LIFE GROUPS & STUDY GROUPS
 FALL 2020
Greetings!

Loving, grace-filled relationship is at the heart of who we are as a multi-ethnic community of maturing disciples. We not only want to be known for this in our community but also want those attending HBIC to be growing in three vital relationships -- intimacy with God, authentic community with others, and influence with those in our local and global communities. It's through nurturing these three streams of relationship that people learn truth, come to faith, worship, recover from brokenness, meet needs, and grow in relationship with others.

We recognize that the choice for a life of discipleship rests with you, so we invite you to journey with others through group and serving experiences, to grow in relationship to God and others, and to use your gifts to serve within and outside the walls of HBIC.

As part of that, in this email, we are sharing the various Life Group and Study Group opportunities which are open for participants this fall. We hope that you will consider being a part of one of these groups! Our Life Groups and Study Groups provide an opportunity to meet with others–whether online or in person–and to spur one another on to grow in Christ.

We need one another now more than ever. As we all know, during this pandemic, people are more isolated, distanced from others. While we may benefit from physical distance, it is essential that we continue to connect with one another. We hope these various groups will help dispel some of the isolation and will help us to study God's Word, pray, and grow together.

If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email (pastorwoody@harrisburgbic.org) or give me a call (717-558-9678), I'd be happy to talk with you further about growing as a disciple of Christ.

-- Pastor Woody
LINK TO THE LIFE GROUP BROCHURE

If you'd like to print the Life Group for Fall 2020 or to share it with someone, here is a link to the pdf document. Printed copies will also be available at the services at Lingle Park, or one can be mailed to you by contacting Pastor Lynda or the church office.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A GROUP

Below are the details for each of the groups which are currently open for people to join. Scroll down and read through them, then scroll back here to link to the sign-up form.
DIGGING DEEPER BIBLE STUDY

Leader: Ed Mashas (edmashas@gmail.com)
Meet: Tuesday evenings, time TBD by the group; on Zoom

Focus:  If you are looking for a deeper level Bible study, put on your hard hat and consider this 8 to 10 week Zoom study on the book of Philippians, a verse by verse study. Participants will be encouraged to purchase J. Vernon McGee's commentary on Philippians, as well as a 3 ring binder for some old fashioned note taking. The historical context as well as theological inferences will be examined in what is essentially a long thank you letter for money Paul received from the church there.

Recommended commentary available from Amazon in paperback or Kindle version:
"FOLLOWING CHRIST INTO ALL OF LIFE" DISCIPLESHIP BIBLE STUDY

Leaders: Chris & LaVonne Eby (chrisandlavonneeby@gmail.com)
Meet: Every other Tuesday evening; time and location TBD by group

Focus: Join us for fellowship and some great discussion of key passages of the Bible as we seek to understand and live out what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. 
IN PURSUIT OF JESUS

Leader: Pastor Lynda (717-576-1728; pastorlynda@harrisburgbic.org)
Meet: Two Groups Offered:
- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1 pm; in-person at the church
- 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 pm; on Zoom

Focus: We'll take a cultural journey around the world in search of Jesus today. Viewing and discussing videos by Rasool Berry, we'll explore people's understanding of Jesus In various parts of the world (7 sessions: New York, Singapore, Sweden, Argentina, South Africa, Galilee, and Jerusalem) and grow In our own understanding of Jesus and his Impact on the world and on our lives.
MEN'S FELLOWSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP

Leader: Tim Johnson (717-343-5927; timkjohnson1976@yahoo.com)
Meet: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 am; Location TBD
Starting with a hike on September 19; the group will begin to meet in October

Focus: As Christians, our goal is to become like Christ, to become better disciples of Christ. Although we must have our own personal relationship with Christ, we cannot do this alone – we must do this in community. So all men are invited to become a part of the HBIC Men's Fellowship and Discipleship Group to help us become better Christ followers, friends, husbands, dads, leaders, and workers. The group is devoted to Spirit-led fellowship, discipleship, prayer, support and life transformation, a group which provides a place for all men to grow and belong at HBIC. We'll be using the HBIC Discipleship Curriculum on our journey through the scriptures. We hope you'll join us!
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (2 PETER 1:4)

Leaders:  Bernardo & Shanti Michael (smichael66@hotmail.com)
Meet: 3rd Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm; on Zoom

Focus: During this pandemic time, as we are not able to physically gather at our home as we normally do, we hope to continue meeting virtually through Zoom once a month. We want to continue to connect and fellowship with community this way. Our plan is to meet, learn, share and pray together, hoping this will be a time of encouragement and comfort to all. 
VIRTUAL LIFE GROUP

Leader: Pastor Woody (717-558-9678; pastorwoody@harrisburgbic.org)
Meet: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 pm; on Zoom

Focus: Join us for a small group Bible study, with a question and discussion format. It is a great time of fellowship, growth, support and encouragement!
YOUNG ADULT MONDAY GROUP

Leader: Pastor Brie (pastorbrie@harrisburgbic.org)
Meet: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 8:15 pm; on Zoom

Focus: This group will begin to meet on September 14th; we will be beginning our newly chosen book, We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
YOUNG ADULT THURSDAY GROUP

Leader: Pastor Brie (pastorbrie@harrisburgbic.org)
Meet: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 8:15 pm; on Zoom

Focus:  This group will resume on September 17th, continuing our study on the book of Romans using the For Everyone Bible Study Guide by N.T. Wright.