Arapaho Road Baptist Church, Garland, TX
              
2256 Arapaho Road • Garland, TX  75044 • 972.495.2223
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Growth Groups

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.

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.

Sundays    Mondays   Tuesdays    Wednesdays   Fridays   Saturdays 

Fall Growth Groups Booklet
Campus Map
Classroom Map
 

Sundays
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)
5:00 p.m.   Outreach Visitation (room 219, Family Life Center)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.   Sunday night activities are available for all ages and are listed below. Most Sunday night activities are from 5:00 pm-7:00 p.m.
Sunday Nights:

Outreach Visitation

Description: Participants go out in pairs to deliver welcome/information packets to recent visitors in our morning services and other recent community outreach events.
Facilitators: Ross and Lou Ann Carter
Date & Time: Sunday nights from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—room 219-220
Cost: None

Student Ministry on Sunday Nights (regularly):

4:00 p.m.—Stix (Worship Center)
4:00 p.m.—High School Ensemble (WC Choir Room)
5:00 p.m.—Student Outreach (Student Building)
5:30—7 p.m.—Petra University (student discipleship classes) (Student building)
7:00 p.m.—Student Band practice (Student Building)
7:00 p.m.—CCM Bible Study (Christian Chicks Ministry) *Begins in September

Schedule for Every 3rd Sunday:
4:00 p.m.—Stix (Worship Center)
4:00 p.m.—High School Ensemble (WC Choir Room)
5:00—7:00 p.m.—FUAGNEM (Fired Up And Going Nuts Every Minute! (Student Building)
7:00 p.m.—Student Band Practice

Awana (Students & Children)

Description: Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 2:15). Awana offers sound Biblical instruction, scripture memorization, organized games, great Christian fellowship, and awards for completing scripture verses and good sportsmanship.
Facilitators: Bill and Nancy Sword
Date & Time: Sunday nights from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. during school year
Location: Children’s Building (Children-6th grade), Family Life Center (JV & Varsity), Worship Center (A-wanna Bees, 3rd-6th graders start in Fellowship Hall)
Cost: Cost varies—Please check with Nancy Sword (972-495-2223, ext 229) for further details or look for enrollment form on the Awana page.

Mondays

Jr. High Bible Study (6th-8th Graders)

Facilitator: Reagan Farish
Date & Time: Monday nights from 6:45-8 pm
Location: Contact the church office at 972-495-2223 for the home location.
Cost: None

Sr. High Bible Study (9th-12th Graders)

Facilitator: Josh Earls
Date & Time: Monday nights from 7-8:30 pm
Location: Contact the church office at 972-495-2223 for the home location.
Cost: None

Tuesdays

Precept Bible Study

Description: Precept Ministries is an in-depth Bible study. Participants will study John 12-21 and learn about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and the significance of those events to the lives of the learners.
Facilitator: Gay Ritchie
Date & Time: Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall located in the Worship Center Cost: $23.00

Click here to find out more.

Wednesdays 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.
Facilitator: Bob Brunskill
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m.
Location: Family Life Center Conference Room
Cost: None

Precept Bible Study

Description: Precept Ministries is an in-depth Bible study. Participants will study John 12-21 and learn about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and the significance of those events to the lives of the learners.
Facilitator: Gay Ritchie
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings from 9:30—11:30 a.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall located in the Worship Center Cost: $23.00

Click here to find out more.

Power of A Praying Wife

Description: In this workbook + video curriculum, participants learn the importance of praying for their husband’s work, manhood, mind, choices, walk with God, and future.
Facilitator: Nellva Underwood
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings from 9:30 –11:30 am
Location: Children’s Building—room 414
Cost: $15.00 for workbook

Wednesday Nights

Prior to our Wednesday night activities, join us for dinner in the Family Life Center Gym from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Meal cost is $6.00 for adults, and $3.50 for 10 & under ($16.50 family maximum - immediate family only). Topical Bible studies and growth groups are available for all ages and are listed below. Check schedule for times and locations.

Pastor's Bible Study: Meeting God by Bill Hybels

Description: In Meeting God, you’ll learn about God’s heart toward you—and what He looks for in your heart toward Him.
Facilitator: Bill Ashburn
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—Room 203-205
Cost: $7.99 

The Five Love Languages

Description: People receive and express love in different ways. Dr. Gary Chapman identifies the five languages of love: quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and physical touch. In this study, participants will learn how to express heartfelt commitment to their mates.
Facilitator: Tom King
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—Room 207-209
Cost: $15.00

Being God’s Man ...by standing firm under pressure

Description: In this study, you’ll examine one man—named Daniel—and his band of brothers who demonstrated how not to compromise under pressure and how to maintain godly boundaries.
Facilitator: Charley Conway
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—Room 204
Cost: $6.99

Choir

Description: 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 night from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Worship Center Choir Room
Cost: None

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, Mishele Perry, Sandi Whisenant
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—rooms 206, 208, 210
Cost: None

Power of A Praying Wife

Description: In this workbook + video curriculum, participants learn the importance of praying for their husband’s work, manhood, mind, choices, walk with God, and future.
Facilitator: Julie Charles
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Family Life Center—Room 202
Cost: $15.00 for workbook

Children's Activities

Silent Truth (3rd thru 5th grade)
Description: Learn how to tell a story with dramatic movement music. Performances will be during Sunday morning worship and special community events. Silent Truth requires a commitment of 45 minutes for practice and focused attitude every Wednesday.
Date & Time: Wednesday nights 6:15-7:00 p.m .
Location: Children’s Building—Room 400

Childcare is provided for babies—1 year on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 pm in the Worship Center Nursery—Room 17
Childcare leader: Alene Yates

Children—age 2 will meet in Worship Center— Room 1 for Bible stories and activities. Teacher: Melissa Baker

Children—ages 3 thru young 5 year olds (Preschool age)
Description: Bible-based activities, games, crafts, and music
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Building—Room 402

Patch the Pirate Club (Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade)
Description: Patch the Pirate Club: Charting a course for character-building fun! Facilitator: Teria Bradford
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Building—Room 418-419

ARBC Production Co. (3rd thru 5th grade)
Description: Kids will participate in a variety of activities learning about living for Jesus thru worship, drama, mission projects, and discipleship.
Facilitators: Kathy Penn, Lisa Salinas, Laura Mezzell
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 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.

Student Worship

Description: Jr. High and Sr. High students fellowshipping and worshiping through song and preaching.
Facilitator: Josh Earls and Reagan Farish
Date & Time: Wednesday nights from 6:30-8 pm
Location: Student Building
Cost: None (drinks and snacks available for purchase at the Petra Café)

The Petra Café opens in the Student Building at 6:00 pm.

Fridays

S.AF.E. (Single Adult Fellowship Event)

Description: S.A.F.E. is a weekly Bible study for Single Adults. The atmosphere is casual and all are welcome.
Facilitator: Ellen Evans
Date & Time: Friday nights 7:00-8:00 p.m. (dinner at a local restaurant follows)
Location: Fellowship Hall located in the Worship Center
Cost: None

Fall Growth Groups Booklet
Classroom Map


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