Worship with Arapaho Road Baptist Church in Garland

Growth Groups are small group Bible studies, growth classes, or other church programs designed to help you move forward on your spiritual journey. Look below to find this fall's growth group descriptions or download the 2010 Winter/Spring Growth Group booklet.

Sign up for a Growth Group by filling out the "Let's Communicate" portion of the Sunday Worship guide and dropping the form in the offering plate, or by calling the church office at 972-495-2223.

Sunday Mornings

8:15 a.m.		Blended Worship w/ choir (Worship Center)
9:30 a.m.		Contemporary Worship w/ band (Family Life Center Gym)
9:30 a.m.		Bible Fellowships for all ages of the family (see Welcome Center attendant for locations)
10:45 a.m.		Blended Worship w/ choir (Worship Center Building)
10:45 a.m.		Bible Fellowships for all ages of the family (see Welcome Center attendant for locations)

Sunday Nights:

Sunday Night’s Main Event (Dialogue with the Pastor)
The Intentional Interim Ministry Transition Team will help lead our church in weekly dialogues with our pastor. All church members are strongly urged to attend and give input into what will be the next season of ministry at ARBC. Childcare is available for children five years of age and younger with advance reservations (contact Lisa Salinas).
Facilitators: Ed Hale and Transition Team
Date & Time: Sunday nights from 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: Worship Center Cost: None

SAFE (Single Adult Fellowship Event)
Facilitator: Jim Landrum
Date & Time: Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 211-212

ARBC Care Center
Immediately following Sunday Night’s Main Event, the ARBC family will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that include—sending birthday cards to members, writing notes to or visiting ABF absentees, visiting or sending cards to those in the ARBC family who are homebound or hospitalized, plus other expressions of concern.
Facilitators: Chris & Aliya Sechrist
Date & Time: Sunday evenings at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Worship Center Foyer
Cost: None
Find out more about Outreach Visitation.

Student Ministry on Sunday Nights:
4:00 p.m.—STIX (Big Room Children’s Bldg.)
5:00 p.m.—Student Outreach (Student Bldg.)
6:00-7:00 p.m.—PETRA Movement - Video & Drama (Student Bldg.)
7:00-8:30 p.m.—Student Worship Band practice (Student Bldg.)

Learn more about Sunday night activities for students.

Awana — (2 years - 6th grade)
24-7 Ministries—(Jr. High thru High School)
Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15). Awana and 24/7 Ministries offer sound Biblical instruction, scripture memorization, organized games, great Christian fellowship, and awards for completing scripture verses and good sportsmanship.
Commanders: Bill and Nancy Sword
Club Coordinators & Directors: Kathryn Grigsby, Lisa & Patrick Christian, Julia & Bill Rydberg, Tricia Daniels, Steve Ward, John Nohrenberg, Laura Mezzell, Jeff & Cheri Gresso, and Andrew Sword
Date & Time: Sunday nights from 5:00-7:00 p.m. from January 3 thru May 16 Location:
Children’s Building: 2 year olds—6th grade(A-Wanna Bees, Cubbies, Sparks and T & T)
Family Life Center: 7th-12th Grade (Trek and Journey)
Worship Center: Council Time for 3rd-6th graders & Awana Store
Cost: Cost varies—Please check with Nancy Sword (972-495-2223, ext 229) for further details or look for registration form on church website on the Awana page.

Mondays

Student Bible Study
An evening of fellowship and Bible study for all students grades 6th-12th.
Facilitator: Josh Earls
Date & Time: Monday nights from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Beginning September 8th
Location: Contact the church office at 972-495-2223 for the home location.
Cost: None
Find out more about Home Bible Study for Students.

GriefShare (Begins March 15)
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. For more information contact the church office.
Facilitator: Betty Hyde
Date & Time: Monday nights, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Room 211-212, Family Life Center
Find out more about GriefShare.

