Baptismal Covenant using multimedia. Art exercises and video clips will be used to bring our sacramental promises to life.

I Will, With God's Help: Share My Own Wisdom and Experience

Tuesdays, 1:00PM-2:30PM beginning January 24, 2012

Leader: Amma Patricia

Location: Seguin Assisted Living (226 Preston Drive)

This group will explore how our Baptisma Covenant shapes and informs our lives - in the past, in the present and in the future.

I Will, With God's Help

Thursdays, 10:00AM-12:30AM beginning January 24, 2012

Leaders: Jim and Betty Anderson

Location: Saint Andrew's

A study of the Baptismal Covenant and how we can live into this important sacrament.

I Will With God's Help

Thursdays, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM beginning January 26, 2012

Leaders: Chuck and Melinda Ingersoll

Location: Saint Andrew's

Chuck and Melinda Ingersoll will lead a small group discussion to increase knowledge about this sacrament, and to increase the depth of faith through increased knowledge, contemplation and prayer.

Run for God

Saturdays, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

beginning January 21, 2012*

Leaders: John and Tracy Donley

Location: Saint Andrew's

Run for God—the 5K Challenge, is designed for all levels of runners—even for those who have never run. During this study, we will introduce runners to the similarities between running and witnessing for Christ. We’ll cover everything from shoes to stretching, nutrition to workout plans. We’ll help you evaluate and set goals, and at the end of the program, we’ll all go run a 5K together! You’ll learn about endurance—both physical and spiritual. If you’re looking to get healthy in the new year, or you’ve always wanted to try running, or are a seasoned runner who is looking for a running group, come join us. Make Run for God part of your New Year's resolutions. You can do this!

Run for God is a Rising Health & Wellness offering. The class material for study will be the Run for God Student Book by Mitchell Hollis. Students will have the option of purchasing the book and a class t-shirt. The class will end on April 7th with an optional 5k race in Lockhart. For more information on the national Run for God program or to purchase the book, visit www.runforgod.com.

*Actual running will begin on January 28th.