Tuesdays

Precept Bible Study (Began January 12)
The gospel was under attack. Eager to prove the gospel’s power to save and sanctify both Jew and Gentile, Paul, like a wise lawyer, called the gospel to the witness stand and examined it from every angle. The result was the book of Romans, a theological masterpiece written around A.D. 56 or 57. Make plans NOW to join us as we begin the 1st of a 4-part study of the book of Romans.
Facilitator: Gay Ritchie
Date & Time: Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Worship Center Fellowship Hall
Cost: $32 (available in the church office)
Learn more about Precept Bible Studies.

Wednesday mornings

Men's Accountability
Description: This is an early morning men’s Bible study and accountability group. Men are invited to stop by on their way to work for a cup of coffee, prayer, study, and fellowship.
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m.
Location: Family Life Center Conference Room
Cost: None

Precept Bible Study (Began January 13)
The gospel was under attack. Eager to prove the gospel’s power to save and sanctify both Jew and Gentile, Paul, like a wise lawyer, called the gospel to the witness stand and examined it from every angle. The result was the book of Romans, a theological masterpiece written around A.D. 56 or 57. Make plans NOW to join us as we begin the 1st of a 4-part study of the book of Romans. Facilitator: Gay Ritchie
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall
Cost: $32 (available in the church office)
Learn more about Precept Bible Studies.

Ladies' Bible Study (Began January 27)
Discover the parallels of the Tabernacle's building and your life as a chosen vessel of God. Taped in Beth Moore's home church in Houston, this updated edition of A Woman's Heart reflects not only the original study, but all that God has done in Beth's life in the past decade. Regardless of whether you studied Beth's first study years ago - or are experiencing it for the first time - you'll find this study well worth the journey.
Facilitator: Nellva Underwood
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings 9:00—11:00 a.m. Nursery provided with reservations.
Location: NEW LOCATION - Room 412-413 in the Children's Building
Cost: $15.00

Wednesday Nights

NEW Bible Study (Begins March 3)
Life Lessons with Max Lucado – Books of Ezra and Nehemiah
Twelve lessons on Ezra and Nehemiah, key leaders who left Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. With scripture reading, inspirational readings, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a prayer, it’s like studying the Bible with Max Lucado.
Facilitator: Wanda Caplinger/Kyle Karlin
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center, Room 211-212
Cost: $7.00

NEW MEN'S BIBLE STUDY (Begins February 24)
The Best Question Ever
ALL MEN ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!
We've all made dumb decisions. No matter who you are, this is something we all share in common. There are purchases we wish we hadn't made, loans we regret signing up for, people we wish we hadn't dated, parties we wish we hadn't gone to, jobs we wish we hadn't taken...the list goes on. Imagine if we could learn to see clearly before we make some of our dumb decisions? Well, not only is that something we desire, it's what God wants for us as well. In The Best Question Ever, Andy Stanley effectively teaches the practical and lasting value of simply asking this question about our actions in all of life’s arenas: What is the wise thing for me to do, in light of my past experience, my present circumstances, and my future hopes and dreams?
Date & Time: Wednesday Nights at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center, Room 204

NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY!
(Begins March 3)
Disciple's Prayer Life - Learn the Secrets of Intimacy with God…You were created for fellowship with God.
ANYONE INTERESTED IS WELCOME TO JOIN US!
Through prayer you communicate with the Father and deepen your relationship with Him. This classic, in-depth study will lead you to develop intimacy with God and effectiveness in your prayer life. As you examine Biblical examples and apply biblical prayer principles, your relationship with God will grow fresher every day. No matter where you are in your walk with God, you can develop a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. In Disciple's Prayer Life you will learn how to—develop a richer prayer life, discover the unique way God relates to you, use Scripture in prayer, deal with unanswered prayer and hindrances to prayer, continue growing in fellowship with God, and much more.
Date & Time: Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. beginning March 3
Location: Family Life Center, Room 200

Financial Peace University (Began January 20)

Change the way you think about personal finance. In this Dave Ramsey course, he teaches about how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving.
Facilitator: Phil Waltrip
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Video Previews: January 10 & 17 after 3rd worship service at 12:15 p.m. Location: Worship Center Fellowship Hall
Cost: $110.00 (Includes Membership Kit: FPU workbook, 13 audio lessons, FPU envelope system, FPU bonus CD, Dave’s best-selling book, budgeting forms, card holders) or FREE to FPU alumni
Find out more...

Ladies’ Evening Bible Study (Began January 6)
Facilitator: Renee Inarritu
Date and Time: Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—Room 219-220

Two great studies by Mary Kassian will be offered this session:

Conversation Peace
Here's a women's study that really hits home. Mary Kassian masterfully presents the biblical principles to help women revolutionize their speech habits and improve their relationships by focusing on ways to positively avoid sharing gossip, throwing negative barbs, or snapping sarcastic replies throughout everyday life.
Cost: $12.00

Vertically Inclined
Most believers experience a life with a few highs and lows, ups and downs, and maybe an occasional mountaintop experience. But this exciting, seven-session study is especially designed to show Christian women how, by tethering themselves more securely to Him, they can climb to greater spiritual heights.
Cost: $12.00

Celebration Choir
Vocal music group open to any interested singers. Time is spent in preparation to help lead in worship by singing with the church choir during our 8:15 and 10:45 worship services on Sunday mornings, during seasonal events, and at special performances.
Facilitator: Mike Motley
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Worship Center Choir Room
Cost: None
Find out more about choir.

Spirit Team
Singles meet to write notes of encouragement to Bible Fellowship members. Participants finish in time to attend Bible study at 7:00 p.m.
Date and Time: Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center, Room 211-212

ARBC Welcome Blitz
The church family will be given the opportunity to reach out to recent ARBC visitors or welcome new members to our church family by sending cards or delivering welcome packets. Stop by for a few minutes and participate between dinner and Bible study.
Facilitators: Chris & Aliya Sechrist
Date and Time: Wednesday nights from 6:15 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center Gym Foyer

ESL (English as a Second Language)
Description: ARBC ministers to the internationals of our community by teaching English conversation, grammar, and pronunciation.
Facilitators: Christy Beach & Sandi Whisenant
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—rooms 206, 209
Cost: None
Learn more about our English as a Second Language classes.

PETRA Solid Rock Café & Student Worship
Middle School and Senior High students fellowshipping and worshiping through song and preaching.
Facilitator: Josh Earls
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Student Building
Cost: None

The PETRA Café opens in the Student Building at 6:00 p.m.
Find out more about PETRA Solid Rock Cafe and Petra Student Worship.

Children's Activities

Babies - 1 year
Childcare is provided for babies—1 year on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Up to 12 months - Worship Center, Room 17
12 to 24 months - Worship Center, Room 18
Childcare leader: Alene Yates, Doris Yancey

Children—age 2
Bible stories, music, and activities
Facilitator: Melissa Baker
Date & Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Worship Center - Room 1

Rose Garden Kid's Choir—ages 3 thru young 5 year olds (Preschool age)
Your children will enjoy Bible stories, centers, playtime, and singing. Performances will be held at Christmas and spring time.
Teacher: Traci Rose
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Building—Room 402

Patch the Pirate Club (Kindergarten thru 1st Grade)
AHOY MATES! Patch the Pirate Club: Charting a course for character-building fun! Performances will be held at Christmas and spring time.
Teachers: Jennifer Cash & Bonnie Bayes
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Building—Room 418/419

ARBC Production Company (2nd thru 5th grade)
Kids will participate in a variety of activities learning about living for Jesus thru worship, drama, mission projects, and discipleship. In September we will begin working on a Christmas production.
Teachers: Laura Mezzell, Renee Weldon, and Lisa Salinas
Date & Time: Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Building—Room 414/415

NOTE: All Children’s activities are open to all children; however, Patch the Pirate, Silent Truth, and ARBC Production Co. may need special clothing for performances.

Learn more about Children's Wednesday Night activities.

Family Life Center & Worship Center Map
Children's Building Map

Growth Groups

Children's Activities

Babies - 1 year Childcare is provided for babies—1 year on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Up to 12 months - Worship Center, Room 17 12 to 24 months - Worship Center, Room 18 Childcare leader: Alene Yates, Doris Yancey

Babies - 1 year
Childcare is provided for babies—1 year on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Up to 12 months - Worship Center, Room 17
12 to 24 months - Worship Center, Room 18
Childcare leader: Alene Yates, Doris Yancey